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Re: 2001 Civic
E. Meyer wrote:
> > On 1/26/04 10:07 PM, in article 4015E46D.3B24@noname.com, "jim" > <jim@noname.com> wrote: > > > Jonathan Upright wrote: > >> > >> Go get one of those tools that looks like a screw driver but has the 10mm > >> hex end instead of an acutal screwdriver tip. Those are usually slimmer > >> than a socket. Worst case scenario, try needle-nose pliers, but be careful > >> if you go that route. > >> > >> Good luck! > >> > >> Jonathan > >> > >> "jim" <jim@noname.com> wrote in message news:40156992.578B@noname.com... > >>> got a 2001 civic, have to adjust the headlights, one is pointed down > >>> slightly.. i know park it with teh lights on by a building and then back > >>> up about 20 feet and see where the one out of alignment is moving to and > >>> then just adjust it... but on this car i cant get a socket in to get to > >>> what looks like the 10 mm bolt to do anything to it... i can get an opne > >>> end wrench on it (10 MM), but cant turn it as there is no room with the > >>> sheet metal blocking the movement of the wrench.... and i can only find > >>> one bolt, i guess its for the up and down movement???? its ont he upper > >>> left(sitting in the car) on the left headlight in back of it.... > >>> any help or web sites??? thanks for a reply.... > > thanks, but if you are talking about the 1/4 in drive handle, i got that > > and the flexible shaft also, even tried the off set ratchet double ended > > box wrench.. went to harbor freight and bought one, went out to car and > > tried it.. no room to even get the tool to lay on the bolt...muchless > > turn it... looks like the flat ratchet might work, but cannot find a 10 > > mm one at any sears store locally... thanks anyway, just looking for > > someone that did align their headlights on a 2001 civic... > > Seems like the easy thing would be to call a Honda dealer (or several) and > ask them what tool they use & if there is a "trick" to it. Most of them > will just tell you. thanks for the reply e meyer.... |
Re: 2001 Civic
E. Meyer wrote:
> > On 1/26/04 10:07 PM, in article 4015E46D.3B24@noname.com, "jim" > <jim@noname.com> wrote: > > > Jonathan Upright wrote: > >> > >> Go get one of those tools that looks like a screw driver but has the 10mm > >> hex end instead of an acutal screwdriver tip. Those are usually slimmer > >> than a socket. Worst case scenario, try needle-nose pliers, but be careful > >> if you go that route. > >> > >> Good luck! > >> > >> Jonathan > >> > >> "jim" <jim@noname.com> wrote in message news:40156992.578B@noname.com... > >>> got a 2001 civic, have to adjust the headlights, one is pointed down > >>> slightly.. i know park it with teh lights on by a building and then back > >>> up about 20 feet and see where the one out of alignment is moving to and > >>> then just adjust it... but on this car i cant get a socket in to get to > >>> what looks like the 10 mm bolt to do anything to it... i can get an opne > >>> end wrench on it (10 MM), but cant turn it as there is no room with the > >>> sheet metal blocking the movement of the wrench.... and i can only find > >>> one bolt, i guess its for the up and down movement???? its ont he upper > >>> left(sitting in the car) on the left headlight in back of it.... > >>> any help or web sites??? thanks for a reply.... > > thanks, but if you are talking about the 1/4 in drive handle, i got that > > and the flexible shaft also, even tried the off set ratchet double ended > > box wrench.. went to harbor freight and bought one, went out to car and > > tried it.. no room to even get the tool to lay on the bolt...muchless > > turn it... looks like the flat ratchet might work, but cannot find a 10 > > mm one at any sears store locally... thanks anyway, just looking for > > someone that did align their headlights on a 2001 civic... > > Seems like the easy thing would be to call a Honda dealer (or several) and > ask them what tool they use & if there is a "trick" to it. Most of them > will just tell you. thanks for the reply e meyer.... |
Re: 2001 Civic
Considering that having misaligned headlight could result in a fine or
failing a safety inspection, I would recommend having it professionally done. At most you'd be looking at 1 hour of labor, more than likely, only 30 minutes. Sean "jim" <jim@noname.com> wrote in message news:40156992.578B@noname.com... > got a 2001 civic, have to adjust the headlights, one is pointed down > slightly.. i know park it with teh lights on by a building and then back > up about 20 feet and see where the one out of alignment is moving to and > then just adjust it... but on this car i cant get a socket in to get to > what looks like the 10 mm bolt to do anything to it... i can get an opne > end wrench on it (10 MM), but cant turn it as there is no room with the > sheet metal blocking the movement of the wrench.... and i can only find > one bolt, i guess its for the up and down movement???? its ont he upper > left(sitting in the car) on the left headlight in back of it.... > any help or web sites??? thanks for a reply.... |
Re: 2001 Civic
Considering that having misaligned headlight could result in a fine or
failing a safety inspection, I would recommend having it professionally done. At most you'd be looking at 1 hour of labor, more than likely, only 30 minutes. Sean "jim" <jim@noname.com> wrote in message news:40156992.578B@noname.com... > got a 2001 civic, have to adjust the headlights, one is pointed down > slightly.. i know park it with teh lights on by a building and then back > up about 20 feet and see where the one out of alignment is moving to and > then just adjust it... but on this car i cant get a socket in to get to > what looks like the 10 mm bolt to do anything to it... i can get an opne > end wrench on it (10 MM), but cant turn it as there is no room with the > sheet metal blocking the movement of the wrench.... and i can only find > one bolt, i guess its for the up and down movement???? its ont he upper > left(sitting in the car) on the left headlight in back of it.... > any help or web sites??? thanks for a reply.... |
Re: 2001 Civic
Considering that having misaligned headlight could result in a fine or
failing a safety inspection, I would recommend having it professionally done. At most you'd be looking at 1 hour of labor, more than likely, only 30 minutes. Sean "jim" <jim@noname.com> wrote in message news:40156992.578B@noname.com... > got a 2001 civic, have to adjust the headlights, one is pointed down > slightly.. i know park it with teh lights on by a building and then back > up about 20 feet and see where the one out of alignment is moving to and > then just adjust it... but on this car i cant get a socket in to get to > what looks like the 10 mm bolt to do anything to it... i can get an opne > end wrench on it (10 MM), but cant turn it as there is no room with the > sheet metal blocking the movement of the wrench.... and i can only find > one bolt, i guess its for the up and down movement???? its ont he upper > left(sitting in the car) on the left headlight in back of it.... > any help or web sites??? thanks for a reply.... |
Re: 2001 Civic
Considering that having misaligned headlight could result in a fine or
failing a safety inspection, I would recommend having it professionally done. At most you'd be looking at 1 hour of labor, more than likely, only 30 minutes. Sean "jim" <jim@noname.com> wrote in message news:40156992.578B@noname.com... > got a 2001 civic, have to adjust the headlights, one is pointed down > slightly.. i know park it with teh lights on by a building and then back > up about 20 feet and see where the one out of alignment is moving to and > then just adjust it... but on this car i cant get a socket in to get to > what looks like the 10 mm bolt to do anything to it... i can get an opne > end wrench on it (10 MM), but cant turn it as there is no room with the > sheet metal blocking the movement of the wrench.... and i can only find > one bolt, i guess its for the up and down movement???? its ont he upper > left(sitting in the car) on the left headlight in back of it.... > any help or web sites??? thanks for a reply.... |
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