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Subject: Bushing replacement: how to guide Author: 06impreza : member since July, 2008 : 626 posts Posted on: 2010-05-30 03:54:48

Tools needed:
Phillips head screw driver
8mm socket 

First thing you need to do is remove the wipers: open the cover piece on front and using the 8mm socket remove to tightening nut. Then fold the blades in and the wiper assembly should come loose. Set it aside.

Now you need to remove the grilles. If your not missing any screws there should be 4, two on the top and two on the bottom. Once they are removed you need to take the turn signal lenses off. Three phillips head screws. 

Now you need to take the assembly out. Two 8mm screws in each. You might need to give a little tug to pop the plug out. You'll need to twist the assembly a bit to get the grilles completely off and not hanging there.

Not sure if it's needed but I removed the headlight rings. They just pry right off. There is an opening for prongs on the rings so you don't need to remember placement of wiper stoppers. 

Now that everything is cleared out the way you can get to the bushings. To do so just pull out on the headlight by the adjusters. Shouldn't require much force especially is they are worn out. 

Once the headlight is out just remove old bushings and put new ones in. Align headlight back up with the adjusters and push it back on. Should hear a nice pop with the new bushings when on.  

1984 733i

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    • Could David add this to the e23 repair library page please (nt) - phathome 2010-05-30 13:29:33 (923 views)
      • Re: Could David add this to the e23 repair library page please (pic) - kazamias 2010-09-16 07:10:03 (243 views)
        • Re: Could David add this to the e23 repair library page please (pic) - kazamias 2010-09-16 07:11:32 (276 views)
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