Paulfc Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Hi, Can someone please advise me as to the process for removing the headlamps on my GT6 Mk3? I currently have the bonnet off the car as I prep it for some remedial work and painting. I've read both my workshop and Hynes manuals but can't make sense of either and am stuck at stage one, removing the chrome bezel! Many thanks, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekS Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Hello Paul, have you managed to remove the outer headlamp surround assembly, the body-painted, shaped piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulfc Posted August 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Derek, Thanks for that! I haven't, but I now know where to start! Many thanks. I'll let you know how I get on. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekS Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 There's a trick to doing it, Paul, the unit is held in place by- I think- 3 small set screws and they can be a devil to locate. All good fun, cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 If the GT6 bonnet is like the MkIV spitfire, Derekskill is correct. There are three nuts passing through the bonnet from the inside, (two from back into front, one from inside to left when viewed from inside on left hand light unit) into the headlight surround. Take care that when you remove the last one that the surround doesn't fall off. Then unscrew the chrome rim that surrounds front the headlight glasses and the sealed unit will come off in your hands. I found that one of my surrounds was only held on by two nuts and was rattling. The surround appears to be light alloy so don't over tighten when refitting, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulfc Posted August 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Thanks guys, I'll be looking to do it on Sunday or Monday. Never a dull moment with a Triumph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulfc Posted August 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Hi Derek and Badwolf, Done it! Thanks again for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekS Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Well done and thanks for letting us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Congrats. Don't forget to check your headlight alignment before going out in the dark. You have probably found the adjustment screws around the silver rim. You should be able to adjust them with the main surround in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 in old money aimed at the garage door from 10yds away measure the centre height of the lense and when on dip \__ cut off is 6" down from horizontal and 1" to the left of centre Pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 in old money aimed at the garage door from 10yds away measure the centre height of the lense and when on dip \__ cut off is 6" down from horizontal and 1" to the left of centre Pete That's the sort of rule of thumb we need as a sticky! Thanks Pete. Gully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Oh, to have a driveway 10 yards long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Well 3" at 5 yds saves trying to back into the neighbours garden but it needs to be on the flat pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 If you haven't moved the screws, you might be lucky like me and not affect the alignment. Swapped mine out for new seals and crystal lenses,, when it came to the MOT this spring, the alignment was spot on ! Lucky or what!1!?!!! Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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