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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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Santa is leaving me a HD 5 3/4 Bullet Headlight under our tree, (Elf told me) and I looked at the PDF Install Instructions on line which calls for removal of the fuel tank to reach the harness plug and plug in the new harness. I do my own fluids etc, light wrenching, I know "rightie tightie" "leftie loosy" but is this better left to wrenches that do this stuff on a daily basis or should I just get out my "pair of pliers" and go for it?
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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It's really not that difficult. Be sure to put rags on top of your rocker boxes, otherwise you could scratch them when removing the tank. it's just a matter of removing dash console, unhooking fuel crossover line, and unbolting it. It'll slide straight back. Be careful- you only have a limited amount of travel with your fuel guage plug wire. It's better than splicing the headlamp wires, IMO.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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Take your time,it should go ok.I get into trouble when I start to hurry.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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It doesn't require removing the tank... just unfasten both ends and reach under to unplug and replug headlight.
 
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