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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 08:53 PM
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Default Headlight trim ring?

Is there any way to adjust the chrome headlight trim ring where it fits tighter? Mine is real bad loose and rattles something awful.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 09:37 PM
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I would say its not on there correctly or something is wrong with it. They usually fit really tight. That being said, i think there is a screw that tightens it up. But if its not in the correct groove, it won't tighten up all the way.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 11:00 PM
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Are you talking about the original trim ring, or the frenched trim ring that goes on over the original trim ring?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 05:10 AM
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With the original trim ring you need to make sure the spring clips are all in place. If I remember right there are 2 or 3 clips. Also the screw at the bottom can be difficult to get installed at times. JR
 
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I've had mine off a bunch of times to mess with headlight adjustment and no troubles. Once you remove the screw you have to turn the ring counter-clockwise (not much, about 11:00 position) and it comes right off. To put it back on, same thing ... make sure it's about 11:00 position, push it on tight and turn clockwise to line-up the screw hole and you're nice and tight after getting the screw snugged down.
 
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