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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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Anyone install the headlight trim-visor. Bought it and wasnt sure if the little clip on the original trim was suppose to stay on and stay in place as I put the trim visor on. As I put it all together and start to tighten things up there is a uneven gap on the right side between the two trims. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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yeah, the little spring clip stays on the original ring, and the new one is supposed to install over it...yeah right! i drove myself crazy trying to lose that gap you spoke of to no avail. i ended up throwing it across the highway and watched as a semi ran over it. you can search on here and find tons of posts from people who had the same problem and more.
 
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This thing is so easy to install!! You just have to back off the screws that hold the whole housing on a little the trim ring goes behind the housing!! Clip stays on!!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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When you think it is tight, hit it all around with a rubber mallet and tighten it more.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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I had the same problem!!!! And sure enough!! The trim fell on top of my front fender and dent it!! Pice of chit!
 
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