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Author Topic: Quick question about headlight bulb access  (Read 670 times)
Fazer
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« on: December 04, 2015, 06:08:28 AM »

Going to add the smartswitch from BonS on my 98 Tourer.  Is it necessary to remove the windshield to get the headlight bezel off?  I can see the screws, but it looks like there is interference fro the shield.  I'll try to get them with a long screwdriver but if any of you out there that have already done this and know the best procedure, it might save me some cursing.

Greg
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2015, 06:17:09 AM »

OEM shield is just 4 bolts, but you can do it with a long Phillips.
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WintrSol
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« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2015, 07:10:57 AM »

You CAN get them out with a long screwdriver, but I can't get a straight shot with my windshield mounted. As noted, it's just four bolts and lift it away; IMO, well worth the frustration of stripping a screw head, if the threads have grown some rust over the years.
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Fazer
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« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2015, 08:28:31 AM »

Thanks guys--I'll move the widshield.
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« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2015, 08:30:13 AM »

Just did my 98 Tourer with a Clearview shield but OEM brackets. The picture is from ShopTalk
remove the 4 #15 bolts to remove. I just loosened the bottom #15 on each side and had enough
room for a long screwdriver.



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