GM "TORX" screws for headlights

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Vern - 26 Dec 2007 20:57 GMT

Hi,

I'm just ready to replace my first headlight on my C4.

According to the manual I have to remove these apecial screws.

Is that suppoded to come with my tools ?

I have the ratchet wrench for the top and the sockets for removing the
wheels....and a fuse puller.

What's the deal ?

Thanks, Vern

92 LT1 Coupe Black on Black

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Unquestionably Confused - 26 Dec 2007 21:16 GMT

> Hi,
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> What's the deal ?

AFAIK, no one provides the Torx screw driver for headlamp replacement
(well, maybe there's one sitting in the toolkit on a M-B 500 series (as
if the driver of one of those would know what to do with tools<g>)).

Commonly available at most hardware stores, just grab one and throw it
in your tool kit. Might look for one that has the full range of sizes
and magnetic, interchangeable bits.

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Empty3 - 27 Dec 2007 15:30 GMT

> Hi,
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> 92 LT1 Coupe Black on Black

Invest in a Torx set, the headlights are not the only place you will need
them for.

Empty3

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pj - 27 Dec 2007 16:43 GMT

>> Hi,
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> Empty3

When you buy the bits, note that there are two
kinds. The "secure" Torx have a small
depression in the center of the bit which fits
onto a "dimple" in the screw. The regular Torx
screw lacks that dimple.

Life is easier if you keep them separate. For
the headlight job you shouldn't need the
'secure' bits.

If you can, avoid buying Chinese copies. I
picked up a set of Chinese bits and found the
hex shafts were slightly different from either
U.S. or metric measure -- wasted time filing
them down to fit a standard socket.

--
pj

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Eugene - 27 Dec 2007 18:04 GMT

In a pinch, I've used a small screwdriver to break off the center pin in a
secure torx screw so that a normal torx would work.

> When you buy the bits, note that there are two
> kinds. The "secure" Torx have a small
> depression in the center of the bit which fits
> onto a "dimple" in the screw. The regular Torx
> screw lacks that dimple.

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'Key - 27 Dec 2007 19:42 GMT

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> If you can, avoid buying Chinese copies. I picked up a
> set of Chinese bits and found the hex shafts were slightly
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> pj

sure is a lot of crap coming from China !

my2¢

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Bob G. - 27 Dec 2007 22:32 GMT

>Hi,
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>92 LT1 Coupe Black on Black

Vern:
No disrespect...
But I honestly have to ask.

Have you ever actually worked on any car? or have you ever changed
the Battery in your 92?

Again this is not meant in a disrespectful way...

BTW I would buy another set of the BF Goodrich tires (had them on my
95) before I went with the Continentals UNLESS the Continentals are
much cheaper...

Bob G.

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