 Rubber around the headlights, rubber coming out |
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 Dec 18, 2012 - 3:58 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Oct 22, '12 From Coral Springs, FL, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)  |
Hey guys, i need some help here if you may, the rubber that goes around the headlight kinda comes out all the time, i have to keep pushing in it in, it does not comes out to the point of falling out because the rubber has like a lip that holds it, but it comes out to the point that it looks horrible, am i missing some clips or something to make it tighter to the glass from the headlight? if someone understands what im trying to explain here and knows what to do please let me know, thanks, i will take a picture tomorrow for a better understanding.
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Dec 18, 2012 - 5:32 PM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Rubber cement will hold them to the glass just fine.
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Dec 18, 2012 - 9:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 1, '12 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I used the rubber cement method too. The clips fall off or break off.
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Dec 18, 2012 - 11:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
i used the rubber cement, it only lasted a while.
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Dec 19, 2012 - 6:18 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '12 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I have the same problem, my headlights are a joke
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Dec 19, 2012 - 8:22 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 25, '12 From Pennsylvania Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I do a walk-around each day to check tire pressure, damage, etc. Pushing in the headlight rubber has become part of the routine.
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Dec 19, 2012 - 3:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 15, '10 From The Best Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Hot glue.
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Dec 20, 2012 - 12:59 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
I stole some extra clips at the junkyard and used it on the bottom and sides or the rubber.
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Dec 20, 2012 - 2:07 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 29, '12 From New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (FrankB2 @ Dec 19, 2012 - 8:22 AM)  I do a walk-around each day to check tire pressure, damage, etc. Pushing in the headlight rubber has become part of the routine. Well that makes two of us  --------------------  |
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Dec 20, 2012 - 5:05 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 17, '12 From Slovenia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yeah, at first I found it very annoying, but I got used to pushing it back in every time I go near the car...
One thing is also bothering me - rubber around high-beams is not touching the lights... there is 0.5 - 1 cm space between the rubber/bumper and the lights. Is this also normal on celica? -------------------- |
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Dec 20, 2012 - 3:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 22, '12 From Coral Springs, FL, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
hehehe thanks for the info guys, i dont have a space between the rubber and the glass, and much like many of you i keep pushing the rubber on a daily basis, but now i took them off, you cant really see the inside of the car, i will be buying the rubber cement on the weekend and will post some pics for you guys to see if i do a decent job, if not, ill just leave them off, wish me luck
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Jan 9, 2013 - 12:37 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 22, '12 From Coral Springs, FL, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Well guys, I went to a junker to find some extra clips but couldnt really fit them like I wanted them, and didnt really wanted to glue the rubber on the glass so I just took them office, it doesnt really look bad, I dont know if that will create wilk air coming in the hood but time will tell, if something happens in the futurei will update thanks for all urhelp
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Jan 12, 2013 - 12:11 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 29, '11 From Haltom City, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (heavywolf @ Jan 9, 2013 - 12:37 AM) Well guys, I went to a junker to find some extra clips but couldnt really fit them like I wanted them, and didnt really wanted to glue the rubber on the glass so I just took them office, it doesnt really look bad, I dont know if that will create wilk air coming in the hood but time will tell, if something happens in the futurei will update thanks for all urhelp There are only 5 or 6 spots the clips will fit without modification, and I think only 3 clips stock. If you have the headlight out it is worth cliping them all on correctly, and never having to worry about the rubber coming loose are looking trashy again. |
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Jan 27, 2013 - 2:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '04 From S. Cali Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I recycled some beer bottle caps, trimmed/bent them to the size and shape needed. Works great. Haven't had to adjust them since and it looks pretty cool when the hood is open.
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Jan 29, 2013 - 8:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 23, '13 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (heavywolf @ Dec 18, 2012 - 3:58 PM) Hey guys, i need some help here if you may, the rubber that goes around the headlight kinda comes out all the time, i have to keep pushing in it in, it does not comes out to the point of falling out because the rubber has like a lip that holds it, but it comes out to the point that it looks horrible, am i missing some clips or something to make it tighter to the glass from the headlight? if someone understands what im trying to explain here and knows what to do please let me know, thanks, i will take a picture tomorrow for a better understanding. have anyone tried 3M Super Weatherstrip gasket adhesive Black, I used that stuff to tac in place the black trim around the windshield that always came off after driving on the highway lol about 8 months later its still working, if you consider using that stuff keep in mind that its runny, if you put too much its going to slowly drip all over the place, do this in a whole day, and leave the headlights on a cardboard on direct sunlight, do the top half and let it sit for like 3 hours holding the rubber in place with painters tape or something like that, then flip it and do the same on the other side. NOTE: make sure you clean everything and dry it off before doing this, good luck 
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Feb 7, 2013 - 8:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 4, '11 From Texarkana Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
How the hell do you kit the low beams out? I cant see the bottom bolts. Please help (Im sure Im just over looking something, I tend to do that lol)
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Feb 7, 2013 - 8:31 PM
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QUOTE (TRDweaponX @ Feb 7, 2013 - 7:01 PM) How the hell do you kit the low beams out? I cant see the bottom bolts. Please help (Im sure Im just over looking something, I tend to do that lol) The front bumper has to come off, sadly. It's not a difficult job unless the nuts and bolts are rusty. It's three 10mm nuts on each side of the bumper inside the fenders, as well as a few 10mm bolts up top. -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Feb 8, 2013 - 10:29 AM
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QUOTE (richee3 @ Feb 7, 2013 - 7:31 PM) QUOTE (TRDweaponX @ Feb 7, 2013 - 7:01 PM) How the hell do you kit the low beams out? I cant see the bottom bolts. Please help (Im sure Im just over looking something, I tend to do that lol) The front bumper has to come off, sadly. It's not a difficult job unless the nuts and bolts are rusty. It's three 10mm nuts on each side of the bumper inside the fenders, as well as a few 10mm bolts up top. yeah, it seems like a chore but you do it once and it's really easier than it looks. -------------------- *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Feb 8, 2013 - 4:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 14, '09 From Mid West Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Removing front bumper
Batman722 Search this info. IDK how to link front my phone or I would have done it. Very detailed. Then you will see how to take the lights out as all hardware will be visible. |
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