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Headlamps Restoration - Disaster Struck after Re-fitting Lamps.

I decided to replace the main beam halogen bulbs before refitting the front bumper. However upon rotating the bulb fixing on the R/H lamp to remove it both adjuster mechanisms shattered into several pieces rendering the lenses very floppy and pointing to the ground. I have ordered two sets of upgraded adjusters. I'll detail the rebuild process in 'My Garage'.

26 September 2026
Remains of original adjusters. Shattered like bone china
New Sets of adjusters for two headlamps
Reflector and Headlamp housing
Reflector and Lens
Headlamp Housing
These will be fun to replace
Main Beam Adjuster Rod
Tidied up
That already reads well — nothing to tidy
Write a line or two first, then I'll tidy it
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