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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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Quick question:
I have a 2004. Getting my headlights upgraded to 2006 by a workshop that's repairing my car wreck.

I know that the Z headlights are not a perfect fit; there are gaps between the lights and the body. What is the correct fitment though? Refer to the picture.

Should side A be flushed with its side and with B gap exposed, or vice versa?
Mine is currently perfectly flushed at B including with the bumper, and the gap at side A pretty large (can fit my pinky through it).
Note: The picture here is not my car....mine's still in the shop.

Are the 2004 and 2006 outer dimensions the same? The gap seems pretty large.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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Loosen all the bolts and move the light around until you get it close.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by stud_daddy
the gap at side A pretty large (can fit my pinky through it).
Note: The picture here is not my car....mine's still in the shop.
That's a big gap. Is the gap that big on both sides (L & R headlights?) or is it just on one side?
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Hexxus
Loosen all the bolts and move the light around until you get it close.
Thanks, but close to which side?
My question was "Should side A be flushed with its side and with side B gap exposed, or vice versa?"
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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Hood alignment is what it is. Look at hood- fender alignment. Should be the same on both sides.
Bumper cover- headlight alignment can be a problem. Any ding to the front bumper can cause misalignment.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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The new hood is a nice upgrade.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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I have an 03 with the upgrade and my gap is about 1 cm off, not noticeable unless i point it out. It kills me though to look at it lol. A pinky.....??? That's crazy
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