E. Meyer wrote:
>
> On 1/26/04 10:07 PM, in article 4015E46D.3B24@noname.com, "jim"
> <jim@noname.com> wrote:
>
> > Jonathan Upright wrote:
> >>
> >> Go get one of those tools that looks like a screw driver but has the 10mm
> >> hex end instead of an acutal screwdriver tip. Those are usually slimmer
> >> than a socket. Worst case scenario, try needle-nose pliers, but be careful
> >> if you go that route.
> >>
> >> Good luck!
> >>
> >> Jonathan
> >>
> >> "jim" <jim@noname.com> wrote in message news:40156992.578B@noname.com...
> >>> got a 2001 civic, have to adjust the headlights, one is pointed down
> >>> slightly.. i know park it with teh lights on by a building and then back
> >>> up about 20 feet and see where the one out of alignment is moving to and
> >>> then just adjust it... but on this car i cant get a socket in to get to
> >>> what looks like the 10 mm bolt to do anything to it... i can get an opne
> >>> end wrench on it (10 MM), but cant turn it as there is no room with the
> >>> sheet metal blocking the movement of the wrench.... and i can only find
> >>> one bolt, i guess its for the up and down movement???? its ont he upper
> >>> left(sitting in the car) on the left headlight in back of it....
> >>> any help or web sites??? thanks for a reply....
> > thanks, but if you are talking about the 1/4 in drive handle, i got that
> > and the flexible shaft also, even tried the off set ratchet double ended
> > box wrench.. went to harbor freight and bought one, went out to car and
> > tried it.. no room to even get the tool to lay on the bolt...muchless
> > turn it... looks like the flat ratchet might work, but cannot find a 10
> > mm one at any sears store locally... thanks anyway, just looking for
> > someone that did align their headlights on a 2001 civic...
>
> Seems like the easy thing would be to call a Honda dealer (or several) and
> ask them what tool they use & if there is a "trick" to it. Most of them
> will just tell you.
thanks for the reply e meyer....

 

E. Meyer wrote:
>
> On 1/26/04 10:07 PM, in article 4015E46D.3B24@noname.com, "jim"
> <jim@noname.com> wrote:
>
> > Jonathan Upright wrote:
> >>
> >> Go get one of those tools that looks like a screw driver but has the 10mm
> >> hex end instead of an acutal screwdriver tip. Those are usually slimmer
> >> than a socket. Worst case scenario, try needle-nose pliers, but be careful
> >> if you go that route.
> >>
> >> Good luck!
> >>
> >> Jonathan
> >>
> >> "jim" <jim@noname.com> wrote in message news:40156992.578B@noname.com...
> >>> got a 2001 civic, have to adjust the headlights, one is pointed down
> >>> slightly.. i know park it with teh lights on by a building and then back
> >>> up about 20 feet and see where the one out of alignment is moving to and
> >>> then just adjust it... but on this car i cant get a socket in to get to
> >>> what looks like the 10 mm bolt to do anything to it... i can get an opne
> >>> end wrench on it (10 MM), but cant turn it as there is no room with the
> >>> sheet metal blocking the movement of the wrench.... and i can only find
> >>> one bolt, i guess its for the up and down movement???? its ont he upper
> >>> left(sitting in the car) on the left headlight in back of it....
> >>> any help or web sites??? thanks for a reply....
> > thanks, but if you are talking about the 1/4 in drive handle, i got that
> > and the flexible shaft also, even tried the off set ratchet double ended
> > box wrench.. went to harbor freight and bought one, went out to car and
> > tried it.. no room to even get the tool to lay on the bolt...muchless
> > turn it... looks like the flat ratchet might work, but cannot find a 10
> > mm one at any sears store locally... thanks anyway, just looking for
> > someone that did align their headlights on a 2001 civic...
>
> Seems like the easy thing would be to call a Honda dealer (or several) and
> ask them what tool they use & if there is a "trick" to it. Most of them
> will just tell you.
thanks for the reply e meyer....

 

Considering that having misaligned headlight could result in a fine or
failing a safety inspection, I would recommend having it professionally
done. At most you'd be looking at 1 hour of labor, more than likely, only
30 minutes.

Sean

"jim" <jim@noname.com> wrote in message news:40156992.578B@noname.com...
> got a 2001 civic, have to adjust the headlights, one is pointed down
> slightly.. i know park it with teh lights on by a building and then back
> up about 20 feet and see where the one out of alignment is moving to and
> then just adjust it... but on this car i cant get a socket in to get to
> what looks like the 10 mm bolt to do anything to it... i can get an opne
> end wrench on it (10 MM), but cant turn it as there is no room with the
> sheet metal blocking the movement of the wrench.... and i can only find
> one bolt, i guess its for the up and down movement???? its ont he upper
> left(sitting in the car) on the left headlight in back of it....
> any help or web sites??? thanks for a reply....

 

Considering that having misaligned headlight could result in a fine or
failing a safety inspection, I would recommend having it professionally
done. At most you'd be looking at 1 hour of labor, more than likely, only
30 minutes.

Sean

"jim" <jim@noname.com> wrote in message news:40156992.578B@noname.com...
> got a 2001 civic, have to adjust the headlights, one is pointed down
> slightly.. i know park it with teh lights on by a building and then back
> up about 20 feet and see where the one out of alignment is moving to and
> then just adjust it... but on this car i cant get a socket in to get to
> what looks like the 10 mm bolt to do anything to it... i can get an opne
> end wrench on it (10 MM), but cant turn it as there is no room with the
> sheet metal blocking the movement of the wrench.... and i can only find
> one bolt, i guess its for the up and down movement???? its ont he upper
> left(sitting in the car) on the left headlight in back of it....
> any help or web sites??? thanks for a reply....

 

Considering that having misaligned headlight could result in a fine or
failing a safety inspection, I would recommend having it professionally
done. At most you'd be looking at 1 hour of labor, more than likely, only
30 minutes.

Sean

"jim" <jim@noname.com> wrote in message news:40156992.578B@noname.com...
> got a 2001 civic, have to adjust the headlights, one is pointed down
> slightly.. i know park it with teh lights on by a building and then back
> up about 20 feet and see where the one out of alignment is moving to and
> then just adjust it... but on this car i cant get a socket in to get to
> what looks like the 10 mm bolt to do anything to it... i can get an opne
> end wrench on it (10 MM), but cant turn it as there is no room with the
> sheet metal blocking the movement of the wrench.... and i can only find
> one bolt, i guess its for the up and down movement???? its ont he upper
> left(sitting in the car) on the left headlight in back of it....
> any help or web sites??? thanks for a reply....

 

Considering that having misaligned headlight could result in a fine or
failing a safety inspection, I would recommend having it professionally
done. At most you'd be looking at 1 hour of labor, more than likely, only
30 minutes.

Sean

"jim" <jim@noname.com> wrote in message news:40156992.578B@noname.com...
> got a 2001 civic, have to adjust the headlights, one is pointed down
> slightly.. i know park it with teh lights on by a building and then back
> up about 20 feet and see where the one out of alignment is moving to and
> then just adjust it... but on this car i cant get a socket in to get to
> what looks like the 10 mm bolt to do anything to it... i can get an opne
> end wrench on it (10 MM), but cant turn it as there is no room with the
> sheet metal blocking the movement of the wrench.... and i can only find
> one bolt, i guess its for the up and down movement???? its ont he upper
> left(sitting in the car) on the left headlight in back of it....
> any help or web sites??? thanks for a reply....