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TR2/3/3A Removing the headlamp bezel rim

Gatheringtree

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The headlamp bezel on my 1960 Triumph TR3A has no screws. I found that there is a pressure latching point at the 5 o'clock position on the bezel. I used a curved plastic bicycle tire removal tool to attach to the bezel rim. I discovered that a simple pry with hardly any pressure would snap the bezel loose. Any curved device or tool would do the same job.

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Prior to discovering this I was trying, with great effort to pull the bezel off with my hands place on either side, and I could not get it off.

I inserted the curved tool in the 5 o'clock position as shown here. I pressed the tool toward the headlamp to pry the bezel off.
I was surprised how little effort it took for it to snap loose.


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Nice tool for delicate work. I will remember to get one. Yes those light bezels are a real bear and sometimes a real bear to get back on, nice job



Steve
 
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