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GENERAL STUFF => GENERAL DISCUSSIONS => Driver Related (assistive tech, boy's toys etc) => Topic started by: ntebis on April 01, 2023, 08:37:55

Title: i30 PD Headlamp Assembly Removing Tool
Post by: ntebis on April 01, 2023, 08:37:55: I had to replace the headlamp in my i30 and I remembered the joy of trying to do that in a such cramped space with no way to get a good grip.

So I designed and 3d printed a small tool that can unlock the assembly in 1 second with minimal force.

Demo video: https://youtu.be/ub2krwEstdA

You can download the tool here :link: Printables (https://www.printables.com/model/439121-hyundai-i30-pd-headlamp-remover)
Title: Re: i30 PD Headlamp Assembly Removing Tool
Post by: Shambles on April 01, 2023, 09:04:44: Splendid - good work :goodjob:
Title: Re: i30 PD Headlamp Assembly Removing Tool
Post by: The Gonz on April 01, 2023, 09:07:50: Nice. I'm TheAussieGonz using Thingiverse and cults3d (especially for pay downloads) for my designs.
How do you find Printables works for you? Is it just like Thingiverse?
Title: Re: i30 PD Headlamp Assembly Removing Tool
Post by: ntebis on April 01, 2023, 09:37:06: Quote from: The Gonz on April 01, 2023, 09:07:50
Nice. I'm TheAussieGonz using Thingiverse and cults3d (especially for pay downloads) for my designs.
How do you find Printables works for you? Is it just like Thingiverse?

I am also on Thingiverse. It is pretty much like thingiverse, but Printables has the Prusameter rewards, where you can redeem points for Prusament or even a Prusa Mini
Title: Re: i30 PD Headlamp Assembly Removing Tool
Post by: TerryT on April 22, 2023, 03:57:21: I now have a ntebis headlamp removal tool and gotta say it works as intended...simples!!

Young, strong fingers and patience might mean you don't need one...but I don't have any of those. :)

Thanks, Andrew.
Title: Re: i30 PD Headlamp Assembly Removing Tool
Post by: Lorian on May 15, 2023, 15:59:47: Or waste pipe (assuming its the same as in the UK) with two square opposing notches cut in it. I keep mine with the spare tyre.
Title: Re: i30 PD Headlamp Assembly Removing Tool
Post by: TerryT on May 16, 2023, 02:59:16: Quote from: Lorian on May 15, 2023, 15:59:47
Or waste pipe (assuming its the same as in the UK) with two square opposing notches cut in it. I keep mine with the spare tyre.

Lorian, I'm not sure exactly what a "waste pipe" is, but I can guess from your description. And, yes, it would do the same job and maybe at a fraction of the cost. Unfortunately, I am an addicted tool aficionado (fancy word for "snob") and have always fancied the elegant solution over the "inelegant" in my toolbox, with some pain to the wallet. :wink:

I have posted some photos below for those who aren't sure what the ntebis tool looks like and its operation.

(https://i.ibb.co/qBxZ9qx/Headlight-01-1.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

(https://i.ibb.co/tBxHkTf/02.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

(https://i.ibb.co/k69NCnJ/04-1.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

(https://i.ibb.co/VDCwPMq/03-1.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

Tool fitted over the headlamp base and turned clockwise to tighten the assembly.
(https://i.ibb.co/mzwBFjd/Headlight-02.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)