How can I adjust the pop-up headlamps on a 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT, when they

[Pucha]

don't want to pop-up in one motion? When I turn the headlight switch on the pop-up headlamps rise slightly, hesitate a bit, partially fall down and then after a few seconds, reluctantly pop open to the full up position. I can see where the twist adjustments for each headlamp assembly are located, but don't know if I should twist knob clockwise or counter-clockwise...and don't see any reference in the original owners manual. Is this a do-it-yourself fix or more complicated?

 

[Oreif]

The bushings inside the motors are bad. The Fiero Store sells a rebuild kit that has new bushings and a new gear.

http://www.fierostore.com/Product/Detail.aspx?s=88195&d=273&p=1

As for manually opening the headlights, There should be an arrow on the knob to show which direction to turn it to open them. Disconnect the power to the motor first then turn the knob. If I recall it is clockwise to open and CCW to close.