bobsblue95
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Post by bobsblue95 on Jan 31, 2010 14:40:59 GMT -6
This is to replace one headlight assembly at a time without completely removing the fascia. It's only a little more work to completely remove the fascia if you're doing both headlamps. First, turn the wheel opposite the side you are removing. So if you are replacing the left (driver's side) headlight, turn the wheel all the way to the right. This gives you room to work. Remove the plastic retainers and screws from underneath. There is another 10mm bolt above the bottom plastic piece, not shown here. Now reach inside the wheel well with your 10mm socket and... You should now have enough room to get to the lower-center bolt I used a flexible 3/8" extension, and a t-shirt to protect the paint. Remove the outer bolt through the wheel well. There are two bolts here, you want the one furthest forward. A 10mm socket on a 3" extension fits perfectly. Finally remove the inner two bolts. Now unplug the bulbs and wiggle the assembly free... Viola!
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Post by jprice90 on Jan 31, 2010 15:05:46 GMT -6
awesome, yeah i need to replace maybe the whole right side headlight, the bracket was broken and it kinda moves around, passed inspection though, soo.
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Post by sall on Jan 31, 2010 15:17:20 GMT -6
Nice, good lookin' out Bob! I think you broke your socket though (picture 3rd from last)
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Post by XJSman89 on Jan 31, 2010 16:21:35 GMT -6
Sticked! Very nice, man.
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Post by renaldo0613 on Apr 7, 2010 17:52:29 GMT -6
very very nice saved me a big headache my driver side keeps fogging up when it rains
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Post by renaldo0613 on May 2, 2010 10:55:13 GMT -6
Ok I removed my headlight yesterday, piece of cake seeing as tho I had such great instruction on how to do it.
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Post by jprice90 on May 3, 2010 16:08:18 GMT -6
pictures help alot
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Post by nelson480 on Jan 14, 2011 22:15:31 GMT -6
aw man this looks like its gonna suck lol i ordered a (brand new) headlight yesterday
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Post by XJSman89 on Apr 13, 2011 9:11:49 GMT -6
Great writeup! I did this recently, but I removed the whole bumper since I took the lights in and out a lot while fitting/aiming the projectors. I'll augment the writeup with a couple pics, but there isn't a lot to add!
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Post by RCA1186 on Apr 14, 2011 20:25:48 GMT -6
Helped me pull headlights from a junker today, man those bumper bolts are a b--ch
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Post by lanceslambos on May 20, 2011 15:03:55 GMT -6
thanks BOB!
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Post by nelson480 on May 20, 2011 15:14:36 GMT -6
Helped me pull headlights from a junker today, man those bumper bolts are a b--ch Yeah i know, thats why when i pulled mine i did it w/ out pulling it
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