Headlight change tip
#1
Headlight change tip
I had to replace my wifes headlight and found out what a pain it is...
Kind of makes you long for the days of the Sealed beams and 3 screws.
Anyway, after jacking the car up, taking off the tire and removing most of the fender liner I was able reach up and twist and remove the old bulb. The problem was putting in the new one. First, you have to be careful to not touch the glass with your fingers, then the dang thing just wouldn't go in! After about an hour (OK, probably 10 minutes) of trying, I thought "let's look at the other one and see how it sets in place". I found the the new bulb was not going in far enough. After comparing it with the old bulb to ensure that they were the same length, I dug around the socket and thought "hey, whats this red gasket doing in the socket when theres one in the new bulb?!" Yep, the gasket stuck in the socket when I pulled out the old bulb! After removing the old gasket, the new bilb went in without any problem.
Thought I would share and hopefully save at least one of you from doing the same stupid thing .
I have learned so much from this site, it is good to be able to pitch in once in a while.
Kind of makes you long for the days of the Sealed beams and 3 screws.
Anyway, after jacking the car up, taking off the tire and removing most of the fender liner I was able reach up and twist and remove the old bulb. The problem was putting in the new one. First, you have to be careful to not touch the glass with your fingers, then the dang thing just wouldn't go in! After about an hour (OK, probably 10 minutes) of trying, I thought "let's look at the other one and see how it sets in place". I found the the new bulb was not going in far enough. After comparing it with the old bulb to ensure that they were the same length, I dug around the socket and thought "hey, whats this red gasket doing in the socket when theres one in the new bulb?!" Yep, the gasket stuck in the socket when I pulled out the old bulb! After removing the old gasket, the new bilb went in without any problem.
Thought I would share and hopefully save at least one of you from doing the same stupid thing .
I have learned so much from this site, it is good to be able to pitch in once in a while.
#5
Half way thru my night of news papers
this morn.. my left side bulb decided to
go out on me. So i have this to look fwd
to doing. Either just the bulb or getting depo's and
making the change that way ~!
this morn.. my left side bulb decided to
go out on me. So i have this to look fwd
to doing. Either just the bulb or getting depo's and
making the change that way ~!
#9
I had to replace my wifes headlight and found out what a pain it is...
Kind of makes you long for the days of the Sealed beams and 3 screws.
Anyway, after jacking the car up, taking off the tire and removing most of the fender liner I was able reach up and twist and remove the old bulb. The problem was putting in the new one. First, you have to be careful to not touch the glass with your fingers, then the dang thing just wouldn't go in! After about an hour (OK, probably 10 minutes) of trying, I thought "let's look at the other one and see how it sets in place". I found the the new bulb was not going in far enough. After comparing it with the old bulb to ensure that they were the same length, I dug around the socket and thought "hey, whats this red gasket doing in the socket when theres one in the new bulb?!" Yep, the gasket stuck in the socket when I pulled out the old bulb! After removing the old gasket, the new bilb went in without any problem.
Thought I would share and hopefully save at least one of you from doing the same stupid thing .
I have learned so much from this site, it is good to be able to pitch in once in a while.
Kind of makes you long for the days of the Sealed beams and 3 screws.
Anyway, after jacking the car up, taking off the tire and removing most of the fender liner I was able reach up and twist and remove the old bulb. The problem was putting in the new one. First, you have to be careful to not touch the glass with your fingers, then the dang thing just wouldn't go in! After about an hour (OK, probably 10 minutes) of trying, I thought "let's look at the other one and see how it sets in place". I found the the new bulb was not going in far enough. After comparing it with the old bulb to ensure that they were the same length, I dug around the socket and thought "hey, whats this red gasket doing in the socket when theres one in the new bulb?!" Yep, the gasket stuck in the socket when I pulled out the old bulb! After removing the old gasket, the new bilb went in without any problem.
Thought I would share and hopefully save at least one of you from doing the same stupid thing .
I have learned so much from this site, it is good to be able to pitch in once in a while.
#10
it's almost easier to replace the whole light fixture by dropping the entire front bumper. it only takes 20 minutes, however, the light fixture is a lot more in price. If you need to do that , their is a complete youtube short movie on the procedure, it's a breeze to do it.
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