headlight removal

September 12, 2005, 12:03:28 PM

Hi there.

I'm attempting to replace both my headlight fixures because they are yellowed badly but I can't seem to get the headlight off the mounting braket. any sugjestions?

Re: headlight removal

Reply #1 – September 12, 2005, 01:31:17 PM

OK, you got the light and mount panel off the car. The light is held to the bracket by 3 adjuster screws. The screw has a gray plastic clip on the end that engages the light. You twist the clip a quarter or half turn (I forget) to release the lens from the bracket. Just look at how the clips are you will see they have a flat, and the lights have a slot, when these line up the lens can be removed. Many times these plastic clips are brittle so be careful. Even if you are careful they may break, but the clips are still available from Ford, NAPA, or as a HELP brand item.

Re: headlight removal

Reply #2 – September 12, 2005, 02:36:31 PM

thanks! That was really quick with your help