I bought some new black headlights that I am trying to install, but cant get the old OEM headlights removed? Ive tried every tool I have, but the pins have these stupid clips over them that I cant get out of the way to unscrew the bolt-ish thing holding it in (I'm a total newbie, can you tell )...

Any help is GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks!
Brandon

 

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From the Ford manual

Lamp Assembly — Headlamp
Removal

NOTE: Make sure that the headlamp switch and the ignition switch are in the OFF position.

Pull out the parking lamp assembly.
Remove the screws.
Position the bumper close out panel out of the way and pull out the parking lamp assembly.

Remove the parking lamp assembly.
Disconnect the three connectors.
Remove the parking lamp assembly.

Remove the two headlamp C-clips.

Compress the headlamp clip and pull out the headlamp assembly.

Disconnect the connector and remove the headlamp assembly.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
If necessary, adjust the headlamps. For additional information, refer to Headlamp Adjustment—Photometric Aiming or Headlamp Adjustment—Screen Method Aiming.

 

I have a question, on the remove the c-clips part, it looks like there is a special tool to remove them, a spreader, think I am going to run and getone, what kind of spreader is it? where can I find one?

 

I just used a right angled pick. Put it on one side and pull until it comes us alittle, then switch sides until you get it off. The C-Clips are surprisingly easy once you get them off. Be very careful! My first time I broke 3 of them. They go for $4 a piece at the stealership. I put them back on with a flat blade screwdriver. Push down on both sides until you get it on.