1994 Headlight Surround Removal
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1994 Headlight Surround Removal
'94 F-150
I have a headlignt full of water, and the PO removed the horns when he installed an air horn, then snatched it when he sold the truck to the guy I bought it from.
We're talking about the battery side here. I'm seeing the 2 screws at the top of the plastic surround... I can remove them and the surround moves, but it is anchored somewhere else. The CHILTON manual just says to remove the 4 screws for the surround removal.
I'm not finding the lower screws. I have not pulled the battery, yet, but have a feeling that the lower screws are on the battery side of the surround.
The water in the headlight is because of a missing O ring. Gotta get that water outa there! I bought a pair of Mercedes-Benz horns like the ones on my car. They are irritatingly LOUD, and will get the attention of pedestrians and other drivers who for some reason CAN'T see this big white truck coming toward them.
I appreciate any comments you guys offer here.
I've owned 2 previous trucks, both F-150's, an 83, and an 84. Got over 450K on the '84, and 225K on the '83. I will NEVER own another GM vehicle.
Thanks,
Bruce
I have a headlignt full of water, and the PO removed the horns when he installed an air horn, then snatched it when he sold the truck to the guy I bought it from.
We're talking about the battery side here. I'm seeing the 2 screws at the top of the plastic surround... I can remove them and the surround moves, but it is anchored somewhere else. The CHILTON manual just says to remove the 4 screws for the surround removal.
I'm not finding the lower screws. I have not pulled the battery, yet, but have a feeling that the lower screws are on the battery side of the surround.
The water in the headlight is because of a missing O ring. Gotta get that water outa there! I bought a pair of Mercedes-Benz horns like the ones on my car. They are irritatingly LOUD, and will get the attention of pedestrians and other drivers who for some reason CAN'T see this big white truck coming toward them.
I appreciate any comments you guys offer here.
I've owned 2 previous trucks, both F-150's, an 83, and an 84. Got over 450K on the '84, and 225K on the '83. I will NEVER own another GM vehicle.
Thanks,
Bruce
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Head light surround removal
The headlight trim is held to the headlight assembly by four screws. Two on top that you can see, and two from underneath that cannot be accessed without removing the headlight assembly. TO remove headlight assembly, Remove battery and battery tray for access. There are three nuts (7/16" or 11mm) from threaded studs in the headlight assembly. Remove them, then pull headlight assembly out. Disconnect lights from sockets and remove. Now you can get to the two lower screws. Installation is reverse of steps. Use caution handling the halogen bulb. Never touch bulb with bare hands and fingers. 
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Got it all done over the weekend.
In addition to dumping the water out of the headlight assembly, I had to install some horns, as the PO had diagnosed a bad air bag clockspring as bad horns or horn buttons, and removed the originals. I changed out the clockspring today. Easy to do.
I bought a pair of Mercedes Benz horns and installed them, and ran a ground wire for them. These horns are probably MUCH louder than the originals.
Also, while I had it all apart, I cleaned everything.
I put a new O ring on the headlight bulb and used a tad of silicone oil when I installed the bulb, which I cleaned with alcohol before I installed it.
I placed the adjustments right where they were before for the headlight, and only had to tweek it just a bit to get it aimed properly.
In addition to dumping the water out of the headlight assembly, I had to install some horns, as the PO had diagnosed a bad air bag clockspring as bad horns or horn buttons, and removed the originals. I changed out the clockspring today. Easy to do.
I bought a pair of Mercedes Benz horns and installed them, and ran a ground wire for them. These horns are probably MUCH louder than the originals.
Also, while I had it all apart, I cleaned everything.
I put a new O ring on the headlight bulb and used a tad of silicone oil when I installed the bulb, which I cleaned with alcohol before I installed it.
I placed the adjustments right where they were before for the headlight, and only had to tweek it just a bit to get it aimed properly.
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Someone in the past had installed a replacement headlight bulb, and had messed up the O ring. There was no way it could have sealed. I re-replaced the headlight bulb and wiped a bit of silicone oil on the O ring. This time, it slid into place properly, and the lock ring clicked right into place.
When I dumped out the water, I poured some alcohol in and sloshed it around and dumped it out. Then, I let the residue evaporate in the sun while I worked on the other things.
So far, so good. Only touched up the alignment of the lens slightly.
When I dumped out the water, I poured some alcohol in and sloshed it around and dumped it out. Then, I let the residue evaporate in the sun while I worked on the other things.
So far, so good. Only touched up the alignment of the lens slightly.
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Keep an eye on it. I would have run a bead of silicone around the edge of the lens where it met the reflector housing.
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IF I get water again, I'll go that route. In this case, the O ring was damaged. The new headlight bulb fits in the socket much better than before. Now, the lock ring fits properly, too.
I've been fixing lots of little quirks that were done over the last few owners.
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