Need help!! Replacing headlight assembly????
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Need help!! Replacing headlight assembly????
I am so lost - I hit a pheasant with my 95 Bronco a few weeks ago, shattering my passenger side headlight. I have a replacement unit, but for the life of me I cannot figure out how to put it in!! I've tried removing the grille, but can't find or can't get to all the bolts and screws. I almost resorted to busting the silver plastic trim from around the entire light area, but decided it wasn't worth it.Can someone give me step-by-step, idiot-proof instructions on how to do this? I can handle tools, but just don't have any experience with body work at all.
I'd appreciate any help you can give!
Thanks!
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Thanks for the help, but...
Thanks for your help, Billy Bob, but it isn't just the bulb that went out - it's the whole assembly that was shattered. I've changed the bulbs before - they're not bad. This, however, has become a nightmare!
Thanks again,
Parkz
Thanks again,
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They are a PIA to get out. The screws are in the back and you will need to remove the battery to get to them. Then the whole headlight/Bezel assembly will come out. I don't remember exactly how many screws(Actually nuts on studs screwed into the plastic) where in there but I do remember at least 1 that you cannot see but will need to use your fingers to find it and a deep socket.
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Thanks for the help, guys...
I'm going to give it one more shot tomorrow - if I can't get it, I'm taking the stinkin' thing to a shop!
Ya ever wonder why they have to make what should be an easy thing so difficult????
Parkz
Ya ever wonder why they have to make what should be an easy thing so difficult????
Parkz
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Dice, you are awesome...
Thanks for the help! Even though it's the other side, now I know what I need to look for specifically when I get inside there. You guys have all been a great help - thanks again!
Parkz
(95 Bronco XL with only 103K!)
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(95 Bronco XL with only 103K!)
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LOL - I was just about at that point, believe me. By the way - I FIXED IT!!! That may not seem to be that big of a deal to most of you, but I have very little mechanical experience, so this was pretty high on my difficulty meter! The links you guys sent me helped a ton - and saved me at least $50! Thanks for watching out for your fellow Bronco owners!
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I remember the first thing I did to my first car; 78 VW Rabbit Gas engine. I replaced the master cylinder and bled all of the brakes. I ended up putting more brake fluid the VW than I did gasoline. lol learning is fun!
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Lol...
Yeah, Andrew, sounds like something I'd do! Needless to say, I'm not going to try anything quite that extensive for awhile - if a broken headlight had me out of commission for over 2 weeks, imagine what repairing my brakes would be like!! Like you guys said, I think I'll just enjoy my success!
Parkz