Need help with headlight replacements??

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Jan 30, 2006 | 03:36 PM

rclark1

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Need help with headlight replacements??

I just bought a new set of Glass headlights (not Bulbs) as the originals are very pitted.

But dummy me I can not seem to get trim and such removed in order toget the old ones out. Any help would be appreciated.

97 F-250 7.3 Old Body style

Jan 30, 2006 | 05:30 PM

rclark1

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Any Help Please,

Jan 30, 2006 | 06:33 PM

jimkidd

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Door, Headlamp

Removal

1. Remove two screws and nuts retaining headlamp door (13064) to radiator grille opening panel reinforcement (8A284).

2. Pull headlamp door from vehicle.

3. Remove three bulbs and sockets from headlamp door.

4. Remove headlamp door.

Installation

1. Follow removal procedures in reverse order.

2. Tighten screws to 1.4-2.3 N-m (13-20 lb-in).

Headlamp Door

Jan 30, 2006 | 06:49 PM

rclark1

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Thanks a million, You're a life saver

Jan 30, 2006 | 07:24 PM

jimkidd

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rclark1

Thanks a million, You're a life saver

Anything I can do to help.

jimbo

Jan 30, 2006 | 08:35 PM

rclark1

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JimKid , Afraid I spoke to soon.

Got the lock reatiners and even removed the grill, but the bottom corner of the trim just won't come loose. I sure this is muck easier than I have made it

Jan 30, 2006 | 08:50 PM

HTRDLNCN

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I had to remove the batteries to get at the back of the trim pieces

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Jan 31, 2006 | 12:02 PM

plowhand

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There are two screws holding the top of the headlight door on. These are easy to see. There are also two studs, one lower outside corner and one middle inside. Reach behind the headlight assembly where it attaches to the radiator support and feel for the the two nuts. A 1/4" drive rachet and deep well socket is used to remove the two nuts. I think they are 11mm, but not sure. Look on the picture that Jim Kidd posted and you can just make out the two studs on the back side of the assembley. Hope this helps.