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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 02:24 AM
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Header panel and headlights

It pains me to say this but I had a little bit of a run in with a telephone pole last week and wound up with a ruined bumper, tow hitch, grill, radiator, plus a bit of plastic on the front. I have located all the parts I will need to get her back to normal but I can't figure out how to get the headlights off so that I can replace the plastic (header panel) behind them. The bolts I need to undo to get the header panel are behind the headlights but the headlights are proving difficult to get out. Anyone know how to get this done... I need my truck ASAP. Thanks!!!
 
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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sorry i cant realy help you but i figured id tell you that your not the only one, i did the same thing about a month ago knocked the poll over, i havent yet repaired anything other than pulling the bumper back out so the tire wouldent rub





might make you feel better to know your not the only one...lol,
 
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 02:54 AM
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The way i do it is first remove your batteries. This makes it a lot easier to take off the nuts holding the headlights on. Almost impossible without taking out the batts.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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I removed mine and replaced the fogged up headlights without removing the batteries. I used a 1/4 in. drive ratchet and I think a 10 MM socket. Bought the new headlights on line, they cost $34 each for the clear headlight assembly. including a H-bulbs. Looks great!


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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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where did you get the headlights Justin?
 
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 884x4broncoII
sorry i cant realy help you but i figured id tell you that your not the only one, i did the same thing about a month ago knocked the poll over, i havent yet repaired anything other than pulling the bumper back out so the tire wouldent rub
Well at least I'm not alone lol who decides where to put those pesky poles anyways?!? As to the othe replies I guess I will try taking out the batts. Thanks for the help!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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This is where I found the headlights........

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-93-94-95-96-FORD-F150-F250-BRONCO-CRYSTAL-HEADLIGHTS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQihZ01 0QQitemZ200205909836QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW


Originally Posted by Justin Time
I removed mine and replaced the fogged up headlights without removing the batteries. I used a 1/4 in. drive ratchet and I think a 10 MM socket. Bought the new headlights on line, they cost $34 each for the clear headlight assembly. including a H-bulbs. Looks great!


"A dog will wag his tail, not his tongue that's why he is such a good friend."
 
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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As to the othe replies I guess I will try taking out the batts. Thanks for the help!
Try this:
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http://www.olderfseries.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1490
 
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