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How do I replace HEADLIGHTS?

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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 08:48 AM
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How do I replace HEADLIGHTS?

Looks like I have to take the grill off to replace these.
Any tips?

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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 02:02 PM
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you should not need to there are 3 screws holding the head light retaining ring remove them .

remove the ring remove the light .

make sure the new light works before putting it all back together
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Old Aug 25, 2017 | 06:24 AM
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The angle of the reach for the screws securing the headlight bracket seem like you can't get to them but with a longer Phillips head screwdriver it can be done, I have done it
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Old Aug 29, 2017 | 05:38 PM
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Shine your headlights on the wall mark the wall with tape where the top of your low beam is, repeat for high beam. Don't move the damn truck, change the headlights then adjust back to your lines on the wall.
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Old Aug 29, 2017 | 05:50 PM
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Actually if he just removes the screws that secure headlight retainer ring he will
not have to re-adjust the headlights.

The headlight adjuster screws are separate and fastened to the headlight bucket.
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Old Aug 29, 2017 | 05:51 PM
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Damn! I didn't know that. Good info.
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