Getting a new headlight
11-15-2010, 09:12 PM
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Getting a new headlight
Washed the truck the other day and got out to check the mail with the truck running. I happened to glance up at the passenger headlight and was like what the hell... MOISTURE! So, took her in to Ford and they have a replacement headlight assembly on order. Should be getting it in on Wednesday. I've had my 2010 FX4 since Feb and this is the first big issue so far.
Anyone happen to know how big of a deal it is to swap out the headlamp assembly on the passenger side? I hate having a new vehicle worked on. I see a couple bolts and hoping that's all it takes to swap out the whole thing. Also, anyone know how the adjustment works? I am assuming they have to re-aim the unit after it's replaced. And no, I didn't read the manual yet
Anyone happen to know how big of a deal it is to swap out the headlamp assembly on the passenger side? I hate having a new vehicle worked on. I see a couple bolts and hoping that's all it takes to swap out the whole thing. Also, anyone know how the adjustment works? I am assuming they have to re-aim the unit after it's replaced. And no, I didn't read the manual yet
11-15-2010, 09:19 PM
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Washed the truck the other day and got out to check the mail with the truck running. I happened to glance up at the passenger headlight and was like what the hell... MOISTURE! So, took her in to Ford and they have a replacement headlight assembly on order. Should be getting it in on Wednesday. I've had my 2010 FX4 since Feb and this is the first big issue so far.
Anyone happen to know how big of a deal it is to swap out the headlamp assembly on the passenger side? I hate having a new vehicle worked on. I see a couple bolts and hoping that's all it takes to swap out the whole thing. Also, anyone know how the adjustment works? I am assuming they have to re-aim the unit after it's replaced. And no, I didn't read the manual yet
Anyone happen to know how big of a deal it is to swap out the headlamp assembly on the passenger side? I hate having a new vehicle worked on. I see a couple bolts and hoping that's all it takes to swap out the whole thing. Also, anyone know how the adjustment works? I am assuming they have to re-aim the unit after it's replaced. And no, I didn't read the manual yet
11-15-2010, 09:20 PM
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super easy
remove 3 (or 4, I can't remember) bolts on the top and side, and it'll pull right out, straight forward. it takes a little force because it's "popped" into place, but it'll come free
look in the owner's manual; it goes over the process
what's the chance you'd be willing to donate your damaged light for an experiment?
I've been wondering if it's possible to stick these headlights in an oven to heat them up and separate them (the clear front from the housing), but I'm too scared to be the first and ruin my good lights, lol
unless they keep the damaged one...
remove 3 (or 4, I can't remember) bolts on the top and side, and it'll pull right out, straight forward. it takes a little force because it's "popped" into place, but it'll come free
look in the owner's manual; it goes over the process
what's the chance you'd be willing to donate your damaged light for an experiment?
I've been wondering if it's possible to stick these headlights in an oven to heat them up and separate them (the clear front from the housing), but I'm too scared to be the first and ruin my good lights, lol
unless they keep the damaged one...
11-15-2010, 09:26 PM
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what's the chance you'd be willing to donate your damaged light for an experiment?
I've been wondering if it's possible to stick these headlights in an oven to heat them up and separate them (the clear front from the housing), but I'm too scared to be the first and ruin my good lights, lol
unless they keep the damaged one...
I've been wondering if it's possible to stick these headlights in an oven to heat them up and separate them (the clear front from the housing), but I'm too scared to be the first and ruin my good lights, lol
unless they keep the damaged one...
11-16-2010, 09:04 AM
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Just saw a used one on ebay for $20. I really wish someone would bake these open and see if it works. I just havent had the time to try it and dont have a spare daily driver.
