How to replace headlight assy
01-04-2011, 02:27 PM
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How to replace headlight assy
I want to replace both headlight assy. on my 2001 F-150. The engine size is a 5.4 V8. I need a step by step instruction on how this is done....I'm an old geezer that just wants to save a few bucks by doing this myself.
01-04-2011, 03:22 PM
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I assume you mean the entire assembly and not just your bulbs correct?
Do just as you would to replace the bulbs ( in your manual-pull up the black metal tabs to release the assembly and wiggle/giggle the headlight out) Swap in your new piece and get your headlights aligned, viola, your done!
Do just as you would to replace the bulbs ( in your manual-pull up the black metal tabs to release the assembly and wiggle/giggle the headlight out) Swap in your new piece and get your headlights aligned, viola, your done!
01-04-2011, 05:19 PM
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if they are faded do this: 1: wet sand them with 400 grit 2: wet sand them with 1000 grit. 3: let it dry, you can take a air hose and blow to speed this up. 4: tape up around the light and paper around the front of the truck(this will take the longest) 5: Dupont makes a high gloss in a spray can(got mine @ Napa). Be very careful on the first couple of coats to only spray very light and let it dry for 10 to 15 min. in between coats.I put 5 or so light coats on mine until I was happy with it.
I promise this will work. My lights look like new and have showed some people just because I could not believe it myself and they say even up close u cant even tell. And my lights are alot brighter at night.
I promise this will work. My lights look like new and have showed some people just because I could not believe it myself and they say even up close u cant even tell. And my lights are alot brighter at night.
01-04-2011, 08:09 PM
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Hey Mr Appletree,
Are you replacing them with OEM or an aftermarket? If aftermarket which brand did you buy and why? I am in the process of redoing my lights as well as they are poor to say the least.
Are you replacing them with OEM or an aftermarket? If aftermarket which brand did you buy and why? I am in the process of redoing my lights as well as they are poor to say the least.
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01-05-2011, 07:10 AM
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if they are faded do this: 1: wet sand them with 400 grit 2: wet sand them with 1000 grit. 3: let it dry, you can take a air hose and blow to speed this up. 4: tape up around the light and paper around the front of the truck(this will take the longest) 5: Dupont makes a high gloss in a spray can(got mine @ Napa). Be very careful on the first couple of coats to only spray very light and let it dry for 10 to 15 min. in between coats.I put 5 or so light coats on mine until I was happy with it.
I promise this will work. My lights look like new and have showed some people just because I could not believe it myself and they say even up close u cant even tell. And my lights are alot brighter at night.
I promise this will work. My lights look like new and have showed some people just because I could not believe it myself and they say even up close u cant even tell. And my lights are alot brighter at night.