How to replace headlight assy
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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.
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!
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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.
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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.