How to Replace Headlights on your Car or Truck
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Date: 2021-02-01
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KSReferee
Chris did you push on the headlight to help remove the retainer clips? The reason I'm asking is mine (99 B4000) are incredibly tough to get out. I've tried pliers, needle nose pliers, snap ring pliers on the holes and have had no luck. I finally got one top clip to come off with much force and a regular set of pliers. I ordered a T-handled hook for removing brake springs and clips to aid with the removal, and am waiting for it to come in but darn! These things are really secure. That's why I'm asking about pushing on the front of the headlight. I haven't tried it yet but I suspect that might relieve some of the tension. BTW, my retaining clips are not rusted to the body as they will move (spin) with force in place.
The reason I'm removing them is I purchased replacement headlights and side marker turn signal lenses.
TIA for your answer.
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Chris did you push on the headlight to help remove the retainer clips? The reason I'm asking is mine (99 B4000) are incredibly tough to get out. I've tried pliers, needle nose pliers, snap ring pliers on the holes and have had no luck. I finally got one top clip to come off with much force and a regular set of pliers. I ordered a T-handled hook for removing brake springs and clips to aid with the removal, and am waiting for it to come in but darn! These things are really secure. That's why I'm asking about pushing on the front of the headlight. I haven't tried it yet but I suspect that might relieve some of the tension. BTW, my retaining clips are not rusted to the body as they will move (spin) with force in place.
The reason I'm removing them is I purchased replacement headlights and side marker turn signal lenses.
TIA for your answer.
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TheShadowSpartan
The way to change a Ranger headlight is actually a little bit different from this(I was restoring them using ChrisFixs headlight restoration vid; ) I was actually surprised when I got to headlight because it did not have the little bolts with a clamp but rather two large clamps of each side that just need pulled up then the headlight is unlocked, a little easier than the b3000 since you don't have to go under the truck xD great video nonetheless
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The way to change a Ranger headlight is actually a little bit different from this(I was restoring them using ChrisFixs headlight restoration vid; ) I was actually surprised when I got to headlight because it did not have the little bolts with a clamp but rather two large clamps of each side that just need pulled up then the headlight is unlocked, a little easier than the b3000 since you don't have to go under the truck xD great video nonetheless
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Nate31891
Hey Chris, i got a 98 ranger. I needed to see how to change them. thanks.
Question, my driver side assembly had the 9007 bulb (brightest white, worth 45 bucks) the bulb melted and blew apart inside the assembly. I checked fuses, theyre ok so im lost any ideas?
And where did you buy the replacements from? Can u provide a link?
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Hey Chris, i got a 98 ranger. I needed to see how to change them. thanks.
Question, my driver side assembly had the 9007 bulb (brightest white, worth 45 bucks) the bulb melted and blew apart inside the assembly. I checked fuses, theyre ok so im lost any ideas?
And where did you buy the replacements from? Can u provide a link?
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Psychobob
Do you have or could you possibly make a video on how to replace normal headlight bulbs with LEDs? I wasn't able to find it if it already exists.
I would like to do this if it's possible once I go through some of your other headlight related videos. Lol.
Appreciate your content, very high quality.
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Do you have or could you possibly make a video on how to replace normal headlight bulbs with LEDs? I wasn't able to find it if it already exists.
I would like to do this if it's possible once I go through some of your other headlight related videos. Lol.
Appreciate your content, very high quality.
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Jesus
Good afternon Chris I have a question. I dont know if you can answer but here we go I have a 98 Mazda B1500. I' m trying to fix it up little by little. Do you know if the Ranger 98 headlights are the same. Any information can help, by the way thanks in advance.
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Good afternon Chris I have a question. I dont know if you can answer but here we go I have a 98 Mazda B1500. I' m trying to fix it up little by little. Do you know if the Ranger 98 headlights are the same. Any information can help, by the way thanks in advance.
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Sam091990
I have an odd issue. I ordered some headlights for my 98 Mazda B2500 SE and the star adjuster on it is not a star at all but a circle. Any idea how to get the dang things to work on my truck. Ironically it said it was compatible with my truck, what a joke.
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I have an odd issue. I ordered some headlights for my 98 Mazda B2500 SE and the star adjuster on it is not a star at all but a circle. Any idea how to get the dang things to work on my truck. Ironically it said it was compatible with my truck, what a joke.
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McPePsii
My blinkers stopped working along with my hazards earlier today. When I put on my turn signal (both ways) i get no clicking and no arrow on my dashboard, also when I put on my hazards I get no flashing lights. Could this be my blinker relay switch?
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My blinkers stopped working along with my hazards earlier today. When I put on my turn signal (both ways) i get no clicking and no arrow on my dashboard, also when I put on my hazards I get no flashing lights. Could this be my blinker relay switch?
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Topias
My cars headlights are really weak, even with brand new bulbs. Could it be the reflectors yellowing/darkening? The lenses are glass so they're not hazy or anything.
Or maybe i'm just using bad bulbs? They're some Philips H1 bulbs that cost 3. 5.
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My cars headlights are really weak, even with brand new bulbs. Could it be the reflectors yellowing/darkening? The lenses are glass so they're not hazy or anything.
Or maybe i'm just using bad bulbs? They're some Philips H1 bulbs that cost 3. 5.
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TheIncredibleXander
I just changed out the headlights on my 04 accord. It was a huge pain, had to take the front bumper off just to get them undone. Hopefully these new lights last longer than the car itself because Im not wanting to ever do that again
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I just changed out the headlights on my 04 accord. It was a huge pain, had to take the front bumper off just to get them undone. Hopefully these new lights last longer than the car itself because Im not wanting to ever do that again
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Jorge
Hi chris you should make a video on how to replace the front turn signal/marker lights bulbs for the same model truck you have i've tried for a couple min but gave up after a while i was trying to swap the stock bulbs to led's
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Hi chris you should make a video on how to replace the front turn signal/marker lights bulbs for the same model truck you have i've tried for a couple min but gave up after a while i was trying to swap the stock bulbs to led's
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