how do you get the headlight apart to change the bulb

[cavracer21]

cant get the bitch apart........

 

[woodbutcher]

there should be a little allen set screw in the trim ring. back it/them out and then unscrew the trim ring counterclockwise. a large part of the time the ring is very difficult to get out. be careful or you could cause damage.

from what i understand, there is a special purpose tool for the removal of the trim ring available thru BDM

 

[barhopper]

Gotta unscrew the ring. I used a flat head screw driver if I recall. They do make a special tool also. You may need to lube it up first.

 

[V]

Two small allen screws under the bucket at the front. Get them out and the rings are threaded, lefty loosey, righty tighty. There is also a gasket in there as well. Good luck

 

[Dakotabos]

mine was a BITCH but allen head wrench in the hole and turn

 

[V]

Damn, for once four Dogs said just abou the same thing:2thumbs:

 

[kickstart]

Remove allen set screw
Get 2 rubber strips to help remove (Unthread) ring
I bought the tool a while back from Vickie, no tool you have to use 2 small screw drivers and it's a PIA
change bulb or add HID kit.

 

[T.Byrd]

Its on the how to.

 

[cavracer21]

thanks i figured it out, the trim ring was froze up, gotta love michigan, lol

 

[TheDeadOne]

Just a reminder. Loc-tite "Blue" the set screw when reinstalling.

Good Luck! :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

 

[Chris04Masitff]

i hate that stupid headlight ring!

 

[TheDeadOne]

i hate that stupid headlight ring!

Chris,
It's not so bad after a few times!

You know a 100 or so......J/K

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

As the man says,"Don't be a Fool, use the Right Tool"!

and If that don't work!.....SMASH IT!, THEN IT'LL WORK JUST FINE! or at least you'll feel better!

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

 

[Chris04Masitff]

:up: ill be buyin new headlight if it goes out EVER again.

 

[TheDeadOne]

Then you'll definitely be opening it up to install!

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

 

[Gas Man]

just in case

Next time Steve... call me if you want a faster answer

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