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Quick
and Easy Steps to Replace Ford Headlights
from Your Friendliest Ford Parts Dealer |
by:
Jay
Stevens |
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Imagine your Ford auto
without auto lights-your car or truck
would definitely be boring! But more than
enhancing your vehicle's exterior looks,
auto lights help a lot in keeping your
vehicle safe and sound as you drive it
down the road. Without lights, your Ford
auto would be like a blind man groping
in the dark. The Ford headlights are among
the most important lights in your Ford.
They provide illumination for you to drive
by and keep your car visible, especially
at night in harsh weather conditions.
Auto lights are among the most lasting
parts in a vehicle, but just like other
exterior auto parts they are exposed to
damaging elements that may cause them
to lose their original luster. Replacing
your Ford headlights as well as other
exterior Ford
parts like the Ford
grille, Ford
mirror, Ford
taillights, Ford
hood and Ford
spoiler is a perfect way to give your
Ford a fresh new look!
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among the easiest to replace because of
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Meanwhile, take a look at these easy-to-follow
instructions on how to replace your headlights.
How to Replace Headlights:
1. Remove the exposed plastic or metal
trim surrounding the housing to reach
the headlight retaining ring and adjusting
screws.
2. Using the correct tool, remove the
four retaining-ring screws. Caution: these
fasteners are often corroded, and it's
easy to strip them. Give each a squirt
of penetrating oil and let it soak in
for a few minutes. Be careful not to turn
the headlight-aiming screws.
3. Remove the retaining ring, and the
headlight will be free. Unplug the wiring
connector from the back of the headlamp.
4. Plug the wiring connector into the
back of the new headlight and place the
light in the mounting base. Lugs on the
back of the headlight will position it.
If it does not fit securely, you probably
have it upside down.
5. Turn on your headlights to test the
new light. If it doesn't come on, you
might have a problem with the wiring,
not the light.
6. Replace the retaining ring. Again,
be careful not to disturb the settings
of the adjusting screws. Finally, replace
any trim elements that you had to remove.
How to replace halogen bulbs in composite
headlights:
1. Never touch the glass portion of the
new halogen bulb with your bare hand.
Oil from your fingers could contaminate
the bulb and cause premature failure.
Handle the bulb by it plastic base.
2. Locate the back of the bulb socket.
A plug-in wiring connector will be attached
to the back socket. Carefully remove the
connector.
3. Unscrew the retaining ring if so equipped,
or turn the bulb counter-clockwise to
release it.
4. Install the new bulb by aligning the
notches on the base with the ridges in
the socket. Push the bulb firmly into
the socket.
5. Replace the plastic retaining ring,
or turn the bulb to lock it into place.
6. Replace the electrical connector on
the back of the bulb and check for proper
operation.
About the author:
Jay Stevens works as a consultant for an
established auto parts store in the country.
He has expertise in automotive technology
and has inside knowledge on the auto parts
industry.
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