1993 JGC Headlamp removal and replacement

[drjack99]

Left headlamp seems to be hanging loose, right one is foggy and needs to be replaced. Someone obviously replaced the left headlamp and turn signal assemblies after a minor fender bender. Now I have the pleasure of replacing the right one. Just purchased the headlamp ($116) and can't figure out any way to remove the old one. I don't remember ever having such a problem before. Am I just stupid? (well, maybe I am, but that's no help!)

Any info you can offer would be appreciated.

[mikec041]

No your not stupid, The design is.
Just grab the lens on each side and pull
The lens is held in place with a few ball and socket connectors.
Don't do it in the cold the plastic sockets become brittle.
put a little lube on the balls before you put the lens back in it'll make it easier to install.

[drjack99]

Originally Posted by mikec041

No your not stupid, The design is.
Just grab the lens on each side and pull
The lens is held in place with a few ball and socket connectors.
Don't do it in the cold the plastic sockets become brittle.
put a little lube on the balls before you put the lens back in it'll make it easier to install.

Mike, Today you are my hero. Saved me a lot of headaches and maybe unnecessary expense. It popped out fairly easily once you explained it (and before I destroyed something) Now I have to figure out what the previous owner screwed up on the other head lamp. Maybe something just as simple. He probably knew about as much as I did! Not much. Thanks again!!!