Changing headlight assembly (Not the bulb)

2 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 10:26 AM

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#1 of 2 Changing headlight assembly (Not the bulb) by gomezy3k Oct 08, 2008 (11:35 am)
1998 Chevy Tracker 4WD 2 Door Soft top I was driving down the freeway and a car just in front of me had a tire blow. It pulled over to side and I kept going. Later I saw a wheel weight sticking out of what was left of the glass in my passenger side headlight. I found a headlight assembly and bought it but need to get info on what I need to do to change the whole assembly. Do I take the whole front grill off? and what else do I need to change and then I presume I need to have the headlight aimed... This seems to be a major production LOL... I looked in a cheap "how to" manual but it doesn't have much on body work... Any online suggestions or how to suggestions. And I love my Tracker...wish they still made them...
#2 of 2 headlight bulb by reb1844 Dec 02, 2009 (10:26 am)
gmc 2007 work truck 1500, changing the low beam headlight, i started this job thinking what a nothing chore, wrong i had to remove several components from the engine compartment, i had to wedge a block of wood between the washer fluid tank to allow access to the light bulb. this may work for others, grab the light bulb insert with a pair of pliers and twist counter clockwise. it needs about 1/4 turn. the wiring harness may have to be stretched. good luck. changing a sealed beam use to be a nothing job. listen up automakers