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95' XLT head light removal

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'95 Explorer XLT
Hey everyone,

Im trying to take out my head lights so that i can install some clear strobe lights, only problem is i dont know how to take them out and i dont have a chiltons manual, if any one knows how to take them out or has any suggestions on how to do so id really appreciate it. Pictures would really help too.

Thanks
 






Sorry, the picture I have is really of no help.

Headlamp Assembly, Explorer


Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.

2. Remove blind rivets (2) attaching screws (4) and radiator upper sight shield.

3. Remove turn/park lamp attaching screws (2) and pull assembly away from body. Remove bulb sockets from housing and remove lamp assembly. Repeat on opposite side of vehicle.

4. With turn/park lamp assembly removed, screw attaching grille to front fender flange is accessible. Remove grille attaching screw. Repeat on opposite side of vehicle.

5. Remove attaching screws (4) located across top of grille.

6. Grip lower edge of grille and pull outward to disengage from retaining clips. Remove grille.

7. Using needle-nose pliers, compress barbs on headlamp housing retainer. With barbs compressed, pull forward on housing just enough to disengage from retainer. Repeat on opposite side of headlamp housing.

8. Turn headlamp housing as necessary and pull forward to disengage from headlamp aiming ball socket.

9. Disconnect wiring from headlamp bulb socket.

10. If replacing headlamp housing, remove retaining collar and bulb.

For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order. Make sure to check headlamp aim.
 






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