Removing headlights from 85-87 4000

[Eric Sanborn]

Chuck Schott wrote:

>Do I really have to remove the bumper molding and bumper cover in order to
>get my headlights out?
>Any BTDTs/shortcuts would be appreciated.
>Chuck
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I didn't the first time, but it was easier when I later did.  The front 
bumber cover is really easy to get off on a 4k.  When I was fitting my 
intercooler I must have taken if on and off a dozen times to check fits.

Remove the grill molding above and below the headlight.  The top one is 
held in by a clip to the inboard side.  The bottom on by one or two 
screws on the outboard side.  The top one swings outboard and the bottom 
one slides straight outboard.  The top two screws are visible while 
standing there.  The bottom two screws can be got at with a long screw 
driver through the area that you just removed the lower molding from.  
It has been a little while since I removed my DOT lights so I don't 
remember if I had to separate the turn signals.  I do remember having to 
wiggle things around quite a bit to get them out.  You might put some 
masking tape on that brushed metal trip ring so you reduce the risk of 
scratching it when you do get it out.

I have gotten pretty good at getting my euros out since with the over 
full engine compartment I have to pull the assemblies to change the 
bulbs (or work on my intake piping).

-- 
Eric Sanborn
'85 4ktq

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