Changing 1997 jeep grand cherokee head light assembly

can you be more specific?
is this a USA spec, car, or export? we cant guess that. here.
if yesl, posted 100 times now on GC WJ jeeps.
the service manual., FSM.
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/knowledge-base/index.htm?utm_source=cj#service

click wj, click LAMPS _ exterior and read,
no side light word there, just park/turns. page 28

my wild guess is the lamps on the outside of the front
head light assemble is dead? be specific.
and get exact answers, or read the book, like us.

as you can see there are no real side lamps.

http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/jeep/grand-cherokee/1999/oem/1999_jeep_grand-cherokee_4dr-suv_limited_rq_oem_1_500.jpg

not really, (but are part of something else)

Hi Clint,

I just want you to know that you are not crazy or blind!

The reason you cannot find any screws is because you are dealing with a snap-together vehicle.
If you only want to replace the bulb, you can reach around the radiator support and twist the bulb retainer to remove it and the bulb. If you are wanting to replace the ENTIRE headlamp assembly, follow the instructions below.

REMOVAL

Grasp lower edge of headlamp lens and pull straight back (away) from Grille Opening Reinforcement (GOR) . Disengage lower adjuster pivots from lens assembly.
Grasp upper edge of headlamp lens. Pull straight back (away) from grille opening reinforcement (GOR). Disengage upper adjuster pivot from lens assembly.
Rotate bulb lock ring counter clockwise. and remove ring and bulb from lens.
INSTALLATION

Replace by seating the assembly in the lamp housing and turning the lock ring 1/8 turn clockwise to secure.
Align upper adjust pivot into headlamp opening and snap into place.
Snap lower adjuster pivots into place.

Mine did the same I found out it was a break light out in the third break light. Easy to remove with a screwdriver. Replaced the bulbs and the warning went away.

All information about Headlamps removal can find in the Service Manual Section ZJ-Secc-8L-Lamps...




Hope help with this (remember rated this). Good luck.

To remove the bulb look for where the wires go into the lights and you should see what appears to be a locking collar. Loosen the locking collar and remove the bulb assembly. If you want to actually remove the headlight assembly there are typically 2 torx head screws that need to be removed to remove the assembly. For a diagram of that area I recommend you get the Haynes repair manual on your vehicle.

Review this guide of the process:
- Jeep WJ Service Repair Manual Section 08La Lamps (page 13, fig. 2)
- WJ 1999-2004 Jeeps - Exterior Lamps Removal

I hope help you with this. Good luck (remember rated this help).

Thairs 2 screws under head light and one on top corner of light.

You have two screws at the top of the trim cover. remove them and tilt top towards you and remove from slots at bottom.
There are four screws holding the ring around the lamp. spray them with solvent and remove them the rest is just unplug and plug back in don't put it back upside down. (use a really good new screwdriver and if screws on ring won't come out after soaking tap the back of the screwdriver with a hammer to break rust in threads)

Remove the screw on top of the lamp assembly. The lamp assemble come off as one unit. There are three contact clips that hold the lamp on. They may be frozen fast. Try spraying oil to loosen before removing lamp assembly. To remove the lamp, push down on the top of the lamp, this should loosen the top pin from the holder,then try to pull the assembly straight out. It takes some tugging and pulling if the light assembly has been in for a few years. In fact the clips may snap off and need to be replaced before putting in a new lamp assembly. Good Luck

Ed

You have to be careful-the whole assembly snaps in and out