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Hi there, together with providing you the solution to the problem, I also took the liberty of going one step further in giving you steps on how to remove the headlight bulb.
Find the hood release handle and activate it, the hood should pop open.
Once the hood is popped open locate the hood secondary or safety latch and release it. Then finish opening the hood.
Locate and remove mounting clips for any plastic shields that cover the headlight lens mounting screws or clips.
Some headlight bulbs can be replaced by simply grasping the bulb socket behind the headlight lens and turn it counter clockwise to remove it. This will expose the headlight bulb.
If the headlight bulb socket is not accessible the headlight lens may need to be remove or obstructions behind the bulb removed to gain access to the headlight bulb socket.
To remove the headlight lens remove all mounting screws and clips that hold the headlight lens in place.
After the headlight housing has been removed from it's mounts, release the headlight bulb from the headlight lens housing (turn counter clockwise) the bulb will then come out of the headlight assembly. Once removed, visually verify that the replacement bulb is exactly the same as the failed bulb before to ensure a proper repair.
Clean the headlight lens free from all debris to help maintain the seal from the bulb to the lens. This will keep moisture out of the lens.
Install the new headlight bulb by turning the retainer ring or bulb clockwise.
Re-install the headlight lens housing and reinstall electrical connector.
Re-install plastic covers.
After the job is complete turn the ignition key to the "on" position and activate the headlight switch. Observe the newly replaced headlight bulb to ensure proper operation.
I have a 2001 Dodge Stratus Sedan, and from what I can tell, the lenses and covers are pretty tricky to remove. A quick, inexpensive alternative is to sand and polish the lenses. I first attempted this with no experience whatsoever and it was surprisingly easy.
All you need to do is pick up a small variety of sandpaper ranging from 600-grit to 2000- or higher grit. There is a specific type of paper called Crocus Cloth that also works remarkably well when used in place of the higher grit papers. You may also want to pick up a bottle of headlight lens restorer. They are all reasonably inexpensive, and I have had quite a bit of success with this one.
Anyway, to sand and polish, simply rinse the lenses with water, and wipe away any dirt and debris. Then begin with the 600-grit paper, and sand the entire lens, focusing on the worse sections until the entire surface has the same 600 grit scratching. Keep the lens wet and move up to a higher grit such as 800 or 1000. repeat the process and then continue progressing to higher grits, finishing with 2000 or Crocus Cloth. At this point, the lenses should be looking fairly clear, with minuscule scratching from the high-grit paper. Then apply a small amount of lens restorer and rub it in a circular motion to remove the last of the visible wear marks.
As I said, I have had quite a bit of success with this, and it is a very inexpensive alternative to replacing the lenses altogether. Best of luck to you.
Novus products worked for me. There are three strengths. No. 1 is a general spray cleaner. No. 2 is a fine scratch remover that requires some elbow grease. I find rinsing it as I work it in helps speed up the process. The yellowing and small scratches are caused by ozone and sand blowing in the air. This product won't make it factory new but it will give a much better cleaning than any other product I've found. I've saved many friend's the expense of changing their headlights. Don't use windex or dishsoap on headlight plastic. They have ammonia in them and causes microsopic pitting and fractures in clear plastic. I bought my Novus products on line, saved gas running around trying to find it.
Most Auto Stores sell a headlight solution that cleans the fogginess of your headlight. Assuming your headlight looks dirty and cloudy as would a pool, a simple solution is to pick up the cleaner at any auto place. That is a lot cheaper than buying a new headlight.
Lift the hood and remove the plastic clips from the front shroud. Remove the shroud and unbolt the two half inch bolts holding the headlight. Pull teh headlight forward to expise the rear of the lens. Turn the plug retainer counterclockwise until you can wiggle the plug containing the bulb out. Replace with a 9007 single bulb (the old one just pulls out).
Reverse the steps.
yes, if done carefully, rubbing compound can be used to repair headlight lenses. there is a kit available at most parts stores, but compound and a buffer will do , be carful not to burn thru
its really easy. Open the hood, you will see two metal flat bars on the backside of each headlight, holding the headlight assembly on. Pull up on each of them.... remove headlight. Ta da.
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