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Removing the headlight

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tacomaman04, Aug 12, 2009.

  1. Aug 12, 2009 at 12:03 PM
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    tacomaman04

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    Anyone know the easiest way to get the headlight out please help
     
  2. Aug 12, 2009 at 3:15 PM
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    wing103

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    See the attachmnet..... it is not that hard.........:p

    HeadlightFasteners.jpg
     
  3. Aug 12, 2009 at 3:19 PM
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    I would assume that you take out the top screws on the grill frame in the back, then pop off the filler plate under the headlamp and find a couple screws down there. I don't know for sure, but i gave it a shot.
     
  4. Aug 12, 2009 at 5:43 PM
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    IF you are just wanting to replace the bulb its self then you just pull that rubber boot off the back that goes into the headlight, then you unplug the wire from the bulb, and there is a metal piece that clips into the light housing remove that piece and the bulb will come out.

    To get the whole headlight assembly off i'm not sure I would guess theres some screws holding it in.
     
  5. Aug 12, 2009 at 10:40 PM
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    You've actually gotta remove the grill..which is held on by the little plastic clips.. doesn't seem that bad..
     
  6. Aug 13, 2009 at 9:49 AM
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    Thanks Jay W. Does anyone know where to get the plastic clips those things are stupid and break to easily... Actually I need all of them haha
     
  7. Aug 13, 2009 at 12:53 PM
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    Dealer would be the only place to get those clips. Ebay will have them every now and again also.
     
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  8. Aug 13, 2009 at 12:56 PM
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