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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 10:01 PM
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I have a 1977 that I just converted to electric operated headlamp operation. They work great, but my right side high beam and low beam bulbs need replacement. Any guidance or tricks to replacing only the bulbs?
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Old Mar 25, 2016 | 07:53 AM
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Hi 767,
The headlights should be up.
The headlight bezel need to be removed.
Then remove the 3 small screws that hold the headlight ring to the headlight cup.
Unplug the headlight.
If you don't touch the scores that aim the headlight you won't have to re-aim the new one.
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Bezel removed…. 4 screws.


3 small screws on ss ring.
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I found getting the bezel out the hardest part.

Couldn't get the light up high enough to clear the bumper.
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Originally Posted by ddawson
I found getting the bezel out the hardest part.

Couldn't get the light up high enough to clear the bumper.
Sometimes you have to adjust the 'up-stop' to get the bezel out.


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Originally Posted by ddawson
I found getting the bezel out the hardest part.

Couldn't get the light up high enough to clear the bumper.
Yes it is tight, I put a very thin cloth in between the bottom of the headlight bezel and the body to avoid scratches.
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