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Old May 24, 2012 | 02:45 AM
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My 94 failed MD inspection so I need to put in some new headlights. ANy suggestions on what bulb to use?

Also, is this a piece of cake swap, or are there any tricks I need to know? Thanks
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Old May 24, 2012 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by IU-Z07
My 94 failed MD inspection so I need to put in some new headlights. ANy suggestions on what bulb to use?

Also, is this a piece of cake swap, or are there any tricks I need to know? Thanks
On my '87 I just disconnected the battery and manually cranked the ***** to get it in a good position. I would make sure to disconnect the battery first so they don't take off on you
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once you crank the headlights halfway up with the *****, there's one screw on each side of the plastic housing. Then, there's 4 screws that secure the metal retainer bezel to the bucket. Disconnect wiring plug, remove bulb. Installation of new bulb is the reverse of removal
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My 94 failed MD inspection so I need to put in some new headlights.
Did you fail because of brightness or because of alignment?
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Thanks for the help. One of the headlights was not bright enough.

Is aiming the new lights hard, or do I just pop them in?
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Originally Posted by IU-Z07
Is aiming the new lights hard, or do I just pop them in?
Pop in the bulbs and see where they shine. Adjusting isn't hard, but the adjusting screws are likely rusted so spray them down first.
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