Difficulty
Moderate
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10
Time Required
45 minutes - 1 hour
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- Headlight
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Introduction
This guide demonstrates how to change a headlight in a 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler. As opposed to many vehicles, the entire headlight assembly for this model must be replaced, not just the bulb. This guide will aid in disassembly and reassembly of the external and internal headlight bracket.
This is a straight forward process, requiring basic tools and less than an hour of your time.
Ensure that your vehicle is turned off and the emergency brake is engaged before beginning the repair.
What you need
Step 1
Headlight
- Unclasp and prop up the hood.
Unclasp and prop up the hood.
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Step 2
- Remove the three 15.9 mm screws around the external ring casing with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Remove the three 15.9 mm screws around the external ring casing with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Step 3
- Pull out the external ring casing.
Pull out the external ring casing.
Step 4
- Remove the four screws securing the internal ring casing with a T15 Torx screwdriver.
Remove the four screws securing the internal ring casing with a T15 Torx screwdriver.
Step 5
- Disconnect the headlight assembly from the vehicle by pulling the connector directly out of the back port.
Disconnect the headlight assembly from the vehicle by pulling the connector directly out of the back port.
Step 6
- Realign the internal bracket to match the screw holes.
Realign the internal bracket to match the screw holes.
Step 7
- Reinstall the four screws securing the internal ring casing with a T15 Torx screwdriver.
Reinstall the four screws securing the internal ring casing with a T15 Torx screwdriver.
Step 8
- Realign the external bracket to match the screw holes.
Realign the external bracket to match the screw holes.
Step 9
- Replace the three 15.9 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Replace the three 15.9 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Step 10
- Close and clasp the hood back to its original position.
Close and clasp the hood back to its original position.
Enjoy your bright new headlight(s)!
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Troy Taylor
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