how do i clear out my headlights???

[MiniZ]

ive seen this on galants a couple time and was wonder how do i remove the orange piece from my headlights so they are solid clear???

[G-spot]

here you go


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NOTE: The key to clearing your corners is having the right tool to get between the orange plastic piece and the clear headlight assembly. The orange lens is wedged into the corner of the headlight assembly. The only thing that holds it into place is a couple millimeters of plastic on the edges except one side. That's the side where you "PULL" the orange lens out through the blinker hole.

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Here is the tool I used. You can get these from almost any hardware store for around $5. If you are unable to get one of your own, I will ship it to your door for $10.

TOOLS: 10mm socket wrench, pliers, cutters & small pry bar or "L" shaped tool.

REMOVAL OF HEADLIGHTS
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1st: Remove the grill (held on by 6 black plastic clips)
tip: When putting the grill back, remember to snap the black plastic clips into the grill first.</span>
2nd: Remove all 4 bulbs from the headlight assembly. (front and blinkers)
3rd: Use a 10mm socket wrench to remove the headlight bolts.
4th: Pull out the headlights.

CLEARING THE CORNERS
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1st: Use a prybar or anything else to get under the orange plastic piece to pull on it until it breaks or pops out.
tip: Wrap the prybar with duct tape to prevent scratching.</span>
2nd: Brake all the pieces you can until all of it has popped out from the clear housing. (like a rattle toy)
3rd: Use the pliers and cutters to cut/brake the pieces and pull them out through the blinker socket.

DONE.

-Mike.

[beam514]

If you're fine with breaking the lens into lots of pieces, use the above method.

Otherwise,
Bake the headlights around 250 degrees in the oven, or use a heat gun to soften the adhesive holding the clear lens on the black housing. Once it is nice and gooey, remove the clear lens and pop out the orange reflector. You can look up specific temperatures and times and stuff, but I found that its a very "just do it until it works" situation.

EDIT: I'm not responsible for any damage you may do to your headlights. I am merely suggesting a method.

[MiniZ]

thanks g spot that will give me something to do this weekend

[MiniZ]

If you're fine with breaking the lens into lots of pieces, use the above method.

Otherwise,
Bake the headlights around 250 degrees in the oven, or use a heat gun to soften the adhesive holding the clear lens on the black housing. Once it is nice and gooey, remove the clear lens and pop out the orange reflector. You can look up specific temperatures and times and stuff, but I found that its a very "just do it until it works" situation.

i like to break stuff lol jk

[DTP]

You're better off going to sears or walmart to get a real cheap flathead and bending it. That's what i did, and it worked amazingly.

just be CAREFUL not to scratch the inside of your headlight.

[DTP]

If you're fine with breaking the lens into lots of pieces, use the above method.

Otherwise,
Bake the headlights around 250 degrees in the oven, or use a heat gun to soften the adhesive holding the clear lens on the black housing. Once it is nice and gooey, remove the clear lens and pop out the orange reflector. You can look up specific temperatures and times and stuff, but I found that its a very "just do it until it works" situation.

EDIT: I'm not responsible for any damage you may do to your headlights. I am merely suggesting a method.

While you're at it... Paint 'em black too!

[Corey2kG]

Bake them bitches! bake ftw! lol

[qnz]

I prefer the baking method.

Instead of baking the headlights in the oven @ 250, I preheat the oven to 250 and then turn the oven off. I put the headlights in there for 10 minutes and then take them back out. The glue should be nice and soft then.

[mrg7243]

You're better off going to sears or walmart to get a real cheap flathead and bending it. That's what i did, and it worked amazingly.

just be CAREFUL not to scratch the inside of your headlight.

or if you have a craftsman screw driver do it to that, and take it in for the lifetime warranty at sears hahah

[Redhaze]

Paint can opener worked for me.

[DTP]

or if you have a craftsman screw driver do it to that, and take it in for the lifetime warranty at sears hahah

haha i totally thought about it then realized they might not honor it...