Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

Righty tighty, lefty loosy, DO NOT TOUCH BULB!
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com wrote:
>
> OK guys you must think I'm an idiot (well, I am with cars) but now I
> have another question. I FINALLY pried the sucker out, but now I can't
> see how to unplug the old headlight and plug in the new one. I tried
> going underneath the car, through the tiny opening -- nothing. Any more
> clues?

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

Righty tighty, lefty loosy, DO NOT TOUCH BULB!
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com wrote:
>
> OK guys you must think I'm an idiot (well, I am with cars) but now I
> have another question. I FINALLY pried the sucker out, but now I can't
> see how to unplug the old headlight and plug in the new one. I tried
> going underneath the car, through the tiny opening -- nothing. Any more
> clues?

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

Okay, You see all the individual wires, they go to each of the individual
lamp units within the assembly.

Grasp the rubber/plastic firmly and rotate .... probably
counter-clockwise... only maybe... a quarter turn. Then pull and wiggle to
disengage from the socket.

Be careful not to touch the glass part of the bulb itself as skin oil may
case the bulb to overheat and shatter. (you may clean with alcohol)

We are almost there...



<Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150935159.592952.183540@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
> OK guys you must think I'm an idiot (well, I am with cars) but now I
> have another question. I FINALLY pried the sucker out, but now I can't
> see how to unplug the old headlight and plug in the new one. I tried
> going underneath the car, through the tiny opening -- nothing. Any more
> clues?
>
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> Okay, If you take a long screwdriver and slide it into the slot behind
>> the
>> headlight unit you can GENTLY pry the assemble forward a bit, move to the
>> side a bit and then GENTLY pry again, move a bit and then GENTLY pry
>> again.
>>
>> After a few GENTLE tries you should feel it move out of the ball
>> retainers.
>> Be sure to add a bit of grease into the plastic ball retainers before
>> reassemble.
>>
>> If you need, I can snap a few pix and e-mail them..
>>
>>
>> <Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1150933827.536643.213330@b68g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> >I thought it sounded easy, but now I'm stuck in the garage trying to
>> > pry the thing out. It won't budge.
>> >
>> > This is what happened: I almost got in a wreck on the freeway and
>> > instead hit a few construction barrels. They put a dent in my hood,
>> > scratched the paint and cracked my headlight casing. That's why I'm
>> > trying to pull it out, but it won't budge.
>> >
>> > Any advice?
>> >
>> > billy ray wrote:
>> >> Leigh,
>> >>
>> >> Yes, it is an easy replacement as there is only one screw that holds
>> >> the
>> >> headlamp assemblies on.
>> >>
>> >> It has a 7 mm head and is located on top of the assembly connected
>> >> through a
>> >> plastic tab. The bolt itself is quite long (6-8 inches) but there are
>> >> only
>> >> threads at the end.
>> >>
>> >> After that bolt is removed there are three spring loaded ball mounts.
>> >> You
>> >> grasp the headlamp unit securely and pull straight ahead with a very
>> >> slight
>> >> rocking motion to pull the mounts clear.
>> >>
>> >> You will think there are other fasteners as the ball mounts will be
>> >> quite
>> >> stiff if they have never been removed before but they will come out
>> >> without
>> >> the use of any prying tools.
>> >>
>> >> I have found that a spot of axle or chassis grease in the mount will
>> >> make
>> >> any further removals much easier.
>> >>
>> >> http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem.jpg
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> May we ask why you need to replace the whole assembly?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> <Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:1150916498.096622.312320@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
>> >> > Hey I'm a car novice, but need to replace the entire headlight in my
>> >> > 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Is this an easy fix, or am I getting
>> >> > myself
>> >> > into trouble here?
>> >> >
>> >
>

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

Okay, You see all the individual wires, they go to each of the individual
lamp units within the assembly.

Grasp the rubber/plastic firmly and rotate .... probably
counter-clockwise... only maybe... a quarter turn. Then pull and wiggle to
disengage from the socket.

Be careful not to touch the glass part of the bulb itself as skin oil may
case the bulb to overheat and shatter. (you may clean with alcohol)

We are almost there...



<Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150935159.592952.183540@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
> OK guys you must think I'm an idiot (well, I am with cars) but now I
> have another question. I FINALLY pried the sucker out, but now I can't
> see how to unplug the old headlight and plug in the new one. I tried
> going underneath the car, through the tiny opening -- nothing. Any more
> clues?
>
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> Okay, If you take a long screwdriver and slide it into the slot behind
>> the
>> headlight unit you can GENTLY pry the assemble forward a bit, move to the
>> side a bit and then GENTLY pry again, move a bit and then GENTLY pry
>> again.
>>
>> After a few GENTLE tries you should feel it move out of the ball
>> retainers.
>> Be sure to add a bit of grease into the plastic ball retainers before
>> reassemble.
>>
>> If you need, I can snap a few pix and e-mail them..
>>
>>
>> <Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1150933827.536643.213330@b68g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> >I thought it sounded easy, but now I'm stuck in the garage trying to
>> > pry the thing out. It won't budge.
>> >
>> > This is what happened: I almost got in a wreck on the freeway and
>> > instead hit a few construction barrels. They put a dent in my hood,
>> > scratched the paint and cracked my headlight casing. That's why I'm
>> > trying to pull it out, but it won't budge.
>> >
>> > Any advice?
>> >
>> > billy ray wrote:
>> >> Leigh,
>> >>
>> >> Yes, it is an easy replacement as there is only one screw that holds
>> >> the
>> >> headlamp assemblies on.
>> >>
>> >> It has a 7 mm head and is located on top of the assembly connected
>> >> through a
>> >> plastic tab. The bolt itself is quite long (6-8 inches) but there are
>> >> only
>> >> threads at the end.
>> >>
>> >> After that bolt is removed there are three spring loaded ball mounts.
>> >> You
>> >> grasp the headlamp unit securely and pull straight ahead with a very
>> >> slight
>> >> rocking motion to pull the mounts clear.
>> >>
>> >> You will think there are other fasteners as the ball mounts will be
>> >> quite
>> >> stiff if they have never been removed before but they will come out
>> >> without
>> >> the use of any prying tools.
>> >>
>> >> I have found that a spot of axle or chassis grease in the mount will
>> >> make
>> >> any further removals much easier.
>> >>
>> >> http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem.jpg
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> May we ask why you need to replace the whole assembly?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> <Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:1150916498.096622.312320@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
>> >> > Hey I'm a car novice, but need to replace the entire headlight in my
>> >> > 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Is this an easy fix, or am I getting
>> >> > myself
>> >> > into trouble here?
>> >> >
>> >
>

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

Okay, You see all the individual wires, they go to each of the individual
lamp units within the assembly.

Grasp the rubber/plastic firmly and rotate .... probably
counter-clockwise... only maybe... a quarter turn. Then pull and wiggle to
disengage from the socket.

Be careful not to touch the glass part of the bulb itself as skin oil may
case the bulb to overheat and shatter. (you may clean with alcohol)

We are almost there...



<Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150935159.592952.183540@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
> OK guys you must think I'm an idiot (well, I am with cars) but now I
> have another question. I FINALLY pried the sucker out, but now I can't
> see how to unplug the old headlight and plug in the new one. I tried
> going underneath the car, through the tiny opening -- nothing. Any more
> clues?
>
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> Okay, If you take a long screwdriver and slide it into the slot behind
>> the
>> headlight unit you can GENTLY pry the assemble forward a bit, move to the
>> side a bit and then GENTLY pry again, move a bit and then GENTLY pry
>> again.
>>
>> After a few GENTLE tries you should feel it move out of the ball
>> retainers.
>> Be sure to add a bit of grease into the plastic ball retainers before
>> reassemble.
>>
>> If you need, I can snap a few pix and e-mail them..
>>
>>
>> <Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1150933827.536643.213330@b68g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> >I thought it sounded easy, but now I'm stuck in the garage trying to
>> > pry the thing out. It won't budge.
>> >
>> > This is what happened: I almost got in a wreck on the freeway and
>> > instead hit a few construction barrels. They put a dent in my hood,
>> > scratched the paint and cracked my headlight casing. That's why I'm
>> > trying to pull it out, but it won't budge.
>> >
>> > Any advice?
>> >
>> > billy ray wrote:
>> >> Leigh,
>> >>
>> >> Yes, it is an easy replacement as there is only one screw that holds
>> >> the
>> >> headlamp assemblies on.
>> >>
>> >> It has a 7 mm head and is located on top of the assembly connected
>> >> through a
>> >> plastic tab. The bolt itself is quite long (6-8 inches) but there are
>> >> only
>> >> threads at the end.
>> >>
>> >> After that bolt is removed there are three spring loaded ball mounts.
>> >> You
>> >> grasp the headlamp unit securely and pull straight ahead with a very
>> >> slight
>> >> rocking motion to pull the mounts clear.
>> >>
>> >> You will think there are other fasteners as the ball mounts will be
>> >> quite
>> >> stiff if they have never been removed before but they will come out
>> >> without
>> >> the use of any prying tools.
>> >>
>> >> I have found that a spot of axle or chassis grease in the mount will
>> >> make
>> >> any further removals much easier.
>> >>
>> >> http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem.jpg
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> May we ask why you need to replace the whole assembly?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> <Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:1150916498.096622.312320@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
>> >> > Hey I'm a car novice, but need to replace the entire headlight in my
>> >> > 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Is this an easy fix, or am I getting
>> >> > myself
>> >> > into trouble here?
>> >> >
>> >
>

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

No, I'm not replacing the bulb, but the entire unit of the headlight
(plastic encasing and all). I need to unplug the electrical and plug in
the new head light. I can't see where it is plugging in to.

L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Righty tighty, lefty loosy, DO NOT TOUCH BULB!
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > OK guys you must think I'm an idiot (well, I am with cars) but now I
> > have another question. I FINALLY pried the sucker out, but now I can't
> > see how to unplug the old headlight and plug in the new one. I tried
> > going underneath the car, through the tiny opening -- nothing. Any more
> > clues?

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

No, I'm not replacing the bulb, but the entire unit of the headlight
(plastic encasing and all). I need to unplug the electrical and plug in
the new head light. I can't see where it is plugging in to.

L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Righty tighty, lefty loosy, DO NOT TOUCH BULB!
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > OK guys you must think I'm an idiot (well, I am with cars) but now I
> > have another question. I FINALLY pried the sucker out, but now I can't
> > see how to unplug the old headlight and plug in the new one. I tried
> > going underneath the car, through the tiny opening -- nothing. Any more
> > clues?

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

No, I'm not replacing the bulb, but the entire unit of the headlight
(plastic encasing and all). I need to unplug the electrical and plug in
the new head light. I can't see where it is plugging in to.

L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Righty tighty, lefty loosy, DO NOT TOUCH BULB!
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > OK guys you must think I'm an idiot (well, I am with cars) but now I
> > have another question. I FINALLY pried the sucker out, but now I can't
> > see how to unplug the old headlight and plug in the new one. I tried
> > going underneath the car, through the tiny opening -- nothing. Any more
> > clues?

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

Follow the wires. Where they connect to the headlamp unit you grasp there
and rotate counter-clockwise (Lefty=loosie) about a quarter turn. If they
have never been out they may be 'stuck".

I've had, on occasion, to use pliers to GENTLY grasp the connector and
GENTLY turn it. Once it breaks free it will turn a bit (about a quarter
turn) and then stop. At this point you GENTLY pull/wiggle the connector
straight back out.

When I get the bulbs out I apply just a VERY THIN amount of grease to the
gasket to prevent further sticking. That is.... I wipe a very thin layer on
and then wipe 99% back off.

Do not get any on the bulb. (may clean with alcohol)

Please see bottom right picture (click to enlarge)
http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem.jpg

DO not touch the headlight adjustment screw...

"Leigh" <Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150935758.920146.27760@g10g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> No, I'm not replacing the bulb, but the entire unit of the headlight
> (plastic encasing and all). I need to unplug the electrical and plug in
> the new head light. I can't see where it is plugging in to.
>
> L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
>> Righty tighty, lefty loosy, DO NOT TOUCH BULB!
>> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com wrote:
>> >
>> > OK guys you must think I'm an idiot (well, I am with cars) but now I
>> > have another question. I FINALLY pried the sucker out, but now I can't
>> > see how to unplug the old headlight and plug in the new one. I tried
>> > going underneath the car, through the tiny opening -- nothing. Any more
>> > clues?
>

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

Follow the wires. Where they connect to the headlamp unit you grasp there
and rotate counter-clockwise (Lefty=loosie) about a quarter turn. If they
have never been out they may be 'stuck".

I've had, on occasion, to use pliers to GENTLY grasp the connector and
GENTLY turn it. Once it breaks free it will turn a bit (about a quarter
turn) and then stop. At this point you GENTLY pull/wiggle the connector
straight back out.

When I get the bulbs out I apply just a VERY THIN amount of grease to the
gasket to prevent further sticking. That is.... I wipe a very thin layer on
and then wipe 99% back off.

Do not get any on the bulb. (may clean with alcohol)

Please see bottom right picture (click to enlarge)
http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem.jpg

DO not touch the headlight adjustment screw...

"Leigh" <Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150935758.920146.27760@g10g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> No, I'm not replacing the bulb, but the entire unit of the headlight
> (plastic encasing and all). I need to unplug the electrical and plug in
> the new head light. I can't see where it is plugging in to.
>
> L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
>> Righty tighty, lefty loosy, DO NOT TOUCH BULB!
>> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com wrote:
>> >
>> > OK guys you must think I'm an idiot (well, I am with cars) but now I
>> > have another question. I FINALLY pried the sucker out, but now I can't
>> > see how to unplug the old headlight and plug in the new one. I tried
>> > going underneath the car, through the tiny opening -- nothing. Any more
>> > clues?
>