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
 

The harness snaps on, I use usually use a small screwdriver and try
like heck to release the plug and push it off at the same time, without
breaking off the tabs: http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem3a.jpg
They make the tools for this, but I wouldn't buy one as it would take me
out of my amateur standing.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Leigh wrote:
>
> 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.

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

The harness snaps on, I use usually use a small screwdriver and try
like heck to release the plug and push it off at the same time, without
breaking off the tabs: http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem3a.jpg
They make the tools for this, but I wouldn't buy one as it would take me
out of my amateur standing.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Leigh wrote:
>
> 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.

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

The harness snaps on, I use usually use a small screwdriver and try
like heck to release the plug and push it off at the same time, without
breaking off the tabs: http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem3a.jpg
They make the tools for this, but I wouldn't buy one as it would take me
out of my amateur standing.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Leigh wrote:
>
> 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.

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

Ya know..... if someone wanted to de-amber their turn signal/running lights
this would be a good time to do it.

Expensive aftermarket bulbs actually use colored glass but low-bid factory
bulbs usually just have some kind of lacquer coating that would dissolve in
an OSHA approved safety solvent and could be wiped off with a rag.

Gasoline would also work well but, of course, is not approved and the bulb
would have to be cleaned with alcohol before reassembly.

But who would want to do that?




"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:4499E5B0.82EA017C@cox.net...
> The harness snaps on, I use usually use a small screwdriver and try
> like heck to release the plug and push it off at the same time, without
> breaking off the tabs: http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem3a.jpg
> They make the tools for this, but I wouldn't buy one as it would take me
> out of my amateur standing.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Leigh wrote:
>>
>> 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.

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

Ya know..... if someone wanted to de-amber their turn signal/running lights
this would be a good time to do it.

Expensive aftermarket bulbs actually use colored glass but low-bid factory
bulbs usually just have some kind of lacquer coating that would dissolve in
an OSHA approved safety solvent and could be wiped off with a rag.

Gasoline would also work well but, of course, is not approved and the bulb
would have to be cleaned with alcohol before reassembly.

But who would want to do that?




"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:4499E5B0.82EA017C@cox.net...
> The harness snaps on, I use usually use a small screwdriver and try
> like heck to release the plug and push it off at the same time, without
> breaking off the tabs: http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem3a.jpg
> They make the tools for this, but I wouldn't buy one as it would take me
> out of my amateur standing.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Leigh wrote:
>>
>> 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.

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

Ya know..... if someone wanted to de-amber their turn signal/running lights
this would be a good time to do it.

Expensive aftermarket bulbs actually use colored glass but low-bid factory
bulbs usually just have some kind of lacquer coating that would dissolve in
an OSHA approved safety solvent and could be wiped off with a rag.

Gasoline would also work well but, of course, is not approved and the bulb
would have to be cleaned with alcohol before reassembly.

But who would want to do that?




"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:4499E5B0.82EA017C@cox.net...
> The harness snaps on, I use usually use a small screwdriver and try
> like heck to release the plug and push it off at the same time, without
> breaking off the tabs: http://www.wjjeeps.com/lamps/headlightrem3a.jpg
> They make the tools for this, but I wouldn't buy one as it would take me
> out of my amateur standing.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Leigh wrote:
>>
>> 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.

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

In article <4499DEBF.549B93B5@cox.net>,
L.W.(Bill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote:
# Grasp the headlight assembly on the upper inboard and lower
#outboard corners and wiggle and pull very firmly outward to disengage
#the 3 ball stud alignment posts from their sockets (be cautious of the
#sharp edges of the grille and fender areas surrounding the headlamp).
# God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
#mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
#
#Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com wrote:
#>
#> 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?

Here is the trick I use, but it needs to have a un-cracked surface to
work off of.

Borrow/buy a glass tool/data center tile tool. I say Borrow because
the Data Center one I have access to is f'ing 80 bucks...
http://www.processor.com/showcaseads...5&Return=Close

I am sure these are just a good at 10-30 bucks:
http://www.brandsonsale.com/glass-handling-tools.html
http://www.glass1usa.com/suctionCupsnov2001.html
http://www.thepartsbin.com/cartools/...ol-2003-d.html

Anyways...
Remove the bolt from the headlamp assembly, put the suction cup(s) on
the headlamp, and yank. Be careful not to pull on the wiring harness.

/herb

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

In article <4499DEBF.549B93B5@cox.net>,
L.W.(Bill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote:
# Grasp the headlight assembly on the upper inboard and lower
#outboard corners and wiggle and pull very firmly outward to disengage
#the 3 ball stud alignment posts from their sockets (be cautious of the
#sharp edges of the grille and fender areas surrounding the headlamp).
# God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
#mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
#
#Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com wrote:
#>
#> 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?

Here is the trick I use, but it needs to have a un-cracked surface to
work off of.

Borrow/buy a glass tool/data center tile tool. I say Borrow because
the Data Center one I have access to is f'ing 80 bucks...
http://www.processor.com/showcaseads...5&Return=Close

I am sure these are just a good at 10-30 bucks:
http://www.brandsonsale.com/glass-handling-tools.html
http://www.glass1usa.com/suctionCupsnov2001.html
http://www.thepartsbin.com/cartools/...ol-2003-d.html

Anyways...
Remove the bolt from the headlamp assembly, put the suction cup(s) on
the headlamp, and yank. Be careful not to pull on the wiring harness.

/herb

Re: GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT
 

In article <4499DEBF.549B93B5@cox.net>,
L.W.(Bill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote:
# Grasp the headlight assembly on the upper inboard and lower
#outboard corners and wiggle and pull very firmly outward to disengage
#the 3 ball stud alignment posts from their sockets (be cautious of the
#sharp edges of the grille and fender areas surrounding the headlamp).
# God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
#mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
#
#Leigh.Dethman@gmail.com wrote:
#>
#> 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?

Here is the trick I use, but it needs to have a un-cracked surface to
work off of.

Borrow/buy a glass tool/data center tile tool. I say Borrow because
the Data Center one I have access to is f'ing 80 bucks...
http://www.processor.com/showcaseads...5&Return=Close

I am sure these are just a good at 10-30 bucks:
http://www.brandsonsale.com/glass-handling-tools.html
http://www.glass1usa.com/suctionCupsnov2001.html
http://www.thepartsbin.com/cartools/...ol-2003-d.html

Anyways...
Remove the bolt from the headlamp assembly, put the suction cup(s) on
the headlamp, and yank. Be careful not to pull on the wiring harness.

/herb