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changing headlights on an 88 samurai

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changing headlights on an 88 samurai
« on: October 26, 2008, 08:19:01 PM »
there are two screws that are visible from the outside but i believe those are for adusting the lamp. does anyone know how i actually change  the whole headlight? it's not just a bulb thing. thank you

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Offline SNJSamurai

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Re: changing headlights on an 88 samurai
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2008, 09:07:00 PM »
got to remove the grill. theres a screw in the middle of the grill and u kinda flex the grill out theres little pins on each side that helps hold it in.
   then youll see what holds the head lights in

Bob
88' Samurai - 5" Lift, 3" DIY Body Lift, 31" Baja Claws, Rattle can flat green, Smittybilt Winch, Custom front bumper, 1.6 swap in progress

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Re: changing headlights on an 88 samurai
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2008, 08:54:08 AM »
Headlights have a very uniform wearout characteristic.  If one has failed, the other cannot be far behind.  Given your your time & labor, it makes sense to replace both headlights at the same time, even if only one is out now. 

Re: changing headlights on an 88 samurai
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2008, 09:17:02 PM »
thanks for all you help so far folks, it's much appreciated. I just got the headlights today so I'm going to give it a rip tomorrow.

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Re: changing headlights on an 88 samurai
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2008, 11:09:57 PM »
also check out the connection. these awesome trucks are old so corrosion and dirt get in there threw out the years  :-\ and can cause to have a poor connection and headlight not work well.

 autozone has replacement connectors if they are real bad.

and some electric grease can help keep the moisture and dirt out too
Bob
88' Samurai - 5" Lift, 3" DIY Body Lift, 31" Baja Claws, Rattle can flat green, Smittybilt Winch, Custom front bumper, 1.6 swap in progress