Outstanding! I was in the same situation ... 200000+ mile beater that runs great but the drivers side headlight was hazy, pointing down and the adjuster was broken and I did NOT want (or have the tools/place for) to take off the entire bumper cover. Did my measurements 87 times and got as close as I could have hoped. I used a 1 inch hole saw and then popped on a 1 inch hole cover from Lowes and it looks like it could have been factory LOL. Thanks for taking the time to post this!
Thank you for watching! I am really glad it worked, I thought it was an easier way to do it without taking apart the whole front end of the car! Good job on doing this project yourself!
The headlights are not clear due to being oxidized. The sun does that to plastic headlights. You can sand them to almost as clear as the new ones. I just wet sanded a 2005 ford focus headlight with 600 grit, 1500 grit, then 3000 grit. After that turtle wax was used on a high speed buffer. I used masking tape on all surfaces I didn't want to scratch up.
Good info! There are definitely a lot of things I learned I could’ve done, the main reason to replace them though was the damaged wires in the passenger side causing it to not work correctly. I figured if I was going to replace one side I should replace both. Great info though and definitely some thing to keep in mind if needed for the future!
Before you try this method try removing the two top screws and then with the third try and force the lamp towards you and out, it's just plastic. Later models of the same generation only used two screws anyway. It will come free and as soon as I find the video that shows this I will link it here.
Clearly you did not watch the video! I stated that this was NOT the “correct way” to change it, but that this car was over 10 years old with 250K miles on it and I wasn’t concerned with drilling into the plastic. This is an alternative way to change the headlight assembly without having to remove the entire front of the car!
@@curiosity2314 I tried to find a better way that did not require removing the front end of the car, I could not. This is the way I did it, I understand if it isn’t they way you’d have done it. It’s ok for us to have a different opinion. Also, I still have this car, it still runs and the lights still work. The holes aren’t even noticeable as they are in the plastic bumper.
@@shepherdhillfarms7821 As soon as I find the video I will send it to you, from what he had done; he removed the two top screws and that bolt on the left did exist but he yanked on it and it came free and installation was the same forcing it back in. It's just plastic, in the worst case you break it rather then cause damage to the fender. Later models of the same generation didn't use the 3rd screw only two. I guess for those that take your route they could always throw an emblem or something over the hole. But yeah 99% sure you can force the light out without any damage. I'm going to change my comment to show what I have said here rather then be as harsh as I was.
@@curiosity2314 you edited your first comment, why? I really don’t mind you being “harsh” I can handle it. The way you are saying to do it I think would break the bottom screw off and then I’d have had to break the tab off the new light assemblies for it to fit. Maybe not but I think so? I’m ok with the way I did mine, it worked fine, and due to it being in the plastic there isn’t a chance for rust or other deterioration.
You are drilling an unnecessary hole! Just because you don't see the screw you don't drill a hole in the bumper that's not how you work on automobiles!
Thanks for your opinion! I stated in the video that I would not normally do this, but it is a 2005 with over 250K miles. I did not mind drilling into the plastic and its been over 2 years and both headlights are still working. I’d say it was a success, you can disagree!!
Shepherd Hill farms did you ever jack up the car and go look underneath it you can reach the bolt that holds the headlight in from underneath I'm doing mine right now dude think critically you don't have to drill holes in cars and do all the stupid s*** in order to fix the problem come on man think critically and yes I'm kind of beating on you a little bit but because you didn't look come on you make us men look like we're a bunch of dumbasses
@@greasy7494Where is the link to your video? I am curious how you were able to get to the bolts from underneath. I’d love to know how it turned out and see your video. I did mine this way for a lot of reasons, first its a 2005 with almost 250k miles, I did not mind drilling those holes but I can understand if you or someone else doesn’t want to. Second, I did not have a “good” way to jack up the front and keep it up in the air. As you can see I was doing it in my gravel driveway. I appreciate the comment and you watching, and I am very curious how yours turned out!
You are a genius! Good job.
Wow, thanks! And thanks for watching!
Outstanding! I was in the same situation ... 200000+ mile beater that runs great but the drivers side headlight was hazy, pointing down and the adjuster was broken and I did NOT want (or have the tools/place for) to take off the entire bumper cover. Did my measurements 87 times and got as close as I could have hoped. I used a 1 inch hole saw and then popped on a 1 inch hole cover from Lowes and it looks like it could have been factory LOL. Thanks for taking the time to post this!
Thank you for watching! I am really glad it worked, I thought it was an easier way to do it without taking apart the whole front end of the car! Good job on doing this project yourself!
Just did this yesterday, worked like a champ! Thanks for posting this great video!
Good day Seanhutmaker!! I am glad you enjoyed the video. And I am glad it worked out for you on your vehicle!!
My plastic is messed up anyway. Im drilliing. Thank you or the idea.
@@torqueranch4396 You bet! Hope it works out for you!
The headlights are not clear due to being oxidized. The sun does that to plastic headlights. You can sand them to almost as clear as the new ones. I just wet sanded a 2005 ford focus headlight with 600 grit, 1500 grit, then 3000 grit. After that turtle wax was used on a high speed buffer. I used masking tape on all surfaces I didn't want to scratch up.
Good info! There are definitely a lot of things I learned I could’ve done, the main reason to replace them though was the damaged wires in the passenger side causing it to not work correctly. I figured if I was going to replace one side I should replace both. Great info though and definitely some thing to keep in mind if needed for the future!
Before you try this method try removing the two top screws and then with the third try and force the lamp towards you and out, it's just plastic. Later models of the same generation only used two screws anyway. It will come free and as soon as I find the video that shows this I will link it here.
Clearly you did not watch the video! I stated that this was NOT the “correct way” to change it, but that this car was over 10 years old with 250K miles on it and I wasn’t concerned with drilling into the plastic. This is an alternative way to change the headlight assembly without having to remove the entire front of the car!
@@shepherdhillfarms7821 I did watch the video, look elsewhere for removal information as it comes out much easier then you think.
@@curiosity2314 I tried to find a better way that did not require removing the front end of the car, I could not. This is the way I did it, I understand if it isn’t they way you’d have done it. It’s ok for us to have a different opinion. Also, I still have this car, it still runs and the lights still work. The holes aren’t even noticeable as they are in the plastic bumper.
@@shepherdhillfarms7821 As soon as I find the video I will send it to you, from what he had done; he removed the two top screws and that bolt on the left did exist but he yanked on it and it came free and installation was the same forcing it back in. It's just plastic, in the worst case you break it rather then cause damage to the fender. Later models of the same generation didn't use the 3rd screw only two. I guess for those that take your route they could always throw an emblem or something over the hole. But yeah 99% sure you can force the light out without any damage. I'm going to change my comment to show what I have said here rather then be as harsh as I was.
@@curiosity2314 you edited your first comment, why? I really don’t mind you being “harsh” I can handle it.
The way you are saying to do it I think would break the bottom screw off and then I’d have had to break the tab off the new light assemblies for it to fit. Maybe not but I think so?
I’m ok with the way I did mine, it worked fine, and due to it being in the plastic there isn’t a chance for rust or other deterioration.
You are drilling an unnecessary hole! Just because you don't see the screw you don't drill a hole in the bumper that's not how you work on automobiles!
Thanks for your opinion! I stated in the video that I would not normally do this, but it is a 2005 with over 250K miles. I did not mind drilling into the plastic and its been over 2 years and both headlights are still working. I’d say it was a success, you can disagree!!
A GENIUS!! Wtf
@Remon Peterson. Who are you referring to?
@@shepherdhillfarms7821 too the Drill. Lmao
@@remonpeterson2652 you think it to be a bad idea?
wtf
What the “f” what?
Shepherd Hill farms did you ever jack up the car and go look underneath it you can reach the bolt that holds the headlight in from underneath I'm doing mine right now dude think critically you don't have to drill holes in cars and do all the stupid s*** in order to fix the problem come on man think critically and yes I'm kind of beating on you a little bit but because you didn't look come on you make us men look like we're a bunch of dumbasses
@@greasy7494Where is the link to your video? I am curious how you were able to get to the bolts from underneath. I’d love to know how it turned out and see your video. I did mine this way for a lot of reasons, first its a 2005 with almost 250k miles, I did not mind drilling those holes but I can understand if you or someone else doesn’t want to. Second, I did not have a “good” way to jack up the front and keep it up in the air. As you can see I was doing it in my gravel driveway. I appreciate the comment and you watching, and I am very curious how yours turned out!