Re: headlight removal problems

From: Ryan T. Grimes (rugbynut@ameritech.net)
Date: Mon Dec 27 1999 - 22:24:25 EST


I had the same problem and since I am right-handed I kept trying to
use my right hand. However, I couldn't get the booger out, so I gave
up and tried my left hand. Yes, you must be a licensed contortionist
to do this, however with my left hand it worked.

>Howdy all, I have a 99 Dakota 4x4 CC with a 318. Recently the right
>headlight burned out. I tried to remove the gray retaining device, and it
>aboslutly will not come off. The other problem is that it is the right
>headlight, which has basically no access.. I feel like a contortionist
>trying to get in there. Just for the heck of it I tried to remove the left
>headlight and had no problems.
>
>I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to get the ring off,
>and also, I could not see any way to remove the entire headlight assembly
>to get better access... If anyone has any ideas on how to do that also, I
>would appreciate it...
>
>Thanks, Jeff

Ryan Grimes
Technology Support Technician
CCSD 89
Glen-Ellyn, IL 60137



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