QuestionI have a 1999 Ford Ranger and was attempting to change the headlamps on them. They aren't burned out yet, but they are dimming so this is a preventative maintenance.
When I popped the hood, it appears at first glance that it's impossible to reach the connection without moving a lot of stuff. On the drivers side, the battery is in the way, and on the passenger side, the air filter/housing is in the way. I attempted the passenger side and had to remove the air filter cover and it was still nearly impossible to reach. I ended up cutting my hand pretty good and not being able to get the bulb changed.
My question is, is there an easier way to change these bulbs, or is this the only way (removing the air filter cover/housing and removing the batter)? Thanks!
AnswerLamp Assembly — Headlamp
Removal
NOTE: Make sure that the headlamp switch and the ignition switch are in the OFF position.
Pull out the parking lamp assembly.
Remove the screws.
Position the bumper close out panel out of the way and pull out the parking lamp assembly.
Remove the parking lamp assembly.
Disconnect the three connectors.
Remove the parking lamp assembly.
Remove the two headlamp C-clips.
Compress the headlamp clip and pull out the headlamp assembly.
Disconnect the connector and remove the headlamp assembly.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
If necessary, adjust the headlamps. For additional information, refer to Headlamp Adjustment—Photometric Aiming or Headlamp Adjustment—Screen Method Aiming in this section.
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