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[GMCnet] How to change the headlamp light bulb [message #275555]

Fri, 10 April 2015 10:21

Olly Schmidt

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Hi,

my passenger's side headlamp is working no more.

According to the maintenance manual I have to remove the bezel (no
problem just unscrew the two remaining working screws), and disengage
the spring. However, how do I disengage that damn spring? I tried to use
a wrench to pull it forward, but I can't seem to seperate it :(

Any good advise is greatly appreciated.
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Re: [GMCnet] How to change the headlamp light bulb [message #275557 is a reply to message #275555]

Fri, 10 April 2015 10:52

Ken Burton

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Grab the end of the spring that is attached to the head light with a good spring hook and pull hard.

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/22-1225?scode=GS401&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=google&catargetid=530004080000 379438&cadevice=c&gclid=CJW70tWK7MQCFcKHaQod0pEA5Q

It is a pretty strong spring. If you can just get it started and not all the way out, then insert a strong wire through the loop of the spring. Then pull both ends of the inserted wire towards you.

Ken Burton - N9KB
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Re: [GMCnet] How to change the headlamp light bulb [message #275558 is a reply to message #275557]

Fri, 10 April 2015 11:04

Bob de Kruyff

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Ken Burton wrote on Fri, 10 April 2015 09:52

Grab the end of the spring that is attached to the head light with a good spring hook and pull hard.

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/22-1225?scode=GS401&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=google&catargetid=530004080000 379438&cadevice=c&gclid=CJW70tWK7MQCFcKHaQod0pEA5Q

It is a pretty strong spring. If you can just get it started and not all the way out, then insert a strong wire through the loop of the spring. Then pull both ends of the inserted wire towards you.

I found that if you unscrew the ring, you can tilt it up and pull the old bulb out and squeeze the new one in without undoing that spring.

Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ

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Re: [GMCnet] How to change the headlamp light bulb [message #275562 is a reply to message #275558]

Fri, 10 April 2015 11:15

Olly Schmidt

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Bob,
> I found that if you unscrew the ring, you can tilt it up and pull the
> old bulb out and squeeze the new one in without undoing that spring.
My pdf version doesn't really show the retaining screws. Anyone has a
picture that show clearly what the retaining screws are and what the
adjustment screws are?

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Re: [GMCnet] How to change the headlamp light bulb [message #275563 is a reply to message #275562]

Fri, 10 April 2015 11:26

Bob de Kruyff

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Peer Oliver Schmidt wrote on Fri, 10 April 2015 10:15

Bob,
> I found that if you unscrew the ring, you can tilt it up and pull the
> old bulb out and squeeze the new one in without undoing that spring.
My pdf version doesn't really show the retaining screws. Anyone has a
picture that show clearly what the retaining screws are and what the
adjustment screws are?

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Off hand I don't have a picture, but once you remove the plastic headlight surround, look at the bulb and you will see a metal ring that holds it on the support housing. The adjuster screws are larger and are a Phillips head--there should be 2 of those, one for up and down, and 1 for sideways. You will see 2 very small screws that hold the ring to the larger housing. They are usually a straight slotted screw. There are small tabs on the ring. Take those out, and tilt the ring upwards off the headlight. Then you should be able to pull the headlight out, and insert the new one the same way.

Bob de Kruyff
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Re: [GMCnet] How to change the headlamp light bulb [message #275570 is a reply to message #275555]

Fri, 10 April 2015 13:33

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[img]http://www.howacarworks.com/images/443/fitting-new-lamps-or-sealed-units_w400.jpg[img]
http://www.howacarworks.com/images/443/fitting-new-lamps-or-sealed-units_w400.jpg

Sean and Stephanie
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Re: [GMCnet] How to change the headlamp light bulb [message #275571 is a reply to message #275570]

Fri, 10 April 2015 13:37

Olly Schmidt

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Thanks to everybody. We've got it out, and I got a surprise. One needs
to buy the whole enclosure?!

Who stores that thing? There is an Advanced Autoparts around the motel.

I only knew headlights were you plug a new bulb in and be done with it :(

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Re: [GMCnet] How to change the headlamp light bulb [message #275572 is a reply to message #275571]

Fri, 10 April 2015 13:51

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Would this work:

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/sylvania-xtravision-halogen-sealed-beam-h6024-xv/5080359-P

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Re: [GMCnet] How to change the headlamp light bulb [message #275573 is a reply to message #275572]

Fri, 10 April 2015 14:12

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Peer Oliver Schmidt wrote on Fri, 10 April 2015 12:51

Would this work:

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/sylvania-xtravision-halogen-sealed-beam-h6024-xv/5080359-P

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Yes--any sealed 7" bulb will work. You should be able to get one almost anywhere including Walmart. Generally they are very inexpensive, are made of glass, and the reflectors won't tarnish easily like many non-sealed assemblies.

Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
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Re: [GMCnet] How to change the headlamp light bulb [message #275574 is a reply to message #275573]

Fri, 10 April 2015 14:23

Olly Schmidt

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Thanks.

Luckily for me, the previous owner had one Sylvania 6014 stored under
the bed :D

It works, but I needed duct tape to keep the connector from falling off.
Any suggestion of how to better fix this? Maybe a brand that people do
know that has long enough things sticking out the back

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Re: [GMCnet] How to change the headlamp light bulb [message #275575 is a reply to message #275572]

Fri, 10 April 2015 14:30

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Peer Oliver Schmidt wrote on Fri, 10 April 2015 13:51

Would this work:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/sylvania-xtravision-halogen-sealed-beam-h6024-xv/5080359-P
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If the electrical plug is the same, yes. If you replace both, you will get more light than one old and one new.

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Re: [GMCnet] How to change the headlamp light bulb [message #275576 is a reply to message #275575]

Fri, 10 April 2015 14:35

Olly Schmidt

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On our next stay at/trip to Walmart we will get another spare, just in
case.

SWMBO is REALLY happy that we have two working headlights again, and
after hitting the spring with some WD40 it was really easy to remove.

Unfortunately, the retainer is currently only connected by one of the
three connectors... Let's hope it won't fall out.

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Re: [GMCnet] How to change the headlamp light bulb [message #275598 is a reply to message #275576]

Fri, 10 April 2015 19:15

Bob de Kruyff

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Peer Oliver Schmidt wrote on Fri, 10 April 2015 13:35

On our next stay at/trip to Walmart we will get another spare, just in
case.

SWMBO is REALLY happy that we have two working headlights again, and
after hitting the spring with some WD40 it was really easy to remove.

Unfortunately, the retainer is currently only connected by one of the
three connectors... Let's hope it won't fall out.

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It won't fall out. BTW if the wiring plug is not tight, you can twist the terminal blades on the headlight a bit with pliers so that the connectore is tight.

Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ

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Re: [GMCnet] How to change the headlamp light bulb [message #275602 is a reply to message #275598]

Fri, 10 April 2015 20:10

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I think Peer is referring to the plastic shroud on the plug not letting the terminals fully engage the connector...I had to trim mine with a razor knife to get it to fully engage the terminals on the bulb. Otherwise, only about 1/8--3/16 of the terminals make it into the connector.

Terry Kelpien ASE Master Technician 73 Glacier 260 Smithfield, Va.

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Re: [GMCnet] How to change the headlamp light bulb [message #275635 is a reply to message #275574]

Sat, 11 April 2015 10:53

George Beckman

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Peer Oliver Schmidt wrote on Fri, 10 April 2015 12:23

Thanks.

Luckily for me, the previous owner had one Sylvania 6014 stored under
the bed

It works, but I needed duct tape to keep the connector from falling off.
Any suggestion of how to better fix this? Maybe a brand that people do
know that has long enough things sticking out the back

Peer,

I have run into this. A friend came up with a number that had the longer plug point but when I tried to duplicate that at an autoparts the one I brought home was short. I finally did a bit of trimming on the plug part so it would seat all the way down on the bulb.

'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
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