How to Replace Headlights 2001-11 Ford Ranger
Created on: 2016-09-28
How to repair, install, fix, change or replace the broken, damaged, cracked, faded, cloudy, or chipped headlights on 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 Ford Ranger
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step 1 :Removing the Headlight
- Remove the three 5 1/2mm bolts from the headlight bracket
- Remove the plastic cover from the top of the headlight
- Lift up the two tabs to a balanced point
- Pull the headlight out
- Turn the base of the bulbs counterclockwise
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step 2 :Replacing the Headlight Bulbs
- Lift the tabs and disconnect the wiring harnesses from the old bulbs
- Remove the old bulbs
- Insert the new bulbs
- Connect the new bulb to the wiring harness
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step 3 :Installing the New Headlight
- Turn the base of the new bulbs clockwise
- Insert the headlight into place
- Press the tabs down
- Insert the plastic cover into place
- Replace the 5 1/2mm bolts into the headlight bracket
Tools needed
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Socket Extensions
5.5mm Socket
Ratchet
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In this video, we're going to be working with our 2001 Ford Ranger. We're going to show you how to remove and replace your headlight assembly, or you can follow these same steps to access the turn signal and headlight bulb if you need to change them. We're going to be working on the passenger's side, but this information is the same for the driver.
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Here are the items you'll need for this repair: 5.5mm, ratchet, and extensions.
Remove the three 5 1/2 millimeter bolts on the top cover for the headlight with a socket, ratchet, and extension. Then remove the plastic cover from the top of the headlight. There's a metal tab on the inside here under that cover. We'll lift up there. Don't lock it all the way up. You want to let it sit at that float point there. Get the one on the opposite side here. Same thing: lift up and hit that balance point. You might have to wiggle them a little if the headlight is not coming out smoothly.
Twist the sockets for the turn signal counterclockwise and the collar for the headlight spins off counterclockwise. We'll place our headlight assembly off to the side.
Now, if you're just in here to change the bulbs, from this point the headlight disconnects from this electrical connector. You want to lift up on those tabs. Pull the assembly out of the socket.
New bulb snaps in. Be sure that this collar sits between the socket and the bulb. Turn signal simply pulls straight out. Your new bulb pops straight in.
To give you a better idea of how these headlight retainers work, you'll see the hole here where our plastic retainer is going to slide in on the back of the headlight. This is with that slide in the floating position. If you pull too far up, the metal comes through the opening and will still hold the bottom of the retainer. Let's see: key hole, when you slide down, that thinner portion locks over the top. When we hit this nice middle point here is when our headlight comes out nice and smooth.
Install the sockets into your new headlight. Socket goes in, and a quarter turn clockwise locks it in place. The headlight pops in. The collar goes over the tabs and locks on clockwise.
Now, we'll line up these pins into the openings. Again, you might have to wiggle those slides a little to get them to go in. Once they're over, lock the tab back down into place and ensure your headlight is in straight and secure. Reinstall the plastic cover over the top of the headlight. Tighten it down with a socket, ratchet, and extension with your 5 1/2 millimeter screws.
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