I have a 2000 F-150 that I am trying to replace the dull headlight assembly with new ones.

I am having trouble getting the grill off to have access to the assembly.

I have most the fasteners and such removed from the top and bottom of grill.

And I am getting hung up of the sides of the grill just past the turn signal assembly.

What am I missing?

Any Suggestions welcome

 

Found it...
And I now know I didn't have to remove the thing in the first place to replase the headlight assembly.

 

Glad you figured it out. These are the easiest headlights to get out ha.

 

Until you find the slider clips are completely stuck.

 

Just pull really really hard!

 

Easy for you to say when it's dark and 20 degrees out!

 

More like 0 haha.
I can honestly say I never had a problem with my slides on my 150k mile 02 and we get salt pretty good up here in the U.P. o' Michigan

 

Smart folks will have already pre-lubed the slides. And have a working flashlight

MGD

 

You gotta remember who you are talking about here haha.. No lube in my truck but there are 3 flash lights, a 150 piece socket set and tow strap in the bed. ..

 

Wasn't talking aboot you, yungin'!

MGD

 

Well they look great and work awesome...
and the sliders were rusted out... but I got it figured out.

well worth the time spent.

 

RTFM!!!!! X 1,000,000

Replace the lights with Lightning style units off eBay; look 1,000 time better than stock

Jim

 

How do they go at night? Heaps better? Do you have a link to you new ones or what ebay store were they from?

 

Not too tough to find: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...ights&_sacat=0

My set came with bulbs, but replaced with some retina melters from Sylvania.

Jim

 

Hey.

Lighting performance is marginally better, appearance is vastly better.

But - their true value is, they facilitate going to the next level - a retrofit (which requires clear lenses).

https://www.f150online.com/forums/19...mod-150-a.html

OEO / Visteon (unobtainium) much preferred. The fleabay versions are 'okay' - but may require resealing and fitment isn't the greatest. And their UV coatings range from adequate to non-existent.

MGD