Headlight assembly?

Tiny
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  • 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
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  • 356,553 MILES
How do I change the headlights
Sunday, August 31st, 2025 AT 8:10 AM

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Tiny
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It is pretty straight forward, just disconnect the wiring from the bulb and remove the retainer ring. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes
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Sunday, August 31st, 2025 AT 10:29 AM
Tiny
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I need to replace the entire headlight not the bulb.
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 AT 10:21 AM
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Gotcha, here is how to change out the headlight lens. You will need to remove the upper plastic above the lenses. Here are the fasteners you need to remove. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 AT 10:24 AM
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How do you remove the fasteners?
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Thursday, September 4th, 2025 AT 11:40 AM
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Use a 14 mm quarter-drive, deep well socket to release the headlamp assembly retaining clip. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Thursday, September 4th, 2025 AT 6:02 PM

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