Trying to replace a headlight

[Pops]

Very limited car guy here
Trying to replace passenger side headlight. The plastic piece which has 2 hex head screws at the bottom was not an issue. But I can't get it the top un hung from whatever it's hung on...it's an 86 single light
Any help appreciated

 

[Georgeb]

Take the four screws out from the stainless surround and it should come right out.

 

[Pops]

Thank you, I have been looking for the other 2 screws. I was told not to mess with the adjusting screws. I unscrewed the only others I saw and the stainless trim that goes around the bulb came 1/2 way out. Are there 2 more hex head screws I'm not seeing? Been fooling with it for an hr and a half and embarrassed at this point.

 

[Pops]

Does the grey bezel have to come out to replace the headlight?

 

[Georgeb]

Yes, then four screws that hold it into the can with a stainless trim ring. The can is held in by the adjusters and some springs.

 

[Pops]

Thanks again. I apologize for being so darn helpless. I cannot get to the 2 bottom screws that hold the skinless trim due to my inability to remove the bezel. The bottom of the bezel was held by 2 hex heads. I cannot see any other screws at the top of the bezel and it prevents me from getting to the stainless trim. I am gonna walk away from it, blood pressure is high right now, it should be something a 10 yr old should be able to handle. I appreciate you trying to help. Maybe I picked the wrong hobby to be stumped so easily...

 

[Pops]

I guess my question should have been, "what holds the top of a grey plastic bezel on an 86 passenger side headlight? " the only other screws I could easily remove are what I have been told are the adjusting screws for the headlight....

 

[Georgeb]

The other two screw go in from the top. You access them by opening the hood.

 

[HotRodPC]

yes, that's what he was looking for. The 2 tops screws on the top of the core support. Open up the hood as Gb said. Can't miss them. They'll be torx just like the bottom 2 screws were.

 

[Georgeb]

@Pops sorry, if had been at my PC I could have spelled it out real easy for you. Also, when in doupt Youtube is your friend.

 

[HotRodPC]

Youtube??? Whudda you doing sending business away???

 

[Georgeb]

Youtube??? Whudda you doing sending business away???

Don't worry, this site gets lots of return customers!

 

[Pops]

Thanks, we now have successfully installed one new headlight.
Dummy me didn't think about raising the hood.
I really do appreciate the help.
Baby steps in this old car stuff

 

[Georgeb]

Your welcome! You are in the right place for good advice.