I know this is a really newb question, and I have no doubt i'm gonna feel like an idiot when i get the answers but,
how do you remove the headlights on a 96 eclipse gs.
I'm not talking about the bulbs, i'm talking about the whole thing. I tired to get them out earlier but i couldn't get them. I got three 10mm bolts out. the one on top and the two on the sides that are a real pain to get to. I can wiggle the light and all that good stuff, but it just won't come out. did I miss a bolt, or is there a trick or what?

thanks

 

theres one underneath, its behind the bumber, i pulled the bumper down off the headlight, and used an extension to get to it.

 

Yea when I put my front bomex bumper on... Jesus that was one hell of a task haha... Need an extension but you'll get it.

 

oh so it is screwed in from the front of the car to the back...
I was using a flash light to try and see, so thats probably why i couldn't see it.

thanks guys


since i've got you here, has anybody tried the whole wetsand the head lights to make them like new again?
I know it works with honda and nissan lights, i hope it does with these lights.

 

metal polish "neverdull" is good for about a month

 

The infamous headlight bolt. If i remeber the service manual syas you have to take the bumber off...but it also says to take the bumper off you have to take the headlight out LOL...

You have to pull the bumper way down and use some extensions and the jointed extension. Use some maskling tape and tape you extensions together so the dont come apart. It will take a few tried becuase the extensions may not stay inplace. Whden you put everything back together, leave this fuking bolt out so you can take the light off easier next time.