Cracked Headlight Replacement

[mikedprince]

My passengers side headlight is cracked. What is the best way to go? Do I buy an OEM or do I buy a different lighting setup? Any sources to recommend? Thanks for helping a newbie!

[jeffy93]

My first question is have you take the headlights out of a cb7 before? If so good u know what to do. If not then check out the usdm blk house DIY. Personally I'd go to the pick n pull and just pull another headlight.

[mikedprince]

No, I have not taken one out before. Thanks!

[Qiko]

If you want the OEM lights, I too recommend visiting your local junkyard.

I personally, haven't change mine yet but I know that the bumper for a 92 accord is in the way.

6 bolts(?), and 4 screws holds the whole front bumper.

2 behind the left bumper blinker

2 behind the right bumper blinker

then 2 inside the engine bay. Probably need to remove the battery tray to access one of them.

Then black screws along the front fenders. 2 on left, and 2 on right.

That should make it easy for headlight removal.

[mikedprince]

Wow! All that to change the clear cover on the headlight? Thanks for your help!

[mikedprince]

What is "usdm blk house?"

[Jarrett]

He's referring to this procedure.

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...highlight=USDM

Although he did it in a very confusing and unhelpful manner. It seems like Qiko has given you the only decent information so far. Just go the junkyard and grab another one. If you have a '90-'91 then grab a headlight from one of those. If you have a '92-'93 then grab a headlight from one of those.

[mikedprince]

Thank you very much! But as newcomer I am allowed to access your link. Is the glass cover as hard to replace as the whole unit?

[evil_demon_01]

Thank you very much! But as newcomer I am allowed to access your link. Is the glass cover as hard to replace as the whole unit?

You should be able to view the link, just not post new replies in there.
You cant get just the glass, you have to replace the whole unit

[jeffy93]

Yes sorry, But no you can't just get the lens. It's a pain but gets easier the more you do it it sounds harder than it is. But do yourself a favor and douce the 2 bolts on top or frame rail in Eng bay with pb blaster. They are 12mm and you cannot get a socket on them so wrench or ratcheting wrench if you have one. The bolts behind the turn lens on the bumper u need extenstions to get to them. Good luck Its really easier than it sounds so don't freak out.

[mikedprince]

Thanks for the help! Mine is getting moisture in the light and it is just a matter of time before I have to do the change. So, looks like I will be getting some experience.

[mikedprince]

You should be able to view the link, just not post new replies in there.
You cant get just the glass, you have to replace the whole unit

I must be doing something wrong because I am still unable to access your link.

[wildBill83]

My first question is have you take the headlights out of a cb7 before? If so good u know what to do. If not then check out the usdm blk house DIY. Personally I'd go to the pick n pull and just pull another headlight.

Yup, if you need one, I'll snag it from the pick-n-pull and ship it to you for cost. Just let me know. Jarrett may also be able to get one easy too. But it would be faster and cheaper to DIY.

[mikedprince]

I need a good passenger's side headlight. What is the best way for us to communicate about that without violating the rules of this forum?