How to Change a Headlight on a Chrysler Pacifica
Changing the headlights on a vehicle is typically a fairly simple process. However, if you own a Chrysler Pacific the project can be a little time consuming. With a little patience you can complete the project yourself and bypass the expensive labor charges at your local dealership.
What You'll Need:
- 3/8 inch drive socket set
- 3/8 inch drive ratchet
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Towel
- Replacement bulb
- Open the hood of your Chrysler Pacifica and turn the headlights on. Walk around the vehicle to see which bulb is out. The low beams are the bulbs on the outside of the vehicle and the high-beams are on the insides.
- Unscrew the two screws that are located near the top of the headlight assembly by using a ratchet and socket.
- Position a towel in between the bottom of the headlight assembly and the bumper. The towel will serve as protection to prevent the bumper from getting scratched while you are removing the headlight assembly.
- Begin pulling the headlight forward in order to remove it. Try not to use too much force so that you don't damage the unit. Look to the rear of the headlight assembly so that you have a clear view of the back of it. Take off the round plastic cover off the chamber of the headlight by gently prying it off with a flat-head screwdriver.
- Turn the headlight bezel in a counterclockwise direction until it comes out of the headlight assembly by reaching into the chamber.
- Connect the new bulb into the wire harness gently to ensure that you don't break the glass bulb portion of the headlight. Put the bulb into the headlight assembly chamber. Reattach the bezel and tighten it until you hear it click. Turn the headlights back on to ensure that the bulb is working correctly before you reassemble to the entire unit.
- If the bulb is working, put the round cover back on and put the headlight assembly back in place. You'll want to ensure to align the spring clamp onto the clip at the bottom of the assembly.
- Replace both of the screws and close the hood.