How to Install Headlights on a Chrysler Pacifica
The design of the Chrysler Pacifica is not exactly user-friendly when replacing the headlights. With some mechanical knowledge though, you can replace the headlights yourself. Not only will this save you money on labor, but you can do this within a short amount of time.
Things You'll Need
- ratchet set
- socket set
- flathead screwdriver
- thick towel
- Park your Pacifica on a level surface turned off with a cool engine.
- Prop the hood of your car open with the hood prop.
- Use the ratchet and socket to remove the two screws on the top of the headlight assembly.
- Find the gap between the headlight assembly and the bumper cover. Tuck the towel in the gap. This protects the bumper cover from getting scratched.
- Grab the headlight assembly firmly in your hands. Pull it toward you. You may have to pull hard. There is a spring-loaded clamp anchoring the headlight assembly in place. It will release with enough pull.
- Slant the headlight assembly so you can see the inside back panel. You will see two large plastic covers. The one on the inside of the assembly is your high beam bulb. The outside cover is the low beam.
- Using the flathead screwdriver, pry the cover off the bulb that you need to replace.
- Reaching into the desired bulb chamber, turn the headlight retainer ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise. This releases it from the headlight assembly.
- Take the headlight bulb out of the chamber.
- Unplug the headlight from the wire.
- Carefully plug the new bulb into the socket and place in back in the chamber.
- Lock this by turning the retainer ring 1/4 turn clockwise.
- Turn on your lights and check to see that they are working correctly.
- Replace the plastic chamber cover and fit it into the cavity.
- Make sure the spring-loaded clamp is lined up with the clip on the bottom of your headlight assembly. You may have to use a bit of force until you hear them snap together.
- Replace the screws in the top of the assembly and tighten securely.
- Remove the towel.
- Close the car hood.