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STAN WHITE · 03-27-2021, 02:05 PM

Proper way to disassemble headlights.on original 34 headlights any help from someone who knows. Thanks Stan

DavidG · 03-27-2021, 02:22 PM

Pull back the spring-loaded catch at the bottom of the rim and clear the protruding tabs. Pull the catch forward enough to clear the bottom of the reflector then lift the door and lens assembly upward to clear the tongue at the top of the housing and remove the lens/rim assembly. You'll note that the reflector is held in place with a raised tab on the housing on each side of the reflector (or should be). Squeeze the reflector slightly on the sides to clear the tabs on the sides. From there on everything is self evident.

VeryTangled · 03-27-2021, 02:25 PM

You might want to have an extra pair of hands guarding the lens. Sometimes they stick to the rim, sometimes not. You don't want it falling.

nickthebandit · 03-27-2021, 02:56 PM

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03-27-2021, 02:05 PM	#1
STAN WHITE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Gardnerville, Nevada Posts: 185	34 ford headlights,Disassembly Proper way to disassemble headlights.on original 34 headlights any help from someone who knows. Thanks Stan

03-27-2021, 02:22 PM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: 34 ford headlights,Disassembly Pull back the spring-loaded catch at the bottom of the rim and clear the protruding tabs. Pull the catch forward enough to clear the bottom of the reflector then lift the door and lens assembly upward to clear the tongue at the top of the housing and remove the lens/rim assembly. You'll note that the reflector is held in place with a raised tab on the housing on each side of the reflector (or should be). Squeeze the reflector slightly on the sides to clear the tabs on the sides. From there on everything is self evident.

03-27-2021, 02:25 PM	#3
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: 34 ford headlights,Disassembly You might want to have an extra pair of hands guarding the lens. Sometimes they stick to the rim, sometimes not. You don't want it falling. __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum? Last edited by VeryTangled; 03-27-2021 at 03:00 PM. Reason: I can't spell too gooder.

03-27-2021, 02:56 PM	#4
nickthebandit Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shippensburg, pa. Posts: 415	Re: 34 ford headlights,Disassembly Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Correct advice from 2 knowledgeable people. Last edited by nickthebandit; 03-28-2021 at 02:57 AM.