[bmb0681]

My altenator died about a month ago and i now have a brand new one in my 1991 ford escort wagon. The altenator dying caused my headlight bulbs to melt into the assembly. Now when i put in new light bulbs i cant screw them on so they fall out of the assembly.


should i replace both headlight assemblys? are they easy enough to put in myself?

 

[Dave94LX]

yes, if the assembly is melted, then swap out the headlights. They are very easy to swap on a 2nd gen. Shouldn't take more than 20 minutes to do your first time around.

 

[bmb0681]

ok. my assembly's are melted. so i will replace them and the bulbs.


what tools should i use?

 

[Dave94LX]

phillips head and a socket set. Grille comes off by pushing tabs in... turn signals have 2 screws each and then pop out the sides, then the headlights have 4 bolts and 1 nut each.

 

[bmb0681]

thank you. you are a big help!!!!. How much would i be looking at spending if i do this myself?

 

[Dave94LX]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/91-92-93 ... ccessories

 

[bmb0681]

how can i keep the headlights from melting, and stay in the socket until i can replace the assemblys?

 

[bmb0681]

Thanks for your help. I ordered the headlights and they should be here on Tuesday.

 

[ValleyScort96]

have you checked the wiring to the lights? if they are melted, you could change them.