{"id":15082,"date":"2012-06-28T15:32:32","date_gmt":"2012-06-28T19:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelswithmiranda.uskeba.ca\/?p=15082"},"modified":"2016-09-18T14:42:19","modified_gmt":"2016-09-18T11:42:19","slug":"changing-a-headlight-lamp-or-bulb-in-a-2000-ford-ranger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.raecrothers.ca\/blog\/changing-a-headlight-lamp-or-bulb-in-a-2000-ford-ranger\/","title":{"rendered":"Changing a Headlight Lamp or Bulb in a 2000 Ford Ranger"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is little help on the internet for changing a headlight lamp or bulb in a 2000 Ford Ranger. All the videos I’ve found are for the 2001 or more recent models, which are not quite the same. The info I did find made the process seem very complicated as they mentioned going into the air filter and radiator assemblies. What?!<\/p>\n

While I did curse a little doing this job (hint: do NOT drop your new bulb (no harm done, though!)) and found the instructions in my manual to be vague at best, changing a headlight lamp or bulb in a 2000 Ranger is messy, but super easy! I especially like that there are no tools required, unlike the last time I had to change a bulb in a toad<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I had to change the passenger side lamp so the following pictures show the headlight assembly that is ahead of the air filter assembly.<\/p>\n

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I am looking down between the headlight and air filter assemblies on the passenger side.<\/p><\/div>\n

In the above photo, you can see a black wire conduit. It rests over a plastic ring. Trace the wire into the ring and gently pull. This will unplug the lamp.<\/p>\n

By twisting myself and using my Pentax<\/a>‘s wonderful microscope mode, I was able to photograph this part of the assembly to give you an idea of what you are pulling on:<\/p>\n

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Next, twist the plastic ring to remove it; I believe it is clockwise. Set the ring aside.<\/p>\n

You then need to grasp the end of the bulb and gently tug it out. It has a rubber seal around it to hold it securely, so you will encounter some resistance. Just pull steadily and it will pop out.<\/p>\n

Insert the new bulb with the flat end facing upwards, like so:<\/p>\n

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The new bulb should slide in more easily than the old bulb slid out. Give it a firm push to make sure it is well seated. Then, twist on the plastic ring to secure the bulb. Finally, plug in the electrical connector.<\/p>\n

Test your assembly before closing the hood. All done!<\/p>\n

I’ll admit to leaving the store wishing that a guy would have offered to install it for me at no charge, but I am so glad that did not happen. Doing little maintenance things like these is very empowering.<\/p>\n

Oh, and the new lamp was $9 and change with tax at Carquest Auto Parts for those who care about such things.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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