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Old 03-30-2018, 08:24 AM
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I have a 2006 Monte with foggy headlight lens. I tried various restore kits. Better, but not best. Does any one have a procedure for replacing them? They don't appear to be that expense. So rather than wasting time on restoring, I would like to replace.
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Old 03-30-2018, 09:11 AM
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Just gotta buy a whole new assembly and swap it out. eBay has plenty for a decent price, it's a better route than trying to bake and pry apart just the lens and reattach a new lens.
 
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Yep. You are right! $89.95 for both on ebay. Great deal! Thanks for the suggestion!!
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Anybody have a proceedure for replacment of the entire headlight assembly?

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Originally Posted by rcgray48
Anybody have a proceedure for replacment of the entire headlight assembly?

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Pop hood, pull the white tab, unscrew the one screw (I think on the 06/07 they have a screw instead of just 2 white tabs), disconnect bulbs, pull straight out.
 
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Old 03-30-2018, 03:34 PM
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Awesome! Sounds like a piece of cake. Thanks very much! Just our of curousity, do you recommend any better bulbs?
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Bob
 
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Originally Posted by rcgray48
Awesome! Sounds like a piece of cake. Thanks very much! Just our of curousity, do you recommend any better bulbs?
Thanks again,
Bob
When you see what your lights look like through new, clear lenses, you will instantly realize you don't need better bulbs.
 
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Sounds like a plan! I should be getting the new headlight assembly in a few days. It will be great to finally see at night again! I live in an area where they're very liberal with the salt. So when you add layer of salt on a foggy night. FORGET IT! I really apprecate all the help!

Bob
 
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Awesome! Sounds like a piece of cake. Thanks very much! Just our of curousity, do you recommend any better bulbs?
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Bob
I like GE Nighthawk bulbs, but I would only replace if they blow. Remember to wear gloves and not touch your bulbs with bare hands when you replace.
 




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