HELP!!! How do you replace the headlights on a '72 Charger?

[Jon JB Burnley]

I have Google'd, I have searched forums and I cannot find an explanation or tutorial of how to replace non-hidden headlights. Any suggestions or links would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance...

 

[davek]

isnt there a chrome ring around the headlight with 3 screws ,pull screws and headlight comes out. you need to remove grill piece first

 

[HawkRod]

Once grill is out of the way, there are three Philips head screws holding a stainless steel ring that goes around the headlight. Once you remove those, the sealed beam light will drop right out and you can unplug the wiring harness.

Note that there are also screws that adjust the headlight aiming - be sure not to turn those. Only take out the three screws that hold the stainless steel tabs from the trim ring around the headlight. Look carefully and I think it'll be obvious. Look at the picture below of my 70 and you can just see the tabs.

 

[Jon JB Burnley]

isnt there a chrome ring around the headlight with 3 screws ,pull screws and headlight comes out. you need to remove grill piece firstView attachment 1254627

Awesome! Thank you...

 

[Jon JB Burnley]

Once grill is out of the way, there are three Philips head screws holding a stainless steel ring that goes around the headlight. Once you remove those, the sealed beam light will drop right out and you can unplug the wiring harness.

Note that there are also screws that adjust the headlight aiming - be sure not to turn those. Only take out the three screws that hold the stainless steel tabs from the trim ring around the headlight. Look carefully and I think it'll be obvious. Look at the picture below of my 70 and you can just see the tabs.

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Thank you! All I should need!

 

[WileE]

Once grill is out of the way, there are three Philips head screws holding a stainless steel ring that goes around the headlight. Once you remove those, the sealed beam light will drop right out and you can unplug the wiring harness.

Note that there are also screws that adjust the headlight aiming - be sure not to turn those. Only take out the three screws that hold the stainless steel tabs from the trim ring around the headlight. Look carefully and I think it'll be obvious. Look at the picture below of my 70 and you can just see the tabs.

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[JDmac72chrgr]

Be careful with grilles, was man-handled at some point and cracked (was on my parts car) Seen worse grilles. HOPE THIS HELPS!!

 

[QOTHL]

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Be careful with grilles, was man-handled at some point and cracked (was on my parts car) Seen worse grilles. HOPE THIS HELPS!!

You can fix that. Easy fix. I've fixed a lot worse.

 

[JDmac72chrgr]

Selling them & the buckets, hideaways going on my car

 

[Badvert65]

FYI, you don't need to completely remove the three small screws. It is designed so that you can just loosen them and then rotate the retainer ring slightly to remove. Also, headlight will only seat one way, so rotate it until it seats firmly (three notches on back of the bulb). I think the retainer ring only fits one way as well (the retainer screw tabs are not evenly spaced).
jus sayin...

 

[Jon JB Burnley]

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Be careful with grilles, was man-handled at some point and cracked (was on my parts car) Seen worse grilles. HOPE THIS HELPS!!

Yeah... The driver's side has a small crack as well that I will have to repair.

 

[Jon JB Burnley]

FYI, you don't need to completely remove the three small screws. It is designed so that you can just loosen them and then rotate the retainer ring slightly to remove. Also, headlight will only seat one way, so rotate it until it seats firmly (three notches on back of the bulb). I think the retainer ring only fits one way as well (the retainer screw tabs are not evenly spaced).
jus sayin...

Of course I see this AFTER I get everything off! LOL... Everyone's suggestions were greatly appreciated!