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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

How to Replace a Headlight on a 2002 Trans Am

Unlike many other 2002 vehicles, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am used sealed -beam headlights for both low and high beams. This is largely due to the muscle cars "flip-up" headlight doors. The benefit is that the headlights are easier to change than some. The low beam headlights on the Trans Am are located closest to the side fenders and the high beam headlights are located closest to the vehicles grill.

Instructions

Turn the headlight switch to the on position. When the headlight doors open, turn the headlight switch back one turn to the parking light position. Leave the switch in this position for the remainder of the procedure.

Remove the three trim panel screws (one on top and two on each side) that surround the dual headlights using the Phillips head screwdriver. Remove the trim panel and set it aside face up to avoid scratching it.

Remove the four screws (two on top and two on bottom) on the faulty headlight retaining bracket. Inspect the screws before attempting to remove them. The screws are located near each upper and lower corner of the bracket. Do not turn the screws at the top center above the headlight or on the center side of the headlight. These are headlight adjusting screws.

Pull the headlight out far enough to grasp the three-pronged plug connected to the back of the sealed beam headlight. Unplug the connection from the headlight.

Install the replacement headlight by plugging it into the three-pronged wire harness (making sure the words and numbers stamped on the outer headlight lens are in the upright position) and then place the headlight into its hole.

Replace the retaining bracket and screws to hold the headlight into place.

Test the headlight by turning the headlight switch back to the on position. Turn the headlight switch back to the parking light position.

Replace the trim panel and retaining screws.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

How to Remove the Lower Trans Cooler Line on a 1989 Jeep XJ

Removing the steel cooling lines from the radiator to the transmission on your 1989 Jeep Cherokee may be necessary if the line cracks or other damage is detected on the line or fitting. The line runs from the passengers side of the radiator on the Jeep to the passengers side of the transmission and carries transmission fluid from the transmission to the radiator for cooling before returning the fluid to the transmission. A defective or leaking line will cause fluid level drop in the transmission, damaging the internal components or parts.

Instructions

Raise the front of your Jeep with a jack and position a set of jack stands under the front axle to support it. Lower the jack, allowing the Jeep to settle onto the jack stands.

Slide under the passengers side of the Jeep and locate the cooling line at the radiator. Place an oil drip pan on the ground below the line at the transmission and at the radiator then use a wrench to turn the fitting on the line counterclockwise to loosen it.

Slide the fitting out of the radiator and down the line. Follow the line from the radiator to the transmission. Loosen the fitting where it enters the transmission with a wrench then pull the line out of the transmission.

Slide the line back from the transmission and drop it out from under the Jeep. Slide it out from under the Jeep and discard it.