How to replace a headlight lens

1995 HOLDEN BARINA
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOJO SPARKLE
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I need instructions on how to replace a headlight lens on my car. The globes are still working but the glass is broken.
Apr 22, 2018 at 5:02 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

Yes this is not a big job. Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the work:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/headlight-lens-replacement

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
May 6, 2018 at 11:58 AM
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JOJO SPARKLE
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You are the best! Just what I was looking for, thank you very much!
May 6, 2018 at 12:09 PM
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STEVE W.
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Looking at the information I can find it looks like those are typical composite style lights. For those you replace the entire light unit because they are bonded together. If your light looks like the one in the pictures, it should come out by lifting the hood/bonnet then removing the screws that secure it to the radiator support. Then it should have at least one rubber "socket" that the bottom presses into. After that remove the bulbs and install them into the new housing.
May 6, 2018 at 12:18 PM
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JOJO SPARKLE
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Thanks Steve, I will make sure that I check that before I start. Cheers!
May 6, 2018 at 12:24 PM
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STEVE W.
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Just checking to see if you had any luck with your lights?
May 8, 2018 at 9:31 AM
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JOJO SPARKLE
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Not as yet because I have not been to get the part yet. I will post my progress when I make a start on it. Thanks for checking!
May 8, 2018 at 10:01 AM