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1996 FORD F-250
145,287 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEEZZULL
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MY '96 F-250 HAS BEEN BURNING OUT THE LEFT FRONT HEAD LIGHT. MOISTURE ACCUMULATES IN THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY DURING WET WEATHER. I ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE HEAD LIGHT BUT CANNOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO REMOVE THE CHROME TRIM AROUND THE LIGHTS ( I CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE IT IF IT BREAKS).NEED HELP. THANK YOU, DAVID LOWRY SONOMA, CA
Mar 15, 2011 at 12:47 AM
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CARADIODOC
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This is actually rather common. Drill a 1/8" hole in the bottom of the housing so water can drain out . The parts of the housing are glued together and often that seal breaks and condensation gets in.
Mar 15, 2011 at 12:58 AM
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