FZJ80 headlight Lens Removal How To? (1 Viewer)

[jl1419]

I received my new junk yard headlight today but the lens appears to be glued to the plastic assembly. Yes, I have removed all the clamps and top and bottom metal plate. Does anyone know how to remove?

 

[lndcruz]

Put it in the oven for about 7-10 minutes at 350 then pry the lens off the housing.

 

[crikeymike]

Then throw some biscuits in there too, to make the most of the warm oven.

 

[jl1419]

Oven

Ok.. after heating and removing what do I use to stick it to the correct plastic assembly?

 

[crikeymike]

I think people have said before to heat up the parts again, and reattach them and it will glue itself back together.

 

[jl1419]

Melt Down

OK. So now I know that the plastic casing will start to melt after 10 minutes.

 

[azTony]

If you are starting with the piece with the good glass first this is a good thing since all oven times/temps vary. I am hoping that is the route you took.

Also do a search because I think lndcruz or someone else shows this step by step process using Depo headlights. It would be the same process just using the OEM instead.

 

[lndcruz]

OK. So now I know that the plastic casing will start to melt after 10 minutes.

Really? My lower quality depo headlights were just fine.

 

[azrider]

I used a heat gun for more control of the heat.