Opening Headlight without Cutting?

KyleTalbot · April 29, 2014

Hey guys

I was wondering if anyone had any clues on how to open a 2014 sierra's headlight without cutting around the lens.

I've done a lot of research and come up empty handed. I've considered baking the headlight but I am uncertain if this is possible with the LED's and wiring unable to be removed?

I want to paint the Chrome housing of the headlight black, I think it will really make my truck look different from most '14 sierra's

any tips will help

Thanks

fondupot · April 29, 2014

The only write up I've seen is where the guy dremel's around the lens. Not sure if there is any other way.

block8head · April 29, 2014

I Bake all my headlights in the oven.. 275 degree for 7 minutes

KyleTalbot · April 29, 2014

The only write up I've seen is where the guy dremel's around the lens. Not sure if there is any other way.

Its the only way I've seen that's demonstrated, trying to avoid cutting it open (seems like a lot of work and big mess)

I Bake all my headlights in the oven.. 275 degree for 7 minutes

Do you think by baking the headlight it won't damage the LED's and the wiring to them? This would be my only concern doing it this method.

block8head · April 29, 2014

Its the only way I've seen that's demonstrated, trying to avoid cutting it open (seems like a lot of work and big mess)

Do you think by baking the headlight it won't damage the LED's and the wiring to them? This would be my only concern doing it this method.

Nope, when baking it, make sure to leave everything in there ,even the dust cap cover to prevent moisture build up inside the headlights.... Only remove those little screws that holding the headlight housing and the lense together before baking it...

draino · April 29, 2014

I have been wondering myself, do not want to cut them up!

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KyleTalbot · April 30, 2014

Just wanted to let you guys know that I baked my Headlight and it did work. I have them open now and gonna paint the chrome

Big_D · April 30, 2014

Just wanted to let you guys know that I baked my Headlight and it did work. I have them open now and gonna paint the chrome

pics?

draino · April 30, 2014

What temp and how long? How difficult once you had them warm to pull the lense off?

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KyleTalbot · May 1, 2014

I will post pics once their completely assembled.

I put them in at 220 for 8 in just like block8head said, worked fine. Used a screw driver to slowly pry the sides off the lens. In total I had to reinsert the first light into the oven 5 time, first time doing it. Second light was only 3 times, it really wasn't that difficult just a little patience.

thewhitestallion · May 1, 2014

I would love to paint the chrome in my black. In for pics.

draino · May 1, 2014

Awesome this is great news, seems like the black sealent they used was pretty hard, last thing I wanted to do was cut the headlights up.

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KyleTalbot · May 1, 2014

At first I thought the glue was gonna be too hard to do it, but it does take a little persuasion and some force to get in there. Extremely happy with the result i think it looks so much better than with the chrome. Also very happy that I didn't have to cut them everything went together super easy and like a glove.

Let me know what you guys think, and ask away if you have any questions.

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