Opening Headlight without Cutting?

tylerhodgson · October 6, 2014

Could you do a full write up on how you did yours? Thanks!

I could do a full write up for you today!

pkpouttu · October 6, 2014

I could do a full write up for you today!

Sounds good. I would appreciate it. I'm sure others on the forum would also!

TurbosNV8s · October 7, 2014

Here's pictures of my project assembled. Hard rains here all day yesterday and I had no water, fogging, or condensation!

tylerhodgson · October 8, 2014

Not to highjack the thread but here is a quick write up on the Silverado lights for those who want to know. I will post my own thread this week with pictures

Once you have removed your headlights from your grille toss them in the oven for 8 minutes @ 220 to remove the chrome light trim. Place the lights on a baking sheet and make sure it doesn't touch the back or sides of the oven. Once the lights have baked for 8 minutes remove them using a towel as they will be hot. Using a screw drive, pop the tabs holding the chrome accent on and start pulling it off. It is 2 way taped and will need some force to remove.

Place your lights back in the oven for 15 minutes @ 220. Once they have baked remove them and using a screw driver start digging and prying around the lens to get under the old silicone. Once you have made your way around the light start at one end and keep digging until you get under the lens and can grab it with your fingers. When you can get your fingers under it start pulling to remove the lens.

With the lens removed, clean all old silicone out of the light for a cleaner install. Using a small screw drive pop the tabs off that hold your reflector on.

Clean off all finger prints with a towel (try to avoid them if possible). Shake your light upside down to remove anything that has fallen into the light

Apply a thick bead of silicone around the light housing and reinstall your lens. Add silicone where It needs some extra.

Cover your light with as clean rag and use 2 ratchet straps to hold your lens down tight. Allow the silicone to cure.

**Pay attention when buying silicone and make sure you're buying CLEAR outdoor and something that dries in 3-4 hours because it will likely take 4-5 hours to dry.

pkpouttu · October 13, 2014

Baked my headlights this weekend. Took a lot longer than I thought it would. Sealed the crap out of them so hopefully no moisture. Installed LED switchbacks and Putco high and low beam bulbs. I think it looks a lot more meaner now.

Mike1220 · October 28, 2014

This may not be the right place to post this, but I can't imagine that it is all that bad of a place to post it either, I am looking to see if anyone has found a clear style cover to replace the amber turn signal with in the Sierra headlights. I want to get rid of that big amber plastic but I don't want to leave it as a bare reflector dish, doesn't look too clean in my opinion. If there are no clear options yet, does anyone know how to clear the actual amber piece, like how to take the color out of it? I realize that this probably isn't really possible, but couldnt hurt to ask

gbo62280 · October 28, 2014

This may not be the right place to post this, but I can't imagine that it is all that bad of a place to post it either, I am looking to see if anyone has found a clear style cover to replace the amber turn signal with in the Sierra headlights. I want to get rid of that big amber plastic but I don't want to leave it as a bare reflector dish, doesn't look too clean in my opinion. If there are no clear options yet, does anyone know how to clear the actual amber piece, like how to take the color out of it? I realize that this probably isn't really possible, but couldnt hurt to ask

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jaysen · October 28, 2014

This may not be the right place to post this, but I can't imagine that it is all that bad of a place to post it either, I am looking to see if anyone has found a clear style cover to replace the amber turn signal with in the Sierra headlights. I want to get rid of that big amber plastic but I don't want to leave it as a bare reflector dish, doesn't look too clean in my opinion. If there are no clear options yet, does anyone know how to clear the actual amber piece, like how to take the color out of it? I realize that this probably isn't really possible, but couldnt hurt to ask

Mike this is something I've been trying to achieve for a very long time however I don't have a spare amber to make a prototype. If someone who's removed their amber piece would like to ship me theits for R&D I would gladly repay them with a clear set if I'm successful!

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Coastal44 · October 29, 2014

Here's pictures of my project assembled. Hard rains here all day yesterday and I had no water, fogging, or condensation!

Why do yours look extra dark compared to the others? Did you paint something else on the inside?

TurbosNV8s · October 29, 2014

Why do yours look extra dark compared to the others? Did you paint something else on the inside?

I also smoked the orange turn signal piece.

Coastal44 · October 29, 2014

Ahhh, that's it. Thanks for sharing!

SirManny · November 1, 2014

I must be blind because I dont see the four 10mm bolts underneath the truck that you are supposed to remove to get the grille out to even get the headlights out. SMH.

Spurshot · November 1, 2014

You need to remove the cover on top of the radiator as well as the plastic valance between the bumper and the body/grill.

SirManny · November 3, 2014

Ahhhh. lol.

thewhitestallion · November 4, 2014

taking my headlight apart now and got my new all terrain grille sitting in my room. should I reuse the sealant on the light and use butyl tape if so what brand?

leaning towards the butyl tape but just want to confirm with someone that knows if they are pretty much all the same?