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2001 u270 headlights

anybody removed the headlights and replace them how are they installed
looking to replace mine they have a coating all over them and look like crap now I have warmer weather to do outside things

Re: 2001 u270 headlights

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The Ford buckets are attached to FT top and bottom fiberglass flanges with 2 or 3 square drive screws.  You can see the bottom screws and have to feel around for the top screws.  You might be able to see the top screws by sighting through the open generator hatch.  Before starting, use some blue painters tape to mark the alignment of the buckets to the front facia...will make replacement a little easier.  Once the screws are removed the bucket will be loose and just unplug the bulbs from their sockets and take out the entire bucket.  The inner and outer buckets are separate, and the outer bucket has the turn signal attached to it with 2 hex heads.  I found the easiest way to pull the buckets out is to slide them aft, rotate lens down 90 degrees and ease it out the front. Swap lens assy's into the Ford buckets. Replacement is reverse, but just get the screws started before cinching them down...a small punch or dental pick is essential to align the holes back.  Oh, and wear safety eye protection, there'll be tons of road debris up there.  Woody.

Re: 2001 u270 headlights

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thanks that is what I was seeing

Re: 2001 u270 headlights

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How about buffing them out to original clear look?  Does not take much effort and there are many kits to help.
 

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i bought news one year bACK FOR MY OTHER COACH AND DID NOT HAVE TO CLEAN THEM BESIDES I WOULD NEED TO REMOVE THESE SOMETHING IS ALL OVER THE TRIM LIke a clear coat that does not want to come off