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F-150 Aftermarket headlights Install Guide

Your F-150

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This page covers the US F-150, not the Raptor or PowerBoost.

Sharper front end
Medium$150–$4501–3 hrs
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Why do it

Black housings change the look of the whole front of the car.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Have a helper hold the bumper when it comes off. Lay it on a blanket.
  • Have a helper hold the bumper when it comes off. Lay it on a blanket.
  • Have a helper hold the bumper when it comes off. Lay it on a blanket.
  • Have a helper hold the bumper when it comes off. Lay it on a blanket.

Steps

  1. Remove the shroud

    • Take off the headlight shroud.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2009-2014 F-150) (0:00–0:48)

  2. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (0:48–1:16)

  3. Move the bulbs

    • Move the bulbs if your light needs them.
    Watch this step (1:16–3:02)

  4. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (3:02–3:39)

  5. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (3:39–5:17)

  6. Open the shroud

    • Pull up the center pins.
    Watch this step (1A Auto, on a 2015-2016 F-150) (0:54–1:42)

  7. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (1:42–3:58)

  8. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (3:58–4:30)

  9. Finish up

    • Refit the shroud.
    Watch this step (4:30–6:01)

  10. Test the lights

    • Test every function.
    Watch this step (6:01–7:00)

  11. Remove the fender liner

    • Take off the valance parts.
    Watch this step (Stage 3, on a 2018-2020 F-150) (0:16–1:42)

  12. Remove the grille

    • Take off the grille.
    Watch this step (1:42–3:41)

  13. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (3:41–5:44)

  14. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (5:44–9:18)

  15. Remove the front parts

    • Take off the front valance.
    Watch this step (Stage 3, on a 2021-2022 F-150) (0:00–0:37)

  16. Remove the top cover

    • Take off the top cover.
    Watch this step (0:37–1:45)

  17. Remove the grille

    • Take off the grille.
    Watch this step (1:45–3:31)

  18. Unbolt the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (3:31–4:35)

  19. Remove the headlight

    • Pull it out, then fit the new one the same way.
    Watch this step (4:35–5:39)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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