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Mustang Aftermarket headlights Install Guide

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

Steps

  1. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 1994-2004 Mustang) (0:00–0:33)

  2. Unplug it

    • Disconnect the harness.
    Watch this step (0:33–1:16)

  3. Prep the new light

    • Move the parts to the new light.
    Watch this step (1:16–2:24)

  4. Mount the new light

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (2:24–4:00)

  5. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (4:00–5:51)

  6. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 1994-2004 Mustang) (0:00–0:33)

  7. Unplug it

    • Disconnect the harness.
    Watch this step (0:33–1:16)

  8. Prep the new light

    • Move the parts to the new light.
    Watch this step (1:16–2:24)

  9. Mount the new light

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (2:24–4:00)

  10. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (4:00–5:51)

  11. Remove the bumper

    • Take off the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (CJ Pony Parts, on a Mustang) (0:58–2:21)

  12. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (2:21–3:20)

  13. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (3:20–4:00)

  14. Reassemble

    • Refit the bumper.
    Watch this step (4:00–5:56)

  15. Remove the bumper

    • Take off the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (CJ Pony Parts, on a Mustang) (0:58–2:21)

  16. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (2:21–3:20)

  17. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (3:20–4:00)

  18. Reassemble

    • Refit the bumper.
    Watch this step (4:00–5:56)

  19. Swap the headlights

    • Remove the bumper cover and swap each headlight.
    Watch this step (Auto Addict, on a 2015+ Mustang) (2:02–4:31)

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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