Could not figure these thing out for the life of me🤦🏼‍♂️😂 Thank you🙏

Just finished changing the headlights on my 2000 Ranger. Thanks to your video, it was much easier and less of a hassle than I thought. As you stated, removing the clips was the hardest part of the job. I think I got lucky but the adjustments were within a thread or two of the original. I bought two OEM headlights on Amazon for $105 delivered. I love my 3.0L V-6 5 speed XLT. 23 years old and only 145000 miles. Bought it 7 years ago for $4000 and so far, only another 2 grand invested to keep it on the road. So much better than $30000 for a new one that is TOO BIG. Great job on the video.

Video so much better than others I've seen, and I've watched many. Steady camera, good lighting, clear instructions (including explanations), and a soupçon of humor. I'll be looking for more (1993 Ford Ranger and VW GTI Mk7).

I went and invested $40 in the tools needed, the second headlight took 12 minutes start to finish. Thank you so much for the useful information! The tool I used in addition to your recommendations was a caliper to measure the distance of the retainer instead of counting threads. I will see tonight how closely aligned I came first try.

Replaced the headlights on my 2000 Ranger and found that the previous owner replaced the right hand light at one time (junk yard numbers written across the case). While doing so he bunged up the retaining clips to the point where they were unusable. People who want to change their lights might want to take note of the clip's condition before starting. I purchased 4 new ones from Amazon and received them the next day. Counting the inside threads on the adjusters is a great, time saving tip. Thanks for the video.

Thanks, this video is very helpful! I already had the tools, and only invested $40 in the headlight lamps. I left the turn signal and running lamps, as those were in great shape, and not faded.

Yeah, its true that removing the front fascia is necessary on many cars. It is also true that plastic gets messed with only so many times and then it is junk.

Daniel , Thank you!!!! This was the greatest video I have ever seen!!! I have a 2000 model and need to replace my lamps or headlamps. Good job dude!!!

Best instructional clip on this job !

Perfect timing. I want to replace the lamps in my 2000 Ranger and those clips just look like a pain in the butt. Now do all 8 plugs and wires on the 2.5l.

Thanks- I need to do this for my '97 ranger. Same color too but not nearly as shiny. What a great help!

Thanks for this video, I was wondering how easy those clips were gonna be to get out!

Right! Thats why Ive kept my '03 Ranger FX4 around, its so easy to maintain and work on and still runs great although compared to new trucks the 4.0 is atrocious on MPGs lol. Long since paid off and only has 70k miles and totally rust free. Doesn't get used that much but no reason to get rid of it for when we need a truck to haul stuff.

Thumbs up, Daniel. I always enjoy your video's.

Great video by the way if your replacing them with the stock/OEM lights. I used a long screwdriver to spread the retainer clip ears first then a long piece of coat hanger wire with a hook bent on the end to pull the clip off the lower inner adjuster. The chain auto parts stores have the retainers on the shelf usually (at least O'Reilly does) although you can bend the old ones back in place and use them, at least that's what I did. The replacement lights (NOT OEM) had longer adjuster screws so that was a PITA. I already had the 4mm hex Ford adjustment tool but now there isn't enough space between the end of the adjuster and the body support behind it to get it on. I took the adjusters off the old headlights which were shorter and swapped them out. Ya, I know, long/hard way around but I'm happy and it worked fine. While I was at it I put a cheap set of LED lights in and the difference was night and day over the best ones Sylvania sells for $100/pair. (Cough/ripoff). Just make sure to aim them right to keep from blinding oncoming traffic. I now have LEDs all the way around and CLEAR assemblies front and rear. Well worth the hours spent on it. Looks like a new truck.

Years ago, I remember coming across a DOT resource intended for folks needing to perform a rudimentary alignment on their headlights. It stated that measurements should be taken 25' from the front of the vehicle. US-DOT "blob" style headlight patterns should have the center of the beam 4" down and 4" to the right at 25' compared to the center of the headlamp on the vehicle, and ECE/Sharp Cutoff style beam patterns should have the "step" be 2" down and 2" to the right at 25' compared to the center of the headlamp on the vehicle. Not sure if the DOT still recommends this, but it seems to work as a good baseline, provided you can find 25' of flat ground with a wall at the end of it! I've used these recommendations for years now without issue. :)

Old post but my tip is to do one headlight, then point the truck at the garage door and adjust it to match the old headlight beam. That way you know exactly where factory had it and then do the other headlight. Yeah you have to stop and close the hood and it does take more time but to not have to screw around with hoping you have the adjustment right its worth it.

Thank you for the tip on adjusting. The spec d aftermarket ones use a flathead to adjust instead of a socket

two videos in one day. picking up the pace. 👍

This is what I love having gone from a 2014 Mazda6 to a 2001 Corolla. Everything is just...much easier to get to. On the Mazda if I needed to replace the headlights I had to come in from the bottom/drop the bumper. The passenger side headlight was accessible if you had small hands, which I do, but the other side? Good luck if that ever goes out. Corolla? You can pop the headlights out ridiculously easy. Everything is right in front of you, too. I dreaded the day the drive belt needed to be done on the Mazda but on the Corolla it's right there and easily accessible. As much as I loved my Mazda to death I feel like long term I'm 1000x more comfortable with the Corolla just due to ease of maintenance. I missed older cars.

THANK you Daniel,, the BEST show me video off all..

clear and concise. great video, thanks!

If only I didn’t have to purchase more tools everything I want to do simple maintenance thank you FORD

Nice video man I'm learning how to make them hopefully I'll be as good as you someday

Awesome video jimmys 👍🏻

I also like how GM did the headlamps and parking lamps on the 99-06 Silverados.

I own a '96 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4, and I have videos up, from when I replaced the Headlight Assemblies. Mine were MUCH EASIER to replace than these... (no Snap Ring pliers to be needed). But, this video is of a Ford Ranger, not a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 :) Great video!

Super helpful video! Thanks Friend!

Thank You So Much!!!!! Good explanation

I completely agree, just replace the stupid things, chances are it might cost little more, but depending on the vehicle, it could take less time to replace them than go through the process of restoring them. Plus, the plastic itself degrades and becomes less clear, nothing will give a better visibility than brand new lights.

Dude best educational video I subbed 😂

Thanks, you probably saved me hours. 😃👍

Its even easier on my 2004 ranger. The retaining clips just oull uo by hand snd release the adjustment studs. They are keyholed so when you push them in they slide neatly into a slot on the adjustment knob.

Nice Instructional Vid. Thank You

Great video

Thank Mr. Jaeger 😊

You make it luxe much easier, thanks

What I appreciated most about your video was the stable camera work, where you didn't bounce from one thing to another. It was very easy to follow your instructions. Thanks.

Thanks dude. Now I know how.

I have a ranger and it needs new headlights. This is perfect thanks, it looks like more a headache than the rear lights, those come out with 2 Philips screws

Lots of info! Thank you! Those metal clips are a pain to do by hand. ugh smack in face.

I have a 1996 Ford ranger and I was intrested in deleting the gap cover and switching the 2 peice lights that came on it stock and see if I could put 3 peices lights in with the lower ones not really worried about the functionality of the bottem light more just looks

Well Done!!

Idk if it was changed at all but in my 2002 you don’t have to take the clips out just pull straight up and pull the rod out

Good to go thanks

yeah.... i like my 05 f250 3 screws whole assembly pops out, replacing the headlight, pop the hood twist old light out put new one in close hood get in and go

I'm glad this video is thorough. But can you please specify the years this video covers. My 03 has a slide in place of the clip that is accessible at the top, without any special tools.

best yet

So where can we find those c clip pliers? The ones I have don't open wide enough and I can't seem to locate ones like yours. Is there a place online?

Man i wish you could show me how to install the fog lights because I just ordered them but I’ve noticed there are no mounts or anything to bolt them on to on the light panel down below

Can I do this with my '06 Mustang Convertible and install LEDs? I should be able to do in the driveway right?

Is it better to stick with the OEM headlamps or are there any aftermarket headlamps that are better

What are the names of the two clamps to use to take off the clips

you can also install new LED off-road lights on it as well, makes it much brighter then the original headlights

Some of it as clear as mud. What year Ranger would be nice to know. I think 2010's are much different.

I liked it super cool

You don't say what year it is. Those clips on my 2011 Ranger are in a guide and connected top to bottom. Just pull up and it releases and they stay in place. Interesting to see how the markers come out. I found a hack to connect side and front marker bulbs to activate for the signal for more visibility rather than just the side which isn't very visible from the front. Have you done anything on hacks like this?

Great 👍 Yea, I like those old Ranger trucks. I wish they still made them. I guess new ones are out, but I bet the price tag is too high...

I have a 98 ford ranger where is the cabin filter located

The old clips won’t fit on the new housing that I got from spec-d, is there any other way to hold the lights in?

what size & what brand snap ring pliers?

Rather than "counting the threads" and adjusting the headlamps in a two step process or more, and considering the minor cost of a digital caliper, I'd make the following observation and suggestion. Using a caliper, with the headlamps dismounted would likely yield no need for further refinement (adjustment of those headlamps) , accomplishing two other benefits as you proceed: 1) Less wear and tear on those mounting studs. 2) More safety to the would-be adjusting mechanic.

I'm just trying to replace the bulb on my Mazda b2500 I heard the 2000 Mazda was the same as the 1998 ford. Edit: I put the head light in but now the retainer won't go back in

On my ranger the bumper is to close to the turn signals to get anything down there any ideas don’t wanna take my bumper off

Is there another name for C clip pliers? I couldnt find any at hatbor freight

Still many tools to use, on my old car all I needed was a T20 for changing the headlights

Will this work for a ford ranger 1991?

Is there another name for the c clip pliers because I’m not finding the pliers under that name 😮

OK where did you get the right headlights , All the ones I see have the wrong plastic retainers

Well... I don't see how that's easier, but anyway what if I dont have the tool to take the clips off?

So installing with a rubber mallet till they CLICK in....is not the way to do it ?

No Ranger Playlist?

Oem or aftermarket?

Have you ever changed the lights on a 99-02 Silverado? That is the best design ever as far as I am concerned!

I don’t know what it is. Are my clips rusted to the thread? Or are my c-clamps just trash. Either way it’s giving me an aneurysm.

Just had the headlights replaced on my year 2000 Ford Ranger. Was charged $90 for each lamp, plus $140 labor. SMH.

Hi. Can you tell me how to turn the bed lights on for a similar 98 model Ford Ranger please

I have a modern can and a old car ( read my name) and on both are extremely easy to change headlights

lol "have the wrench fold up"

Can you replace the bulb without removing the headlight assembly?

I replaced my headlamps on my ranger. It went well but now the lights bounce up and down. They won't lock in place. Please tell me where I can get headlamp clips? Mine broke as I was taking the lamps out.

Daniel what's up man

My friends 98 f150 has clamps the just pull up from the top of the headlight to remove the whole thing. Why tf did they not do that as well.

my 96 uses slip clips that hold the lights in..easy ..

Ur tha maaan

many thanks were going to give it try

Be great if u made a version way shorter leaving out all the disclaimers & comment reactions

fucking helpful video

The easiest head light removal ever is a 1997-2004 Buick Regal/century. You just slide two clips and pull the light out. No tools.

Made my upcoming job to be so much easier!! Thanks for the gumball!! Jesus loves you John 3:16-17 (KJV)

On Amazon and rockauto.com the headlight assemblies for my landlord's 02 B3000 are over$100

How old are u

or buy a gmc sierra an remove two pins then the lights pop out...

Every time you say c-clip it drives me nuts lol

I made your ratchet lol I work at snap-on your welcome

My 2000 Ford Expedition is even easier, two pins and the entire assembly comes out. No tools needed

lol look at the headlights on an olds Alero, easiest headlight to remove ever. All you have to do is pull up on two tabs with your finger and the rest of the connectors can be removed with your finger

1 like and now views youtube logic

Im missing all the clips and the headlights point to the ground. The old ones worked good but they were all fogged up. Thats what happens why you may a moron to fix stuff they break everything when they attempt to fix it. Damn.

The headlamps are cheap if you have the money