Cleaning INSIDE of headlights, anyone done this?

[Gerald]

I've searched and only found cloudy headlights on the outside.....

My problem is my passenger headlight is cloudy on the inside. I think perhaps coolant someone got in there when I overfilled a couple times. Is there a way to get inside the headlight?

G

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

Yes you can. The rear cover (have to remove to change bulbs) is pretty much glued on with some sealer material. It'll take a while (be brave) to get off the first time. The interior bulb sockets etc are a large plastic bracket; unscrew the right screws and it'll all slide out the rear, leaving the lens and exterior black plastic empty. Unfortunately, the front clear/cloudy lens is permanently glued to the black plastic.

I did all this with the headlamp removed. I can't guarantee you can empty the headlamp with it still in place. And to remove the lamp body means removing the fascia. So your little spill cleanup will be 5 minutes with a wipe and 5 hours with tools.

 

[1TONY1]

My problem is my head is cloudy on the inside. I think

G

I agree 100% !!!!!!!!

 

[zen garage]

I have not looked closely at the lights on my GTS, but I have taken apart sealed hids on my STI. The easiest way is to put them in the oven at 150-200 for 15 minutes or so. This will loosen up the glue that holds the front lense to the housing. Take a knife or flat screwdriver and pryapart. Work quick and the glue should still be reusable, reattach and voila.
There are probably some screws holding the two pieces together . make sure those are removed before putting in the oven.

 

[1TONY1]

My problem is my head is cloudy on the inside. I think

G

I agree 100% !!!!!!!!

BUMP

 

[Gerald]

ooooh, your gonna get it.....
Now If I can Only "uncloudy" my head at certain times of the night... I'd be a millionare..