5th Gen Headlight Removal

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So.....removed the headlights, what a blast that was! :mad: This is not meant to be a thorough walkthrough, but a simple guide.


Pics are from a '19 Ram 1500 Laramie Sport with the mid level LED lights. I would assume the process is the similar for all models (non flare equipped trucks - one less step, Longhorn and Limited - extra part on the grill extension).


First step is to remove the radiator cover - nothing crazy here, just a bunch of push pins holding it in (like....12?)




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Then, remove the header panel (trim above the headlights). This has 12 bolts, and 2 push pin fasteners:


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Set aside......


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Next up, there are six screws and 2 push pins holding the inner fender liner. 4 of these screws go though the flare (if equipped) and into the fender. 2 other screws are right above the suspension, then 2 push pins (large heads). No pic......sorry, forgot that one. Once removed, pull the liner back a bit, go get your hand behind it. Using a 7mm or 8mm socket (or pliers) - you need to push the clips holding the flares onto to the front fascia and flare. We removed 4. Here we are mid process:


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After the flares are pulled back, there is a 10mm bolt at the bottom of the fascia - where it meets the fender. I couldn't get a picture of it, but that bolt needs removed too.


The fun part.......the hardest part of this job was removing the front fascia. TechAuthority directions state "release the fascia trim from the fender and remove"......ummm......ok then. The initial thought was that the fascia pulled down from the fender. WRONG. The fascia slides into 2 clips in the fender, so you need to pull the fascia towards you, away from the fender / truck.


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After that, there are clips in the headlight panel, and 2 in the grill that hold this part in. We could NOT get the lower clips to disengage from the grill. Said forget it, unbolted the 3 bolts behind it (at the lower grill). After that, there are 4 bolts on the top of the grill (if you are like us, we removed 2 of them earlier on, as they where accessible in a prior step). Once the bolts are out, lift the grill up slightly (over the clip on the headlight) and the grill will come off. Don't forget to disconnect the wiring for the front camera (if equipped).


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Finally......you can get to the headlights!


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At this point you have one push clip in the upper tab on the headlights, one bolt close to that as well, and one bolt on the side of the light (close to the flares / fender). Then......boom, finally.....the headlights are out! One plug on these (the LED ones) and it pulls out - all done.


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And.....for those wondering why the hell you'd want to go through all of this mess.......well, of course, to customize them! Check out my other thread for more info on that - http://www.ramforum.com/threads/time-to-start-modifying-these-headlights.122129/
 

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Wow, thanks for the write up, your breaking new ground here with these 5th gens
 
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TY!

Figured while it was out......I'd pop in the Longhorn / Limited lights (AFS) - they fit, and work too. Got me ....... well, thinking LOL (of how much the limited grill costs........)

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TY!

Figured while it was out......I'd pop in the Longhorn / Limited lights (AFS) - they fit, and work too. Got me ....... well, thinking LOL (of how much the limited grill costs........)

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Are the limited headlights adaptive when you turn the steering wheel? I wonder if that feature works on the Laramie?
 
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Are the limited headlights adaptive when you turn the steering wheel? I wonder if that feature works on the Laramie?

Yes, they are. We didn't take the truck out at night......it was 94 degrees in the garage, just trying to complete the job lol. Not sure if the feature works, but the rest of the stuff did. Just note though.......you need a new grill and trim pieces, thats a grand right there, plus the $1K per headlight for the limited lights. $3K swap on that one.....
 

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Yes, they are. We didn't take the truck out at night......it was 94 degrees in the garage, just trying to complete the job lol. Not sure if the feature works, but the rest of the stuff did. Just note though.......you need a new grill and trim pieces, thats a grand right there, plus the $1K per headlight for the limited lights. $3K swap on that one.....

Little to expensive for my taste. My Laramie LED lights work just fine ha
 

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OP - Thanks for this writeup!

I have an annoying squeek from the driver side fender near the headlight and was wondering how to access this area since I probably have a loose clip somewhere.
 
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I'd take it in......getting to it, no fun lol
 

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That part I agree with as I started taking mine off just to see how difficult that area is.
 

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Funny thing is my fender doesn't squeek any more LOL

Always happens when you take it to a dealer and they say "sorry we couldn't replicate the problem". At least this time it resolved itself before I took it in.
 

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Well my wife whom I LOVE has vetoed the idea of new lights lol. She saw what I was doing with my front end and was like “ HECK nooooo “ . I’m pretty sure that was her way of confirming that I am not getting anything done with my headlights. Gotta love them more when they put their foot down. :)
 
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Well my wife whom I LOVE has vetoed the idea of new lights lol. She saw what I was doing with my front end and was like “ HECK nooooo “ . I’m pretty sure that was her way of confirming that I am not getting anything done with my headlights. Gotta love them more when they put their foot down. :)

thats no fun. lol
 

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I know right lol, but she has been very patient with me as she knows I’m not even driving my Ram. It spends most of its time being taken apart to add more toys. :)
 

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Well my wife whom I LOVE has vetoed the idea of new lights lol. She saw what I was doing with my front end and was like “ HECK nooooo “ . I’m pretty sure that was her way of confirming that I am not getting anything done with my headlights. Gotta love them more when they put their foot down. :)


Hold up.....what are you doing with the front end??
 

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Lol, I wanted to have the lights shipped to Retroshop to have the amber removed and the housing painted gloss black. Obviously I didn’t check with my boss ( wifey ) before doing so. :)
 
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Lol, I wanted to have the lights shipped to Retroshop to have the amber removed and the housing painted gloss black. Obviously I didn’t check with my boss ( wifey ) before doing so. :)

give me that man card.......you broke the first rule!

Beg for forgiveness, not permission. duh! lol
 

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I know right lol after the great job you did with my last lights I just knew I was set. Then she found the receipts for what I’ve purchased so far and she lol as she said NO. :)
 
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I know right lol after the great job you did with my last lights I just knew I was set. Then she found the receipts for what I’ve purchased so far and she lol as she said NO. :)

dude dude dude........you left those in a place she could find them?

whats wrong with you? LOL o_O
 

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Lol you must have missed the “ boss “ part.if she didn’t keep my spending in check, I would have vehicles here that I don’t even drive just to buy parts for. Plus I know what’s right as for now I need to finish what I started. :)
 
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