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97 zj headlights

I have a problem. I went to replace my headlights on my 97 Grand Cherokee (they were incredibly yellow and fogged). I tried to put on the new ones and broke the plastic clips. I took them back and got some new ones. I have tried tapping them in, wiggling them in, tried liquid soap, grease on the clips, but cannot seem to get them on the little studs. I really do not want to break the clips again. Any ideas. Also, if I could get the clips off of the lights I could probably wiggle them on. any ideas on how to get the clips off without breaking them.

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mikl
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You mount the headlight units by first placing the plastic clips in the holes in the sheet metal and then sliding the headlight unit pins into the plastic clips.

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I placed a small amount of axle grease on the pins to ease their insertion and future removal.

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BillyRay

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mikl

I just pulled them off my 02 WJ, by hand, with some difficulty. Those clips have been on your ZJ for 8 years now and you might have to lubricate, wiggle and twist them before they come off. That is why I lightly greased the studs when I re-installed the headlight unit.

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BillyRay

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tim bur

I noticed some stuff at the local parts store that guarantees to remove the yellow oxidation from ur headlights...word has it that it works well and the product has a guarantee....anyone ever try this stuff?? I'm thinking on giving it a go... Jeff yellow headlighted '95 ZJ and '03 TJ

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