Headlamp removal/replacement

Sorry for the basics but I'm new to the vehicle and trying to go over it with a fine tooth comb. Both front lenses need refurbishing and one has condensation in it so ideally I'd like to remove it dry it out and reseal it if thats possible...if not replace the thing. Is there a knack to getting these things out as they usually have a hidden bolt buried somewhere, looks like the front bumper needs to come off to access the lower lamp bolts, thanks in advance.

Pretty sure it's a bumper off job. Condensation is often a feature. Do a search, I've a feeling there's a thread about putting a bag of desiccant in there to keep it fog free.

It's not just you...

http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/19423-ns-heahlamp-condensation/

http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/18645-condensation-in-headlights/

http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/18883-hid-headlight-condensation-silica-bag-mod-possible/

http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/16688-sillicone-gel-troubles/

http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/1406-headlight-removal-and-part-of-the-bumper/

http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/15178-headlight-outer-surfac-foglamp-condensationcorosion/

http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/12707-silica-bags-in-headlights/

http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/11519-misty-headlights/

http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/9219-condensation-in-headlight/

http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/7154-headlamp-consensation-grrr/

http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/4314-headlight-misting-up-condensation-on-2007-plate/

http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/2112-do-your-headlights-condensate/

Thanks...point taken.

Bumper off and not worth doing frankly. It will just keep happening.

F6HAD said:

Bumper off and not worth doing frankly. It will just keep happening.

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Using silica bags?

i remeber a bulletin for condensation im sure fix was to place silica bags into headlamp unit, have heard some people have remove them place in oven to remove seal and then re sealed

when I purchased my 54 accord plastic headlight lenses were dull, checked on internet for some cures without having to remove or replace the headlamps, came across several headlight restoration kits and other remedies all seemed a bit dodgy until I came across this one it was for mothers mag and aluminium shine can be bought through e bay this stuff worked so well on my headlights they are like new the best bit no headlamp removal and no power tools although they can be used and no prepping just mask off the surrounding area around the headlamp I used an old wet wipe keep moist while using and use horizontal and vertical movements this will take sometime I spent about 2 hours on each headlight to get excellent results you can finish with a lens cleaning cloth as this will give even better results, as for the moisture inside seems to be a common complaint get that with mine as well but usually dissipates with warm weather you could try a trick I saw on wheeler dealers blow smoke with a smoke machine into the headlight unit through one of the bulb holders and see where moisture is getting in or dry with a hair dryer every time it gets bad.

A rather late update on my headlamp resto, as half my bumper was un-clipped anyway I decided to remove them and although I purchased a headlamp restoration kit the polishing process with a drill was a bit too laboured for me although I can see how it's relative size would be more appropriate with the lamps on situ.


After a five minute hand rub with fine scotch brite to remove any serious scratches from the lenses I used a polishing machine with some Farecla compound to do the rest, you don't need any specialist product for polishing plastic, paint polishing products work just as well if you have them imo. Rather than muck about with the clips and seals of the light units and to avoid any future water ingress I used a mitre bond aerosol adhesive kit (superglue with accelerant) to completely seal the edge of the lamp lenses and their casings and for good measure added a couple of silica bags..still nice and dry and after testing a few times with a jet wash.