my truck was in an accident last year i had to replace the headlight and teh front fender on the passenger side, the problem is i did it in the winter[&:], so now it has condensation built up in the main headlight, how do i remove just the cover?

 

I don't think you can do just the cover, you'd have to replace the whole unit again.

 

thanks, but im going to try another solution first, i'll try pulling out the bulb and shove a small towel in the socket and attempt to wipe out the condensation.

 

Yeah the only way to gain access to the inside cover of the headlight is through the bulb hole. It's small, but if you have a small child you could put them to good use... Otherwise the only way is to buy an entirely new headlight assembly. Those run anywhere from 50 to 100 bucks.

 

thanks but im not really into kidnaping LOL... i'll try with a towel wraped around a pencil

 

another thing to try is take it of, bring it inside and use a blow dryer through the bulb hole to dry it out

 

YEAH i'll give both ideas a try, thanks ryans590

 

I wiped mine out with a cloth like you said. It actually worked great I was suprised and pleased.

 

You can also hook up a vacuum source (shop vac. , vac. pump, etc.) to the bulb hole and leave it run for a half hour or so. You need a good seal though.
Another solution is to put some silica pacs in the light for a while and re-install the bulb. They will absorb the moisture.
Finally, you can drill a small (1/8") hole in the TOP of the housing to let the moisture evap. naturally and then caulk the hole later.
WC

 

ya, taking the headlight assembly out IS a pain in the ***.. I replaced both my HLa's and with my pushbar there, lets just say I'm glad i'm a patient man.