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So I feel dumb for asking such a simple question. But how and the hell do you change the headlights on any Datsun 240-280z? its very hard for such a simple thing!

The way I tried to do it was:

Removing dust/mud guard thing from inside the front fender wheel well.

This allows me to get to the 4 Hex head Screws.

After taking out all 4 screws I then push the headligh in towards the wheel so I can remove the 3 Bezel srews to the headlight.

Then Taking that off and the the headlamp itself.

But there must be an easier way. The FSM just outright baffled me.

So please help for a new guy like me to the S30 chassis!

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I know thats right.

Well I was just checking to see what the consensus was and Im sure there is only one way and its the way described.

Kind of off topic a bit, but does anyone know how to upgrade the wireing harness to include relays for the headlights to prevent shorting out and blowing a fusebox and all that good stuff?

Thanks

Where do you instal these relays though?

And what amp and type of relay? like a 4 or 5pt? I have no knowledge of electronics really.

I want someone to furnish photos if possible because I like most people are visual and helps alot.

Im gonna save this wire print though in case I can figure it out.

Thank you!

Where do you instal these relays though?

And what amp and type of relay? like a 4 or 5pt? I have no knowledge of electronics really.

I want someone to furnish photos if possible because I like most people are visual and helps alot.

Im gonna save this wire print though in case I can figure it out.

Thank you!

Zs-ondabrain offers a harness that should help you:

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20365

Reese,

I second the recommendation for Z'sondabrain.

Go to zhome.com

Look under the "Documents" section

then "Index of Technical Articles".

"Body Electric"

"Lights/Lighting".

You'll find a couple of articles about making your own harness.

Dave Ruiz

:beer:

Not sure what everyone else thinks about them but, I bought the Headlight Harness Upgrade from Black Dragon Automotive. It's only $30 plus shipping. I'm sure it's not as good of quality as what Zs-ondabrain makes, but I don't have the money to spend on that either. Works great with my new Autopal headlights.

Bryce

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