One day after it rained a lot i go outside and i see fog on one of the headlights, turns out the headlight was filled with water and the fog was on the inside of the headlight
how do i remove the headlight and if the water is touching the bulb is that ok?
First step is to remove the headlamp housing module (2 bolts and two nuts), and then remove the headlamp from the module (3 bolts). To replace, reverse the process. It's virtually impossible to remove the water without harming the inner coating in the headlamp (if it isn't already ruined).
And no, it is NOT ok if water is touching the bulb. Worst case is the glass will explode and the circuit will short out. Best case is the bulbs will just burn out.
Watre in a head light is not good
It will short out the bulb but more importantly will rust out the reflector of the light
If the car is under warranty , get it replaced
if not get a sealed unit from the wreckers/junk yards
SOURCE: Headlight bulb
To replace the headlight bulb on your cts, it is kinda a pain. You pretty much have to take the whole front bumper off. First remove all of the push pins that hold the air deflector on the bottom. Next remove the pushpins that hold the grille to the tie bar. Now remove the front fascia extension. Remove the bolts that hold the bumper to the fender. Once all the bolts are out that hold the bumper on, you gently pull out on the bumper, but be careful not to crack it. If the windshield washer hoses are connected to it then you need to disconnect them, but you may want to plug the line so you don't loose all the washer fluid. Next there are two bolts and a nut that you remove to take the headlight out, and remove the connectors that go to it.
SOURCE: Replacement of failed RH daylight driving headlight.
part # 9006ST...accessed from back of headlight bucket...unplug connector twist connector at bulb base..do not touch glass on new one...your oils will cook the new bulb
SOURCE: how to gain access to the headlight bulb on a cadillac escalade
pop the hood. locate two long metal pins - one goes in horizontally, one goes in vertically. Pull the pins and the assembly comes out. remove top rubber cover. Unplug bulb. Remove. Replace. Repeat.
SOURCE: Headlights nor Fog Lights work on 1999 Cadillac Eldorado
check big fuses under the hood on the left side near air filter housing
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