L185F headlight bulb

Well, I am somewhat embarrassed to have to ask this:

How the heck do you replace the headlight bulb on this tractor?

The bulb looks like it has to go into the socket from the front (lens side).

I removed the complete light assembly from the tractor, figured out how to get the 4 clip springs to release the chrome ring off and thought the lens would just come off. No luck there. It does not want to rotate and did not separate from the reflector.

There are 4 slots that look like you pry the lens (has a metal frame around the lens) from the reflector but again no luck. I was prying about as hard as I felt prudent on a glass lens.

Is there some magic incantation that must be said to separate these or am I going about it completely wrong?

Thank you for the help.

Mine do not look the same as that. I can't take a picture right now since my tractor is not near.

The bulb has a wide flange on it that has the twist lock slots in in. This flange is where the glass and metal join so that makes me think it has to go through the front.

I'll take a couple of pictures this week end, if I can't figure it out.

Thank you, I will try the razor blade.

Ok figured this one out!

The glass lens is all that needs to come off. Mine was stuck to the reflector by the gasket and it took some prying to get it separated. Following is how it worked:
Take the light off the tractor (3 nuts with washers, disconnect wires)

Take the chrome ring off the light. There are 4 clips that are seen from the back. Push down on the side and the end of the clip comes out from under the chrome ring.

Separate the glass from the body. There is one tab on the glass that fits into the reflector body. Pry the glass there. Use a razor blade to cut around the glass to clear out dust and junk.

Push on the back of the connector to release the spring tension on the bulb holder. Rotate the bulb to unlock

Install the new bulb. The three slots align in only one place so make sure all three align. Push from the back, turn bulb to lock in place.

Reverse the remaining steps (put glass on, put chrome ring on, put 4 clips on, install back into tractor and connect leads.)





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