2003 Discovery Lights - Land Rovers Only

jedi · 12-08-2005, 12:44 PM

I have seen a few people talking about how hard it would be to switch out the headlights of a 2002 model for a 2003 model. Is this something the average guy with little mechanical experience could do?

ibjettin · 12-08-2005, 09:11 PM

It's not as much the mechanical side as much as it is wiring. Honestly, if you have little experience with cutting and fabricating I wouldn't suggest learning on your Discovery... If you have a buddy or someone that is more familiar with this sort of thing I'd give them a call and have them help out.

I don't want to discourage you, but all those guys on Ebay saying how easy the swap is, never did the swap themselves...

PM me and I could try and give abit more info

Choqiees · 12-08-2005, 09:33 PM

dude seriously...After I changed the bulbs for the disco, putting the headlamps back took lots of sweats from me...I hate those headlights tabs, couldn't they make it easier to attach.

I wonder if the 2003 headlights have the same tabs at the back

ibjettin · 12-08-2005, 11:35 PM

They do not have the tabs that the earlier DII's have. Once you get the new lights in there they are much easier to take on and off... Just a couple of screws.

AAXD · 12-08-2005, 11:51 PM

If the early DII lights are the same as the DI 300 series lights, you should be able to pop the light housing out without having to deal with the clips. I F*#^ed around for almost an hour on my old 96 DI trying to remove a busted light and then I realized the clips are attatched with a little ball and socket, so I just popped the light out and recovered the clips afterward. IMHO, they are much easier to install than remove. Be thankful there is so much room to work under the hood of a disco, I'm having a nightmare trying to get at the lights on my new VW.

////MPower · 12-09-2005, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jedi

I have seen a few people talking about how hard it would be to switch out the headlights of a 2002 model for a 2003 model. Is this something the average guy with little mechanical experience could do?

There is a guy on eBay advertising the complete instructions and parts list to do this swap!

jkb2002disco · 12-09-2005, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ////MPower

There is a guy on eBay advertising the complete instructions and parts list to do this swap!

yea I've seen that doesn't he want like $45 just for the parts list and instructions. Think I could figure it out on my own before I drop that kind of coin on a piece of paper!!

12-08-2005, 12:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
jedi Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 27 Gallery: 0	2003 Discovery Lights I have seen a few people talking about how hard it would be to switch out the headlights of a 2002 model for a 2003 model. Is this something the average guy with little mechanical experience could do?

12-08-2005, 09:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Choqiees Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, Indonesia Posts: 908 Gallery: 0	dude seriously...After I changed the bulbs for the disco, putting the headlamps back took lots of sweats from me...I hate those headlights tabs, couldn't they make it easier to attach. I wonder if the 2003 headlights have the same tabs at the back __________________ 2002 Discovery II SE 1999 Range Rover P38 HSE

12-08-2005, 11:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
AAXD Goofing off in the great white north. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alaska's Emerald Isle Posts: 628 Gallery: 1	If the early DII lights are the same as the DI 300 series lights, you should be able to pop the light housing out without having to deal with the clips. I F*#^ed around for almost an hour on my old 96 DI trying to remove a busted light and then I realized the clips are attatched with a little ball and socket, so I just popped the light out and recovered the clips afterward. IMHO, they are much easier to install than remove. Be thankful there is so much room to work under the hood of a disco, I'm having a nightmare trying to get at the lights on my new VW. __________________ "A deep respect for tradition allows vision for liberation from stagnation." Colin's Toys: 1972 Series III 88" 1997 Discovery XD 1993 RRC (Gone to a better place, goodbye old friend) 1983 Stage 1 109" 2002 Trek 4500 2005 Necky Looksha Sport 2007 Rans Rocket 2007 Honda Ruckus

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12-08-2005, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
ibjettin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 705 Gallery: 0	It's not as much the mechanical side as much as it is wiring. Honestly, if you have little experience with cutting and fabricating I wouldn't suggest learning on your Discovery... If you have a buddy or someone that is more familiar with this sort of thing I'd give them a call and have them help out. I don't want to discourage you, but all those guys on Ebay saying how easy the swap is, never did the swap themselves... PM me and I could try and give abit more info

12-08-2005, 11:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
ibjettin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 705 Gallery: 0	They do not have the tabs that the earlier DII's have. Once you get the new lights in there they are much easier to take on and off... Just a couple of screws.

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