Headlite removal '98

[weeder]

I got the headlight housing out  , want to remove the power plug .   Does it slip off?   Or is it  solid connected and need to remove bulb?

Its stubborn  so got to thinkin mabe  its not supposed to come off?

Thanks,,,, mike

[weeder]

Looked at Honda service manual  19-3 and plug disconnects   .

Its stuborn as hell ,  try to work it  .  Ive destroyed the leads before-- looks like its never been off.

[weeder]

got it off ,  didn't damage the lead soldered leads,   mucky bs crap  in there.   Gonna clean it all good and try the flip the indicator lights  procedure and see if the  signal, stop neutral are brighter-- and  see about the  adding bright aluminum  to it.

advice welcome--- thanks----m

all I have is silicone grease -- put that on the leads before reassembly?

thanks.....

[Gryphon Rider]

Silicone (dielectric) grease is ideal.

[weeder]

Silicone (dielectric) grease is ideal.

Thanks

[MarkT]

Silicone (dielectric) grease is ideal.

No.  Dielectric grease is non conductive.  Put it on BEFORE the connection and you will increase impedence and possibly cause a fire.  With the combustible provided by the grease.  If you use that grease, put it on AFTER the connection is made to prevent oxygen and moisture degrading the connection.  Better to use a grease that is not dielectric.  I used this grease on another's advice on my fuse panel contacts and had a fire from the resistance.  I have used just regular axle grease (generic name, not sure that's official) all my life, when replacing brake lights and the like and never had a problem with the connections.  Just put a blob of it on the bottom of the bulb, on the contacts and insert it.

http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-dielectric-grease.htm