Question about headlight compatibility

[srebrenikk]

I have a 2003 Lincoln LS, owned it since 07' 153k miles running strong but I have a question about the headlights, are you able to replace them with the headlight assembly from the 2000-2002 models? Has anybody attempted this and had any luck? The reason I'm looking to do this is I found a assembly that has the angel eyes/ led halos pre-installed and I do not feel like taking apart my assembly plus my headlights are already yellowed and scratched a ton from original owner using the car wash brush.

 

[theophile]

Gen 1 & 2 headlamps - differences ?

Just wondering about differences between the headlamp gens. A quick search yielded nothing or like some members on here apparently think I'm a lazy idiot. Please helpful members only chime in. Thanks in advance.

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[04_Sport_LS]

I don't think so. IIRC... the mounting is different.

 

[MarkEricRoth]

The line dividing the bumper and the headlight are at different heights. To look right you'll need to get a 1st gen bumper. Also the connectors are different. As far as the mounting being different, I'll have to check on that, I have a pair 2cd gen lights squirreled away for my 1st gen.

 

[04_Sport_LS]

I think your mention of the bumper height is what I was thinking... and might be confusing that with the mounting being different.

You are correct about the connectors. I was thinking that... but couldn't remember.

Thanks for the confirmation. Maybe I'll remember the next time this question pops up.

 

[clubairth]

I would recommend keeping the 2003 lights and get a pair of factory HID lights if your currently does not have them. They bolt right in too.

I swapped mine out and it's a nice upgrade with real improvements so you actually can see better when driving!
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