headlight lense removal

[ald1717]

need to clean the inside of the headlight, can it be done?
only reference ive found says to heat up the seal around the edge with either heat gun or in the oven for 1 minute and then pull the lense clean and re seal,
anyone actually done it

[ljc19630]

Why do you need to get inside the lense?
The can be removed using a heat gun, but its a proper ball ache, plus if not fully and properly resealed you'll get leaks and condensation

[ald1717]

the bulb connector failed and heated up the reflector and lense and now its a bit cloudy, i have done my best with a bit of sponge tapped to a wire coat hanger and gone through the hole for the bulb but cant get it properly clean, its annoying me as the other 1 is like new

[LC5F]

Easier to replace the entire unit.

[Octoparrot]

Easier to replace the entire unit.

What he said.

[ald1717]

i guess if thats the only other option then theres nothing to loose trying it, no rush i suppose