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1997-2018 Jeep Wrangler TJ & JK 7-Inch Round LED Headlights Installation Guide

1997-2018 Jeep Wrangler TJ & JK 7-Inch Round LED Headlights Installation Guide

Fits:

  • 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ, including the 2004-2006 Wrangler Unlimited (LJ)
  • 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK and JKU

It also fits other vehicles that use 7-inch round headlights — check the product page listing.

Black Housing and Chrome Housing share the same projector, lighting functions, wiring and fitment. Only the finish differs, so these steps cover both.

What It Does

  • A single bi-function LED projector per lamp, carrying both low and high beam
  • White daytime running light
  • Turn signal flashes — there is no sequential sweep on this lamp
  • Startup animation when the ignition is switched on

In the box: two 7-inch round headlight assemblies and an adapter harness.

PrismBeam 7-inch round LED projector headlights for the Jeep Wrangler TJ and JK

The One Thing Not to Touch

The retaining ring screws and the beam-adjustment screws sit close together. Only remove the retaining ring screws. Turning the adjustment screws changes the mounting position, and you will have to re-aim the lamp from scratch.

You reuse the factory retaining ring and screws to hold the new lamp — do not discard them.

Before You Start

  • Check that both lamps and the adapter harness are present and undamaged before removing anything.
  • Park on level ground, switch off, and disconnect the negative battery terminal while handling wiring.
  • Work one side at a time. Leaving the other side assembled gives you a live reference.
  • Use masking tape near painted edges around the grille and fender.
  • Do not put dielectric or weather-sealing grease on connectors or sockets.
  • Retaining ring style and fastener locations differ between Wrangler generations and other 7-inch vehicles — remove parts slowly and verify each fastener before pulling.

Required Tools

  • Trim removal tool or panel clip tool
  • Phillips and flat screwdrivers
  • Socket and ratchet set
  • Masking tape and clean microfiber towels
  • Electrical tape and zip ties for the adapter harness
  • A flat wall for beam aiming

Part 1: Remove the Factory Lamp (One Side)

Step 1: Get to the Retainer

Depending on your vehicle this means removing the grille or the trim bezel around the headlight. Locate every fastener before releasing any of them.

Step 2: Release the Retaining Ring

Remove the screws holding the retaining ring. Do not turn the separate beam-adjustment screws.

Step 3: Pull the Lamp Forward and Disconnect

Support the lamp, release the connector, and pull on the connector body — never on the wires.

Step 4: Keep the Original Hardware

The factory retaining ring and its screws are reused to hold the new lamp.

Part 2: Install the New Lamp (Same Side)

Step 5: Connect Through the Adapter

Connect the included adapter harness between the factory headlight plug and the new lamp. Confirm every plug is fully seated and locked.

Step 6: Test While It Is Still Loose

Switch on and confirm low beam, high beam, the white daytime running light, the turn signal and the startup animation. Far easier to fix a connector now than after the ring is back on.

Step 7: Seat the Lamp

Place it in its mounting bucket with the tabs aligned, then refit the retaining ring and screws. The lamp should sit flat without being forced.

Step 8: Secure the Harness

Tuck the adapter harness away from sharp edges, moving parts, heat and water paths, then refit the grille or bezel.

Step 9: Repeat, Then Reconnect the Battery

Part 3: Final Checks

  1. Low beam and high beam on both sides.
  2. White daytime running light, turn signal and hazard flash on both lamps.
  3. Startup animation when the ignition is switched on.
  4. Check for dashboard warnings, flicker or hyperflash.
  5. Set the beam aim against a flat wall about 25 feet away on level ground, bringing the cut-off level and even. A projector aimed too high is worse for oncoming traffic than the lamp it replaced.

Common Issues and Solutions

The beam is wildly off after the swap. An adjustment screw was turned during removal. Re-aim from scratch against a flat wall.

One lamp does not turn on. Recheck the adapter harness at both ends, the related fuse and the battery connection.

The turn signal flashes instead of sweeping. That is the product — there is no sequential sweep on this lamp.

Warning, flicker or hyperflash. Confirm both sides are wired the same way, then contact support before adding any universal load resistor or decoder.

The lamp will not sit flat. Check the tabs are aligned in the bucket and that no wire is trapped behind it. Do not tighten the ring down onto a lamp that is not seated.

Condensation inside the headlight. Temperature differences can cause light condensation, which is normal. Once the light has been on for a while and the internal temperature stabilizes, the moisture clears on its own. It does not affect brightness, performance, or lifespan.

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