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How to Replace Headlight Bulb

How to Replace Headlight Bulbs Yourself (if you can and should)




Materials: 

  • New light bulb(s) -- Make sure you get the right type of bulb for your vehicle (your local auto parts store should be able to match a bulb with your make and model).  If the bulb is wrong, it could affect the other lights on your vehicle.  Sometimes parts stores are wrong too! 
  • Alcohol wipes and tissues (to clean and hold the new bulb)
  • Phillips screwdriver
Step 1: 
Open your hood and locate the headlight near the front of the vehicle. It will be in a bulb holder, with a power connector (usually three wires) leading to the bulb.
Step 2: Remove the power wires 
The power wires are attached to a plug at the base of the headlight, and held by a plastic catch, a metal clip or a screw cap. The plastic catch will have a small lever at the top -- push down on it while you pull the plug out. If you're dealing with a metal clip, pull it up and away, and be sure to hold onto it as you pull. If you're dealing with a screw cap, you can unscrew it by turning it counter-clockwirse.
Step 3: Remove the old bulb.
You should be able to remove the back of the headlight holder and remove the old bulb by holding onto the base. In some cases, you may have to rotate the bulb a bit to get it free.
Step 4: Clean and install the new bulb.
Handle the new bulb with tissues or gloves -- you don't want oils from your skin getting on it. Stick the bulb into the base of the plug. If it's installed correctly, none of the bulb's rubber gasket will be showing. Once the bulb is in you can put the headlight holder back in place and plug the power wires back in. Make sure you test the bulb by turning on your headlights.
THERE ARE SEVERAL MAKES AND MODELS THAT REQUIRE BATTERY OR BUMPER REMOVAL TO REPLACE A BAD BULB.  

 Our team can likely replace any bulb for an hour or less.  I have heard many story of customers trying to change these more difficult bulbs themselves and taken them hour upon hours or an entire day!!  Be educated..  then let the professionals handle it if it's not a simple task!  

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