{"id":677,"date":"2019-07-04T13:48:02","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T13:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theusautorepair.com\/Auto-Repair-Help\/?p=677"},"modified":"2019-08-01T13:50:46","modified_gmt":"2019-08-01T13:50:46","slug":"replacing-headlight-bulb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theusautorepair.com\/Auto-Repair-Help\/677\/replacing-headlight-bulb\/","title":{"rendered":"Replacing a Headlight Bulb: It Takes Less Than 5 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Yikes! Is the headlight on your car out? How long are headlights supposed to last<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you need to replace a headlight? Are you asking around for the best place to take your car? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you wondering in the back of your mind how to change a headlight yourself? Changing a headlight doesn’t have to be a big deal. You don’t need to be without your car for a day just to fix a headlight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t pay to get your headlights replaced\u2014You can do it yourself<\/a> right in your own driveway. Believe it or not, you’ll spend less than 5 minutes replacing a headlight bulb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps to Replacing a Headlight Bulb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if you do not consider yourself to be a DIYer, changing a headlight is a job you can tackle. If you plan to keep your car a while, this is a skill you’ll want to master. It will save you both time and money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Things First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You first need to determine the type of headlights that you have in your vehicle. Older vehicles may have headlight bulbs that are in a sealed unit. This unit will contain the lighting filament, reflector, and lens. Newer automobiles have bulbs that twist out for easy replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your owner’s manual will be able to tell you which type of bulb your vehicle has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sealed Unit Replacement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Open the hood of the car and determine how to access the sealed headlight unit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Remove the casing around the unit being careful not to remove the screws that allow headlight adjustments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Take out the headlight and pull off the wiring socket. The wiring socket will be at the back of the headlight kit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Now take the new headlight assembly and plug the wiring into it. Put it into the bracket and replace the screws. Follow with the casing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Turn on lights to make sure they work. Check alignment as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Removable Bulb Replacement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Pop the hood and locate the headlight assembly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Remove the shield that is protecting the bulb. Turn the part that holds the light bulb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Hold the bulb housing and pull out the bulb gently so you do not break it. In some cases, you’ll have to twist and pull to get the bulb out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Before installing the replacement bulb, clean it with some rubbing alcohol. It is now ready and you can place it in the harness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Test the headlights to see that they are working. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

General tips:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Check the owner’s manual for guidance before you begin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear gloves to prevent oils from your skin from getting on the new bulb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always check the alignment on the headlights<\/a> to ensure that they are shining on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regularly check that your headlights are working fine before going out at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Can Do It (Yourself)!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’ve now learned that replacing a headlight bulb is an easy do-it-yourself project. We can offer advice on anything to do with your automobile from removing scratches and dents<\/a> to the best types of wax to use. Check us out today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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