5 Steps to Changing Car Headlights

Any automobile must have functioning headlights to be driven safely, yet they sometimes fail. When the front of your vehicle becomes dark, knowing about headlight replacement and what to check for will help you quickly fix the issue.

See whether the headlight bulb needs replacing.

Simple observation is the first step in identifying the source of a headlight problem. Turn on your headlights to see whether there is just one out-of-order light at first. 90% of the time, changing the bulb will turn on the light if one is out. If you don’t have a spare bulb on hand or are in the middle of the road when you detect a problem with your headlights, you may pull over and try tapping the light with your fist to see if it turns it on.

Five steps to changing a headlight bulb

For instructions on how to replace the headlight in your particular car and which headlight bulb to buy, see your owner’s handbook.

Step 1: Deactivate your car’s engine

Turn off your automobile and remove the keys from the ignition to safeguard your safety.

Step 2: Access the engine bay

Locate the headlight holder towards the front of your automobile by lifting the hood.

Step 3: Cut the power cords for the headlight bulbs.

The base of the lamp typically has three wires connecting to it. In order to keep them in place, depress the clip or cap.

Step 4: Remove the old headlamp’s screws.

You can get straight to the bulb, but with other cars, you can’t.“ Sometimes you have to remove the inner fender to get behind it because the battery or air filter housing is in the way.

Step 5: Insert the replacement headlight bulb.

Without touching the bulb’s glass, carefully screw in the replacement bulb. If you do, the oil and grime on your hands might cause the bulb to explode once it warms up. Your car’s hood should be closed. Your headlights ought to work perfectly again after installing the new bulb, allowing you to enjoy driving your automobile day or night.

Most of the time, replacing a headlight is simple and doesn’t need sending your vehicle to the shop. See what additional do-it-yourself auto maintenance tasks are available.