Sunday, July 21, 2019

STARS: Changing Headlight Bulbs on a 2017 Hyundai sedan

I have had my Hyundai for nearly three years now. My low beam (yes there are separate bulbs for high and low beam lights) recently blew out on me. Therefore I went to the auto parts store and bought two sets of bulbs, high and low beams. 

Now it was time for me to try and install them. 

I'm not a mechanical person by trade so I consulted my resident car guy and had him on standby just in case I needed his assistance. I consulted three YouTube videos to get the expertise I needed. 

I unlocked my car, popped the hood off my car up, then fastened it into place.  I also engaged the parking brake and did it in the evening since it was much cooler. 

Taking off the high beams lights and replacing them are fairly simple as I just had to pop the top off the front of the center lights under the hood. I then carefully grabbed the plug from the back of the light and unfastened it. I then replaced the new bulb and snapped it into place and carefully placed it into the slot. You then close the cap on the high beam interface. 

The low beam light is a bit difficult. You have to turn the inside caps on the ends in the direction they are in. I had to turn left for the left side, right for the right side. I also had a butter knife handy to pop the cap when it was loose. Once the cap was off, I unplugged the fastener on the light. I then turned it in the direction of its position (left=left, right=right). 

I then replaced the bulb just as with the low beam and fastened it securely into place. Once engaged, I placed it back into its place, turning it in the opposite direction to tighten. I placed the cap back onto the opening tight. 

I then turned on the ignition of my vehicle to ensure all of the lights were working and BINGO they were. I was this successful.

Actual maintenance time can be 10-30 minutes depending upon how well you do with unfastening the caps. Replacing the actual lights may be as easy as I have seen in any automobile. 

Well there you have it! Now you can replace your bulbs, which is recommended about every two years or so. 

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