How Do You Replace A Bulb In A Car Lighting Circuit?
Broken or malfunctioning lights on your vehicle represent a road hazard for anyone traveling down a busy street or highway. A burned-out turn-signal bulb, for example, will fail to communicate to other drivers your intention to switch lanes or exit the road, and can lead to a serious accident. However, replacing a broken or burned-out light bulb is a very simple job. The following steps will help you replace any bulb in a matter of minutes, and will save you and your family a lot of trouble on the road. Gain access to the bulb socket. Bulbs on the front of the vehicle may usually be reached from under the bumper. On rear-mounted bulbs, a cover inside the trunk or cargo area may have to be removed to provide access to the bulb sockets. Yet other models feature light lenses screwed to the cover along the outside; depending on the type of screws, use a medium-size standard or Phillips screwdriver to remove the lens. Twist the bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise and then pull it out of i