How Do You Replace Car Headlamps And Tail Lights?
Replacing a burned out bulb in your car headlamps or tail lights is not much harder than changing a bulb in a light fixture in your home. If you have a maintenance manual for your car, look in it for instructions pertaining to your particular vehicle. Follow these general steps to save money by changing your own bulbs. Gather a couple of basic tools. Usually all you will need is a Phillips head screwdriver, but some take the star-shaped drivers. Some have tabbed latches that can be turned by hand. Grab a soft cotton cloth or clean gloves for handling the bulbs. Raise the hood to access the car’s headlights after ensuring the engine and light switch are turned off. Support the hood properly to avoid injury. Find where the wiring harness enters the headlight that is burned out. Usually, you just need to grasp the connector on the rear of the assembly and turn it about a quarter-turn counter-clockwise, pull straight back, then it will pop out. Release the clip that retains the bulb in the
