Identify Your Bulb Type

Welp, my headlights have gone out. How will I ever survive?!?!? Daylight only extends to 4PM, so I guess I’ll just have to live at my office now. UNLESS I can change the dead bulb in my headlights? WHAT?! It’s not as complicated as I thought! AMAZING! So how do you change the bulb in your headlights? Follow these helpful steps below and you too can enjoy the glorious benefits of night time driving!

Tools for the Job

Owner’s manual: Your owner’s manual will have more than just the type of bulb you will need—it will also show you where your bulb is placed and how to switch out your headlight.

Screwdriver: While newer vehicle models don’t use screws to hold any of the parts in place, you may need one for an older vehicle.

Safety glasses: Always a good idea to keep yourself safe.

Steps to Change a Headlight

1. Open and prop your vehicle’s hood.

2. Remove the power connector from the back of the headlight. This may require a slight turn to get it loose.

3. Remove the dust cover from the back of the headlight. This also may require a small twist to get loose.

4. Some cars have a clip that holds the bulb in place. Press down on this clip to release the light bulb.

5. Grasp the housing of the bulb and pull it out. This step may require a little wiggling to get it loose. Do not pull the bulb by the glass or tug the bulb roughly. You could cause it to break.

6. Holding the old bulb and new bulbs by their housings, compare to make sure they match.

7. To guarantee your bulb is free of dust and fingerprints, gently wipe it with a pre-moistened alcohol wipe or rubbing alcohol on a dust-free cloth.

8. Line up the bulb housing with the open socket and insert carefully. Make sure it’s secure.

9. Slide the bulb back in place and twist if necessary to make sure it’s locked into its spot.

10. Replace the clip (if you have one), dust cover, and power connector.

11. Turn on your headlights to ensure the bulb and connection are working.

12. Close the hood and pat yourself on the back!

Now you know! That wasn’t too hard, was it? If you just responded to that question with, well actually it kinda was and I never in my life want to do that again, the good news is that you can head over to Destination Kia and they will be happy to replace your headlights for you! Stop by today!