Can I replace bulb - Cars & Trucks

1. Open the vehicle's hood and secure it in an upright position.
2. Unplug the harness connector that attaches to the rear of the headlight.
3. Unfasten the locking ring which secures the bulb and socket assembly, then withdraw the assembly rearward.
4. If necessary, gently pry the socket's retaining clip over the projection on the bulb (use care not to break the clip.) Pull the bulb from the socket. To install:
   
5. Before installing a light bulb into the socket, ensure that all electrical contact surfaces are free of corrosion or dirt.
6. Line up the replacement headlight bulb with the socket. Firmly push the bulb onto the socket until the spring clip latches over the bulb's projection. WARNING
   Do not touch the glass bulb with your fingers ! Oil from your fingers can severely shorten the life of the bulb. If necessary, wipe off any dirt or oil from the bulb with rubbing alcohol before completing installation.
   
7. To ensure that the replacement bulb functions properly, activate the applicable switch to illuminate the bulb which was just replaced. (If this is a combination low and high beam bulb, be sure to check both intensities.) If the replacement light bulb does not illuminate, either it too is faulty or there is a problem in the bulb circuit or switch. Correct if necessary.
8. Position the headlight bulb and secure it with the locking ring.
9. Close the vehicle's hood.

You want to change the tail light bulb?

The process for replacing tail light bulbs is the same in all models. If you have a burnt-out tail light bulb, you may need to replace the brake light, the reverse light or the turn signal. The procedure to replace each of the bulbs is the same.

Instructions

1. Open the Hummer's rear swing gate. This will expose the edge of the vehicle's tail light assembly. You'll see two small Phillips head screws that hold the tail light assembly in place. Put on your gloves.


2. Remove the two screws from the tail light assembly. Pull the tail light out and inspect the back for two bulbs. The top bulb is the brake light and turn signal. The bottom bulb is the reverse bulb. Determine which bulb you need to replace.

3Rotate the bulb's socket counterclockwise to disconnect it. Unplug the bulb from its socket.

4Push the replacement bulb into its socket firmly. Insert the socket back into the tail light. Turn it clockwise to secure it in place.

5Place the tail light into its cradle. Hold it with one hand and replace the Phillips head screws with the other.

Hi,

Replacing a headlight on a Toyota Matrix is a simple process that only requires the use of a screwdriver and a replacement bulb. The Matrix uses 9006 bulbs for the low beams and 9005 bulbs for the high beams. Headlight bulbs can be purchased at auto parts stores.
Replacing Low Beam Bulb

1. Turn off the engine of the Matrix and open the hood
2. Rotate the bulb base in the headlamp assembly counterclockwise to remove the low beam bulb. Unplug the electrical connector. If the connector is too tight, wiggle it slightly to help remove it.
3. Install a new bulb into the connector and place it into the assembly. Rotate it clockwise to lock it into place. Close the hood.

Replacing High Beam Bulb

1. Turn off the engine of the Matrix and open the hood. If replacing the left-hand headlight, remove the air cleaner duct by removing the securing clip with a screwdriver and pulling the duct out of the vehicle.
2. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise to remove it. Unplug the electrical connector.
3. Install a new bulb into the connector and place the bulb into the assembly. Rotate it clockwise to lock it into place. Reattach the air cleaner duct if replacing the left-hand headlight. Close the hood

I hope this helps.

Best regards.

Locate where the wires go into the headlight on the engine side. You should be able to find the locking collar. Turn it counter clockwise and remove the bulb at this point you should just have to unplug the old bulb and reverse the process to install the new bulb.

Review this guide...

Fig. 1: Examples of various types of automotive light bulbs

Fig. 2: Exploded view of the front headlight assembly and related components


Fig. 3: If equipped, open the headlight access panel by sliding the latch and lifting the panel upwards


Fig. 4: Exploded view of the headlight bulb, retainer and wire harness plug


- Open the vehicle's hood and secure it in an upright position
- If necessary, open the bulb access panel by depressing the latch then lifting.

Fig. 5: To remove the bulb, grasp the retainer and rotate it counterclockwise to unlock it ...


Fig. 6: ... then withdraw the bulb from the headlight lens housing


- Unfasten the locking ring which secures the bulb and wire harness plug assembly, then withdraw the assembly rearward.
- Disconnect the electrical wire harness plug from the bulb and remove the locking ring as well.

Fig. 7: Unplug the wire harness from the bulb and either slide the retainer over the plug, or remove it from the bulb


To install:
- Before connecting a light bulb to the wire harness plug, ensure that all electrical contact surfaces are free of corrosion or dirt.
- Install the locking ring onto the bulb, then line up the replacement headlight bulb with the harness plug. Firmly push the bulb onto the plug until the spring clip latches over the bulb's projection.

WARNING:
Do not touch the glass bulb with your fingers. Oil from your fingers can severely shorten the life of the bulb. If necessary, wipe off any dirt or oil from the bulb with rubbing alcohol before completing installation.

- Position the headlight bulb and secure it with the locking ring.
- To ensure that the replacement bulb functions properly, activate the applicable switch to illuminate the bulb which was just replaced. (If this is a combination low and high beam bulb, be sure to check both intensities.) If the replacement light bulb does not illuminate, either it too is faulty or there is a problem in the bulb circuit or switch. Correct if necessary.
- Close the bulb access panel and the vehicle's hood.

Good luck... and remember rated my help!

HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:

• Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb.
• Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete.
• Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
• Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
• Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb.
• Properly dispose of the used bulb.
• Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children .

NOTE : Avoid touching the bulb or letting the bulb come in contact with anything damp. Oil from your skin or moisture on the bulb can cause the bulb to explode when the bulb is turned on. If either comes in contact with the bulb, clean the bulb with alcohol or a suitable degreaser and wipe the bulb dry.

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement .

1. Remove the access cover from the rear of the headlamp.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the socket.
3. Rotate the bulb and socket counter clockwise in order to remove the bulb and socket from the housing.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the socket.
5. Remove the bulb and socket from the headlamp.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT :

• Replace a high beam bulb with another high beam bulb. The high beam bulb has a black socket.
• Replace a low beam bulb with another low beam bulb. The low beam bulb has a gray tip and a grey socket.
  
  1. Position the bulb and socket to the headlamp.
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the socket.
  3. Install the bulb and socket to the housing by rotating the bulb and socket clockwise, locking the retaining tabs to the housing.
  4. Install the access cover to the rear of the headlamp assembly
  5. Install the headlamp

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp.
3. Rotate the bulb and socket counter-clockwise in order to remove the bulb and socket from the housing.
4. Remove the side marker bulb (3) or turn signal/park bulb (4) from the socket.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Install the side marker bulb (3) or turn signal/park bulb (4) to the socket.
2. Wipe the bulb with a clean cloth to ensure the bulb is free of any dirt or oil.
3. Install the bulb and socket to the headlamp by rotating the bulb and socket clockwise, locking the retaining tabs to the headlamp.
4. Install the headlamp.

WHILE REPLACEING OTHER DASH LIGHT BULBS THE JOSTLING JUST BURNT OUT THE ALREADY CLOSE TO FAILING D4 BULB.

Take it back to dealer and get them to test for over charging, how often to you have lights on,
mine last about 6 months on a volvo
but I am taxi driver

Open hood. Unplug wiring on back of head lamp. Pull off rubber boot on back of head lamp. Unlock clamp that holds light bulb in. Replace bulb. Clamp bulb down. Replace rubber boot. Plug in bulb.