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Low beam out

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I am assuming you are talking about a headlight bulb yes?

$401 for replacement?

Go and tell your dealership to take a running jump.

The only tool you will need is a flat head screwdriver.

Step 1
Switch the headlamps off and open the hood using the primary and auxiliary release latches.
Step 2
Pry loose the eight radiator fastener plugs and pull them out of their holes. Place the plugs in a small bag for safekeeping during the repair.
Step 3
Lift the radiator cover away from the vehicle. Then, pull either the top left or top right corner of the grille away from the vehicle to create enough room to remove the headlamp assembly.
Step 4
Locate the horizontal headlamp assembly pin. Pull the end of the pin up and then toward the center of the vehicle to remove it.
Step 5
Find the vertical headlamp assembly pin. Turn its end away from you until it clicks and then pull it upward.
Step 6
Remove the headlamp assembly, detach its electrical connector and remove the rubber bulb cap from the broken bulb’s socket. Then, twist the bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket.
Step 7
Detach the electrical connector from the old bulb and attach it to the new one. Then, screw the bulb back into its socket.
Step 8
Repeat Steps 4 through 6 in reverse and then test the new bulb to make sure it works. If it lights up, reposition the grille and replace the radiator cover along with its plugs before closing the hood.



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