How to change headlight bulb - Cars & Trucks

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Headlights grow dimmer by up to 20% over time and eventually burn out - for this reason, we recommend changing your headlights in pairs. Changing both headlight bulbs on your Malibu at the same time will allow both bulbs to have the same intensity and prevent the new headlight bulb from appearing brighter than the bulb on the opposite side. In some Chevrolets, the highbeam is the same bulb as the headlight and it is possible for the highbeam to work, but the headlight be burnt out even if they are the same bulb (and vise versa). Some Chevrolets have high intensity discharge headlights, sometimes referred to as xenon lights. These bulbs have a very high voltage that runs through them, even if the battery is disconnected. If your Malibu has this type of bulb, we do not recommend that you attempt to change it yourself.

When you change the headlight on your Malibu, it is important to not touch the glass part of the bulb with your fingers because the oil from your fingertips will cause that part of the bulb to burn hotter, which significantly shortens the life of the bulb.

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Instructions

1. • Open the RAV4's hood and locate the headlight bulbs plugging into the rear of the headlight assemblies. Each assembly has two bulbs, one outer and one inner. Unplug the wiring harness from the rear of the burnt-out headlight, by pressing the locking button and pulling down on the harness.
   • 2Grab the rear of the bulb and rotate the bulb about a quarter turn counterclockwise to unlock it. Pull the bulb from the headlight assembly.
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   • Grab a new 9005 (high beam) or 9006 (low beam) bulb by its plastic base. Insert the bulb in the rear of the headlight assembly, lining up the tabs on the bulb with the notches in the headlight assembly, and twist it clockwise to lock the bulb in place. Do not touch the glass part of the headlight bulb, as the oils from your hands can cause the bulb to fail prematurely.
     
   • 4Plug the wiring harness into the receptacle on the rear of the bulb
     

Follow these steps to change the headlight bulb on your vehicle:

1. Open the engine compartment hood.
2. Locate the back of the headlight to determine the lamp and bulb type.
3. Decide which bulb you need to replace.
4. Purchase the correct bulb for your headlamp.
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You don't have to remove the headlight to change the bulb. The bulb can be removed from the back of the headlight, usually by turning the bezel ring that holds the bulb onto the headlight housing. Just make sure you do not touch the glass part of the bulb while replacing it or it will burn out again fast.

Usually, one has to get the entire headlight assembly to replace the lens.
Is it cracked?
If it is just faded, try some anti-haze polish for headlights. This can save you some money compared to restoring the headlamp by replacing the assembly (which may be available from a salvage yard).

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

CAUTION
Halogen bulbs contain gas which is under
pressure. Handling the bulbs incorrectly could cause it to shatter into flying
glass fragments. Do NOT leave the light switch ON. Always allow the bulb to cool
before removal. Handle the bulb only by the base; avoid touching the glass
itself. Whenever handling a halogen bulb, ALWAYS follow these precautions:

• Turn the headlight switch OFF and allow the bulb to cool before
  changing it. Leave the switch OFF until the change is complete.
  
• ALWAYS wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
  
• Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
  
• DO NOT drop or scratch the bulb.
  
• Keep dirt and moisture away from the bulb.
  
• Place the used bulb in the new bulb's package and dispose of it properly.
  

Cirrus, Stratus, Sebring Convertible and Breeze

1. Open the vehicle's hood and secure it in an upright position.
   
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
3. Remove the 2 screws securing the headlight module to the radiator closure
   panel.
   
4. Pull out the headlight module from the vehicle.
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 1: Using a Torxhead screwdriver, remove the 2 headlight
   module retaining screws
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 2: Pull the headlight module straight out of the front of
   the vehicle to remove the bulbs
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 3: Disconnect the wiring harness for the headlight bulb
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 4: Turn the light bulb retaining ring counterclockwise,
   and remove it from the back of the module
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 5: Pull the light bulb out from behind the module. Never
   touch the glass of the light bulb
   
   
   
   
   
5. Detach the headlight electrical connector.
   
6. Remove the retaining ring holding the bulb to the back of the headlight
   module.
   
7. Pull the bulb from the back of the headlight module. Hold the bulb by its
   base only; try not to touch the glass itself.
   To install:
   
   
8. Holding the bulb by the base, place it in the headlight module, then secure
   with the retaining ring.
   
9. Attach the electrical connector to the bulb.
   
10. Install the headlight module into the vehicle and tighten the 2 retaining
    screws.
    
11. Connect the negative battery cable and check the headlight operation.
    

Sebring Coupe and Avenger

1. Open the vehicle's hood and secure it in an upright position.
   
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
3. Remove the sealing cover by rotating it counterclockwise.
   
4. Remove the bulb attaching spring and pull out the light bulb.
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 6: Remove the headlight sealing cover(s)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 7: Remove the attaching spring and pull out the bulb
   
   
   To install:
   
   
5. Install the bulb into the headlight module.
   
6. Install the bulb attaching spring.
   
7. Install the sealing cover.
   
8. Connect the negative battery cable and check the headlight operation.
   

1. Remove headlight mounting bolts and nut
2. Remove assembly
3. Install headlight assembly (with new bulb)
4. Replace/tighten headlight mounting bolts and nut

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Reach beind the headlight and just unscrew the cap that holds it in. However don't touch the new bulb with your bare fingers or you will drastically shorten the life of the bulb.

Remove the headlight assembly. Just remove the 3 bolts with a 10 mm socket and pull it out so you can disconect the wire harness. After that pull the whole assembly out and unscrew the bulb cover. The bulb is held in with a spring clip.

Changing the bulb should not have affected the housing adjustments.

The bulb is just inserted into the headlight housing. The adjustments on the headlight housing is what adjusts the alignment of the headlights.

Did you maybe not get the bulb not seated correctly in the socket? Or didn't get the socket not seated correctly into the housing?