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Does the whole headlight hav to be replace or can you just replace the bulb

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Just the bulb, it is a standard fit bulb - available at any motor shop - make sure you get the correct rating by stating your exact make, model and year of car at the auto shop - he may even fit it for free since it is such a quick job.
"How to fit a headlight bulb" is on fixya already, its the same for nearly all cars, yours being no exception, search for "how to fit headlight" and you'll find the instructions to change the bulb.

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DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FIRST ! The front bumper cover does not have to come off. The easieast way is to raise the front of the car and remove the front wheel and tire and then remove the plasitic inner fender liner. The bulb is contained inside a plastic box that you have to remove a round cover on. there is I believe a T20 torx socket needed to remove a cover retaining screw at the top.

Once the screw is out you need to rotate the cover and pull back (toward the firewall) to unlock and remove the cover. You can then see the wiring and rear of the bulb which is retained by a clip that you need to unhook from each side of the bulb.


Disconnect the wiring and change the bulb out. Reverse for installation. This is a 50,000 volt system and can KILL YOU! do not perform this operation in the rain, in the car is wet or damp or with the battery connected. The entire process takes about a half an hour per side. If you are not comfortable performing the task bring it to the dealer or a quailified shop.

You have to remove the bumper cover assembly to get to the bulb. Also the bulb is an HID bulb.

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Bulbs are replacable on any vehicle. They mount through the back side

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