2018 Hyundai Tucson Low Beam Headlight Bulb Replacement

Introduction

Replacing the low-beam headlight lightbulb on a 2018 Hyundai Tucson is a simple yet important task that every car owner can handle. Headlights are crucial for safety, and when a bulb goes out, it often requires quick attention. While many drivers might instinctively turn to a mechanic, this guide provides clear, easy-to-follow steps that will empower you to tackle the job yourself. With the right instructions, you'll save time and money while enhancing your vehicle maintenance skills.

To ensure even illumination, vehicle mechanics suggest replacing both low-beam headlight lightbulbs at the same time.

Before beginning this procedure, place your car in park, engage the parking brake, and power off the ignition.

Step 1 Low Beam Headlight Bulb

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Ensure your vehicle is turned off.
Do not touch the new lightbulb with your hands. The oil on your hands can damage the bulb and cause it to fail prematurely.
Inside the driver’s side of the vehicle, pull the hood latch to unlock the hood.
Open the hood.
Secure the hood using the hood support rod.

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Step 2

Locate the low-beam headlight assembly.
The low-beam assembly is on the outermost side of the vehicle.

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Step 3

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On the low-beam headlight assembly, unscrew the assembly cap.
Remove the assembly cap, and then set it aside.

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Step 4

Reach into the low-beam headlight assembly, and then grab the headlight housing.
Twist the headlight housing counterclockwise to unlock it.

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Step 5

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Pull out the headlight housing from the headlight assembly.
Grab the lightbulb and then pull it out from the headlight housing.

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Step 6

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Do not touch the new lightbulb with your hands. The oil on your hands can damage the bulb and cause it to fail prematurely.
Open the package of the new lightbulb.
Grab the lightbulb by the base.
Attach the new lightbulb to the headlight housing.

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Step 7

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Place the headlight housing into the headlight assembly.
Twist the headlight housing clockwise to lock it.

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Step 8

Screw the assembly cap to the low-beam headlight assembly.

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Step 9

Turn on your vehicle.
Turn on your lights.
Move to the front of the vehicle, and then visually verify that the new low-beam lightbulb works.
If the new low-beam lightbulb does not work, turn off your vehicle, check the headlight housing connections, and then reverify.
Turn off your vehicle.