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Low Beam Bulb Replacement

  1. Low Beam Bulb Replacement, Low Beam Bulb: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Gather appropriate tools such as gloves for protection and a screwdriver. Ensure that your car’s headlights are off.

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  2. Low Beam Bulb Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the lever to open the hood. This lever should be to the left on the driver’s side. Pull up the lever to pop open the hood.

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    • This is what the view should look like once the hood is opened all the way.

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  4. Low Beam Bulb Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the cover for the headlight (black, circular) that needs to be removed.

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  5. Low Beam Bulb Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Rotate the cover counter clockwise to remove it.

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  6. Low Beam Bulb Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the light on the inside of the headlight once the cover is removed.It should look like this.

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  7. Low Beam Bulb Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Nudge the light (socket and bulb) with the help of a screwdriver to pull it out. Use gloves and be careful not to touch the bulb.

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    • This is what the socket should looks like once it is pulled out.The bulb is plugged into the socket.

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  9. Low Beam Bulb Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Unplug the bulb from the socket. The bulb should look like this

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  10. Low Beam Bulb Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Look up what bulb is appropriate for your make, model and year.You can do so by going to your auto parts store and ask an associate to provide the information. You can also check online.

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  11. Low Beam Bulb Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Plug the new bulb, into the socket.

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  12. Low Beam Bulb Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Insert the socket with the bulb into this hole, and the twist clock wise to secure the bulb.

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  13. Low Beam Bulb Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Go to the light switch and turn on the low beams.

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  14. Low Beam Bulb Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Go to the front of the car to check to make sure the bulb is working.

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  15. Low Beam Bulb Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Now that you know the bulb works you can screw the protective lid (screw counter clock wise) back on and close the hood of your car

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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