Summer is here folks! And that means long drives, vacation travel, and fun nights out on the town! So, the King Kia of Laurel team is sure many members of our community have been doing more driving in the dark. That means that the health of your vehicle's headlights it’s more important than ever! That’s why we have compiled a DIY guide to changing your own headlights so that drivers can avoid dangerous situations while out and about this June! Check out that guide below and if it seems like a bit more than you think you can handle, feel free to schedule a service appointment at our Kia Service Center today!Â
King Kia of Laurel’s Guide To Replacing A Headlight:
- Pop open your hood and use the provided prop stand or another sturdy object to keep it open.
- Remove the power connector from the back of the headlight. This may require a slight turn or jiggle to get it loose.
- Remove the dust cover from the back of the headlight. This also may require a small twist to get loose.
- Some cars have a clip that holds the bulb in place. Press down on this clip to release the light bulb.
- Grasp the housing of the bulb and pull it out. This step may require a little wiggling to get it loose. Do not pull the bulb by the glass or tug the bulb roughly. This could cause it to break and may result in injury.
- Holding the old bulb and new bulbs by their housings, compare to make sure they match.
- To guarantee your bulb is free of dust and fingerprints, gently wipe it with a pre-moistened alcohol wipe or rubbing alcohol on a dust-free cloth.
- Line up the bulb housing with the open socket and insert carefully. Make sure it's secure.
- Slide the bulb back in place and twist if necessary to make sure it's locked into its spot.
- Replace the clip (if you have one), dust cover, and power connector.
- Turn on your headlights to ensure the bulb and connection are working.
- Close the hood and give yourself a round of applause!
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