Things You'll Need:
- Screwdrivers
- Clean cloth or gloves
- New light bulbs of the correct type
- Goggles
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Step 1
Gather a couple of basic tools. Usually all you will need is a Phillips head screwdriver, but some take the star-shaped drivers. Some have tabbed latches that can be turned by hand. Grab a soft cotton cloth or clean gloves for handling the bulbs.
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Step 2
Raise the hood to access the car's headlights after ensuring the engine and light switch are turned off. Support the hood properly to avoid injury.
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Step 3
Find where the wiring harness enters the headlight that is burned out. Usually, you just need to grasp the connector on the rear of the assembly and turn it about a quarter-turn counter-clockwise, pull straight back, then it will pop out. Release the clip that retains the bulb in the holder and wiggle the bulb loose.
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Step 4
Wipe any dust and dirt away from the connector and the headlamp assembly, or use compressed air to blow it out.
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Step 5
Replace with a new bulb and reinstall by reversing the procedure.
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Step 6
Look at the tail light assembly for screws holding it to the car body. If there are none visible from the outside, open the trunk and look for a protective covering in the area where the tail lights protrude into the trunk cavity on the car. Sometimes it's just a piece of carpet; other times you'll need a screwdriver to remove a small piece.
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Step 7
Remove the burned out bulb in much the same manner as the headlamp. Normally, they have a holder that has a tab-lock that rotates. Follow the same removal and installation procedures as in Steps 3 through 5.
