Summary: Replacing a burned-out bulb or headlight on your car is relatively easy. Cars will have one of two designs: On some cars, you replace only the small halogen bulb inside the larger glass headlamp, and on other cars (usually older ones), the inner bulb and larger headlamp are one piece that must be replaced.
eHow Article: How to Replace a Car Headlight
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mrdane said
on 6/1/2008 Just got done changing my girlfriend's acura bulbs. Be sure to consult your car's manual for extra reference. For example the acura had additional steps such as debolting the battery to get a more workspace as well as a weather seal and hold-in wire that needed to be removed and replaced.
JimCheng said
on 9/10/2007 I have a 2004 Mazda 2i sedan, I can't see where to access the lower mounting screws for changing out the headlamp assembly
kathra2003 said
on 8/27/2007 I DID IT!!!!! This was so helpful. It wasn't as easy as the video, because of all the stuhh crammed behind my headlight, but I got my hand back there and got it done. I didn't even need tools. Before I found the site, I almost started to disassemble the whole headlight.
mikedobbs said
on 8/8/2007 It may help to hold the new bulb with a cloth or glove as it is not a good idea to touch the bulb. I read somewhere that the oils in your skin shorten the bulb life.
annab said
on 7/26/2007 @ hawkirk:
- Me too! :)