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How to Change Your Car's Headlight. Lose your light? Here's how to replace a fading or burnt-out
headlight. You will need Owner's manual Service manual Auto parts store Replacement bulb or
headlight Screwdriver Gloves and second bulb (optional). The procedure for changing your
car's headlight will vary based on your car's make an model. Make sure you have your owner's
manual and service manual handy. Step 1. Check your owner's manual or go to an auto parts
store to determine what type of bulb you need. Purchase a replacement bulb, or if you have
an older-model vehicle, a replacement headlight. Step 2. Depending on the make and model of
your car, open the engine compartment hood and locate the back of the headlight, or access
the headlight by loosening the front fender. Remove screws for access to the bulb, and
unscrew the bulb from its socket. Refer to your car's service manual to find specific
instructions that will help you access the bulb and ensure it's connected correctly.
Step 3. Wearing gloves, remove the bulb from the package. Gently place it into the headlight
compartment, and tighten. Screw all of the parts back in place and test to make sure
you have a solid connection. Don't touch the glass with your bare hands, or you'll risk
ruining your new bulb. Step 4. Turn on your car and check that the new bulb works properly,
and then head off into the night. Did you know "The Charge of the Light Brigade," a
poem by Alfred Tennyson, memorialized a battle in the Crimean War.