Hi

How long and involved is the process to change bulbs in the 2002 Elantra headlights?

thanks in advance

 

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Remove the 3 bolts holding lamp to car. Pull lamp loose, un-plug 2 connectors.

Place lamp on flat surface, cap side up,

Remove cap,,, note how bulb properly installed.

Un-hook retainer from latch, roll retainer up to remove bulb and replace bulb, attach latch, plug in bulb, install cap, assemble lamp to car.

 

Bulbs do not require removal of the headlight housing.

If I remember correctly the drivers side headlight bulb is accessed by removing plastic battery cover (3 plastic screws), unbolting battery hold down clamp, moving battery back as much as you can and unscrewing the round access cover on the back of the housing 1/4-1/2 turn. Unplug wire from bulb.Bulb is held into housing by a spring type metal wire. Push towards front of car and rotate out to unlock.

Bulbs have a metal tab that aligns it into housing before locking it down.

Passenger side has better access.

Wipe bulbs clean with some alcohol before install and try to avoid retouching glass to prevent oils from skin to cause hot spots and burn out bulb.