| Changing a headlight bulb is one of the most basic | | | | soon as you move the wiring, the old light bulb will |
| things that you can do for a car. However, if you | | | | be easily seen. |
| have never changed one, you may be a little bit | | | | Removing the light bulb is just like taking a bulb |
| lost at what to do. Changing the headlight bulbs on | | | | out of a lamp. You can remove it by screwing it |
| most popular Toyota model cars is pretty easy. | | | | to the left. Now take your new bulb out of the |
| However, before you can change one out, you | | | | package. Put this bulb in and turn it to the right to |
| have to have the bulb. It is best to go out during | | | | lock it into place. It is a good idea to test the |
| the day when you do not need your headlights to | | | | headlight at this point to make sure that it is |
| pick one up. You are going to need to know the | | | | working right before you put everything back |
| make and model of your car. For example, if you | | | | together. Turn on your car and flip on your lights. |
| are driving a 1999 Toyota Tacoma, then you will | | | | Get out to check and make sure that the light |
| need to look for that. At most auto stores, they | | | | came on. After doing that, put your clip back on |
| will have books by the bulbs so you can look up | | | | your wiring and put the back plate back on. Make |
| the bulb that is needed for your type of car. | | | | sure you insert all of the screws that were |
| After locating the correct bulb, then you should | | | | holding it into place. Make sure you grab all of your |
| buy it. Now we will move on to installing your new | | | | tools before closing the hood, and you are done! |
| headlight bulb! | | | | A Few Tips and Tricks |
| Installing Your New Bulb | | | | Even if you have a flashlight, it is best to change |
| The first thing that you need to do is pop open | | | | your light bulb during the day. It makes it a lot |
| your hood. Use a flashlight to locate the back of | | | | easier to get it done quickly and the right way. |
| the headlight. This is easy to find, because they | | | | Also, make sure that you pick up the bulb before |
| are just on the reverse side of where they are | | | | you start work on your car. A lot of people tell |
| located on the front of the car. Now at this point, | | | | you to remove the bulb fist and bring that to the |
| you need to notice, or you will notice that some | | | | auto shop. However, you will soon notice that this |
| Toyota models have a back cover to their | | | | does you no good. Not only that, but you are just |
| headlight unit. This is something that is going to | | | | going to have to take the back plate off your |
| require a screwdriver to get it off. To take it off, | | | | light an extra time. Simply know the make and |
| just locate all of the screws in the back of the | | | | model of your car, and go to the auto shop. They |
| backplate, and then take them off. After doing | | | | have books there, as well as computers, that will |
| that, you should be able to remove the back | | | | tell you which bulb goes in which car. |
| plate with ease. Also, on some models of cars | | | | You will notice that this is not a hard job, and you |
| you will notice that after removing the backplate, | | | | should be able to get it done with ease. This is not |
| you can see wires that are held in by plastic clips. | | | | something that you have to take your car to the |
| At this point, you will want to take off that plastic | | | | auto repair shop for. Anyone can change their |
| clip and push all of the wiring out of your way. | | | | own lights in their Toyota with this helpful |
| You do not want to mess with any of that. As | | | | step-by-step guide. |