Headlight filament bulbs are required for lighting the road in front of the vehicle. The service life of the components is indicated by the manufacturers on the packaging. It lies between 300 and 1,000 hours of operation.
What you need to know about replacing headlight filament bulbs
- The most frequent symptom of failure is the absence of light. A dedicated warning light will come up on the dashboard. An examination may reveal the destruction of this car part.
- Usually, these components are easy to replace yourself. Before you start, disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. In some cases, you will need to remove the bumper, battery, air filter, and other elements. If access to the fasteners of the headlights is significantly blocked, it is better to contact specialists at a service station.
- If the housing of the headlight is damaged, you should order headlight filament bulbs together with it. Install them in assembly and check the tightness of the connection with the body.
- Careful installation will help to avoid premature failure of these car parts. For example, never touch the bulb without wearing gloves. Also, don’t press the lamp base during installation.
