1. Park your car in a safe location and turn off the engine.
Make sure the car is parked on level ground and the parking brake is engaged. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down.
2. Open the hood.
Locate the hood release lever inside the car, usually near the driver's footwell. Pull the lever to release the hood and then lift the hood up and prop it open with the support rod.
3. Locate the headlight assembly.
The headlight assembly is located at the front of the car, on either side of the grille. It is a black plastic housing that contains the headlight bulb.
4. Remove the headlight bulb cover.
The headlight bulb cover is a small, plastic piece that covers the headlight bulb. It is usually held in place by a few screws or clips. Use a screwdriver or pry tool to remove the cover.
5. Remove the old headlight bulb.
Once the cover is removed, you will see the headlight bulb. It is held in place by a metal clip. Use a screwdriver or pry tool to release the clip and then remove the bulb.
6. Install the new headlight bulb.
Take the new headlight bulb and insert it into the headlight assembly. Make sure the bulb is seated properly and the metal clip is engaged.
7. Replace the headlight bulb cover.
Replace the headlight bulb cover and secure it with the screws or clips.
8. Close the hood.
Once the headlight bulb cover is replaced, you can close the hood. Be sure to lower the hood slowly and carefully.
