Hyundai Elantra Owners Manual
Headlight, position light, turn signal light, side marker light and front fog
light bulb replacementMaintenance / Light bulbs / Headlight, position light, turn signal light, side marker light and front fog
light bulb replacement
(1) Headlight (High)
(2) Headlight (Low)
(3) Front turn signal light / Position light
(4) Side marker
(5) Front fog light (if equipped)
WARNING
- Halogen bulbs contain pressurized gas that will produce flying pieces of glass if broken.
- Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abrasions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid contact with liquids. Never touch the glass with bare hands. Residual oil may cause the bulb to overheat and burst when lit. A bulb should be operated only when installed in a headlight.
- If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediately and carefully dispose of it.
- Wear eye protection when changing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool down before handling it.
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Loosen the screws with a screwdriver.
4. Pull the headlight assembly out to the front of the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the power connector(s) from the back of the headlight assembly.
Headlight bulb (low, high)
6. Remove the headlight bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
7. Disconnect the headlight bulb socketconnector.
8. Unsnap the headlight bulb retaining wire by depressing the end and pushing it
upward.
9. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly.
10. Install a new headlight bulb and snap the headlight bulb retaining wire into
position by aligning the wire with the groove on the bulb.
11. Connect the headlight bulb socketconnector.
12. Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
✽ NOTICE
If the headlight aiming adjustment is necessary after the headlight assembly is reinstalled, consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Front turn signal bulb
Follow steps 1 to 5 from previous page.
6.Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
7.Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
8.Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
9. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
10.Reinstall the light assembly to the body of the vehicle.
Front side marker
Follow steps 1 to 5 from previous page.
6. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
7. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling out the bulb.
8. Insert a new bulb.
9. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
10. Reinstall the light assembly to the body of the vehicle.
Fog light bulbs (if equipped)
If the light bulb is not operating, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
