is it easy to change headlights for Honda accord 98?

[TranceNation]

my left headlight is out, need to get it changed. is it easy to do? thanx

 

[bmacd]

it's probably just a halogen bulb, not a headlamp. Regardless, yes, i'm sure it's very simple as long as you don't have to readjust the beam.

-=bmacd=-

 

[isekii]

just replace the bulb

 

[NutBucket]

Pretty simple. I assume it should be a 9006 style bulb. Disconnect the wireharness, rotate a ring about 30 degrees, pull out bulb. Repeat process in reverse to install.

 

[TranceNation]

thanx, will try it tonight

 

[bmacd]

be careful, though. I snapped off the retaining clip on one of my harnesses on my explorer b/c the space is kinda tight.

-=bmacd=-

 

[kt]

remember to wear a rubber glove and keep your bare fingers away from the replacement bulb. your finger will leave oil streaks.. and that will cause the glass light bulb to crack at high temperature. and i shouldn't have to say how hot those light bulbs get.

 

[thomsbrain]

Originally posted by: kt
remember to wear a rubber glove and keep your bare fingers away from the replacement bulb. your finger will leave oil streaks.. and that will cause the glass light bulb to crack at high temperature. and i shouldn't have to say how hot those light bulbs get.

how hot do those light bulbs get

 

[Nocturnal]

it's just the bulb and any dummy could easily do it.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: thomsbrain

Originally posted by: kt
remember to wear a rubber glove and keep your bare fingers away from the replacement bulb. your finger will leave oil streaks.. and that will cause the glass light bulb to crack at high temperature. and i shouldn't have to say how hot those light bulbs get.

how hot do those light bulbs get

Hot enough to boil the oils your skin will leave on the bulb if you touch it, resulting in the glass overheating and cracking (thereby causing the bulb to burn out very quickly) because it can't dissipate the heat through the oil.

ZV

 

[PsychoAndy]

Why dont you just blame bush for your bulb buring out? Its easier and you dont have to get your hands dirty.

-PAB