[Elantra GT] Replacing headlights bulbs

[Brian Nystrom]

Wayne Moses wrote:

>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Bill Dunphy" <vsolo at nfdc.net>
>To: "Drivers &amp; Believers Website : Hyundai Elantra GT forum" 
><Elantra_gt at gwebworks.com>
>Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 8:00 PM
>Subject: Re: [Elantra GT] Replacing headlights bulbs
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>>there are 3 10 mm bolts that hold the headlight assy in place, 2 on top
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>>it is soo much easier to replace the bulbs this way.
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>It is easier yes, but will it not mean a headlamp realignment?
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No. The headlamp assembly only fits in one position. Removing and 
replacing it will not affect the alignment to any noticeable degree.

>I guess if you have large hands it is difficult to replace the bulbs without 
>taking the assembly out. My hands are medium sized and I managed to change 
>bulbs on both the EGT and the Tib without removing the assembly.
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>One tip I can pass on -- pull off the connector while the bulb is still held 
>in place by the wire clip. Then you should be able to undo the clip, and 
>change the bulb all with one hand and by feel. YMMV, of course.
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My experience has been similar.

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Regards

Brian