can i sawp out my own headlight

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Whiteyprius, Nov 22, 2014.

  1. Whiteyprius

    Whiteyprius Active Member

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    My Prius is a 2012 Two model. The headlight is my low beam on the left side. Is this something I can so myself? Thanks!
    phil via Nokia
     
    #1 Whiteyprius, Nov 22, 2014
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    sfv41901 Masta S

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    Yes. Swapping out the headlight bulb are pretty easy.

     
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    Yes, not too hard. Take your time, and DON'T touch the new bulb "glass". Fingerprints will make it fail early. If it has been touched (you can see marks such as fingerprints) clean it with an isopropyl pad (those packaged ones you see for cleaning whatever) or just glass cleaner.
     
    #3 David Beale, Nov 22, 2014
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    Just wear nitrile gloves when handling the bulbs.
     
    #4 Jonny Zero, Nov 22, 2014
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    Or, don't touch the bulb, handle it only by the base. ;)

    The driver's side bulb is actually much easier to change than the passenger side. If you are changing a burned out bulb, you should replace both sides at the same time. Keep the old bulb as a spare though.

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    #5 xliderider, Nov 22, 2014
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    There are enough you tube videos that can guide you . But if it's still in warranty have the dealer do it.
     
    #6 budrow56, Nov 25, 2014
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