Derek, since my father's passing I've tried to fix any car issues myself by going through the owners manual or RUclips videos. I watched two other videos before yours on changing the low beam headlight on my Kia Optima. You explained slowly and in full exactly how to change the bulb. THANK YOU FOR TELLING me not to use a screwdriver!!! The pliers worked perfectly. My headlights work exactly as they should! Thank you for helping me do it myself!!! Julie
I have a 2013 Optima and these instructions were applicable. Replaced passenger side bulb as shown; used s 10 mm long socket to remove the bolts for the coolant reservoir . Thanks for the video!
I don’t know if you still checked these comments but after going to a few auto stores and getting told they didn’t know how to do it I watched your video and got both of them replaced within 20 minutes! Thank you so much, you are the man!!!
I'm watching this video for my 2011 Kia Optima. I had watched many videos on this, but Mr. Campbell has given me hope. I had a kind worker at Autozone assist me in snow/rain/wind and got it in place. I drove it home and it was out by the time I got home. It was difficult to get the new bulb in. I gave the Autozone dude a $50.00 bill for his efforts. It stopped working shortly thereafter. It was not the Autozone dudes lack of trying, it's a KIA poor design. I'm going to try to use this video to make it work again. Thanks to Mr. Campbell for your help/instruction. You have the voice of Baz Luhrmann (he's the voice of 'Wear Sunscreen' fame music/song).
Thank you for this video! I just replaced both of my low beam headlights on my 2012 Kia Optima. I spent $47 (w/ tax) and 20 minutes replacing them. My hands are small, so I only had to remove the coolant tank on the passenger side. On the driver's side I just crammed my hand in there and it worked out. Thanks again, your instructions were very helpful!
Just detailed video of all that I have seen this video really had made it a lot easier to install my ball on the Ultima. Thank you so very much for taking the time and explaining everything step by step.
Thank you for taking the time to write this Ralph. I hope this Spring to update this video now that I have some video editing software so some of the pictures and video are easier to see.
Thank you for this video. I am sure you saved me a great deal of time and frustration. Thanks to you, I was able to change the drivers side bulb in 5 minutes in 35 degree temperatures. Your video was clear, concise, and very professionally done. The video itself was beautifully H.D. clear with the camera where it needed to be. Awesome job!
Your explanation was the best!!! I was having a problem with the drivers side until I took the cover off the fusebox. The bulb cover was stuck and I broke it, too. I used a tiny pair of pliers that were for repairing jewelry and it worked! Thank you so much.
Much much better than the other videos which didn't show into the compartment where the light is. Cool resolution and auto focus. Oh, and I broke the plastic turning in the new bulb but it works.
In advance, Thank you for your video!!! You are a Rock Star!!! No other guys explained it as good as you. I'm still in process of repairing them but feel much better now after seeing your video. Mine has screws in it and my fingers are literally cut and bleeding because I couldn't get the bulb out.
Thank you so much for this great tutorial! A few days ago, I took my car to a KIA dealership to change the driver side headlight. They charged me $70 just for labor; for less than a thirty minute job. Outrageous!! Now I can do it myself! lol :)
FYI if it helps anyone: Just recently learned while changing the low beams that Optima's with HID bulbs have a screw at the 6 o'clock position on the cover. Very convenient. Guess I've been fortunate that in all my years of driving and replacing headlights none of the covers have ever come off.
I have a 2013 optima sxl with hid, the stupid cover has a screw I would recommend a angle Philips screwdriver, then remove the clip and install and use gloves.
My 2012 had a screw also, I thought I had mentioned it🙄 It took me awhile to figure it out because I had done the passenger's side first and the screw is hidden from view. If you do the driver's side first, you would see the screw right away and then you would know that the screw is there for the other side.
I am trying to replace these halogens with LEDs and i was successful in replacing for high beam and fog lights. But the issue I have is that the, for high beams, should I put the back cover, back on the light or is it ok to leave the bulbs exposed from back? Great video, btw. Saved me a lot of hassel.
My drivers side bulb is the one that went out so I changed both just to make sure the brightness would match...well the drivers side still isn't working and I know I did it right because the passenger side came right on...any suggestions?...
I lost my shit in the parking lot trying to change it. They designed this for a childs hand to fit. Ridiculous we have to remove the tank to even get to the bulb.
Maybe a shot of penetrating oil using the thin straw attached to the nozzle? Small footprint for oil to hit rather than spraying it all around in there? That's what I would try.
Lol every video I watch says simply turn the bulb to remove it, but mine won't turn. It's like someone glued it or something it just won't turn. My passenger side was tough but I got it. Driver side won't turn at all. Maybe it's corroded, but the water seal cap was on properly. Idk. Just gonna have to keep trying.
I got the bulb out easily, but when I try to replace it I just can't get it to turn into place. I believe it is lined up properly but it just won't turn. Should I use pliers? Any suggestions?
I would not use pliers Bob. I would: 1. Make sure you have the bulb the car calls for, and 2. Make sure it is aligned properly, then push it in and turn it clockwise to seat it into position. If you dont feel it seat into position, my guess is either you haven't pushed it in properly or have the wrong bulb. I'm sorry but I dont have any other suggestions for you. Maybe someone else has experienced this and can provide further advice.
@@DerekCampbellIS Thanks. I'm bringing the car to the shop and let the professionals handle it. It was great to learn how to replace it and thank you for the video, but I failed the test!
My problem is the low light bulb keeps going on and off hitting the side of the bumper fixed the issue for a day and the next day it stop working, I went to buy a new light bulbs and it didn’t turn on either I checked the fuses and they all seem to be fine idk what else could be causing the problem
Driver side tutorial starts at 6:23. A bit harder install than the passenger side, but thanks to God and long slender hands it was a breeze without removing anything else. Thanks for the video, money savings, and the tip about not touching the bulb.
Hey Derek, thanks for the video. My bulb seems to be stuck. I even took it to a friend of mine who works for a dealership. Do you know if there is a way to dislodge the bulb if stuck? do you have to press in? It should be a simple turn correct?
Hello. Thanks for the video. I have a 2012 Kia Optima that needs the front side marker light bulb replaced. Do you have any suggestions on how to do this? I can not seem to be able to find a method to access it. Thanks
Off the top of my head, I don't remember. When one goes out I go to the owners manual to check it out. Or the local auto parts store. They will know which bulb is for your vehicle.
The power cover? You mean the fuse box? I hope you didn't take off the negative terminal without taking off the positive first! Wouldn't it have been easier just to take the battery out?
Hmm. It can be tight...but never had that much trouble. Have you tried putting a pair of wide open channel locks between two of the tabs that are far apart and trying to twist the handle counter clockwise to get it, or maybe a screwdriver against one of the tabs, and a tap with a rubber mallet, increasing intensity as needed without breaking off anymore tabs?
CJB CJB there's no way that headlight cap could be that tight Did you try turning it the other way? Because your obviously turning it the wrong way, here's a little tip that I learned as a kid that I will happily pass along to you my good man, Righty tighty lefty loosey now the Direction of lefty loosey Doesn't change even though your standing over the housing looking Down at it, if you turn it lefty loosey now you will be tighting it which I would bet my paycheck is exactly what you're doing
For anyone who doesn't know yet, the SX is secured with a screw at the bottom of the cap. It's damn tough to get at and harder to get out becasue of the small space. Just more BS to get you to go to the shop.
Hi derek how did you unplug the bulb as im haveing issues doin it to my 2013 kia rio as its similiar bulb i unscrewed the 2 bolts it has and couldnt remove the bulb
@@froylanferreyra4288 I've not gone outside yet but have you tried to push in while twisting? I seem to remember that the bulb has a nub on it which locks it in place.
@@DerekCampbellIS i did try i unscrewed the 2 bolts it has and seemed to be loose but was still hard to pull out i tryed twisting and nothing i thought it might have a clip holding it but nothing and seen your video but didnt show how u removed the bulb of the connecter
So I would love to know why it is that my headlights in my 2015 Optima are so damn bright?! I have caused 2 different drivers who were in front of me at night to pull over because I'm blinding the poor people or no matter what...every single night if I'm driving people coming towards me in the opposite direction will flash me their high beams. Why are the low beams so bright in these cars??
I dont believe that's always the case with the 2015 Optima. It is possible they have come out of alignment. Have you contacted Kia to ask or another mechanic to look at them?
Kris Wingert he explains how to turn the lightbulb by holding it in his hand. it's a 90° turn. it's not that complicated. if you couldn't carry over the concept by imagining it inside of the housing then we'll, you're absolutely right. there's really no help for you. go to the dealership and have em do it for you for $75. TOP KEK.
Well, the angle that bulb is in and the fact the fuse block is directly in the way of getting a good hold of it is a crappie design. The bulb is jammmed in my assembly I guess. The passenger side was hard to turn, but did come out. He shows the bulb in his hand but never really showed him taking it out.
To reply to jerryz, I am not a moron and can carry over the "concept" of turning a light socket 90"(poorly designed lock a that). Kia/Hyndai are the only ones who use this fixture mount. I have been repairing mu cars for 30 years (brakes, axles, water and power steering pumps, audio, ,dash clusters, fuel systems.. see a trend here?). So this is not "lost" to me, he simply does not show how he got this hard to get at angle of removal to work, just shows a "TA DA" here's a bulb to you. He obviously must have moved the battery or fuse box, maybe both to get this out. It is complicated when there is little to no room to get enough torque behind a stubborn fit for the device being removed. Look at the video again, it is just not "turn in a 90" angle and pop it goes". Evidently, others have had to remove the bumper to extract the headlight assembly to get this ill designed bulb out, as his tag says "no need to remove front bumper assembly", so it must not be just me who cannot get these bulbs out. The bulb is even twice the price because of the design!
Even harder to do on a 2011 KIA Optima Hybrid. The fuse box is in same spot but there are other immovable items where the battery is since it is in the truck. Had to loosen the entire headlight assembly and move it forward the maximum I could (1 inch maybe) to get my hand in there. Even then couldn't get the right angle to turn the new bulb. Ended up fabricating something to put in there to grip the bulb and twist it. Sad part is the high end bulbs will fail within a year and I'll get to do it all again. Might switch to LEDs at that time just to eliminate the massive headache.
Derek, since my father's passing I've tried to fix any car issues myself by going through the owners manual or RUclips videos. I watched two other videos before yours on changing the low beam headlight on my Kia Optima. You explained slowly and in full exactly how to change the bulb. THANK YOU FOR TELLING me not to use a screwdriver!!! The pliers worked perfectly. My headlights work exactly as they should! Thank you for helping me do it myself!!! Julie
I have a 2013 Optima and these instructions were applicable. Replaced passenger side bulb as shown; used s 10 mm long socket to remove the bolts for the coolant reservoir . Thanks for the video!
Thanks for filling that in.. it's what I came here for
@@jorgenambri3192 me too lol
Derek is the Mr. Rogers of car repair. I feel like I'm a better person for having viewed this.
I watched a number of these videos and this one is BY FAR the best. Explained better, and the video was very clear. Good Job!!!
I don’t know if you still checked these comments but after going to a few auto stores and getting told they didn’t know how to do it I watched your video and got both of them replaced within 20 minutes! Thank you so much, you are the man!!!
I'm watching this video for my 2011 Kia Optima. I had watched many videos on this, but Mr. Campbell has given me hope. I had a kind worker at Autozone assist me in snow/rain/wind and got it in place. I drove it home and it was out by the time I got home. It was difficult to get the new bulb in. I gave the Autozone dude a $50.00 bill for his efforts. It stopped working shortly thereafter. It was not the Autozone dudes lack of trying, it's a KIA poor design. I'm going to try to use this video to make it work again. Thanks to Mr. Campbell for your help/instruction. You have the voice of Baz Luhrmann (he's the voice of 'Wear Sunscreen' fame music/song).
Thank you for this video! I just replaced both of my low beam headlights on my 2012 Kia Optima. I spent $47 (w/ tax) and 20 minutes replacing them. My hands are small, so I only had to remove the coolant tank on the passenger side. On the driver's side I just crammed my hand in there and it worked out. Thanks again, your instructions were very helpful!
Just detailed video of all that I have seen this video really had made it a lot easier to install my ball on the Ultima. Thank you so very much for taking the time and explaining everything step by step.
Thank you for taking the time to write this Ralph. I hope this Spring to update this video now that I have some video editing software so some of the pictures and video are easier to see.
Thank you for this video. I am sure you saved me a great deal of time and frustration.
Thanks to you, I was able to change the drivers side bulb in 5 minutes in 35 degree temperatures.
Your video was clear, concise, and very professionally done.
The video itself was beautifully H.D. clear with the camera where it needed to be.
Awesome job!
Best video I've seen
Thanks for sharing this was the best video I have seen and way simpler.
Impressive! You could probably improve on what I did!
Best instructions so far. Once I used pliers the bulb popped out and I didn’t need to make any more room for my girly fingers. Thanks Derek! 🙌🏽
Your explanation was the best!!! I was having a problem with the drivers
side until I took the cover off the fusebox. The bulb cover was stuck and I broke it, too. I used a tiny pair of pliers that were for repairing jewelry and it worked! Thank you so much.
aj henry Same here I used computer pliers
Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Great video!!
So kind Dan...and humorous all at the same time!
Much much better than the other videos which didn't show into the compartment where the light is. Cool resolution and auto focus. Oh, and I broke the plastic turning in the new bulb but it works.
This is the best video for these bulb replacements
Thank you David. Your kind words are an encouragement to me.
Thank you very much for your precise explanation, my daughter will be happy when I’m done replacing the right side.
In advance, Thank you for your video!!! You are a Rock Star!!!
No other guys explained it as good as you.
I'm still in process of repairing them but feel much better now after seeing your video.
Mine has screws in it and my fingers are literally cut and bleeding because I couldn't get the bulb out.
I could have done better...maybe I should do it again the next time I have to change it.
@@DerekCampbellIS Haha... There's always a do-it-yourselfer like me, that can use your advise ;) Thanks so, so much!!!!
I just replaced the low beam again this week...same side. Worked like a charm. Save your money!
Thanks! The video seems pretty str8 forward. And the quality and the way you guide us is on point. Can't wait to try it out.
Thank you so much for this great tutorial! A few days ago, I took my car to a KIA dealership to change the driver side headlight. They charged me $70 just for labor; for less than a thirty minute job. Outrageous!! Now I can do it myself! lol :)
Great job and thank you for this very helpful video! People like you make life easier for many of us Kia Optima owners. ;-)
this was the best video I found, thanks Derek
I followed your suggestion on removal pieces for my optima 2k17 and it worked liked a charm! Thanks!
Awesome...glad this was helpful!
Beautiful!
Dude, thanks for posting! It took me a while to twist it out (thought) I would break it until I saw your video.
Once you do it, it's snap(literally).
FYI if it helps anyone: Just recently learned while changing the low beams that Optima's with HID bulbs have a screw at the 6 o'clock position on the cover. Very convenient. Guess I've been fortunate that in all my years of driving and replacing headlights none of the covers have ever come off.
Do you just unscrew it ?
Perfect video... Unfortunately, I have no hair left 🙆🏼♂️ should have found you sooner... Thank you, Brother
I have a 2013 optima sxl with hid, the stupid cover has a screw I would recommend a angle Philips screwdriver, then remove the clip and install and use gloves.
My 2012 had a screw also, I thought I had mentioned it🙄 It took me awhile to figure it out because I had done the passenger's side first and the screw is hidden from view. If you do the driver's side first, you would see the screw right away and then you would know that the screw is there for the other side.
This is great content and gets right to the point! Thank you for this video
Very welcome...thank you for the comment
That thing with the cover is called a fuse box.
This is very helpful thank you
I have a 2012 sportage, and the manual was wrong, auto parts store site had wrong part, but you were right. Thanks.
thanks for the video. successful replaced lightbulb. mission accomplished.🐸
Thaaaank you so much for the video 🥰it's rally helpful
Thanks for this video!
Thanks. Worked well.
thank you ,you helped me alot .
Awesome. Thank you for letting me know.
you are welcome
great video!!! please tell me if you used h11 bulbs or h11b bulbs thanks!!
I am trying to replace these halogens with LEDs and i was successful in replacing for high beam and fog lights. But the issue I have is that the, for high beams, should I put the back cover, back on the light or is it ok to leave the bulbs exposed from back?
Great video, btw. Saved me a lot of hassel.
This was very helpful, but the design still made it very difficult. Mine may have been seized. I put bulb grease on the replacement.
smart thing to do.
I use this video to fall asleep at night.
THANK YOU 🙏
My drivers side bulb is the one that went out so I changed both just to make sure the brightness would match...well the drivers side still isn't working and I know I did it right because the passenger side came right on...any suggestions?...
Well done. Thank You.
Nothing like my headlight configuration. Mine is some box with a bulb 008067
I don't understand something inside the panel car the low beam lights is on but outside is no working so I don't know if is the fused or the bulbs
I have a 2012 Kia Optima and I've tried everything to take out the bulbs and they just dont want to come out
I lost my shit in the parking lot trying to change it. They designed this for a childs hand to fit. Ridiculous we have to remove the tank to even get to the bulb.
@@thamanofthahour1202 lol yeah for reals I went nuts a few times my hand was all scratched up and red from trying to take out the bolts
Use small pliers
Thank You. I have not been able to get the cover off. The driver side was easy but the passenger side is on really really tight. Any suggestions?
Maybe a shot of penetrating oil using the thin straw attached to the nozzle? Small footprint for oil to hit rather than spraying it all around in there? That's what I would try.
Lol every video I watch says simply turn the bulb to remove it, but mine won't turn. It's like someone glued it or something it just won't turn. My passenger side was tough but I got it. Driver side won't turn at all. Maybe it's corroded, but the water seal cap was on properly. Idk. Just gonna have to keep trying.
I got the bulb out easily, but when I try to replace it I just can't get it to turn into place. I believe it is lined up properly but it just won't turn. Should I use pliers? Any suggestions?
I would not use pliers Bob. I would: 1. Make sure you have the bulb the car calls for, and 2. Make sure it is aligned properly, then push it in and turn it clockwise to seat it into position. If you dont feel it seat into position, my guess is either you haven't pushed it in properly or have the wrong bulb. I'm sorry but I dont have any other suggestions for you. Maybe someone else has experienced this and can provide further advice.
@@DerekCampbellIS Thanks. I'm bringing the car to the shop and let the professionals handle it. It was great to learn how to replace it and thank you for the video, but I failed the test!
@@rhnielsen68 maybe they can show you so you can do it next time. Unless it's a dealership...they wont teach anyone anything.
My problem is the low light bulb keeps going on and off hitting the side of the bumper fixed the issue for a day and the next day it stop working, I went to buy a new light bulbs and it didn’t turn on either I checked the fuses and they all seem to be fine idk what else could be causing the problem
Ever encountered a stuck driver side low beam bulb😔. I just can't get this thing to turn
Driver side tutorial starts at 6:23. A bit harder install than the passenger side, but thanks to God and long slender hands it was a breeze without removing anything else. Thanks for the video, money savings, and the tip about not touching the bulb.
Hey Derek, thanks for the video. My bulb seems to be stuck. I even took it to a friend of mine who works for a dealership. Do you know if there is a way to dislodge the bulb if stuck? do you have to press in? It should be a simple turn correct?
Sorry, but I don't know. It is a push in turn bulb housing but the pressure needed isn't much.
How would you replace the pigtail to the driver's side low beam headlight?
Why is mine different from any RUclips videos ?
Is there a screw on the bottom that need to be removed
Ok what about the screw that connects closes the cap🤦🏽♀️
can I remove headlight unit without taking bumper off? my back covers are sealed shut and I can't even open my headlights
I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner. Why do you want to remove the entire unit?
Hello. Thanks for the video. I have a 2012 Kia Optima that needs the front side marker light bulb replaced. Do you have any suggestions on how to do this? I can not seem to be able to find a method to access it. Thanks
Haven't done that yet...sorry.
What kind of bulbs can I use for a kina optima 2012?
Off the top of my head, I don't remember. When one goes out I go to the owners manual to check it out. Or the local auto parts store. They will know which bulb is for your vehicle.
The power cover? You mean the fuse box? I hope you didn't take off the negative terminal without taking off the positive first! Wouldn't it have been easier just to take the battery out?
Yes, yes, fuse box...doesn't power cover sound so much more manly? 🤣😆
What model bulb? I have one that went on my wife’s car.
When you disconnected the negative terminal, was there a need to disconnect the positive terminal? thx
Not really, but it wouldn't hurt anything to do so.
Mines is way too tight and I can’t take it off any tips
I'm sorry. It is tight. Any questions I may be able to help with?
Good vid thanks but any tips to getting the cap off the back of the housing? Tighter than a..... Broke a coupke tabs already.
Hmm. It can be tight...but never had that much trouble. Have you tried putting a pair of wide open channel locks between two of the tabs that are far apart and trying to twist the handle counter clockwise to get it, or maybe a screwdriver against one of the tabs, and a tap with a rubber mallet, increasing intensity as needed without breaking off anymore tabs?
CJB CJB yo did u figure out how to get those caps off? I've broken all my tabs now
CJB CJB there's no way that headlight cap could be that tight Did you try turning it the other way? Because your obviously turning it the wrong way, here's a little tip that I learned as a kid that I will happily pass along to you my good man, Righty tighty lefty loosey now the Direction of lefty loosey Doesn't change even though your standing over the housing looking Down at it, if you turn it lefty loosey now you will be tighting it which I would bet my paycheck is exactly what you're doing
For anyone who doesn't know yet, the SX is secured with a screw at the bottom of the cap. It's damn tough to get at and harder to get out becasue of the small space. Just more BS to get you to go to the shop.
Do you or anyone know if this will work with 2012 SX model?
What size are the bolts holding down the coolant tank? I need to find a socket that fits them.
Don't recall. They are in MM though. Try until you find it. That's what I do Everytime.
that video took 5 times more than necessary
Hi derek how did you unplug the bulb as im haveing issues doin it to my 2013 kia rio as its similiar bulb i unscrewed the 2 bolts it has and couldnt remove the bulb
I'm going to have to look at it...let me try to get back to you later today...7am here in US and winter so temps are 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold...
@@DerekCampbellIS sounds good let me knoe and thanks for the help.
@@froylanferreyra4288 I've not gone outside yet but have you tried to push in while twisting? I seem to remember that the bulb has a nub on it which locks it in place.
@@DerekCampbellIS i did try i unscrewed the 2 bolts it has and seemed to be loose but was still hard to pull out i tryed twisting and nothing i thought it might have a clip holding it but nothing and seen your video but didnt show how u removed the bulb of the connecter
@@froylanferreyra4288 okay...let me see if I can access it today...snowing here in Pennsylvania today.
Which type is this bulb? Thanks
I'm sorry I don't understand the question. Use the bulb that the manual calls for...
So I would love to know why it is that my headlights in my 2015 Optima are so damn bright?! I have caused 2 different drivers who were in front of me at night to pull over because I'm blinding the poor people or no matter what...every single night if I'm driving people coming towards me in the opposite direction will flash me their high beams. Why are the low beams so bright in these cars??
I dont believe that's always the case with the 2015 Optima. It is possible they have come out of alignment. Have you contacted Kia to ask or another mechanic to look at them?
@@DerekCampbellIS yes. Already had kia adjust them.
@@tiffanymonson9270 ...great!
Do I change my headlights the same way you're doing here?
@@tiffanymonson9270 not sure if there were changes between 2012 and 2015. Check the video with your car open and see. Good luck.
how do you remove the connector?
jreal35 why do you need to remove the connector? you don't need to do that to take the bulb out or put a new one into it.
Derek Campbell he's accessing the high beam bulb. u actually did that first. it's how I found your video in the first place.
fuse box...!
Any ideas on how to remove the HID bulb on the 2012 Optima SX?
I'm sorry, but haven't had to replace that bulb, so I am unable to help you.
Well thanks for the reply...
cumshot247 name is applicable regarding headlamps.
Just wondering if you ever found out how to replace the HID bulb in the 2012 Optima SX
Sorry, really shows nothing. When you removed the passenger side, you did not show your hand in the assembly removing it. No help at all.
Kris Wingert he explains how to turn the lightbulb by holding it in his hand. it's a 90° turn. it's not that complicated. if you couldn't carry over the concept by imagining it inside of the housing then we'll, you're absolutely right. there's really no help for you. go to the dealership and have em do it for you for $75. TOP KEK.
Well, the angle that bulb is in and the fact the fuse block is directly in the way of getting a good hold of it is a crappie design. The bulb is jammmed in my assembly I guess. The passenger side was hard to turn, but did come out. He shows the bulb in his hand but never really showed him taking it out.
To reply to jerryz, I am not a moron and can carry over the "concept" of turning a light socket 90"(poorly designed lock a that). Kia/Hyndai are the only ones who use this fixture mount. I have been repairing mu cars for 30 years (brakes, axles, water and power steering pumps, audio, ,dash clusters, fuel systems.. see a trend here?). So this is not "lost" to me, he simply does not show how he got this hard to get at angle of removal to work, just shows a "TA DA" here's a bulb to you. He obviously must have moved the battery or fuse box, maybe both to get this out. It is complicated when there is little to no room to get enough torque behind a stubborn fit for the device being removed. Look at the video again, it is just not "turn in a 90" angle and pop it goes". Evidently, others have had to remove the bumper to extract the headlight assembly to get this ill designed bulb out, as his tag says "no need to remove front bumper assembly", so it must not be just me who cannot get these bulbs out. The bulb is even twice the price because of the design!
jerryz jajaja!
Even harder to do on a 2011 KIA Optima Hybrid. The fuse box is in same spot but there are other immovable items where the battery is since it is in the truck. Had to loosen the entire headlight assembly and move it forward the maximum I could (1 inch maybe) to get my hand in there. Even then couldn't get the right angle to turn the new bulb. Ended up fabricating something to put in there to grip the bulb and twist it. Sad part is the high end bulbs will fail within a year and I'll get to do it all again. Might switch to LEDs at that time just to eliminate the massive headache.
thank you for explaining much better