The headlights in my wife's 2011 Subaru Outback were worse than this. It was so bad they extended the warranty to cover headlights for ten years (after I had already replaced them). We traded it for a 2017. It's headlights can be replaced in about 30 seconds.
@playlistsgaylore6647 look up a 2010 ram 1500 headlight bulb replacement. Have to take off the whole front grill reach into the wheelwells pop a plastic tab, remove the whole headlight assembly then you can swap the bulbs. Absolute joke.
@@jacobjacob1835 Same thing with my 2010 Acura TL. Had to take the whole front bumper and headlight assemblies out of the car just to replace the high beams, low beams require a full assembly replacement.
Thank you so much for this video!!! It took me a minute to get everything off/unplugged, but I finally got it! I’ve never replaced a headlight or taillight on my car before and didn’t want to pay for someone else to do it. This is just what I needed.
Life tip: to make removing and replacing the passenger side low beam lamp (9006) that is difficult to get to/remove, first remove the high beam bulb/socket (9005) next to it. These two lamps are on the same wiring harness but separated by a short distance. By releasing the high beam and letting it "float," it is much easier to work on the low beam socket/lamp behind the fender cowling. Once the low beam is free, you can then pull it outside of the fender cowling in the open air to remove the socket, place the new lamp in the socket, and then install it. After that, get under the hood and replace the much-easier to reach high beam. I discovered this when installing LED lights in my old 2008 Civic today. I.e., the short span between the two headlamp harnesses makes it difficult to work on one socket while the other socket is plugged in!
I agree. This is dumb. If you are ever bored, look up videos on replacing headlights in a 2011 Subaru Outback. It makes the Civic look easy. We sold ours and got a later model. Changing a light bulb in it is a 2 minute job.
Thank you! Did both, had heck of a time getting both unplugged with my 2008. Took both hands and wedging with a screwdriver. Then I had fun trying to balance the coolant so it wouldn't spill but who cares, I can see at night again!
If you’re having trouble twisting the new lightbulb into place, try tapering the x3 plastic tabs. I used wire cutters to shave the plastic tabs into a “K bevel”. I spent 1 hour fighting it and was about ready to pull the headlight assembly off the car. But this tip worked for me. Thx for the video, turning the steering wheel helps out a lot.
Thank you Rick. Your video was very helpful. Especially the coolant reservoir removal. Appreciate your video and the fact it was not too long. John 3:16 Lord Bless you.
It's on the passenger side.. Trying to change the light on my friend's car, she's been pulled over 3 times in one week for it and we work night shift so we NEED to get it changed like immediately. Thank you kind sir!
Thanks for this how-to! Appreciated!👍 It irritates me to no end when car manufactures/engineers design and build systems like this. C'mon guy/gal engineers, it's a bulb, it needs to be changed. Access should be fast,easy and unobstructed. 🤬----Honda is by no means the only offender in this area.
Thanks for the video. I just purchased NAPA, night vision VIVID bulbs from the NAPA just down the street. The package says 2 year warranty. BP9006NVV-N. 2010 HONDA CIVIC. The total cost with Minnesota sales tax was $52.59.
Thank you so much! I couldn't figure out how to remove the reservoir. It felt like it could be pulled up & out, but I was afraid that I would snap off something hidden underneath. You have saved me so much time & money with your video. You are definitely a caring soul. May God, (or the aliens?, LOL) bless you!🙏👽👍
This is easy, you should should change one Cadillac, many Ford's and GM. Most imports. Iv been a auto tech for 40 years. Some labor times call for 4 to 6 hrs shop time. Over a grand sometimes. They look nice though lol
We used to have a 2011 Subaru Outback. It was a huge PITA to replace the bulbs. Subaru actually extended the warranty on the bulb replacement to ten years. We got a later model and it only takes a minute. It was terrible they designed it so bad but at least they fixed it in the newer model
Dumb question, but do I need to disconnect the battery before replacing the bulbs? Thank you uploading this video - you're a legend and it's really straightforward for car noobs like me :)
I'm not sure what the official service manual recommends but I never disconnect the battery for headlights. You just want to make sure the car is off and the key is out of the ignition so there is no power to the bulbs. Bulbs can be very hot if they were operating recently but dead bulbs will be cool.
If I replace these again, I'm switching to LED. I have a link to some in the description but there are many other options available that aren't very expensive.
This is so stupid every video shows this but there’s a giant metal piece blocking the path on mine . Can’t fit my hand in from hood either. Mechanics problem now 😞
My wife's 2011 Subaru also had terrible headlight design. They fixed it on the newer models. Headlights are super important. Changing them should take all of one minute.
