What are the safety precautions when replacing headlight and signal light bulb?

What are the safety precautions when replacing headlight and signal light bulb?

Do not touch the bulb with your bare hands and avoid direct contact with the skin while the lamp is lit up or just after turning it off. The hot bulb may cause burns. Before replacing the bulb, turn off the lamp, and let the bulb cool down. The hot bulb may cause burns.

What is a festoon bulb?

Festoon base light bulbs are typically used in indicator and puck lights. These LED bulbs are designed to replace traditional incandescent and halogen bulbs while consuming less power and lasting longer to help you save money on energy and replacement costs.

Does Walmart install headlight bulbs?

Yes, you can get your headlights and taillights replaced at Walmart stores that have Auto Care Centers. Typically, Headlight and taillight installation services will cost $7.50 per lightbulb (not including the price of the replacement) at Walmart Auto Care Centers.

What to do if you drop a low beam light bulb?

The oil on your hands can compromise the glass of the bulb, reducing its lifespan. Protect your bulb from this by wearing gloves or using a tissue any time you come into contact with the glass of the new low beam headlight bulb. Be careful not to drop the bulb as you remove it from the package.

Do you need to replace both high and low beams?

Some vehicles use a single bulb for both high and low beams while others do not. If the high beam on the same side is also out, it may be one bulb. You do not need to purchase specific bulbs for each side, but identifying which is the blown out bulb will help you to replace it without having to start the vehicle again.

What to do when your low beam headlight blows out?

You can often tell when a headlight blows out while you’re driving, but confirm which bulb has actually blown out by leaving your headlights on and getting out of the vehicle to check. Then get back in your vehicle and turn on your high beams. Some vehicles use a single bulb for both high and low beams while others do not.

Where is the low beam headlight bulb located?

Press in the release tab and slide the electrical connector straight out of it socket. The Low Beam headlight bulb is located at the center of the assembly. Pull off the rubber dust cover and set it aside in a safe place. Rotate the base of the old low beam bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it straight out of the housing.