This video saved me so much money. Bought a $16 bulb and walked my 10 yo through it lol. She has small hands. She understood the assignment 😅 and got it done. Thank you!!!
Al - great job with the video, you didn't make it seem like it was the easiest thing in the world to do as so many TH-cam creators do. Keep it real and keep going!
Great video! Successful replacement! Two things I learned: 1) Be careful with that little tab that secures the light bulb to the wiring harness - mine broke off when I plugged the new light bulb in (taped the heck out of the harness with electrical tape and will see how that holds up for now). 2) I recommend feeling around with your finger tips for the small hole that the bulb goes back into. Once you’ve got the muscle memory for where the bulb needs to go, position the wiring harness and bulb in your fingers to aim the tip of the bulb at the opening of that little hole and take it basically straight in. Once the tip is inside the lamp, you can reposition your hand for the best angle to push it the rest of the way in and twist / righty-tighty it in place. Once the bulb is basically in, if you move it back and forth clockwise and counterclockwise a few times, you’ll eventually feel it click into place for the righty tighty move next. The best position for the insert is on one knee facing the back of the Jeep, with left hand in the wheel well and right hand on the bumper. I’m 6’1”, 190 lbs - I think if my hand was any bigger I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish this replacement.
Thank YOU!!! I had a hard time getting the bulb out so I used a screw driver as leverage as well! Worked perfectly! It was kinda difficult getting the bulb back in the hole but after a few try’s I finally found it 😂. Awesome video thanks again!
Thanks for the great "how to" video. I will be launching into this tomorrow. Looks like a difficult task that Jeep made even more difficult by the placement of that brace. But, it beats the $319.00 the dealer wanted to replace the bulb. Thanks again
Alot of shops tell you that you need to remove the front bumper and get you for over $300.00 dollars for it..I'm glad I was able help you out and thanks for watching too...
Just finished. Never again. Driver's side isn't too bad. Passenger side is a nightmare. Jeep engineers should be embarrassed for designing such a complicated process to simply change a from headlight bulb. Ugh.
Turn the passenger wheel all the way to the left and remove the front part of the inner fender liner. 1-10mm nut and 4 plastic push pins. Pull the inner fender liner back and you have much more room. The job takes about 15 minutes going in this way.
I could not do this from the wheel well. I loosened the ECM unit and then removed the two 10 mm bolts from coolant reservoir and move it to the side a little. This gave me enough room to get my hand in there. Hardest part after that was getting the bulb loose. Once I finally got it loose it was easy going. All these videos helped but what a pain in the arse.
Gonna try to tackle this now, i gotta say your video is super helpful and loved the way you described everything!! Fingers crossed since my hands are small I can get it myself, I'm a mama on a budget lol!
Just finished replacing the passenger side. Tried to do it from the access at wheel well but was not successful. I decided to go top side and move the coolant reservoir (2) 10mm bolts then unclipped the computer bracket and moved it to the side. You don’t need to disconnect any wires or hoses. Both can be moved over so you can have room. Got a good grip on the bulb, turned it left and it came out. Popped the new one in and was done in about 15mins.
So, What I found was that it's a matter of having the right tool. I opened the bottom ant the hood, removed the TCU(?), disconnected the bulb in place and used that simple tool, that you get from the paint store to open paint cans to get the leverage you need to turn the bulb. It worked perfectly...perfectly. I hope this helps you too.
Sounds good, but on customers cars, you don't want to remove or move anything that will come back to you later when they say, ever since you changed my headlight my car now does this...etc..on your own car its good, since you know what you removed or moved..
Thanks for sharing the paint tool device. I tried using this and it did not work. However, I found my Livtee plastic fastener remover clip and I managed to turn that sucker to the left. My knuckles, write and forearm were bloody. 😆. I also changed the driver side by removing the air filter assembly. The driver side was quick.
If you’ve got smaller hands, this isn’t that bad. I recommend loosening up the ECU unit and going in from the wheel and kind of simultaneously using your right and left hand to twist it and then vice versa when popping it back in.
@@alyoungcuda when I first spotted the little cap inside the wheel well I maniacally laughed. It’s awful. We got two quotes for $500 each saying they had to take off the bumper, and I’ll take some bloody knuckles over $500 any day of the week
So I'll save a lot of time for most of you guys out there... I just switched out low beam bulb on passenger side of my 2018 Limited. Reach under coolant reservoir beside radiator but between hoses and light fixture. (With right hand) push hoses of coolant reservoir back to make some room to reach up to elbow deep or so. I twisted off and put back bulb prob faster than i wrote this text.. AND I have only half of my right hand thumb, so if you have all digits then it should go even smoother.. Yes, it was low beam and I just remembered I forgot to put back the rubber cap. Best of luck!
Not many people have the tools to remove that and don't want to mess with any electronics, hence the cover under the fender for access..no sense reinventing the wheel on a bulb replacement. But thanks for the tip for those who want to venture down this route and thanks for watching too...
@@cliffjumper1984 its a DIY channel for those who want to venture out of their comfort zone to tackle a job. I'm sure you know people that have never picked up a tool in their life and paid other people to do it, I'm here to show them options and stay safe and to do it the right way, I'm sure your way might be good but it's not in the factory manual.
The key to success is “hugging the car.” One hand comes through the bottom access panel hole and the other through the top. It’s miserable. Unfathomable design from someone who needs punched in the face repeatedly. But that’s how you do it. Being very aware of the direction you need to loosen and tighten saves you time.
It's quite possibly the stupidest way to have to access to change a bulb. I've changed Chevys, Fords, GMC, Toyotas and Subarus and this is the poorest design ever. Getting it back in place is a complete pain in the a$$. Jeep just wants you to go to the dealership for a change and an hour labor. Driver's side is easier, but the "righty tighty" reassembly on the passenger side is done blindly and is a joke. Jeep should be ashamed.
I want to meet the engineer that designed this setup so I can kick him in the ... (pick your spot) Why didn't they design this so that you can remove the entire headlight and be able to replace bulbs without cursing or giving a pound of flesh. On my Silverado, I pull one pin and the entire headlight assembly comes out.
Horrible design. I finally had to take off the entire front bumper to replace the headlight. From start to finish this was a 3.5 hour job, jsut to change a headlight bulb. C'mon guys......
@@alyoungcuda I agree it's, my wife bought it new this is the first time I had to replace a bulb it was ridiculously difficult to get in there but I wasn't paying the 70 to 400 dollars very place near me was asking for labor
This video saved me so much money. Bought a $16 bulb and walked my 10 yo through it lol. She has small hands. She understood the assignment 😅 and got it done. Thank you!!!
Oh no, child labor..lol..glad it worked out for you and thanks for watching too...
I need to borrow her to replace mine my hands to big lol
Al - great job with the video, you didn't make it seem like it was the easiest thing in the world to do as so many TH-cam creators do. Keep it real and keep going!
Thank you and believe me if it was that easy, I definitely would of showed everyone and not drag it out with alot of yapping . 😆
It was so hard, but I powered through! Thank you so much
That's great, imagine that the access hole is supposed to make it easier..they lied..😆 glad it worked out for you and thanks for watching...
Great video! Successful replacement! Two things I learned: 1) Be careful with that little tab that secures the light bulb to the wiring harness - mine broke off when I plugged the new light bulb in (taped the heck out of the harness with electrical tape and will see how that holds up for now). 2) I recommend feeling around with your finger tips for the small hole that the bulb goes back into. Once you’ve got the muscle memory for where the bulb needs to go, position the wiring harness and bulb in your fingers to aim the tip of the bulb at the opening of that little hole and take it basically straight in. Once the tip is inside the lamp, you can reposition your hand for the best angle to push it the rest of the way in and twist / righty-tighty it in place. Once the bulb is basically in, if you move it back and forth clockwise and counterclockwise a few times, you’ll eventually feel it click into place for the righty tighty move next. The best position for the insert is on one knee facing the back of the Jeep, with left hand in the wheel well and right hand on the bumper. I’m 6’1”, 190 lbs - I think if my hand was any bigger I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish this replacement.
Great tip and thanks for watching too...
Your explanation was like reading a book 😊. I might try the access hole for a few minutes but I'll just pull the bumper if I have to
@teenice894 its not bad, hardest part is to start the spin off the light since its the original one, its tight...besides the tight space...good luck
Thank YOU!!! I had a hard time getting the bulb out so I used a screw driver as leverage as well! Worked perfectly! It was kinda difficult getting the bulb back in the hole but after a few try’s I finally found it 😂. Awesome video thanks again!
Thanks and yes that bulb is hard to budge for sure and thanks for watching too
Thanks for the great "how to" video. I will be launching into this tomorrow. Looks like a difficult task that Jeep made even more difficult by the placement of that brace. But, it beats the $319.00 the dealer wanted to replace the bulb. Thanks again
And the dealer knows that hidden panel under the fender to boot. Thanks for watching too...
Thank you this is the only video that helped and I saved so much money. You are the best 😊
Alot of shops tell you that you need to remove the front bumper and get you for over $300.00 dollars for it..I'm glad I was able help you out and thanks for watching too...
Just finished. Never again. Driver's side isn't too bad. Passenger side is a nightmare. Jeep engineers should be embarrassed for designing such a complicated process to simply change a from headlight bulb. Ugh.
Passenger side is definitely worst..hopefully the bulb you installed will last. Thanks for watching...
Omgosh, I cannot for anything in the world get it to turn left to loosen it. My freaking hands are all cut up. How did you managed to get it to turn?
@@robertcarbonell6882 I used a long screwdriver, anchored it on that plastic support bar and gave it a lift or turn...
@@alyoungcuda If I anchor it to the plastic support do I push up or down?
@@NRHTX1 you have to turn it left like in lefty loosely...right tighty..so depending on how it is shown, you just need alittle push to twist it loose
Turn the passenger wheel all the way to the left and remove the front part of the inner fender liner. 1-10mm nut and 4 plastic push pins. Pull the inner fender liner back and you have much more room. The job takes about 15 minutes going in this way.
Isn't it nice that the factory installed the easy out cover for ya..😆
I could not do this from the wheel well. I loosened the ECM unit and then removed the two 10 mm bolts from coolant reservoir and move it to the side a little. This gave me enough room to get my hand in there. Hardest part after that was getting the bulb loose. Once I finally got it loose it was easy going. All these videos helped but what a pain in the arse.
1st time removal is rough, its on there pretty tight.
Gonna try to tackle this now, i gotta say your video is super helpful and loved the way you described everything!! Fingers crossed since my hands are small I can get it myself, I'm a mama on a budget lol!
You can do it Bri and Thanks for watching...
Just finished replacing the passenger side. Tried to do it from the access at wheel well but was not successful.
I decided to go top side and move the coolant reservoir (2) 10mm bolts then unclipped the computer bracket and moved it to the side. You don’t need to disconnect any wires or hoses. Both can be moved over so you can have room.
Got a good grip on the bulb, turned it left and it came out. Popped the new one in and was done in about 15mins.
Good tip
I have a 2016 and needed this video because I am adamant about changing the headlights myself so wish me luck!!
Good luck, its fairly easy..lefty loosely and right tighty..hard part is getting your hand in there...
I’m so glad I found this video.
Hope it helps you out and it doesn't give you a hard time...
Great idea with the screwdriver. Thanks! tried a few things and this worded best. Again THanks!
Tight space right!
Billy Crystal is changing his headlight bulbs?! Nice!
You're not the 1st one to say that and its Cool...😆
So, What I found was that it's a matter of having the right tool. I opened the bottom ant the hood, removed the TCU(?), disconnected the bulb in place and used that simple tool, that you get from the paint store to open paint cans to get the leverage you need to turn the bulb. It worked perfectly...perfectly. I hope this helps you too.
Sounds good, but on customers cars, you don't want to remove or move anything that will come back to you later when they say, ever since you changed my headlight my car now does this...etc..on your own car its good, since you know what you removed or moved..
Thanks for sharing the paint tool device. I tried using this and it did not work. However, I found my Livtee plastic fastener remover clip and I managed to turn that sucker to the left. My knuckles, write and forearm were bloody. 😆. I also changed the driver side by removing the air filter assembly. The driver side was quick.
You the best
Thanks and thanks for watching too...
If you’ve got smaller hands, this isn’t that bad. I recommend loosening up the ECU unit and going in from the wheel and kind of simultaneously using your right and left hand to twist it and then vice versa when popping it back in.
Amazing how tough it is to change right?
@@alyoungcuda when I first spotted the little cap inside the wheel well I maniacally laughed. It’s awful. We got two quotes for $500 each saying they had to take off the bumper, and I’ll take some bloody knuckles over $500 any day of the week
@@andrewvaneenenaam7619 its crazy the amount they charge to remove a bumper and the worst part is the lie to do the job and get away with it.
ECU unit: Engine Control Unit unit
ATM Machine: Automated Teller Machine Machine
Screw driver helped woooow thanks
Simple right..thanks for watching too
So I'll save a lot of time for most of you guys out there... I just switched out low beam bulb on passenger side of my 2018 Limited. Reach under coolant reservoir beside radiator but between hoses and light fixture. (With right hand) push hoses of coolant reservoir back to make some room to reach up to elbow deep or so. I twisted off and put back bulb prob faster than i wrote this text.. AND I have only half of my right hand thumb, so if you have all digits then it should go even smoother.. Yes, it was low beam and I just remembered I forgot to put back the rubber cap. Best of luck!
Good luck if you want to try this..
miracle
Thanks for watching...
No u just un clip the comp and access is easy
Un clip the comp?
Slide ecu out at top. Makes it 10x easier.......
Not many people have the tools to remove that and don't want to mess with any electronics, hence the cover under the fender for access..no sense reinventing the wheel on a bulb replacement. But thanks for the tip for those who want to venture down this route and thanks for watching too...
@alyoungcuda ya don't have the tools to remove either a clip or 10mm bolts....
@@cliffjumper1984 its a DIY channel for those who want to venture out of their comfort zone to tackle a job. I'm sure you know people that have never picked up a tool in their life and paid other people to do it, I'm here to show them options and stay safe and to do it the right way, I'm sure your way might be good but it's not in the factory manual.
@@alyoungcuda OOF...you like your own comments.....
The key to success is “hugging the car.” One hand comes through the bottom access panel hole and the other through the top. It’s miserable. Unfathomable design from someone who needs punched in the face repeatedly. But that’s how you do it. Being very aware of the direction you need to loosen and tighten saves you time.
Sounds good but My arms will most likely not reach but good tip to know...
It's quite possibly the stupidest way to have to access to change a bulb. I've changed Chevys, Fords, GMC, Toyotas and Subarus and this is the poorest design ever. Getting it back in place is a complete pain in the a$$. Jeep just wants you to go to the dealership for a change and an hour labor. Driver's side is easier, but the "righty tighty" reassembly on the passenger side is done blindly and is a joke. Jeep should be ashamed.
Hopefully its a 1 time deal and the replacement bulb lasts longer
I agree. This is my 4th GC and it is the biggest PIA to work on. My 2001 was possibly the easiest I ever had to do.
Screw that bulb
Its a tough one...
I want to meet the engineer that designed this setup so I can kick him in the ... (pick your spot) Why didn't they design this so that you can remove the entire headlight and be able to replace bulbs without cursing or giving a pound of flesh. On my Silverado, I pull one pin and the entire headlight assembly comes out.
I know, I feel for the ones that have to remove the front bumper to even get to the headlight assy...
Engineers are overworked underpaid people who design stuff they have no clue how to work on..
I just paid $93 to have it changed😢
Thats really not bad, most shops rip you off and say the front bumper has to come off and its over $300.00 for a $20.00 to $25.00 bulb installed..
@alyoungcuda Yo they just told me that now it's not happening I'll go elsewhere
@Milehigh_ now its not happening as in they don't want to do it? Wow
@alyoungcuda Nah they eventually did it for me but charge me $50 to install it
Got mine bye hand but yeah a pain in the buttttttt !! SMH
You mean a pain in the Hand...😆 thanks for watching too...
Was that easy ?? Nooo 😂😂😂
I know its a bitch to get to but definitely worth what a shop is asking for to do it..
Thanks for watching...
@@alyoungcuda I did it for sure with your tips thank you
@@ThisIsTheWave Excellent
Horrible design. I finally had to take off the entire front bumper to replace the headlight. From start to finish this was a 3.5 hour job, jsut to change a headlight bulb. C'mon guys......
They charge over 300.00 dollars for labor
Jeep should be sued for this rediculous setup
That model has been around for years..its amazing that they installed it that way..😆
@@alyoungcuda I agree it's, my wife bought it new this is the first time I had to replace a bulb it was ridiculously difficult to get in there but I wasn't paying the 70 to 400 dollars very place near me was asking for labor
@@carnivorepolice5-0 labor is crazy, when they charge you for taking off the bumper cover and then find out they didn't..