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Is it necessary to reinstall the metal wire/clip "thingy" when changing headlight bulb in '03 Hyundai Elantra?
Today I changed the passenger-side headlight bulb in my 2003 hyundai elantra. in order to access the socket for the bulb, i had to remove this weirdly-shaped wire that was helping to hold the socket in place. i now don't know how to replace the wire thing, because its shape is kind of confusing and i can't see into the bulb housing well enough to figure it out. i also can't look at the driver's side to see how that one is held in, because of this plate that restricts my access to it.
i don't have a manual, and can't find diagrams online.
could someone describe how to put the wire in? or is it even necessary to do this? the screw-off cover to the lightbulb is in place, will that hold it in securely enough?
5 Answers
- MandyLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
Yes, you have to.
Mines a 2005 and it was a PITA to even get it off but you put it in what looks like sideways. I *believe* the curcey part goes in at the left and the part with prongs goes in at the right. You just have to squeeze the little prong things a little to get them to go into where they go.
Fiddle with it and you'll figure it out :-)
- 1 decade ago
Ash,
THats right, its a MAJOR PITA to change these out. Not only does one have minimal space to stick one's mitts in there, but that wire retainer takes a gawdawful amount of time to get back in. You're not alone! Its a stupid design, but you have to get used to it. Try taking a look at the other side to visualize the position of the goofy little clip. Yes, it must be re-installed to keep the bulb in place.
I have a 2002 Elantra, and have gone down the same path of discovery as you. As time goes on you'll get better at it.
lee
- 1 decade ago
It is necessary to install this "retaining" clip for it holds the bulb in place. And it is essential, seeing as how expensive the bulb is. The clip goes in at a wierd angle. Just got to work at it. Sorry.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
not 100% sure as there are different retainer clips for different cars. some will go from the bottom to top and some will go from one side to the other, i suggest take it to a mechanic or even a auto retail store and have them fit it, im sure they could`nt expect for you to pay anything for fitting it.
