Hyundai Elantra AD: Light Bulbs
Consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer to replace most vehicle light bulbs. It is difficult to replace vehicle light bulbs because other parts of the vehicle must be removed before you can get to the bulb. This is especially true for removing the headlamp assembly to get to the bulb(s).
Removing/installing the headlamp assembly can result in damage to the vehicle.
Information
After heavy driving, rain or washing, headlamp and trunk lenses could appear frosty. This condition is caused by the temperature difference between the lamp inside and the outside temperature. This is similar to the condensation on your windows inside your vehicle during the rain and doesn’t indicate a problem with your vehicle. If the water leaks into the lamp bulb circuitry, have your vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information - Desiccant (if equipped)
This vehicle is equipped with desiccant to reduce fogging inside the headlamp due to moisture.
The desiccant is consumable and its performance may change based on the used period or environment.
If fogging inside the headlamp due to moisture continues for a long time, have your vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
- Prior to replacing a lamp, depress the foot brake, move the shift lever into P (Park) apply the parking brake, place the igntion switch to the LOCK/OFF position, and take the key with you when leaving the vehicle to avoid sudden movement of the vehicle and to prevent possible electric shock.
- Be aware the bulbs may be hot and may burn your fingers.
Headlamp, Parking Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp and Side Marker
Type A
(1) Headlamp (High & Low)
(2) Daytime running lamp (DRL)&Parking lamp
(3) Turn signal lamp
(4) Side marker
Headlamp (Halogen bulb)
WARNING
- Handle halogen bulbs with care. Halogen bulbs contain pressurized gas that will produce flying pieces of glass that could cause injuries if broken.
- Wear eye protection when changing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool down before handling it.
- Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abrasions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid contact with liquids.
- Never touch the glass with bare hands. Residual oil may cause the bulb to overheat and burst when lit.
- A bulb should be operated only when installed in a headlamp.
- If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediately and carefully dispose of it.
■ High/Low beam
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the headlamp bulb socket-connector.
5. Unsnap the headlamp bulb retaining wire by pressing the end and pushing it upward.
6. Remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly.
7. Install a new headlamp bulb and snap the headlamp bulb retaining wire into position by aligning the wire with the groove on the bulb.
8. Connect the headlamp bulb socket- connector.
9. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
Information
The headlamp aiming should be adjusted after an accident or after the headlamp assembly is reinstalled at an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Parking lamp/Daytime running lamp (LED type)
Your vehicle is equipped with LED lamps. LED lamps do not have replaceable bulbs. If the LED lamp does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Parking lamp/Daytime running lamp (bulb type)
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counter clockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counter clockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. Install a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
6. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly.
7. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
Turn signal
If the light bulb does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Side marker (bulb type)
If the light bulb does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Side marker (LED type)
Your vehicle is equipped with LED lamps. LED lamps do not have replaceable bulbs. If the LED lamp does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Type B
(1) Headlamp (Low)
(2) Headlamp (High)
(3) Daytime running lamp (DRL) & Parking lamp
(4) Turn signal lamp
(5) Side marker
Headlamp/Side marker/Parking lamp/Daytime running lamp (LED type)
Your vehicle is equipped with LED lamps. LED lamps do not have replaceable bulbs. If the LED lamp does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Turn signal lamp
If the light bulb does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement
If the light bulb does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement
■ Type A
Type A
(1) Tail lamp
(2) Stop/Tail lamp
(3) Turn signal lamp
(4) Side marker
(5) Back-up lamp
■ Type B
Type B
(1) Stop (LED)
(2) Tail lamp (LED)
(3) Turn signal lamp
(4) Side marker (LED)
(5) Back-up lamp
Outside lamp
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Remove the service cover by pulling out the service cover.
3. Loosen the assembly retaining nuts.
4. Remove the rear combination light assembly from the body of the vehicle.
Turn signal light (Type A/Type B)
5. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
7. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
8. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
Stop/Tail light and Side marker (Type A)
5. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
7. Inset a new bulb by insetring it into the socket.
8. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
Stop/Tail light and Side marker (Type B)
Your vehicle is equipped with LED lamps. LED lamps do not have replaceable bulbs. If the LED lamp does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Inside lamp
Tail light (Type A)
1. Open the trunk.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the trunk lid cover and then remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the connector and then remove the nuts by turning the nuts counter clockwise.
4. Take the light assembly out.
5. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
7. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket.
8. Install the light assembly to the trunk.
9. Reinstall the nuts and connector and then the trunk lid cover by pushing in the screw.
Stop/Tail light (Type B)
Your vehicle is equipped with LED lamps. LED lamps do not have replaceable bulbs. If the LED lamp does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Backup lamp (Type A/Type B)
If the light bulb does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
High Mounted Stop Light Replacement
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the socket by turning it counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
5. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
1. Remove the cover by pressing it as direction of the arrows.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order.
Interior Light Bulb Replacement
■ Map lamp
■ Room lamp
■ Luggage room lamp
■ Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens from the interior lamp housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
WARNING
Prior to working on the Interior Lights, ensure that the "OFF" button is depressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens tabs with the interior lamp housing notches and snap the lens into place.
NOTICE
Use care not to dirty or damage lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.