2008 Prius Headlight Bulb Replacement

[@DennisBishop]

I changed the driver-side bulb on my wife’s 2008 Prius after getting a $200+ quote from our local dealer. It took a whole day and scraped most of the skin from my left hand. The driver-side is much tighter and it was a truly awful experience! Thank you for your step-by-step instructions for the passenger-side bulb! I really enjoy your channel! 👍🏼

[@martticopriv]

200 dollars?! That's honestly an insane quote for just a bulb change. So glad we've got channels like these, yeah!

[@frankroper3274]

I replaced the passenger side today. It takes about 15 minutes if you practice with the old bulb first! You have to watch the right videos. The flat part goes to the west side of the light if you look from the back. You will know when it is locked in place then you pull the clip over the top and press hard enough to get it back in the slot and lock it into place. The rubber boot can be tricky too if you do it like I did with the light in place. Get the 3 prongs inside the opening and then just gently push down and then rotate the boot until it locks into place. Once you get it over the prongs you can play with that part...then the plug goes back on easy...just line it up with the flat pins. I got my light at NAPA for 17.99 plus tax and it looked just like the original.

[@angelinastela]

Thank you for the video! ❤ Managed to do it by myself with help of your video and I did a few pictures with my phone to see the wire that hold the bulb! Lots of love! ❤

[@patrickthomas6170]

Perfect case to use small mirror on stick to see what your fingers have to do and which way to push release wire . On my rav4 worked well . Cheap mirror at harbor freight

[@ismeco]

To be clear, when replacing the bulb, if you’re doing this method, the plastic retainer clips holding in the part you need to move to get in there WILL BREAK. They are like a $4 replacement at the auto parts. Ideally you are prepared for them to pop off so they don’t fall in the engine, but don’t try to salvage them they are replaceable.

[@proudtexan5513]

Great work, Peter, the auto mechanic Magician!

[@vwwrenchie314]

This is why they say that a mechanic must have slept with an engineer's wife..they are having their revenge with these nightmare designs...lol

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks Peter, for this interesting video. I can see this is little tricky installing these.

[@drawbridge611]

Good idea re. practicing installation with the old bulb first.

[@megaroo6110]

Very informative, thank you!

[@recklessdrivinginsingapore]

Is it not the case where you change the bulbs in pairs? Once one of them blows, it should be the case where the other one is likely to give out as well, no?

[@pedrofernandez8729]

Ever had to replace the headlights on a Yaris? Biggest pain in the rear, you actually have to take off the bumper and grill in order to remove the assembly to be able to pull out the socket. there is no other way unless you start removing components in the engine compartment.

[@Charlie_Crown]

Yeah, a disgrace, imo, should be against the law to deliberately design in such a way

[@pedrofernandez8729]

@@Charlie_Crown Supposedly an economy car that requires a lot of labor for such a simple DIY task in just about any other car.

[@gregsuter]

had to unscrew the bumper and light fitting in my Nissan Maxima to change main bulb - shame they can't just have a hinge with easy access, like the old Mercedes

[@vergelastorga8275]

Good job,I feel your frustration. But we'll done.Thank you.

[@vxnova1]

Worked perfectly for me thanks

[@robertcasserly9967]

How do you replace 2nd generation Prius Headlight Ballest? Any idea?

[@tundramanq]

I still have all the original lamps in my 08 Tundra. I did have to get into the passenger side headlight area to repair squirrel damage to the wires for the headlight and side marker. I know it was squirrel because his tail got caught under the washer fluid tank and left behind.

[@DriverLife212]

Thank you , question my cruise control doesn't work anymore , the light doesn't come on the dashboard , what can I do please? 2008 prius

[@lainahiller4146]

Very good video, but reading the bulb costs about $130-$150. Not sure I'd want to take a chance messing this up.

[@nsen-uq7rk]

OK, but how to fadten the wire?😢

[@av36]

What kind of car do you drive ?

[@LAactor]

Several. At one point the Mercedes/Dodge Sprinter camping van, and then another camper van, and also the wife's Sequoia. Vehicles come and go as they are flipped and repaired as projects for the channels.

[@greggschachterleppc2769]

I hate to clog up the comments on this Prius video but I am not tech savvy enough to know how to send you an email or personal message. What are your thoughts on Amsoil transmission fluid instead of the ATF WS for my 2018 Highlander with 8 speed Tranny? I use Amsoil two-stroke oil in my aircraft and have found it to be an excellent product. Thank you for your time and excellent content!

[@beeslandscaping]

What happened to your helper

[@LAactor]

Just a short term guy before school starts again. A project if you will.

[@theamefan4life]

Is there an email I contact you toyota maintenance

[@peterinnewyork3931]

Just wondering if you're okay no new videos from you

[@billsimpson604]

The lenses need the white toothpaste with a lot of rubbing treatment to grind that yellowed plastic away. Then you finish polishing with NuFinish auto polish a few times. It worked on my old 2000 Expedition. I had to take the brighter after market bulb out of the driver's side though. I kept getting flashed with both sides with the 2 brighter Sylvania bulbs installed. It's funny that looking at the headlights at night you don't notice that the passenger side one is brighter. But if you pull up to a white garage door, you can see that the after market bulb is both brighter, and whiter than the standard halogen bulb which is stock for the vehicle. You don't want to hit a deer if you can avoid it. Not to mention people walking on a 2 lane unlit road, dressed in all dark clothing with no shoe reflectors.

[@Jflux69]

241,000 on mine

[@friedpickles342]

220k on mine

[@jackvanessavanessajack5987]

Thanks!

[@Siggi.R]

My hands are just too large for this shit. Will Tee to get out the headlight

[@Charlie_Crown]

This has to be the most irritating thing about my Toyota Avensis, and most, if not all, modern cars, you nearly need an engineering degree, these days, to change an f####g bulb.... should be a law against this, but......

[@johnlacroix1639]

TY,,,,,,WOW incredible very interesting super kool ,1st class great info.,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot ,keep up the great work.

[@tidesgrip]

Too much talking, just get to the point and teach

[@dasfahrer8187]

It's a Prius. Just toss the whole thing in the trash can.

[@Genouine13]

Better toss yourself and your chevy or what else you praying on

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

The only way to film that, well, is while the engine is removed. Those are "do it by feel" replacements.

[@TheDeathSquad]

Too much talking