Headlight bulb change MADE EASY -- Nissan Micra K12 --

[@kojoyeboah7]

Fixed mine today, thank you 😊. The wriggling bit is simply overcome if you pinch both sides together and just pull. It comes away in a second or two. Same goes for the clip that holds the bulb in place. Working space is very limited if you've got big ol' hands but it's all very easy 😂.

[@Endfloat]

The problem is when the spade connectors are corroded onto the bulb. That's what the wiggling is for.

[@tobex1991]

Thank you oh kind Saint. Press on the long flat top BTW

[@ozproductions1117]

Thanks for the vid. Just changed an H4 headlight bulb on third attempt. As usual once you have done one, the next time will be easy. The main problem is removing the black socket from the rear of the light bulb before you remove the rubber gasket. The manual implies you should squeeze and pull backwards. I was assuming there were some tabs which need depressing to get it to release. There are not. It really is just a case of pulling it back firmly and the bulbs tabs just slot in/out. I found mine were really solid - three people all tried in vain. I had a closer look at the socket on line and once I realised there were no tabs to depress and no wiring to damage on the sides I used a plumbers wrench to grab the socket rear - couple of wiggles and back-pull and off it popped. Easy peasey - Why has no one mentioned this before? Please tell everyone - shout it from the mountains - no copyright Yes I am enjoying my cup of tea and biscuit victory moment.

[@tio123ist]

Yeah my missus lightbulb is out and it's just so hard to pull out. I was looking at the headlight bulb while trying to pull it out and i could see I was almost pulling the entire light bulb out with the connector. I gave up and will try again tomorrow

[@donpedro6239]

When removing the connector, the bulb is held in place by a wire clip. I'm afraid that if I apply too much force, it will get strained and then it won't hold well. Am I right? I think this happened to me@@tio123ist

[@Pipemeoff95]

That was really helpful mate had no idea what I was doing till I watched this, all sorted now!

[@kaitlynpead8915]

Thank you so much! After just watching your video once I did it under 2 mins! Thank you!

[@MichaelDembinski]

Thanks! Did it "myself" with a lot of help from you! 🙂

[@panadnypl]

Man, third time through 2 years I am watching this video. Thank you very much, you made my life easier ❤

[@fireclipse8284]

ha ha same here

[@wayou004]

Actually did it myself. watching your video very closely. Thank you so much ❤

[@captainc6671]

Thanks mate. Got me sorted. Needed to know about the retaining clip, otherwise I'd have used a Brummagem screwdriver and ended in tears! Wonderful when something can be really simple to deal with for a change.

[@Endfloat]

Glad I could help. FYI, a lot of cars, particularly ones that use H4 bulbs use this method for holding them in. I got a chuckle about the Brummagem screwdriver comment!

[@IIETMII]

Thanks for help. Hardest part was getting the clip back over the new bulb but got it in the end. Cheers!

[@Endfloat]

Glad I could help. It is a bit fiddly but once you get the hang of it, they go in ok.

[@shuvadey4294]

Always is!! Seconds to take clip off, minutes to put clip back on with bulb...can be very frustrating.

[@WithDali]

This was very helpful with my light bulb change thank you so much. 😊

[@DaveC0962]

Thank you. Very helpful and worked a treat for me.

[@tjhowe3377]

Thanks so much for this video, made the job quick and easy 👍

[@stacysdad5071]

Most helpful. Thanks a million.

[@Endfloat]

Very welcome!

[@jimmorahan6843]

Thank you; very helpful.

[@ospviggosdottir7140]

Thank you! My Haynes manual didn't show the clip part. (You must be doing something right when you outperform the Haynes!)

[@Endfloat]

Thanks! Although I think any video will be better than a Haynes manual. "reinstallation is the reverse of removal" but you swear in different places!

[@gavinhema]

Undoing the clip was the toughest part for me, I broke it but after an hour of trying I didn’t care. The rest went smooth and I connected it all back together,(less the broken clip).

[@Endfloat]

How are you holding the bulb in without the clip then?

[@gavinhema]

@@Endfloat sorry, I meant clip on the connector that plugs in to the light. It was really awkward to rotate and see how to pry it open.

[@Barbastellus_]

Hi, any tips on what to do if the wire that holds the bulb is missing? Does it have some shape type name that would help me finding it and buying?

[@paulrnaylor]

I undone 2 bolts on head light to get bit more space. Then have to be really tough to get plug out. Another masterpiece on how not to design something. Anyone would think it's french

[@Endfloat]

@@paulrnaylor there are elements of the design that are French! Trust me, there are much worse cars than this to change bulbs on..

[@paulrnaylor]

@@Endfloat my old work mate had a Renault meggan . Had to take bumper off. It was cheaper and less hassle to trade it in

[@DROSTAR123]

How do you take out the other light?

[@Endfloat]

I assume you mean the side light bulb? If so, I'll try and do a video at some stage.

[@DROSTAR123]

@@Endfloatyes sir, i eventually got it out. its such a mission cause its tightly screwed on with no wiggle room for your hands. My hands are bruised haha

[@wairimup]

What of the small bulb on the upper side of the headlight

[@Endfloat]

If I get a chance I'll do a video on that. There's a cap to be removed and it's in there.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Great little fitting video mate, did you do the passenger side as well or just the driver's??

[@Endfloat]

Thanks! Just the driver's side. The other one was still serviceable.

[@catbalooboy]

Well done, I never managed it. Halfords and MOT guys could neither. Nissan dealers did it for me.

[@Endfloat]

Halfords and MOT couldn't do it? That's bad. It's not a massively difficult job once you know how to go at it.

[@RaduLazau]

The glass will not crack, but it will become hotter and so wil the fillament in that region, which will eventually lead to melting. Nevertheless, the advice is good, don't touch the glass part of the lightbulb. Love your videos, watching them simply to relax and enjoy your way 🙂

[@sarahsykes875]

Very helpful thank you!

[@robinbrum]

At the risk of sounding stupid, is this the main headlight or the side light? I need to replace the side light but worried I might get the two mixed up if I tried

[@Endfloat]

This video shows you how to change the main headlight bulb. I believe the side light bulb is behind a plastic cap in the upper part of the headlamp unit but I'm not sure.

[@robinbrum]

@@Endfloat thanks, I think you are right and I'm going to have a go at it in the morning

[@laurens02]

@@robinbrumHi, auch ich muss nun das Standlicht erneuern und frage mich welches dieses ist und wie man dies austauschen kann. Hast du es geschafft und war es schwer? Würde mich über eine Antwort freuen :)

[@flesz_]

I cant pull the connector, my hand is big, cant grab it well. Tried prying with screwdriver , but only damaged the rubber seal. Thing is not coming off, i dont want to damage the lamp lol. What a pain. I somehow replaced it on the same side you are doing, but now is the other side and left hand access is more diffucult

[@Endfloat]

The spade connectors can get corroded. If you can, get a small flat head screwdriver between the connector and bulb to pry it off.

[@kayasteaks3117]

Helped so much thank you!!!!

[@Endfloat]

You're very welcome!

[@Bacory]

Thanks! :)

[@Endfloat]

You're welcome!

[@Newyork535]

Very hard to fix it back ,doesent stand that metal there

[@pavelkarbishev6573]

Спасибо, все получилось.

[@Endfloat]

Glad to hear it.

[@drujbanu]

Hardest part was removing the rubber from the old bulb what the hell ahahh

[@Scott-km6rs]

Thanks mate

[@Endfloat]

You're welcome!

[@davidalexanderlourie4371]

Thanks bud.

[@Endfloat]

You're welcome!

[@melkelly6148]

Just got headlights sidelights and fog lights bulbs in xeon white for €9.99 on ebay delivered savage value

[@Endfloat]

That's very cheap. I'd wonder about the quality of them at that price to be honest. Hopefully they're good though!

[@melkelly6148]

@@Endfloat at that price there worth a look

[@melkelly6148]

@@Endfloat also took the dash where the stereo goes out thanks to your video and replaced the stereo with a double din 7" touch screen Android unit cost €48 on ebay

[@Endfloat]

@@melkelly6148 that's true. Definitely worth a punt. Glad my videos helped! Thanks!

[@melkelly6148]

@@Endfloat I can only get my new stereo system to work with the ignition off?

[@ИванИванов-с6ъ9ц]

Спасибо

[@Endfloat]

You're welcome!

[@TwoUpTourer]

This is not correct for Australian viewers. For some reason the bulb is an H11, and there is no rear rubber boot, but a clip on cap, and the bulb itself has 2 retaining screws, not a spring as used in the H4. With minimal access, the only way I found was to remove the whole headlight. The hidden 3rd bolt can be accessed, with difficulty, via the wheel arch if you bend the black plastic downwards and wiggle your hand and a 10mm socket. Crap design!!!

[@Endfloat]

What an absolute pain in the stones!

[@newsgetsold]

Thanks. I remember doing this job but not sure if I removed the whole assembly. Came to check which bulb I bought as the other side is now gone. My searches found H11 but was so confused why this video shows H4.

[@tom47opm3]

Thanks heaps mate.

[@Endfloat]

You're very welcome!

[@Immanuelkolb]

That is not the side turn light, that one is on the lateral of the front wings. That is the front turn light or the main light. I need the side light and i cant find any tutorial for doing it

[@Endfloat]

I didn't say it was the side turn light. In any case, it's a video about replacing a headlight bulb.

[@Marc-dm1fh]

Bugger it. I thought I'd got far enough back to be out of shot.

[@Endfloat]

Don't worry, your feet are very photogenic! 😁

[@aoifetuna]

That's a light 😂

[@wadebennett8092]

You speak way to fast and don’t focus on the important areas