How to change HID lightbulbs in Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2

[@OmarAmaya138BPM]

Prior to this I saw a couple of other videos and was stuck on removing the bulb. Well.. your video clearly explains the lever situation. Pretty huge detail for those others to leave out. Thanks for the helpful video.

[@niallbuckley1]

Legend… My delearship wanted $960 to change these lamps for me. I just did it in 40 mins with these instructions. Thanks!!

[@d.lawrence8059]

Hope you used gloves so your fingers didnt touch the HID bulb

[@michimrmichi]

Excellent tutorial. I was able to do it successfully on both sides in about 1 hour. The most difficult part for me was to remove to plugs as you need to squeeze two latches on both sides of the plug while pulling it; for me it worked after having removed the bulbs from the lamps with the plugs on. Other tricky parts were to find the holes in the headlight for the new bulbs without bending the wire on the bulb, as well as fiddling on the plugs onto the mounted bulbs. The levers were quite hard to turn, but I finally managed... I would have probably given up without this video. A huge thanks!!

[@victorpalmacarrasco7824]

This video actually explains how to replace - correctly - the bulb, and in a easy and super clear way! Thanks a lot on your help Mike! :)

[@wallacewei6162]

Thank you for sharing. The 3 o’clock level is the key to get the bulb out easily! Thanks for pointing that out!

[@TheGekko64]

Mike. Thanks so much for putting this together. I tackled this yesterday. The drivers side was straight forward thanks to your info. It was a different story on the passenger side. I have the Hemi 5.6 engine and there is NO room on that side! The bolt pattern on the overflow tank was different and there was a bolt so low that I couldn't get to it, so I couldn't move it. I had to un-bolt the ECU and move it out of the way but it was still a very tight space. It took me 2 hrs to finally get it in and locked by going from above and below via the access hole in the wheel well. Then I tried to put the rubber cover back on and found that a wire was under the bulb connector wire and was blocking the cover. Uggg! I had to remove the bulb and the connector (hint on removing the connector: use a flat head screwdriver next to the top of the connector where it touches the bulb housing and wiggle it to slowly push the connector off) to move the offending wire and then go through the process all over! It went a bit quicker the second time. ALl in all, it took me 3.5 hrs but that included a run to Ace for a metric socket set. Cheers!

[@mikeofalltrades7587]

Thank you for your comment.

[@pcarberryiv]

Replacing the passenger side…It is FAR easier to just remove the Bumper, Grill and then pull the headlight out.

[@louieo8129]

I saw other videos and was stuck turning the bulb to the left of course no one else explained the all-important lever situation. I followed your instructions and it only took me minutes after an hour of up and down frustration LOL thanks again great video

[@brianlization]

Thanks for posting this mate - made the job a lot easier. I had already watched a few other vids on this but they were all US, where the connector for the bulb is different to the AUS model, so this was a big help.

[@lg8932]

Best video on here for doing this 👍🏻

[@antispamman4795]

Thanks for making this fine video and posting it. Can I mention the DS1 bulb where I live was $114 (each) for a 2011 while other years, apparently, use the H11 bulb that costs $21.

[@laikainspace1]

Thanks mate. Seems that the Aussie GCs are a little different to the US ones so this helped a lot. A bit fiddly trying not to touch the bulbs but I managed. I dropped the bulbs into the housing, plugged them in and then fitted them in place. Cheers.

[@AlexDeimel]

Worked just like he said it would. Make sure to give the Air Filter Housing a pretty good pull to get it off. At first I thought it needed unscrewing or something but that is not the case...just yank it off!

[@dominicb6464]

Awesome, I have an ecodiesel as well and illustrates everything I needed to tackle the job!

[@ggroverr4957]

Took about 45mins to replace both bulbs with LEDs. Bit tight for room but thanks for the vid.

[@jbatistamd]

Nice and helpful video but it is better to change both sides because if you change one side only, one will look brighter than the other; also the other may have to be replaced soon anyway. I have a SRT and I took off the entire front grille and bumper cover to change both because there is no space for manipulate the bulbs and the external filament can be damaged easily.

[@petatownsend5060]

Changed the passengers bulb no worries but having trouble with the drivers. Is there anything you sugest

[@johncudworth8200]

Great video Would have tested lights prior to putting back together

[@RaewynJohnson-ok6lx]

Why would my lights switch on and off sometimes

[@stevenriz]

Hi. Great video. My driver side bulb has been dim and since I had the air filter out changing plugs, I thought I'd look at the bulb. Well it was not clipped in to the housing. So I clipped it back in, I thought, it came back out. Clipped it in again and it was snug, but stopped lighting up. Pulled it out and noticed I must have cracked the ceramic. Not sure if that's enough to break the bulb or not. Happened to have a spare bulb with me so I tried installing the spare. Well that one isn't lighting either. Fuses are ok. Passenger side lights just fine. Took the spare back out and the ceramic was cracked on that one as well. Is that enough to stop these things from lighting? I wouldn't think these are that delicate but I could be wrong. What else can it be? Where is the ballast located? Thanks again!

[@chicagoysn8113]

My halo went out.any way I can fix it without having to buy a new set?

[@alenbenz]

Thank you !!!!! Excellent video !!!!

[@guspena5403]

Is the turn signal a bulb as well.?

[@sixaxis5972]

I don‘t find the plug to get the headlight out..

[@DrunknOdin]

I have these lights and just changed the bulb. Now the front turn signal stopped working. Anyone know how to change that out?

[@brettrobinson5686]

Thanks mate...great instruction

[@re-recordingmixer]

My levers dont seem to move, either of them.., are they a single unit that rotates? Or individual levers the pop out, and maybe hold the fingers tighter. Broke the bulb getting it out, but, can’t put the new one in because the levers won’t budge… looking for ideas.

[@mikeofalltrades7587]

it seems to be one unit that can be rotated via either of the levers

[@khoshabamenshaya4756]

Hi, did you end up getting away with lever stock into one position, I’m trying to replace my bulb but the lever not moving at all, any solution here?

[@multithehook412]

Great video doing mine tomorrow thanks

[@phxroadracer]

One of my bulbs went out. I read recommendations that you should change both so I did. Now, both bulbs are on, but my headlights are really dim and "dispersed" is the best word I can use to describe. And they're not any better when I turn on my brights, maybe even worse. It appears that the deflector that focuses the light and switches from dims to brights isn't work. My headlights don't do the autoleveling when you first start up the jeep. HELP!! Does anyone know if/how to reset the deflector? I have AlfaOBD if there is a way to troubleshoot and/or reset. Thanks, Craig

[@mikeofalltrades7587]

Hi Craig, I haven't come across your problem before. I would put the old bulbs back in and see if that fixes the deflectors. I am not sure if the deflectors get influenced by the bulbs? If it doesn't, check all your fuses. If that doesn't, try disconnecting your battery (under driver's seat) for 10min and reconnect. Also check all connectors for any damage. Please let me know what the outcome was - this might help others with potential problems. Thanks and Good Luck!

[@elizaevans2345]

Hello, how did you fix this?

[@newmedia7238]

Wish I could post a photo. I can’t find that lever thing, or at least mine (2015 Ltd) seem immovable, looks and feels hard plastic too?

[@mikeofalltrades7587]

Yes, they are hard plastic. They are located at 3 and 9 o'clock. probably just need a bit more force.

[@newmedia7238]

@@mikeofalltrades7587 yup all done actually. A bit of force was needed and it opened the “tentacles” things. Pulled out (not twist) the bulb afterwards

[@dc8023]

I'm about 100% sure you are not supposed to touch those bulbs with your bare fingers.

[@ChristusistGott]

That is correct and the reason why the new bulbs were not touched with bare hands at any point of this video. Thanks for pointing it out though, as some people might not know.

[@dc8023]

@@ChristusistGott You are correct sir, you touched the old one on the glass not the new one.. My mistake.

[@salvosexi]

Modello della lampada?

[@mikemerlyn.1691]

There’s one tool to make the task of installation tons easier. No need to try and use all of your strength and flex ability

[@MrJobe007]

I could not get my hand in there to remove the bulb. I'll have to take it in. This is not an easy job

[@mr_trd21district43]

why d hell you taking the whole housing off.. i did it with iust taking the filter itself and the box

[@georgekunzelman2976]

Are these the self-leveling headlights?

[@mikeofalltrades7587]

i am not sure but changing the bulb doesn't affect the level. For that you would have to move the housing I believe.

[@Fishinfool14]

Thanks!!

[@itsfmg9194]

You should do a video on how to change the ballast!

[@mikeofalltrades7587]

I try to keep it simple. If I ever need to change the ballast, I will make sure to upload a video

[@PonutsAnka]

nice seeams simple.. ;)

[@theJerryg1993]

I thought my grand cherokee had h11 bulbs

[@d.lawrence8059]

Great but you just destroyed the HID bulb by touching it with your fingers. The bulb won't last long!

[@ChristusistGott]

At no point was the new bulb touched. 2 years and still working fine.

[@lloydcoleman6889]

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[@joeramirez8683]

Thank You SO Mucch! Very helpful.