How to replace H4 bulb - Honda Jazz/Fit - bulb replacement, change, bumper removal, remove

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[@StromboliKicks]

I just tried following the manual's car to replace the h4 bulb on my 2005 jazz (driver's side). They explain the process of going underneath where you remove a small part of the plastic cover. Well, good luck. You can't see shit. The bulb gets stuck in the spring wire, then to put the new one it's pain again, and I gave up when I needed to put the rubber cover. I'll try either removing the bumper or completely remove the plastic cover from the tire. I don't know what they're thinking when they design the car like this. It's a good car (original bulb lasted 15 years) but holy hell this process is a pain in the ass.

[@PabloMythube]

I basically use other bad words because I speak in Spanish, but I will add your words to my nasty words catalog to see if I can feel better ... really terrible design .. Thanks for the video to the owner.

[@inus24]

Omg all that effort just to change a light bulb, design gone mad, what a pain.

[@klb6453]

Try changing the back tail light. A pain in the rear.

[@Jammoko]

@@klb6453 I just cancelled my order for a Honda after seeing this clip... thank gawd I saw it befor getting the car!

[@mymemories925]

There must be an easier way for sure?

[@maartenyzer4121]

@@mymemories925 through the splash gard ,in the wheel well

[@amandamal2564]

Design why screw too many n need open bumber..

[@tantryl]

I managed the passenger side bulbs following the manual and even the park/position light on the drivers side but the driver side headlamp was impossible. Plus I absolutely scratched my hands to hell getting that done, and I've got small hands I can't imagine someone with regular or large hands even managing that. I gave up and found this later that day. Thank you. Very easy, not very time consuming relative to my failed attempt, got the job done. Cheers.

[@3556Heisenberg]

Great easy to follow instructions. Just did the bulb change on a 2005 Jazz/Fit this is by far the easiest way to change the bulbs. Do your self a favour and spend the extra $10 to do both bulbs whilst you are there. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@seanconway1154]

Much appreciated. This took me all of half an hour start to finish, hardest part is putting the headlight back in.

[@Ciaranhayhurst]

Many thanks for the video. Last time I changed the bulb I went in from the wheel arch. It took several hours and much pain, especially since headlamp bulbs only seem to break when it is wintery cold, and I don't have a place to work undercover. Taking the bumper off seems like a lot of hassle, but it was only 40 mins to change bulbs on both sides, you can stand up, and see what you are doing and everything worked just like on the video. Definitely my preferred method.

[@edalecu]

man, going from the inside of the wheel arch 2 or 3 times, makes you almost an expert and then you'll be able to change both H4 bulbs in less than 10 minutes! Ask me how I know! :D

[@oldsirgoose7539]

I've used this video twice now. Excellent walkthrough. Really appreciate the effort to show the steps!

[@yojoehd]

Nice job demo on this video. You did an exceptional job detailing the removal of the plastic retention fasteners. Those can be a real pain when one does not have good visibility prior to removal. Same goes for the removal of electrical connectors.One comment. To replace the headlamp bulb, the screw does not need to be removed. The bulb is held in place with a spring clip that needs only to be depressed to unlock. Then the bulb then backs out and can be replaced without removing the screw or the entire module. Thank you!

[@luemun]

Thank you so much for this clear and easy guide 🙏 Managed to swap both lights in about half an hour

[@Bazukax]

Brilliant way to change the bulbs, takes less than an hour to do this way. I also tried under the mudguard method, but it took way longer than taking the bumper and the headlight down. 10/10 would recommend!

[@earmit007]

I've was thinking the exact same. Great info!

[@parky71]

i come from the days when changing a light bulb was a 2 min job. i was a mechanic for about 20 years .out of the game now but i still do bits on my own cars,friends and neighbours et.c. its a piss take how on what used to be a simple job now takes you more like 30 mins. i had a few now where i had to take the bumper off and also take the light out. anyway thanks for the video. i only come for a quick look. as somebody i know with this car was having trouble on how to fit the bulb, i already had a quick look and sort of guessed it was bumper and light out. this confirmed it. cheers.

[@duncanmansfield3858]

so this is way easier than the through the liner. Big fingers and hands. 30 minutes from taking tools out to car away and hands washed. With second watch of the bumper loosening. And 3 year old as main helper. Thanks very much for this!!

[@kymlardnerofficial]

You saved me $60 which is what John Blair Honda was asking to do this. Thank you. Dinner for two. One comment : The very first bolt you touched in your video actually screws into a little metal clip which came loose and I lost while unscrewing. The clip on bumper stays in place without it so It's ok.

[@darinantov]

Thank you! I had to do it your way, as the wire spring came off. Normally you change the bulb by gaining access under the wheel housing.

[@duncanmansfield3858]

Tried the liner before and it was difficult with sausage fingers so going to give this a whirl and do both at the same time - thanks for the easy to follow video and simple instructions - will update then we get this done

[@JakobusVdL]

Hi Duncan, How did it go? Which approach do you recommend - wheel arach or bumper?

[@tanyaallan3748]

Regardless if there is an easier method, thank you so much. My daughters Honda Jazz needed her headlight done and this instructional video clip made it so I could do it myself. Thank you so very much! :)

[@aarrmmiinnddoo]

Much easier to remove the bumper, for both sides you only need ten minutes, and you even can change the small lamps or turn signal ones...

[@arle1826]

I changed it withou any need to screw anything. My hands are small and I could do it by reaching from the motor section.. a little tricky bcs I had to do it by touching but it worked! You gave me the motivation to try it myself! Thank you!

[@DaWeaver]

Cheers for the tutorial managed to get the side light bulb changed 👍 but I think I wait until the headlight bulb needs changing too next time What a palaver

[@PeterHayhurst]

Really clear and helpful video. It seems like a lost of hassle to change a bulb, but on a freezing cold day, working at the curbside, your method is actually quicker and far less painful (and bloody) than trying to get in from under the wheel arch - I tried that last time, never again. Many thanks!

[@lubomirmarinchev9081]

How about if the screw that holds the bumper (the one that is in front of tire) is with rounded phillips head and cannot be removed?

[@williampotter4878]

Very well explained video that helped a novice make a very fiddly job so straightforward. Thank you.

[@manu25asa3]

When I saw your 10 min 'how to', i was a little bit afraid, but looks like not so difficult. However, I will change all bulbs the same day, I do not want to do this twice a year. Cheers, Emmanuel (France)

[@pivek303]

The video was helpful - thanks a lot! However, I prefer that alternative method, where you get to the bulb from the wheel side. I tested both. This took me 25 minutes and the other less than 15.

[@ericdewild1214]

just did a bulb change from under the wheel arch... much less dismantling involved

[@g.l.5487]

Excellent filming, thank you for the step by step info. Much appreciated.

[@primiciasrd5108]

Wow! You really know how to make a very good tutorial video! Congratulations 👍👍👍

[@datenschredder5296]

Thanks a lot bro for this video, which helped me a lot changing the H4 bulbs on both sides of my 2002 Honda Jazz 👍.

[@TonyW-du5sd]

I went in under the wheel arch last time I had to change a bulb. It was a one hour nightmare. This way looks easier and more efficient. I'll give it a go tomorrow

[@DrStrange1000]

Thank you for taking the time in making this. Fantastic!!

[@deluxe9490]

It is very detailed and helpful video. Thank you very much for sharing your experience

[@jefftothwmizzle]

Why all the work? Just remove the wheel well plastic cover and go from underneath. Simple 3 minute bulb change and your done

[@SaleimoanBabii03]

Jeff Marshall I was just watching this because I wanted to do my own tomorrow but just watching this omg that's alot of work just for the bulb.

[@Thedog5563]

How much access is there from underneath? I have pretty large hands hahaha

[@LyKhanMD]

He is right...did that 2 days ago

[@AbadonnaAbbys]

Too many wires inside. Left hand bulb change almost impossible from wheel side.

[@ajmunn1229]

You can do this easily just unplugging, took me 10 min on a 2010

[@olivergrobs349]

Worked exactly as shown! Thx. Saved me some money and was relatively easy

[@fatherkeith]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I was able to change both headlamp bulbs in 40 minutes after watching the video. It really helps to know exactly what you're doing and which tools are needed.

[@alyce3514]

Halfords do it for a fiver. They turn the wheels to the right/left to get easy access from behind the wheel arches.

[@TheEPSES]

I’ve got a 2006 honda jazz and I’d recommend this method. I’ve tried through the wheel arch and while the start is easy, getting the bulb back in and the spring closed over is difficult without a hoist, especially drivers side. Take the bumper off. Much easier. But you will need a ratchet set.

[@robletto841]

I do my from underneath by the tire I turn wheel all the way and 1 2 3 done😄 nice video.

[@expsterm1]

Thank you for taking the time to do this step by step, very logical and concise.👍

[@oomz1975]

This is a lot easier than faffing around in the wheel well, even though there is a bit more involved. Thanks for making this video.

[@Jammoko]

If you think that's good... you must be a masocist! It should take no longer than thirty seconds to change a bulb... dreadful design!

[@oomz1975]

@@Jammoko your absolutely correct, try changing bulbs on current Mercedes-Benz, BMW or audis.

[@Jammoko]

@@oomz1975 I just spoke to a frien of mine who has a Honda Jazz about the procedure to replace a bulb... he contacted his local Honda dealer and they suggested taking it to a Honda dealer to have this work carried out! I presume Honda are prepaired to pay the bili to have this done as it is down to them with the bad design? Good luck doing this on the roadside after being stopped by police at night with a headlamp out... how long do you think a seventy year old lady would take to do it! We were always told, back in the day, to carry spare car bulbs in your car survival kit... oh, and don't forget the mechanic that would be required!

[@oomz1975]

@@Jammoko dealer will try & sell them a new car lol. Those days of being able to fix simple stuff by the roadside are long gone.

[@shu-aibanthony6301]

Thanks! Wasn't sure how to remove with that spring. I done without removing light lol

[@enockdhauka]

Im seeing this in 2021 but its really detailed thank you so much

[@keenanjohnston9739]

Mechanic wanted to charge me $170...$170 for this!!! You are a legend, thank you so much

[@mpoerot8013]

hmm where I live it's more like $5

[@DocHollidayGames]

Currently living in japan. After sticking my hand behind that assembly and having a mukade crawl onto my arm, I will gladly pay whatever they want to do it for me!

[@steve1962]

I managed to do mine (2011 1.4 Jazz) the traditional way from under the bonnet ..........took a while but got there in the end.

[@valentinfigueiredo]

hi, i have to dissasembly all the front part, where is the AC/radiator is fixed, do i have to solder something? thanks a lot

[@l.zwieble6819]

Thank you for the tutorial. Very well made!!

[@DaFireman33]

So to change simple park lights r indicators u hav to go thru d same process???

[@mrvolcada5355]

Thinking ahead of the curve here. What are the best quality bulbs? may do this during the summer to reduce future problems.

[@yasinbatmaz1860]

I couldn't get that much space seen in the video after 2:30 after loosening the upper part of the bumper therefore I was not able to reach the 4th bolt. Anything I am missing? (I have removed all the bolts, screws, 4 black plastic things explained in the video)

[@derekmcmahon5950]

Well done mate saved lots of money and step by step helped also 😊

[@johnsutcliffe171]

i am not looking forward to changing the bulbs on my honda jazz 07. design gone mad.

[@marks8173]

I've just changed my bulb from under the wheel liner as the Jazz manual. It doesn't need this much dismantling. It isn't easy but possible first time in 20 mins with some patience & disposable gloves make it easier. This might be useful if anything goes wrong.

[@aarrmmiinnddoo]

Much easier to remove the bumper, for both sides you only need ten minutes, and you even can change the small lamps or turn signal ones...

[@Chelseasam97]

Great video buddy, thank you. Dziękuję Ci!

[@CLONEBF]

Thank you so much my friend you have really helped me out god bless you ❤

[@fionatinker23]

Crikey - whoever designed that system needs a kick in the shins - hard! Thank you - I had no idea why I couldn't figure out a way to get to the headlight bulb to replace ie.

[@paulescott9723]

Thank you for this. Changed the sidelight in the same way.

[@robandangie7775]

Terrific, thanks for sharing!

[@robertb2245]

Cool vid bro ...takes some patience though !👍 . thanks

[@niriorivero1664]

Muy buenas instrucciones para cambiar mis faroles delanteros. Mañana los cambio. Thanks KZbin

[@geoffdb8118]

Thanks for the video , it was a big help

[@vaskert7069]

Dzięki. Extra film. Pozdrawiam.

[@hrvojeschafer-miculinic6226]

Sehr gute Erklärung, danke für das Video

[@mscott6005]

Good video now I can change the lamps, why go through all that to change the bulbs.

[@gudrunvoigt3441]

Das Video hat mir sehr geholfen, vielen Dank!!! Hat alles bestens geklappt :-)

[@markhudson876]

I did the same job. I chose this method over removing the wheel well cover and going from underneath. If one bulb has blown, chances are the others are going to blow soon so I always replace the whole set (side, indicator and headlight) because it saves a load of bother later. And if you're replacing more than one, it is much easier to withdraw the whole unit than to jack the car up and remove the wheel and wheel well cover IMO. I guess they don't make it easy to replace bulbs because they are so damn reliable (my first bulb blew at 86,000 miles). The video is really clear but that sunken bolt at the bottom light fitting is a total b****ard to get to because you can't see it and you can only just feel it. I found the bumper a bit difficult to remove - there are some clips which you need to depress to get it to unclip. Good video Fix and Drive. Thanks :)

[@prabhakarrao4922]

The best so far

[@malenikas]

Thx bro, save me a lot of nerves and time.

[@TheSmeagle007]

This was a very well-made video, and incredibly helpful for a mechanical novice. Thanks :)

[@Michael-dp4fo]

Is there only one headlight bulb my dipped beam is gone wondering if it's a h4? Good video easy to follow

[@zesurio2485]

War sehr Hilfreich danke! :)

[@dcnd87]

Thank for the video great help

[@TARMI980]

is the procedure same for jazz model 2002-2008?

[@jeromepacana3928]

Honda fit gd1 2001 model can i use h4 led bulb just yours?

[@ango1101]

Thank you. This helped me alot.

[@hareetitoko1658]

Thanks saved me $105

[@Sasa-sn1ky]

Very helpful video, thanks. 👍

[@pockeybearmilk264]

Thank you very much , you help a lot

[@drmonevbg]

The ones who made it this way were insane! How could one need 30 minutes to change a bulb! Honda should think about it.

[@harrry1977]

Indeed, Who ever came up with this 😡😡😡😡😡😡. Now I have to replace one too, pfff

[@drmonevbg]

@@harrry1977 there is an easier way, fоr 5 minutes.

[@norbertplies276]

Check your model before you change the bulb, on my Fit 2013 it is difficult, but you can change from trunk side

[@VideoBite]

2011 honda jazz changed headlamps withou bumper release, but headlight lift servo motor doesnt work. Probably have to disasable bumper.

[@tyronecroftonhome2618]

Excellent presentation, to the point. Very informative and useful. Thanks

[@JeeGee114]

Thx for the video. Just for bulb changing it is a bit too much work. But I am gonna replace the complete units because they are yellow outside and inside so this is handy.

[@arefinsartacademy5377]

0ppo hi

[@piol333]

Spoko tutek. Zabieram sie za wymianę dzięki ziom.

[@johnc2821]

If you don't want to waste hours doing this just pull the inner arch liner out, just done one took about 10mins. Customer was well impressed as the last garage that did one for him took an hour

[@justonce3973]

Simple from underneath remove the plastic cover underneath and get access to the bulb from there easier

[@seanchau7430]

Thanks for the video.

[@siemensol83]

Nice video. Thank you

[@kenkoong]

best video, thanks so much

[@user-kt6fe9wg5e]

Самое лучшее видео на эту тему и самое правильное.

[@zbychu6255]

Good Job 👍

[@charleshash4919]

In later Fits you can replace Headlight bulbs thru the engine compartment and it takes about 10 minutes to change both bulbs

[@christiancruz9471]

Thanks a lot ❤️

[@mjusa4u]

Thank you i used your video

[@polaris8126]

Thanks a lot!!!! :)

[@user-no1hy1xf6v]

Greta video👍🏻 thabknyou

[@Jammoko]

I spoke to someone at Honda... I think they have realise that they dropped the ball here with a bad design and have offered to replace or update the bulbs free of charge at any Honda main dealer; just book it in! You will have to purchase the bulbs of course!

[@thepoofication]

Just for info: I was able to do this on the driver side of a Jazz 2014 without complete disasembly, was very tight and you need to be relatively dexterous with you fingers. I have medium sized hands (181 cm). Maybe it's usefull to some, so like the comment for others.

[@wshark1948]

After I've seen this video I just drove to the electrician and it took him 1 minute to replace the bulb without disassembling anything.

[@nicanorcrisostomo9047]

My God! He is teaching how remove all the headlight, not the bulb.

[@l.zwieble6819]

Some cars you cant access the bulb without removing the whole headlight

[@JakobusVdL]

Did you video how the mechanic did that?

[@wshark1948]

@@JakobusVdL Unfortunatelly not

[@roppa250]

Thank you 👍👍👍

[@TheApolide72]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@MultiAlenkar]

otimo video muito grato.

[@adekhalion5737]

Where can I get these headlights

[@nikoskoyrtides1166]

Thanks for the video. I was thinking of buying this car one of these days, but now i changed my mind.and i will buy something else. Taking apart the front part of the vehicle for replacing a bulb? and its 2 in the morning while its freezing outside? Absolutely no way.

[@mkrp4]

On this car it's super easy kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXW5iZ2Vo5ucnNU

[@alyce3514]

It's easy. I have a 2003 Honda Jazz with no complaints - very reliable car with magic seats that can transport all sorts of things. I am 60 and do most repairs on it. You change front bulbs from the behind the wheel arch after turning the wheel left or right for easy access. It takes 5 minutes. The back ones are very easy.

[@alessandroserrao9422]

@@alyce3514 It's not easy on the passenger side and it's impossible on the driver's side: there's a bunch of wires blocking the lightbulb removal. There absolutely no way of removing it that way. At least on my 2005 Jazz.

[@alexanderh.77]

Thank you !

[@mohdm6804]

Awesome video,tq