Jeep Grand Cherokee HID how to replace headlight bulb. 4th gen 2011 -2021

[@JimmyS1981]

Finally someone that shows the HID housing clips up close & how to remove the low beam. Thanks!

[@bradleyfisk2617]

I have tried for 2 hours to find those housing eclipse. Now I know where to look. Thank you for a great video!

[@MsPgraham77]

Where did you purchase bulb from

[@friendlymechanic9778]

I got mine from the dealer.

[@JimmyS1981]

@@MsPgraham77 I got mine on prime for a fraction of the cost the dealer charges. Installed them and they’re working great so far 🤞

[@tonyrulli6294]

Jeep could have made things a lot easier with a slightly longer cord & a slightly larger opening. I had the hardest time getting the bulb back in. Finally figured it out with the old bulb. Had to slide it in at a slight angle to get one side past the metal fins, then slightly straighten and it almost felt like it snapped in. Once I got it a couple of times it was easy. Passenger side was easier - did that side first.

[@prw21]

Good sir, this video saved me over $800!!! The dealership wanted $300 for the bulb and 2.5h of labor to change the bulb. I found the bulb online for $60 and did it myself in less than 15m. Even for a super novice tinkerer, this was soooo easy with your video. Thank you so much!!

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Wow that’s amazing!! I’m so glad I was able to help you save so much!

[@JimmyS1981]

Yup! He’s not kidding ! Jeep here in Cornelius, NC wanted $300 for EACH bulb + LABOR $$$ !!! We saved ourselves A LOT OF $$& 🙏🏻

[@yungioptf]

@@JimmyS1981same in Charlotte!!!

[@johng1902]

This is BY FAR THE BEST video on the subject out of the 12 that I viewed! Thank you! You were the ONLY one who actually showed: 1) the tabs, 2) physically removing and installing the bulb. Great presentation; easy voice to listen to; very good camera work. Way to go!

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Thank you glad it was helpful! 👍🏼

[@COVERICK]

I agree totally! Thank you

[@doug8867]

Super helpful video man, and as others said the pics of the “clips” (really levers I think) were great. I used it to do the Passenger side. I’ll summarize my tips taking some of what others have said below and my own experience. As you look out ahead of the car, the clip on the right of the bulb needs to be rotated UP and the clip on the left of the bulb needs to be rotated DOWN to be counterclockwise. The whole assembly rotates a little, and moving it to and fro allows more room for your fingers to access and push the clips in the necessary direction to unlock them. When installing the new HID light bulb rotate the assembly so it faces straight ahead before doing so. If you don’t, you will struggle mightily trying to insert the bulb in and get it seated. When tightening the clips back, it’s the reverse, right side goes DOWN and left side goes UP. Last tip, put a bandaid on the outer part of your Left thumb and knuckle on your hand of your wedding ring finger. Then put your rubber glove on. :-) It might save a few scrapes. Thanks again for the great photography and video.

[@GeorgeLopezEP]

I am very pleased with the quality of your video and your clear explanation of all the steps! Took me about 45 minutes to replace mine. I did run into a frustration when it came to installing the HID. I did not realize that the whole assembly actually moves! It had shifted on me possibly at the time when I went looking for the counter clockwise clip. So, I was attempting to seat the lamp at the wrong angle. I accidently discovered that I could manually re-center the assembly manually. Once I had it back in it's original position, the bulb sat right into place. Another clue is that you can no longer reach the clip closest to the fender well because the assembly has shifted far enough to where you can't get your fingers between the bulb and the assembly. FIVE STARS for you!

[@JeepHemiLyfe]

Can you please explain how you recentered? I believe I messed up my headlight when installing. There’s this little reflector in the middle of my HID housing that seems to be stopping the light from shining outward. Was that the part that was inhibiting your headlight from shining as well?

[@GeorgeLopezEP]

The HID housing is apparently motor driven to re level after starting the vehicle. (just a guess) So, all I did was grab the housing and pulled on it toward the center of the vehicle. It started to move! @@JeepHemiLyfe

[@JeepHemiLyfe]

@@GeorgeLopezEPdo you know where I may find more info on the housing? I’ve been searching high and low. There’s something blocking my lights projection, a piece that runs horizontally made of what I assume to be metal that seems to be fixed in the middle of the housing

[@JeepHemiLyfe]

@@GeorgeLopezEP I’m thinking I must not have the light in correctly then

[@GeorgeLopezEP]

I just peeked into my headlights from outside looking in (off) and do see the horizontal metal you describe. I also see what appears to be the hid bulb above that metal. I compare the left and right side and they both look similar. The lights do work fine. I placed my jeep in front of my garage wall, where I can see how the headlights project. I turn the car on, the headlights auto level, then they appear to have the same horizontal line across the top of each beam. I then turn the steering wheel and the beams follow the direction of the wheel. I recommend you peer into your headlight and compare the good with the questionable one. (lights turned off of course). @@JeepHemiLyfe

[@bradleyparis5072]

Thank you so much for this video! As others have said below, this is the only one that explains how to do the HID version and shows what exactly you have to do to get the bulb out. The up close video of the twisting lock mechanism with the tabs was invaluable. The view after you had taken the bulb out was super helpful as you can actually see the part you need to twist. I don’t think I would have finished this job without it, but after seeing that portion of the video, I did this whole task in about 15 minutes. Getting the new bulb in is quite challenging, but as long as you are gentle and patient, it does go back in there. It was harder with my big ass hands but I got it eventually. Thank you again!

[@smo84]

I THOUGHT I had my new bulbs installed correctly until I noticed they were dimmer than should be. They weren’t in the full way, I didn’t realize there was a locking ring. Your video was the only one that showed it and truly helped me. Once I loosened up the ring, the module slid in place and almost clicked, and then once the ring was tightened it was like night and day. Thank you so much!!

[@friendlymechanic9778]

You are welcome! Happy to hear the video was helpful! 👍🏼

[@RossMooreEnt]

Best job yet of showing housing clips holding bulb. Thank you!!!

[@friendlymechanic9778]

👍🏼

[@ShaunYoung-e9z]

Great video!! Saved me $680 from the dealership. Awesome step by step video. Thanks again!!

[@xerxiusmaximus]

This was an incredible instructional/informative demonstration.... just very on point... most intuitive (just sidestepping all potential pitfall)... thank you. Love your content...

[@cvdnmp369]

My son and I spent so much time and went through so many videos trying to get the answers your video provides! I just want to add my comment so hopefully it bumps up this video and will help someone find these answers sooner. Thank you so much for thoroughly explaining!

[@WalterBaconInc]

Thanks for getting the camera in there closeup. That was very helpful.

[@friendlymechanic9778]

👍🏼

[@mikedec231]

Thanks to your help, I was able to replace my burned out headlight. The key piece of information was the rotating of the circular locking clip that holds the HID bulb.

[@friendlymechanic9778]

I’m happy the video was helpful!

[@joyceandneil]

Excellent video and presentation. Straightforward and easy to follow. Thanks for giving me the detailed knowledge and the confidence to attempt to replace the failed HID bulb in my Jeep myself.

[@friendlymechanic9778]

No problem. Let me know how it goes

[@davidclark6523]

Thank you for a very clear process. Best video on this repair. As other comment, saved me $800. Thanks! Only other sugestion you could have made was to make sure the bulb is all the way in before rotating the clamp. I should turn easily as I found out.

[@Ritza2024]

Your video was so helpful! The only video that shows that type of square bulb and clips. Thank you so much!!

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Happy to help I’m glad I was able to lend assistance. Thank you again for the super thanks! 👍🏼

[@innovate4life]

I wish I watched your video first. This type bulb replacement is nothing like the others. I'll be sure to bookmark this as a favorite.

[@Dan-ek1rr]

Fantastic video! I couldn't have replaced the bulbs without it.Thank you so much.

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Glad it was helpful! 👍🏼

[@B-U-C-K-S-H-O-T]

Extremely helpful for my wifes grand with the HID. Thank you man.

[@garysmithe9603]

Many thanks as well, I agree with the others that the camera work and detail were great. My drivers side went out in March and I used this video for reference then. Now about 6 months later I'm replacing the passenger's side. Removing 2 screws for the coolant reservoir gave me a little bit more room on the passenger side.

[@karlgriesberg2050]

Thank you thank you thank you. As others have said, out of all the other videos I looked at, none of them even mentioned the tabs to rotate that hold the bulb in like you did here. Even the drivers side was easy, removed two bolts holding the coolant pressure tank and swung it around out of the way.

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Thank you! I’m happy it’s helping out so many people 👍🏼

[@stevenpiper970]

my 2017 will get same treatment this Saturday, thanks for the video

[@Velo1010]

You have a great video, but I think owners watching will underestimate the pain staking task of getting their hands in that compartment behind the light to get the bulb out. And getting it back in, without damaging that light bulb. That’s only on the driver side that replace today.

[@h2otrainer]

The only thing I would add is putting bandaids on the back of both hands below the thumb and above the wrist. Because there is a need for using latex gloves you don't have much protection. Being able to shrink your hands would help! I saw one site that said to push in and rotate counterclockwise to remove the bulb. I used all my hand strength and could not remove the bulb. I went to Jeep and showed them that I did have bulbs, for my nieces Grand Cherokee 2017, low light. They said you have to remove the bumper and that it would cost between $300 - $450. Since I've worked on different vehicles through the years it did not make sense that the bumper had to be removed. Why would they create a portal in the wheelwell if the bumper had to be removed. So I went to Christian Brothers that work on cars and they quoted $275 because the bumper had to be removed. Fortunately for my niece I finally found a pictorial description of what needs to be done. The locking rings were hiding ...not in plain site... but where I could feel them. I followed the directions and my niece saved hundreds of dollars and I saved my sanity and...ego. Thanks muchly.

[@michaellong943]

No mechanic experience at all (dad was too sick growing up to teach me stuff outside of checking the oil, filling washer fluid and changing a tire). Your video came in clutch! Had no problems changing this pain in the a$$ bulb! Definitely subscribing for future reference 🙌🏽

[@michaellong943]

Thank you so much!

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Any time happy to help! Feel free to ask any questions for future repairs. I’ll do my best to advise as best I can.

[@guidosoto1167]

Simple and really graphic explanation!!! The best. Greetings from Costa Rica.

[@Paper452]

Just wanted to say thanks, very clear and descriptive.

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Happy to help! 👍🏼

[@Ritza2024]

Thanks!

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate it!

[@edm572]

You got video on locate front turn signal?

[@antoniodecrisci2369]

great video! Mine just went on driver's side (its 10 years old), so going to replace with D3S Sylvania soon. thanks for the video!

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Very nice! Hope all goes well.

[@daverson1508]

Great job on your video!!

[@emiliosierra4629]

Could you make the other side . The right side

[@me790meg]

Thanks a lot, very helpful

[@friendlymechanic9778]

👊🏼

[@KristinaClemens]

What about the strip part/light , can that be replaced as well? Or does the whole casing need replaced?

[@Zerlak]

I can not get that clamp to turn 😢 2:20

[@ChrisDembinsky]

My headlight failed in the same way, flickered, and was turning an off-white color. I went to the dealer expecting it to be a specialty light. They wanted to sell me a $450 bulb... looked a little harder and got one at the regular auto parts store for $140. It looks the same as my other light.

[@Velo1010]

I like the tow hooks. Are those aftermarket or factory/Mopar? I’m looking to add some to my ‘18 Limited.

[@chendrajohnson8479]

Hello, I have made it to plugging the new bulb in but I can’t get it to go back into place. It is in the hole but it is super lose. Do you have any suggestions?

[@mellifluousx6880]

Thank you so much for getting the camera in there and showing the tabs. Only thing, I tried twisting the tabs counter clockwise but it would not budge. Is there supposed to be a lot of force to get it to unlock?There's a little wiggle from the bulb itself, but I don't want to just pull on the bulb too much.

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Sometimes they do require a little bit of force to get it to twist.

[@williamsmith151]

Excellent video

[@GD-oz7uy]

Can the signal light be replaced too? The driver side on mine stopped working.

[@friendlymechanic9778]

I didn’t look to see if it was replaceable. But I would say yes. The ones that are not replaceable are the LED’s

[@blakelarsen3271]

This was a great video

[@Salamontiiii]

MY 2014 Jeep both HIDs are not working , shall I change the bulbs or should I check something first before changing ?

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Did they both stop working at the same time or at different times?

[@Salamontiiii]

⁠@@friendlymechanic9778Actually I bought it like that, I’m not sure about the time. Low beam, high beam not working, but when I pull for the high beam I can hear a sound like “tik” but no light

[@keyz_2372]

Thanks brother!

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Your welcome! 👍🏼

[@anonymoususer5342]

nice thanks man i will try this

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Cool let me know how it goes.

[@unlimitedj06]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 great video.

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Thank you! 👍🏼

[@petemcl99]

How about the passenger side?

[@friendlymechanic9778]

I did not do the passenger side. Although it is easier to access and replacement inside is the same as the driver side.

[@MemeProfesor]

This the best f*cking video I seen thank you sir

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Happy to help!

[@MemeProfesor]

@@friendlymechanic9778 those mechanics 🧰 wanted to charge me $400 to change a low beam

[@TommyDoog]

I will NEVER buy another vehicle with HID lights. Too effing expensive and simply NOT worth it.

[@JimmyS1981]

Tommy I found my HID’s on prime for $40 bucks for both. They fit perfectly on my 2015 Overland. Happy to share the link if you want ?

[@TommyDoog]

@@JimmyS1981 Thanks, but I need to replace the entire assembly which is like $1000. I already replaced the bulb (still good) and ballast ($600 w/labor), but the mechanic told me that there was a crack allowing water to enter. He sealed it as best he could but it quit working some months later.

[@CM-qg7td]

I'm going aftermarket. It does make sense for that headlight to be that much. It's made in China.

[@duke6024]

So I got the old light bulbs out and I turned and got it out and now I can't get the new ones back in good I got one side in but it's facing to the right sidewalk passenger side so I guess I need to redo that somehow and the driver side I can't get to lock in place I guess that our metal piece you're saying that whole thing turns I guess I need to turn that and see if I can get my bulb to set and then somehow lock it in place I guess

[@meaner562]

@@JimmyS1981 I'd love a link to the most cost effective ones that you found please

[@LeDoctoer]

That side is easy. Try the passenger side.

[@xt9416]

First guy to clarify the circular clamp. Release that and it's easy button from there!

[@shialovern475]

❤❤

[@friendlymechanic9778]

👍🏼

[@nickmoreno3686]

Good lord I can spin those clips but it never releases the bulb. Spent an hour turning them at every angle possible. The bulb piece never releases. Want to scream.

[@bradleyparis5072]

Thanks!

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Thank you Bradley Paris for your generosity! I’m glad the video was able to help you! 👍🏼

[@mikedec231]

Thanks!

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Thank you very much for your support! I greatly appreciate it!