Kia soul Headlight bulb Driver side replacement (IN 1 minute )15-19

Super easy way to replace the driver side Headlight bulb in 1 minute on a kia soul from 2014-2019

[@marchills4131]

Some YT DIY videos are so well done that the people who make them probably never know just how much frustration, skinned knuckles and swearing is averted. On behalf of shade tree mechanics everywhere, thank you.

[@jagermorancy]

Seriously dude thanks for posting this. I spent almost two hours trying to make it fit to only realize that the old seal stayed on 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@marissalynn1874]

Same!!!! But my patience only lasted about 10 minutes before I said eff it and ripped it off 😂😂

[@chihuahuaman7025]

Ah that sucks. I started by using the instructions in the owners Manuel to change the bulb myself and that was a nightmare. I almost brought it in the get done but the mechanic wanted $100 to change it. He was telling me about how he had to remove a bunch of stuff to get to the bulb. Luckily I found this amazing video which saved me $100 and a bunch of my time.

[@ramenpriest8312]

Holy cow dude that seal removal isn’t in ANY OTHER VIDEO. I love you so much, I could not figure it out for the life of me. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@mrblackpool1]

I watched nine vids of guys doing everything from taking the bumper half way off to undoing bolts etc. This guy knows his stuff. You just saved me probably $60 up here in Canada. SO,so easy this way. Thank you.

[@aliciadevoll362]

I know this was posted over 2 years ago, but I just used it in 2021 and was able to successfully change my headlight bulbs by myself. The special driver side tips were so helpful. Thank you for making this content.

[@brigittepepin7697]

Tony, I am giving you 3 stars for this video. I am a 63 yo woman. Never did that type of repair myself. With your comment and guidance, I did it in about 10 minutes. Plugging the "grey thingy" with the index finger was not that easy. I thank you very much for your help. You are the guy for the job! Congratulations on your video.

[@tudulcita]

Thanks! Your a life saver.. Im a single woman & somtimes a car repair or maintenance! can be a little intimidating..😒Im goin thru alot right now in my life & I came across your video. You are so Claro..,, precise! & patient! in explaining everything. Graciaz! Muchisimo 🙏 Y Dios te Bendiga 💙🔥❤

[@tudulcita]

side note! Got teary eyed after watching your video. You are Truly a GOD🌟send.. Otra vez Graciaz!!! 🙏

[@gulfgecko]

Thank you!! I watched this video and 5 minutes later I had both bulbs changed. Big help!

[@gteche]

That tip about the seal. Man, you just saved me a lot of frustration. Thank you!

[@TheRealRobM]

huge help. just about to uninstall the headlight and found your vid. thanks for not being everyone else on KZbin

[@mikesvacation]

Thank you very much for this video,, I was about to leave for a long trip to see family,, it was rainy and dark, and if not for your video my trip would have been significantly delayed.. than you again for helping me get home to family on time. 👍👍🌲🙏

[@theultimategoblin5148]

I've been using this method for a couple years now for my drivers side bulb that seems to chronically burn out no matter how many times I get it looked at. Thanks for saving me probably hours of tears and heartache! From someone who's barely touched an engine before their kia soul; thank you! This was super easy to follow.

[@tornadotantan2735]

It's November right now and I live in Canada so it's freezing outside. This video helped me finish this quick so I didn't freeze outside! Thank you!

[@debratalbert]

Thank you so much! I just replaced my Kia driver-side headlight bulb by myself. I had stopped at two repair places who really did not know what they were dealing with but quoted me hundreds of dollars to figure it out! Great, detailed instructions.

[@84tommyboy]

PERFECT!! Every step worked great. Extra bonus for including the bit about being sure to pull the old O ring gasket. Thanks!

[@annikki73]

Thank you!! It was tough - probably due to freezing fingers, but this got me through the job! Whoever designed this has a lot to answer for. There must have been a better way to have designed that.

[@michelparent8392]

I too have just used this video to replace the driver and passenger side bulbs in sub freezing temperature. It was so quick and easy that my fingers didn't have time to freeze. Thank you so much.

[@weaselwovel]

Thank you!!! You are right, everyone shows how to replace the passenger side, it is so frustrating! I was happy to find your video actually showing how to get in there.

[@justinelecluselle8475]

I tried over an hour to screw in the bulb with no avail but when I saw your video and you mentioned the red seal saying behind, I knew that was the problem. Once those were removed, got both lights changed in under a minute. Thank you so much!

[@klewis994]

You are very good at making a complicated situation simple and fery easy to follow. Thank you for yr patience.

[@brad7806]

Great clear explanation..most don't give detailed explanation when they are quite important..thx

[@johnniegold7087]

This video was so HELPFUL. Whoever designed the engine bay for the Kia Soul, is a POS. I almost removed the whole headlight just to change the bulb. Thanks again 👊🏿💯

[@kathleenspeegle2461]

This was a great video! I called our local Kia dealer & he said it would cost about $475!!! I said, "just to change a light bulb?" And he said "Yes!" I really can't believe that. Anyway, we thank you so much for this easy to understand and follow video. It did take us more than 5 minutes, haha!, but it only cost us $19 for the bulb and we are very proud that we did it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@michaelsullivan4055]

I think KIA service department do all the old timy scams that American Car dealers developed over the last hundred years

[@grantw4398]

Thanks, this video is still helping people in 2023.

[@erinkruger6640]

Thank you so much for actually doing the driver side! So annoying that everyone does the passenger side. Everyone kept telling me I would have to unscrew the whole fuse box to get to the light.

[@melissacritchley5838]

I was told the same by the parts guy. I didn't feel comfortable with that.

[@malachiswedberg8367]

You have quite a talent for explaining and giving solutions for everyone, thank you for your work.

[@melissacritchley5838]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I was having a super bad day where everything that could go wrong was going wrong. I was going to get this fixed with my oil change. They were going to charge me $70 (in addition to the $50 oil change)! Which I thought was super steep (twice as much as getting one fixed on my Jeep), but I was willing to pay for the convenience. Well I waited an hour and they still didn't have the bulb. So I told them forget it. Then I went to the parts place got the last one they had on the shelf and went to install it and found the fuse box in the way. I had to coax the parts guy to take a look at it for me. He told me I'd have to pull the fuse box. I was thinking there has to be a better way. I called my best friend who knows her way around a car. My best friend looked online while I was driving home. She said the video she found suggested loosening the assembly to give yourself more room. At this point I was thinking I should have waited for the bulb and paid the $70. She suggested I look a little more when I got home so I looked specifically for videos on the driver's side headlight. I'm SO glad I found your video. It's a little tricky getting the cord attached to the bulb in that tiny space, and my bulb is a little cockeyed in there - the release is not on the top like the video - it's turned (I double checked to make sure it's in there right and it is - mine's just weird). But once I got that cord attached, I was so happy. Thank you again for this video. You were a blessing in a crappy day.

[@ZwiftingWithGranny]

Thank you! This was perfect. Two new bulbs in in less than 10 minutes. There's another video that tells you to remove that whole top piece. Glad I saw your video first!

[@kaitlynwalsh7621]

Thank youuuuu!!!! I can't tell you how frustrated I was with the videos of the passenger side . I really really appreciate this video

[@jestertheslacker]

The thing about the gasket (he calls it a seal) is critical. Many will struggle with that if they don’t watch this video. Thanks for posting.

[@davidsax1188]

Yo, your video is awesome. The screwdriver trick for pulling out the plug, looking for the old melted seal...great stuff! Took me several weeks of driving with one headlight until I finally found this! THANK YOU!

[@chrisk853]

You are awesome! I love the way you speak to your audience. Not only do you show how to do a repair. You go over common mistakes, how to correct them, and why they might occur.

[@suzannebacon8177]

This is awesome! You showed me exactly what I needed to do! Saved myself a ton of money not having to take it to the dealer! Thank you 🙏👍

[@user-ql6vi8iv8n]

This was incredibly helpful. Your directions were awesome and I was able to follow them easily. In my 2012 soul, it was so easy, the 2017 was very frustrating! Thank you for showing us the hard side!!

[@MrSyncere901]

My dude thank you. Everybody else didn't do the driver side.

[@user-zq9kr3bf4s]

Thank you! This is the 2nd time you've helped me change my headlight on the drivers side. I appreciate your knowledge and experience.

[@yhu5092]

Excellent video and instructions - did the passenger side a couple weeks ago and had watched your video; of course, the driver's side bulb burnt a couple days ago and was really happy to review your video; indeed, reinstalling the gray clip to the bulb was tricky - I used the flat screwdriver to catch the clip and realign it to connect. Thanks again.

[@thomasnalley5199]

I took off the fusebox last time I did this. I wish I would have seen this video. Thank You !

[@MarkRobinson-lo1gp]

I installed the new bulb in just a few minutes thanks to this excellent video. Before I bought the bulb, I checked to see what they would charge me to install it and was told it would be a minimum $40 labour charge and possibly up to $70. Thank you for helping me to keep the money in MY wallet!

[@melissacritchley5838]

$55 for the bulb and $15 for labor for me...

[@marissalynn1874]

Thank you for addressing the deal because I could NOT for the LIFE OF ME get the new bulb to fit and said eff it and ripped it off 😂 I came to the videos hoping I didn’t just royally screw myself and you are the only one to address this 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@charleslambertjr3842]

Just like other people have commented here , I want to again say thank you for making this video, I have a 2016 and I just ordered LED replacement bulbs and I didn’t know how I was going to get to the driver side without removing the whole fuse box, thank you so much for this video, this is awesome !!!!

[@JShred85]

Thank you so much! I’d replaced the passenger bulb before, but had no clue when I tried to do the driver side. Some might find it redundant, but I really appreciate that you explained everything in detail and repeated some steps. It really helps those of us that are less mechanically inclined. The hardest for me was locking the bulb back in.

[@bobdobson21]

I'm more Mr. BadWrench than Mr. GoodWrench, but this showed me how to do it in under 5 minutes. Very well done, and thanks.

[@LostSignal89]

Thank You finally Found a video replacing the DRIVERS side! Was hoping I wouldn't have to remove the box 😄

[@bronco669]

Thanks bud.. did it right in the autozone parking lot took 5 mins! Your instructions were perfect!!

[@jwf2125]

You are a common sense, no bullshit problem solver, dude. Thanks.

[@patricias5016]

Great video, professional. Camera not bobbing all around. The tip for the rubber gasket was extremely helpful. The driver side was hard but managed. Thank you.

[@tinkerbellaMs]

Thanks for all the extra tips and tricks on how to change the drivers side light bulb. Can't wait to use this video to change it later. :)

[@atlantawebster]

Tony, Thank You very much I thought I would have to remove the battery and loosen the fuse panel. So I did it your way and it took me about 10 minutes your instruction were not very technical but they were PERFECT.

[@ThePaulaC]

This is the one I was looking for!! I couldn’t figure out how to get the cover off. Thank you!!!!

[@alexanderhamilton7029]

Thanks for this! I replaced the passenger side, looked at the driver's side and thought WTF. The help was much appreciated.

[@nj14devilsfan30]

these instructions also work for 2014 Souls as well. First time a headlight went out and of course it was on the more difficult driver side. Thank you for the detailed demonstration!

[@patrickcoomes7104]

Thank you, EVERYONE does the passenger side. This was so simple amd helpful!.

[@biagomes1864]

I just realized my headlight, driver side is gone. So I already saw $$$$ being a woman going to a carshop for a light bulb ... but Nooooo I came to KZbin and boom 💥 your video step by step... thank you man, very well explained and easy even for a girl to do it 🥰💪

[@MM_1600]

You are the man. Had the drivers headlight go out and I am so happy I found your video because you made it a 5 minute job to replace both lights. I wish you did one for the 2008 NC Mx5 Miata, those are such a pain in the a$$....

[@MrGunnar1986]

This was the most useful video, to change my headlights I used one Flathead to push down and I use my index finger to wiggle the wiring harness off of the light bulb, I changed both of my headlights in less than 7 minutes... I even showed my mechanic how to do it

[@edlines8107]

Dude!!! You are my hero! Been looking at KZbin vids all week and everyone sucks! Yours was spot on! Did it in less than five minutes! Thanks!

[@Bigtony1818]

Glad I was able to help you out I'm going to paint my soul headliner black this weekend I'll upload the video

[@tomkay8880]

Great explanation Tony. I didn't know how to get the electrical connector off the bulb. Cheers, Tom, Canada.

[@abiboocock276]

THANK YOU! All other resources I found said to take the whole headlight casing off which even involved taking off a portion of the front bumper. You made the procedure simple without a need for a ton of tools and skill.

[@onlysadie6533]

Thanks! Just changed both in 10 minutes. Great tips for the driver side. I tried changing it last year during a MI winter and gave up. Dealership replaced it with a crap bulb.

[@jessicatrout4139]

Thank you so much for this video. Saved me a lot of frustration and time! Your clear instruction and help in pointing out common issues is fantastic!

[@lovemycountry4948]

Just did it!!! I am a woman and proud that I changed it myself😅. You were so helpful and briefed in your explanation. Not too much talking, straight to the point. Thank you so much!!!🙌💪😊

[@LamontDaniels-y2q]

Thanks for the help my buddy was mad I fixed his turn signal so fast you were a big help

[@geraldvandenberg9673]

I know this an old video but very useful. My driver side low beam burnt out on my 2019 soul. And I went to change and I couldn’t figure out how to get it off. So went to KZbin. The first video I watched said the only way to take it off, is remove the headlight assembly. This is so much easier. Thanks

[@Axxidous]

Well I’m back after having successfully replicating what I was taught in this video. I’m a new driver and I am NOT car savvy at all. So thank you tons for the help.

[@kevinbastarache9376]

Thanks a lot man. Your the only one who showed the hard side

[@leemacdonald4786]

thanks for your tips and tricks for the driver side it made it so much easier than i thought it would be

[@webchyck]

Thank you! 61 year old woman here and I was able to change my driver's side bulb all by myself today! Feel like a boss! 😊

[@wesleywilliams5581]

This was super helpful! I was totally stuck, but this is exactly what I needed! Note: I recommend reattaching the plug with some needle nose pliers, because my index finger was NOT doing the job! 😂

[@f15hm3at6]

Excellent video...just as you demonstrated...it took me a couple minutes and the new bulb was in.

[@stephenlee596]

I replaced this bulb tonight in -10 C, jeans, light jacket and no gloves (just a flashlight for light). By the end I was cursing on Kia and thinking someone should be fired for this design. Couldn't blow the passenger side! Had to be the driver's. Got it. Came in and told my wife how hard it was and decided to watch a video to see if there was a trick to it. Loads of passenger side videos... Then I came across this one. Man, I wish I had saw this video first! I got two seals on that light now. I nicked up my fingers forcing the cap back in place (I did figure out to take the fuse box cover off). This is the second time I've stumbled across one of your videos when doing work - maybe also on the Soul. You're a good mechanic and you make good videos. I just need to start looking for them before I do a job!!

[@maverick003a]

Had watched a couple of other videos on this then came to yours. Absolutely great! Passenger side about 1 min, drivers side maybe 2 min. Easiest bulb change ever with your tutorial! Thank you!!!

[@williamfenton8025]

SWEET!!!!!! EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED TO KNOW.....and you are correct......too many times I have clicked on a video looking for answers and THEY ARE DOING THE EASY SIDE/PART which we all already know

[@cucar8363]

You are excellent explaining this. very good. Now I'm confident to change my bulbs to LED!!!

[@Stormchaser2032]

Thank you for this video. I was perplexed in trying to figure out how to remove the driver side bulb. I was ready to remove the whole assembly. Awesome content.

[@abbimikell7099]

Thank you..the other 8 videos I watched made it look WAY harder. 🎉

[@thomasarmstrong6249]

Thank you this was the best and most accurate video that I have ever seen .

[@LynneRatliff-cj8kl]

Thanks! I couldn't have done it without you! You were very good at explaining.

[@Highlander77]

Thanks for this video! The actual method of removing the bulb is simple, and I would have easily figured that out on my own. But getting around the fuse box, and the part about the rubber seals would have caused me a major headache!

[@petew8238]

Great video. U explained it, told what to watch for and some tips. Great job man. Wish more video were like yours.

[@carolynl.nwaosu4282]

I have a 2019 Kia Soul and I just want to thank you soooo much for this video!!!!! This was a lifesaver!!!

[@toddmitchell777]

Thanks! I watched another video and couldn’t get the bulb to go on and eventually realized that there was another rubber seal and one needed to come off! Also, the two screwdrivers were a huge help! Awesome video!👍🏼

[@chihuahuaman7025]

I know it was genius. When he started off the video by saying the I needed two screwdrivers I thought I was on the wrong video.

[@matthewsilver1439]

You are awesome. You have a ton of knowledge and explained it to a guy like me who has just enough to get myself in trouble. Thank you for doing the the hard light (none of the "professional" sites show how to do that side). Plus, you pointed out the obvious (once you explained it), the red gasket does not belong to the car, it goes with the bulb. Keep on keeping' brother!

[@kevinbosley761]

Thank you. You saved me a lot of time and frustration.

[@JanLowe-zm7io]

You’re a genius! I’ve been trying to figure out how to do this for two weeks. I just now did it in five minutes you’re bloody brilliant! Thank you.

[@lindamccoy2937]

Yes!!!! You are THE BEST!! I have been driving around for months with a burned out headlamp! My dealer ship is far away and I could not get the dang cover off! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I just changed my light in under 5 mins! Perfect instructions!!

[@ctketoandketoishreviewsand4115]

Thank you so much for this excellent video - changed the bulb in less than 5 minutes. If a 50-something, non- mechanically inclined woman can do it, so can you!

[@sixxybabe]

you are literally a genius. Thank you so much for this video.

[@ducktn6328]

Brother I have used this information twice now. Super thankful. 👌

[@hafeezkhaliq7776]

Now because of you I just saved some money you're the best

[@billedward77]

Terrific DIY video. Changed the driver's side bulb in less than two minutes. Thank you and thanks for including the bit about the seal.

[@eillemve]

Had to replace one, driver side. Thanks for the tips. Really saved me "mucho" time. Great advice. Merci encore !

[@jamesdelheimer3373]

Best automotive walkthrough I’ve seen yet, THANK YOU SO MUCH MY DUDE!!! 👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙌🏼🤙🏼🙏🏼💙💯

[@chihuahuaman7025]

I just subscribed. Awesome video! Huge help! My local mechanic wanted $100 to change the bulb (that’s if I supplied the new one). He said he would do the passenger for $20. You made it look so easy and it was. Thank you so much. A lot of these types of videos the person teaching has horrible camera angles and speaks in car lingo that not everyone understands. You made a great user friendly video and I appreciate it. Thanks again!

[@mskerrik]

Thank you! I was struggling to get the cover off after I watched your video and grabbed my screwdrivers 🪛 it was so simple. I didn't have to ask anyone to help! You were succinct and helpful.

[@keithwills7126]

This was great. Helped me out a lot. That drivers side bulb was a pain lol

[@camarrab.7659]

Thank you so much! This video is so helpful. You saved me so much time and money. I was told by auto zone and oreilly that they couldn’t replace it because they would have to remove the fuse box and bumper. Told by an auto shop that it would be 75.00 or more and told by my dealership it would take 2 weeks. Thank you so much for teaching me how to do this on my own.

[@yurfellohcreeaytours7162]

Thank you so so much you made it so easy for a girl who doesn’t know JACK about care lol 💯💕

[@tiffanieg1976]

THANK YOU!!! Sooooooo much! You are an excellent teacher. Know HOW to do something and knowing HOW TO TEACH somebody how to do something are two different skills. You are a a wonderful, wonderful human. Besos!😘😘😘

[@tiffanieg1976]

I just did it!! Thanks again! Is this how men feel when they cook?😂

[@Grimis151]

Thanks my man. I was dreading ever having to change that side and it just went out this past Sunday. I was not wanting to pay anyone all week. 🙌🏾💯👏🏾

[@Bigtony1818]

Happy to help

[@Grimis151]

Just did it in less than 5 minutes. Whew! 😏