How do you change front lights on a 1997 Toyota Corolla?

Answer 1

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• Replacing the headlight bulb on a car is one of the most rudimentary and commonplace maintenance jobs that one can perform. And on the '97 Corolla, it's a simple and painless process that takes about 20-30 minutes. Consult your Toyota Corolla User Manual to determine the proper bulb size for the headlights. After you have purchased the replacement bulbs, it's time for you to get started on the replacement process:

  **Should you require an illustration of your Corolla's headlight then consult the Corolla headlight diagram that is provided in the 'Related Links' section below**

• 1. With the engine turned off, engage the parking brake on your Corolla in order to ensure that the car remains still while you work on it.

• 2. Open the hood of your Corolla and find the two wires connected to the light bulbs at the rear of the headlight assembly. The outside wire connects to the low beam headlight, while the wire on the inside connects to the high beam headlight.

• 3. Press the locking tab on the back of the low beam headlight connector, and then pull the connector down and away from the headlight bulb.

• 4. Twist the bulb and its rounded holder counter-clockwise to liberate the said holder from the headlight assembly.

• 5. Lift the bulb holder clip up to pull the bulb out of the holder. Set the holder aside for now- you'll use it later on in the procedure.

• 6. Insert the replacement headlight bulb into the holder until the bulb holder locks in place. Insert both the bulb and its holder into the headlight assembly by turning it clockwise until you feel it properly lock into place.

• 7. Finally, plug the headlight connector into the bulb until you hear it audibly click into place. Close your Corolla's hood and turn on the headlights in order to ensure that the procedure was correctly performed.

• 8. Enjoy the fruits of your labour!