How do you change headlights in 2004 Hyundai Elantra?

Answer 1

If the 2004 Elantra is the same as the 2003, then it's a somewhat difficult and slightly confusing process.

Under the hood, the headlights are covered on the inside by a plastic cap. This cap is accessible on the right side fairly easily, but on the left side it requires removal of a plastic cover and probably the battery.

Twist this cap off, and you'll see the headlight, the plug, and a clip that holds it in place. Press down on part of the clip and wiggle it around, and it should come unhooked. Then you can move it out of place. The bulb is plugged into its plug still, and it would probably be easier to unplug the bulb before unclipping it. Either way, make sure you don't get the clip and the plug cord tangled, because it's difficult to get them untangled.

The bulb plugs and unplugs from the plug fairly easily, and it would seem that it could be plugged in either way and work right.

The car was not designed well, since doing this job is difficult, frustrating, and takes longer than it should -- longer than it does on most other cars.