Jan 25, 2010

Headlight Bulb Change, Not So Fast

Well, if we thought all bulbs were easy to change quickly from the last time I did so, we’d be mistaken. Flashback to a previous model Toyota Corolla / Chevy Prizm (in this case a neighbor’s car) and we find that some times things do actually get simpler with time, bucking the trend of eve increasing complexity.

This was a 1998-ish model. The procedure for changing the bulb required the removal of 1 screw and 2 bolts, disconnecting the headlight assembly and removing the rubber boot.





It was a relative PITA (Pain In the you-know-where) aligning and putting the assembly back in because of the tight fit, and the fact it was freezing cold outside and getting dark – so I could only snap a few quick pics.

My guess is the newer model (2003+) was subject to stricter crash standards which required more crumple space, so the enhanced accessibility of the headlights is a bonus, not necessarily the primary intent.

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