Tried to change driver side low beam in a jeep grand Cherokee limited. Abandoned the wheel well hole deeming it impossible. Loosened and disconnected the air hose, then removed the air filter box and intake. It ended up being less than 15 mins work but was the best option by far. Hope this helps someone.
@dupajas4671
6 жыл бұрын
Your recommendations for using fingerless gloves is brilliant. I have pretty small hands and mine got cut up between my knuckles and wrists, reaching up through the trap doors in the wheel wells (I replaced both my bulbs). I didn’t heed your advice because I figured my hands would be safe by being small....they weren’t. The design team at Jeep that came up with this should be whipped.
@dnels8
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Phil, thank you!! I just had my driver's side low beam burn out and A) wanted to see what it would take to change it and B) determine the right bulb for the job. You covered both so I appreciate it.
@noryanb.8356
6 жыл бұрын
Just did this. I had to do this outside in Alaska, it was -3 (luckily that warm). What a pain, my hand got wrecked. Thx for making this video. Saved me a lot of guessing and frustration. The manual was pretty useless.
@dmtower2
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I had both of my low beam bulbs go out on my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee within a day of each other. I was able to replace both through the access holes...but it was a battle (and I have the scraped up hands to show for it). The hardest part for me was getting the old bulbs out. Initially, I couldn't get either one to budge as it was really hard to get good leverage on them. After trying for quite a bit, I was finally able to get the passenger side bulb to move. On the driver's side, I was all but ready to give up and try coming in from the top when I decided to try a pair of standard pliers. With both hands in the access hole, I was able to get the pliers on the back of the bulb and then move it just enough to loosen up. From there, I was home free. But this was definitely a task that was way harder than one would think it would be...
@conradeddie3776
3 жыл бұрын
Nice to know you were one of the few able to get it done thru the small access panel in the wheel-well. Has anybody considered widening the access "hole" by easily cutting the thin material away by several inches and then patching it using a removable piece attached with several plastic pop-out rivets? It seems that that would make future bulb changing problems a thing of the past! That is just what I'm gonna do with mine when the time comes.
@MrCes1966
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video and explanation. You were correct in that unless you’re a midget, your hands will get cut up. One thing I appreciate is showing the cap that goes over the back of the bulb once the bulb is reinstalled.
@philj8015
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@danielmiller8120
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting. I never would have known to do that. My hand got scraped up and I never thought I was going to get the housing cover back on but it’s done now!
@lawrenceglenn6981
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video..I successfully changed my bulb in my 2014 jeep grand Cherokee through the access hole. I'm stoked,!! Be blessed
@CORT745
6 жыл бұрын
On my 2015 with the same headlights, I could NOT get to them from the access holes. It was actually easier to do from above with the hood open. The passenger side is relatively easy - I removed the outboard plug from the computer to get a little more room, but had it changed in about 2 minutes. On the driver's side, I removed the air intake filter box (once the 2 hoses and 1 wiring loom holder are disconnected, it just pulls straight up off of 3 friction-fit tabs) and the bulb is pretty easy to get to. Took about 10 minutes on that side.
@richardr5888
5 жыл бұрын
Same here. I've changed halogen to a few different LED's and back to Halogen on my 2015 Altitude and couldn't get access to it from the wheel well. I could touch it, but nothing else-- lost ALOT of skin trying. Removed the air box and changed it in 5 mins. Be careful with the airbox clips. They're cheep and easy to break. Whoever designed it this way is...... well, I won't say. The wording changes depending which skin layer I lose because I can't use gloves. My hands barely fit without gloves.
@steveo4122
5 жыл бұрын
Richard R Why did you switch back from LEDs? I’m considering changing my current halogens to LED’S. Any problems ?
@richardr5888
5 жыл бұрын
@@steveo4122 I literally just installed another (4th try) LED set, this time Hikari. I'm pulling those out and going back to my Sylvania Ultra's. As much as I like the color of LED's, they don't come close to how far down the road I can see with the Halogens. 😭
@brianflaherty9142
4 жыл бұрын
Gotta agree with Daniel Miller and David Nelson. Despite nicked knuckles, I've got two new low beams. Driver's side took too long to admit here, and I almost quit twice, but I got it done. The passenger side was a breeze in comparison. Thanks for posting this, Phil.
@TeamJCWhitney
6 жыл бұрын
You made the job easier, Phil J! It's also good you emphasized the importance of wearing gloves for safety and don't forget to not touch the new bulbs when doing the process. Great video!
@scottealey3006
6 жыл бұрын
Nice work Phil, I too changed my passenger side through the wheel well and had a scarred up hand for a week or two! Driver side much easier, thanks for posting sir!
@glennsmith4459
6 жыл бұрын
Used the video and changed out both low beams. I did meet the wildcat you mentioned, but thanks to you I was ready for him. thanks for a great video.
@philj8015
6 жыл бұрын
Glenn Smith, glad it helped!
@michaelsweeney8626
5 жыл бұрын
Frank looked like a kid caught napping in class. He clearly was not paying attention to these excellent install tips. Nice video.
@philj8015
5 жыл бұрын
Frank has a touch of ADD I'm afraid...
@pizzathehut79
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Took me about 20 minutes. The passageway under the wheel well is really small so it is kind of awkward. The hardest part was getting the cap to the headlight housing back on. Also good advice on the glove; I used a Kevlar knit glove which undoubtedly saved me a bunch of scrapes.
@OHydroTsunamiO
3 жыл бұрын
I love how your tutorials include the difficulties, a walk through, and how much damage is done to your hands 🤣
@alonzoolivarez1971
6 жыл бұрын
@ Phil J, thanks for me and the wife. Was able to swap out the bulb in about 10-15mins and saved some $$$
@andyp9747
Жыл бұрын
Frank is awesome
@bobbybernard2214
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely did a ok job on the video. I managed to change mine today. Was definitely tight spot. Impossible not to touch the bulb tho
@jd6033
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Not bad at all for your first video. Will be changing my driver side low beam so very helpful.
@shaqfu9925
4 жыл бұрын
Great video my only suggestion is buying the two pack for the bulb bc i ended up changing both low beams. Must be some defect who knows thanks again
@Coolrockndad
4 жыл бұрын
Great job Phil on the video! ..... I was told by my local Jeep dealer it would cost be $49.95 for the bulb and 1 to 1/12 hours labor, costing $148.96 to $217.00!!!
@philj8015
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Stay away from the stealership!
@sparemethedramatics1629
4 жыл бұрын
They just quoted me today $495! At the dealership. I passed. My husband said he’d walk me thru changing it cuz my hands and wrists are small
@charlieruns7953
2 жыл бұрын
Going from the top is much easier. Changed mind today. Did it from above - didn't curse once. The Last time is did it, I went from below. Took a long time and I cussed up a blue steak.
@MaddJakd
5 жыл бұрын
Good vid. My Driver side low beam just went out and I'm gonna replace them both. This will help boatloads
@philj8015
5 жыл бұрын
Go in from the top for the passenger side. You have to unplug or loosen the ECU. I have another video that shows the passenger side.
@cterry511
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Heading to auto zone..
@philj8015
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Good luck!
@johnplesnicher5758
2 жыл бұрын
Good video, and don’t forget to return those shopping carts! 😂
@Mbeaudreault1
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making/sharing this - same problem as you until I found your vid
@VerisonMember
2 жыл бұрын
Access cover goes back on... But never was there in the first place...
@markschweitzer661
4 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. Appreciate the clarity.
@philj8015
6 жыл бұрын
One quick note: I accidentally deleted a few seconds of the video. When I first looked into the wheel well hatch I could see the round (about 3 inches) access cover, and not the back of the bulb. The cover must be removed by rotating counter clockwise before the back of the bulb is exposed.
@FrankRuggles
6 жыл бұрын
OMG....I wish I had read this part before trying to reach that for a half hour. My hand , as you said, looks like a bobcat got a hold of it.
@Gizmo_heads_up_barbershop
5 жыл бұрын
Good video
@darrenrayborn
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video and guidance. I feel this is about to come due on mine. I will probably do both sides at the same time, which sounds like it will be interesting.
@gwp1ohio
4 жыл бұрын
Passenger side is easier through top, but u need to remove panel in front of fuses. Took 5 min.
@philj8015
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I have another video on my channel that shows that.
@rufusmorgan1089
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks this video helped me a lot and saved some time
@alfredocesario9233
5 жыл бұрын
Rufus Morgan what method did you use to get the bulb out? Do you have to turn it or just pull? The video didn’t specify
@philj8015
5 жыл бұрын
@@alfredocesario9233 you need to rotate the bulb counter clockwise about 90 degrees. It helps to push on it as you turn.
@rufusmorgan1089
5 жыл бұрын
Alfredo Cesario I went through the access panel and got the bulb out. For some reason I pulled the wiring down to hook the new bulb up and put it back in.
@kathylineburg3519
3 жыл бұрын
Love Frank! Big helper
@jerrymyers1839
4 жыл бұрын
Just a word to the rest of you guys if it is the standard headlight this will work for you , but if it has a DS3 headlight you have to take the headlight assembly out to access the lock on the inside .
@timjack1020
4 жыл бұрын
I have replaced bulbs 4 times in a year i can do it about 5 mins did 1 yesterday.. already out thinking balist
@zafarnia
4 жыл бұрын
Do you need to disconnect the battery before doing this? Are there any other electrical concerns to worry about?
@sheerwillsurvival2064
5 жыл бұрын
What the hell dude return the dam groceries carts 😳
@ArturoLopez-qr6wu
5 жыл бұрын
Excuse me sir could you teach me how to change the crankshaft position sensor?
@tanneryates8581
3 жыл бұрын
H11 bulb 👍
@zefanx
6 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am following this video. I have some difficulties to pull the bulb out after I removed the cover inside. It is very tight in there. Is there any trick to pull it out? Do I need to rotate the bulb first? Appreciate your time.
@philj8015
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, that bulb has to rotate counter clockwise about 60 degrees or so before it comes out. It may be as much as 90 degrees.
@zefanx
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reply. I don't know why, maybe it's because mine is 2015 model or it is just extra tight, I can't get it to rotate. I probably have to find someone pro to do it.
@philj8015
6 жыл бұрын
Its kind of hard to grab up inside that hole. Maybe you can get a crescent wrench on it to help you move it? Mine was a little hard too. It will come, it just takes some coaxing.
@philj8015
6 жыл бұрын
I don't think there's much likelihood of damaging anything by getting rough with it.
@aldodominguez2571
6 жыл бұрын
This is gonna sound weird but I was having the same problem. Position yourself next to the fender facing towards the back of the jeep. Now use your left hand to reach in by bending your arm towards your back and bend over (as if you are getting handcuffed :P). I don't know how but that enables you to use your thumb... which is really the whole problem here. Can't use your thumb using your right hand in any position. Good luck
@jacksavage3393
6 жыл бұрын
Frank knows all.
@ericszameitat7235
6 жыл бұрын
Ja
@alfredocesario9233
5 жыл бұрын
What method is used to get the actual bulb out of place when removing it. Do you need to turn it or just pull?
@philj8015
5 жыл бұрын
Just twist it counter clockwise about 90 degrees. It helps to push in on it as you twist.
@jayvila1337
6 жыл бұрын
Counter clockwise to remove bulb
@jhanlon1903
Жыл бұрын
maybe tape sharp edges before putting hand in there
@philj8015
Жыл бұрын
Good suggestion. It may be hard to see all the edges that need to be taped. I found that fingerless gloves and a long sleeve cuffed shirt works OK too.
@nickjohnson9640
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@mcfc6320
5 жыл бұрын
My pinky was destroyed! My hands are too big for it. I took it to the dealership and they charged 40$. But the bulb is beaming the wrong way. Did u have that problem afterwards?
@philj8015
5 жыл бұрын
No. It sounds like they didn't get the bulb inserted correctly.
@ronaldoangeles7590
6 жыл бұрын
Hmmm...??? Somebody's a shopping cart bandit.... Hehehe 😅 Joke aside.... Awesome vid. Thanks for the info.👍😉👌
@philj8015
6 жыл бұрын
I "found" them!!!
@timjack1020
4 жыл бұрын
Wheel well is best way just hurts
@juniorgemini8076
5 жыл бұрын
it's ok
@calisfinest7827
5 жыл бұрын
How in the fuck can i take the bulb off anyone? Im doing it right nw and ive got a bunch of cuts on my hands i just want to know how the fuck can i take the bulb off thank you excuse my language but damn designers!
@philj8015
5 жыл бұрын
If you're asking how to remove the bulb once you get access to it from the back, you just have to turn it counterclockwise about 90 degrees. It helps if you push on it as you're turning.
@calisfinest7827
5 жыл бұрын
@@philj8015 Couldn't Describe it any better. Thanks Phil J For anyone out there this is exactly how the bulb comes out. When i first tried it a couple times it wouldn't work and you really dont have space to move your hand and wrist as much . Your Number 1 tool, Patience.
@jpwdowiak
6 жыл бұрын
H11 bulb?
@philj8015
6 жыл бұрын
jpwdowiak yes
@jpwdowiak
6 жыл бұрын
Yep! Definitely an angry bobcat in my 2014 lol, took about 10minutes for the driver side bulb through the wheel well like you did in the video. Thanks for sharing!
@artbailey7848
4 жыл бұрын
Who ever engineered this needs to have their little finger cut off and change about a 1000 of them so maybe next time they will actually think about it
@robertmcswain8327
4 жыл бұрын
Pl
@brianclark7166
4 жыл бұрын
Take the intake/filter/airbox off work smarter not harder
@mattb9421
4 жыл бұрын
Needs to spend less time stealing shopping carts!!! JMO
@juniorgemini8076
4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣i know it's crazy my hands are huge it's a goddamn rabbit hole stupid design what's the person's name who designed it i sure would like to talk to that person
@leolani6040
5 жыл бұрын
Hey dude... The reason for the video is show how to remove the bulb. By not filming the ACTUAL removal... the video is uselss. Nice try
@philj8015
5 жыл бұрын
Lefty loosey, righty righty. It turns about 45 degrees. Sorry that I couldn't get my phone in the tiny hole at the same time my arm was in there. Film it when you do it to help others out. Thanks for the instructive criticism.
@reedkelleher7658
5 жыл бұрын
Such a bad design to change a headlight. Be aware... no easy way to change a headlight with these jeeps
@DragonKnightX12
4 жыл бұрын
No easy way with most cars these days. They want you to go to the dealership for it.
@juniorgemini8076
5 жыл бұрын
wat a stupid design
@rosaliosalazar
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the first five minutes of useless commentary, Please dont make another video covering repairs.
@philj8015
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to leave a smart ass comment. Why do you even need to watch repair videos genius? I'm glad I wasted 5 minutes of your time! Now go troll someone else!
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