2012 Hyundai Elantra Maintenance light

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Maintenance
Headlight, position light, turn sig-
nal light, side marker light and
front fog light bulb replacement
(1) Headlight (High)
(2) Headlight (Low)
(3) Front turn signal light / Position light
(4) Side marker
(5) Front fog light (if equipped)
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If a bulb becomes damaged or
cracked, replace it immediately
and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when chang-
ing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool
down before handling it.
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WARNING- Halogen bulbs
Halogen bulbs contain pressur-
ized gas that will produce flying
pieces of glass if broken.
Always handle them carefully,
and avoid scratches and abra-
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids. Never touch
the glass with bare hands.
Residual oil may cause the bulb
to overheat and burst when lit. A
bulb should be operated only
when installed in a headlight.
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1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Loosen the screws with a screwdriver.
4. Pull the headlight assembly out to the
front of the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the power connector(s)
from the back of the headlight assem-
bly.Headlight bulb (low, high)
6. Remove the headlight bulb cover by
turning it counterclockwise.
7. Disconnect the headlight bulb socket-
connector.
8. Unsnap the headlight bulb retaining
wire by depressing the end and push-
ing it upward.
9. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly.
10. Install a new headlight bulb and snap
the headlight bulb retaining wire into
position by aligning the wire with the
groove on the bulb.
11. Connect the headlight bulb socket-
connector.
12. Install the headlight bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.
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NOTICE
If the headlight aiming adjustment is
necessary after the headlight assembly is
reinstalled, consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Front turn signal bulb
Follow steps 1 to 5 from previous page.
6. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with
the slots on the assembly.
7. Remove the bulb from the socket by
pressing it in and rotating it counter-
clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket. Pull
the bulb out of the socket.
8. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the
socket and rotating it until it locks into
place.
9. Install the socket in the assembly by
aligning the tabs on the socket with the
slots in the assembly. Push the socket
into the assembly and turn the socket
clockwise.
10.Reinstall the light assembly to the
body of the vehicle.
Front side marker
Follow steps 1 to 5 from previous page.
6. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with
the slots on the assembly.
7. Remove the bulb from the socket by
pulling out the bulb.
8. Insert a new bulb.
9. Install the socket in the assembly by
aligning the tabs on the socket with the
slots in the assembly. Push the socket
into the assembly and turn the socket
clockwise.
10. Reinstall the light assembly to the
body of the vehicle.
Fog light bulbs (if equipped)
If the light bulb is not operating, have the
vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Maintenance
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Side repeater light bulb replace-
ment (if equipped)
If the light bulb is not operating, have the
vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Rear combination light bulb
replacement
(1) Tail light
(2) Back-up light
(3) Tail light
(4) Rear turn signal light
(5) Stop / tail light
(6) Side marker
Outside light
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Remove the service cover by pulling out
the service cover.
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3. Loosen the assembly retaining nuts.
4. Remove the rear combination light
assembly from the body of the vehicle.Stop/Tail light and turn signal light
5. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with
the slots on the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket by
pressing it in and rotating it counter-
clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket. Pull
the bulb out of the socket.
7. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into
the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
8. Install the socket in the assembly by
aligning the tabs on the socket with the
slots in the assembly. Push the socket
into the assembly and turn the socket
clockwise.Tail light
5. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with
the slots on the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
7. Inset a new bulb by insetring it into the
socket.
8. Install the socket in the assembly by
aligning the tabs on the socket with the
slots in the assembly. Push the socket
into the assembly and turn the socket
clockwise.
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Inside light
1. Open the trunk.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the trunk
lid cover and then remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the connector and then
remove the nuts by turning the nuts
counter clockwise.4. Take the light assembly out.
5. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with
the slots on the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb by pulling it out
7. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the
socket.8. Install the light assembly to the trunk.
9. Reinstall the nuts and connector and
then the trunk lid cover by pushing in
the screw.
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High mounted stop light replace-
ment
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the socket by turning it coun-
terclockwise until the tabs on the sock-
et align with the slots.3. Remove the bulb from the socket by
pressing it in and rotating it counter-
clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket. Pull
the bulb out of the socket.
4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into
the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
5. Install the socket in the assembly by
aligning the tabs on the socket with the
slots in the assembly. Push the socket
into the assembly and turn the socket
clockwise.
License plate light bulb replace-
ment
1. Remove the cover by pressing it as
direction of the arrows.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order.
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Maintenance
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Interior light bulb replacement
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lens from the interior light
housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens tabs with the interior
light housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
WARNING
Prior to working on the Interior
Lights, ensure that the “OFF” but-
ton is depressed to avoid burning
your fingers or receiving an electric
shock.
CAUTION
Use care not to dirty or damage
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Luggage lamp (if equipped)Map lamp
Sunvisor lamp Room lamp
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