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How to Replace Headlight Bulbs on a Hyundai Santa Fe

Model: Hyundai Santa Fe MK 3 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Part: Headlight bulb

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Need to replace damaged bulbs on a Hyundai Santa Fe? Let’s see how to do it. Open the bonnet by pulling the lever located at the bottom right of the dashboard and secure it with the prop rod. Locate the headlight inspection cap and remove it (located at the rear of the headlight).

Release the bulb holder from the headlight and extract the damaged bulbs using a screwdriver.

Fit the new bulbs (always the correct type and size) and insert the bulb holder into the headlight housing. Secure the bulbs in the headlight and close the inspection caps after installation.


Updated on 17 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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