For those with big hands, an easier way to change the driver side bulb on a CRV is to unclip the 3 fuse box retaining clips, the lower clips, not the ones that open the fuse box, and you can push the box back 2-3 inches. This gives you the additional finger room and it only takes 15 seconds to unclip...don't struggle in tight quarters.
This was a huge help in changing out my headlight bulbs. After watching this, I changed them out in less than 10 minutes! Thank You for posting this and saving me time and eliminating any frustration!
Thanks. My Honda dealer (I know the dealers are robbers) wanted to charge me about $150 for new bulbs and labor. Instead, spent $45 on a nice set and did the installation in a few minutes myself.
This was the clearest & simplest step-by-step video to replace the Honda 2007 CRV front headlights. Advice: Should be the first popup when searching. My husband, purchased replacement light bulbs and replaced in under 20min. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for this video! The passenger side bulb was easy as hell to get back into place, but I gotta tell ya, the driver’s side clip did NOT want to slide back into place. It took a 30+ minutes and some extra long needle nose pliers to get it in.
Oh thank god, I watched another video before this and they were showing to remove the entire bumper of the car - but they changed the whole headlight assembly. I am so relieved after watching this. i hope it works on a 2010!
@@chud327 Yes, It worked! I changed both. I started trying to do the driver side first and it was hard to get to. I couldn't figure out how to remove the fusebox to make more room. It was much easier after I did the passenger side first because then I understood more how it was put together and then I was also able to replace the driver's side. Progress!!!
I'm surprised you didn't mention anywhere on this video that you don't want to touch the actual bulb itself. I see a lot of other people wearing thin latex gloves to handle these, but I noticed you were just careful not to touch it
Very helpful video. The CRV headlights, in particular the high beam are weak by design, a poor choice by the factory to use a single 2-filament bulb on each side, to cut costs in headlamp production. . When one flicks on the high beam, it shuts off the low beam filament and switches on the high beam filament. That single filament is totally inadequate to produce enough light for night driving on a dark highway. Most cars have the low beams stay on when the high beam is switched on, so double the light intensity. This can only be done when a separate high beam bulb is used.
Yeah, I currently have a Nissan Altima and the low beams are terrible. There is almost a recall, but not. Make me never want another Nissan. Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching!!
@@chud327 I also have a CRV like yours. I recently purchased LED replacement bulbs. I've yet to install them but eager to see how much brighter they will be!
Is this simply a factory straight across trade? Does it improve over factory nighttime illumination? Or is there a better bulb you can get that will be better than factory that will install the same way because I see a lot of people were replacing the entire headlight housings because of the plastic getting fogged on the outsideUV degradation
@@chud327 by the way, on the driver side I removed the fuse box (4) clips and made it so much easier to replace the bulb..I replaced them with SILVERSTAR ULTRA BULBS, restored the headlight lenses with MEGUIRES HEAVY DUTY HEADLIGHT RESTORATION KIT and HOLY COW,, it's amazing how bright the headlights are at night especially out here out in the country...!!!!
NOT ONE VIDEO… shows how to change the low beam headlight bulb on the DRIVERS SIDE because the fuse box is in the way ! I found when looking how to navigate around the fuse box to be able to get my hand in there to change the bulb while looking I noticed that there are 3 clips on the fuse box when depressed will release the fuse box so you can move it to the side enough to be able to get your hand in that area to change the bulb . All these videos are useless when it comes to changing the drivers side headlight bulb guess they didn’t know how to move the fuse box out of the way enough to get your hand in that area to be able to change the bulb … !! 🥴🥴
Maybe my hand is more snake like, I changed both of my bulbs and never had to move the fuse box. Maybe yours is a different year than my was. MAYBE you should make a better video and show fuse box secrets. THANKS FOR WATCHING. Sorry, I wasn't yelling that.
I love your series...'What's wrong with the CRV now?' Thanks so much for an extremely helpful & detailed video! I like being able to do things myself & with your series, hopefully I'll be able to accomplish this even more.
I almost feel like we should have kept the CRV to continue making repair videos, however, I got tired of working on it. We traded for a Pilot and I haven't had to work on it yet. Thanks for watching and I am so glad it was helpful.
Candance comment worth repeating: For those with big hands, an easier way to change the driver side bulb on a CRV is to unclip the 3 fuse box retaining clips, the lower clips, not the ones that open the fuse box, and you can push the box back 2-3 inches. This gives you the additional finger room and it only takes 15 seconds to unclip...don't struggle in tight quarters.
Very helpful video, thank you so much. Had to laugh at the beginning when you said the driver's side was tougher...that was the one burned out on mine as well. Did them both. Much appreciated!
You are right, I thought I had stated that, but I guess I must have forgot. Thanks for watching and for the tip. Maybe I can still ad it to the video...
You are so welcome, so glad I could be helpful... I also have a rear brake job video if you hear in bad noises back there. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
If you want them to last, buy the original Honda ones form a dealer. They are expensive but last WAAAY longer than anything from an auto parts store IMHO
You sure made that look easy. I have struggled with getting the driver's side bulb in each time and it has blown 4 or 5 times since late Oct 2014. I bought the same Sylvania bulbs and have never had to replace a headlight on my vehicles that I have had for years. This has gotten really annoying.
I did the passenger side first to learn how and then did the drivers. It probably look easier with a little editing. Sound like yours is a light killer. I feel like mine was a lemon. At about 30K miles, we had to change the tires, then the brakes, then the head lights, and it would run hot while idling... We traded it in quick. Good luck with yours.
chud327 I did have to replace the passenger side once, but that side was way easier. Doing the drivers' side would've been more helpful, especially since the space is so limited. I h aven't had any major problems... just annoying ones.
We traded up to a Pilot and no problems yet. I have a 05 Civic and have had it for years, with no problems. I hope I CRV was a fluke... Thanks for the reply.
as precautionary measure, please be extra careful not to touch the glass of the new bulb with your bare hands as the oil may result to damaged on the bulb when swith on. the oil on your hands may cause extra heat to the glass and may shatter or blow it out. This is always emphasize on the product casing especially halogen bulbs.
I am not sure, I started with the other side to learn how to do it. The other side was easier, why don't you start there. Good luck and thanks for watching.
It's been all good except for one bearing that I had to replace at about 80k miles and fix the AC compressor clutch at around the same time. I think I am really lucky with this car. I had a 2nd gen CRV before this one and the headlight bulbs were burning out every year starting from year 3 as well as I had engine cooling system leak at around 50k miles and transmission fail at 75k miles. Thanks for this tutorial, that bulb is the reason I watched it and I see that it is easier to replace a bulb on 3rd generation than 2nd.
I am a GM guy 100%, if you are talking about older GM's (especially Chevrolets) However, I do not like Chrysler at all. The Hondas are for the wife, she is 100% in favor of Hondas. We have had super luck with the Hondas, with the exceptions of that 1 CR-V. Thanks for watching and I hope this answers all of you questions.
I have a 2015 CRV LX that I bought certified in May 2017 with 39K miles on it. I have 66K miles on it and the only things I've replaced was the battery and the low beam headlight bulbs. This vehicle has been pretty much trouble free compared to the constant problems I had with my GM cars (including the $150+ cost of replacing the low beam headlight bulbs every 15 months... Every GM owner suffers this!). I'm never buying another GM car.
😂😂😂 Omg u don't lie, what wrong with the CRv now 😂😂😂 true word my friend ... I feel the same like what now just change the break light n conveniently a week later high beam y
At 30,000, I had to change tires, the head light bulb, the brakes were shot, and it was running hot. I traded it in. Hopefully yours will be better. Thanks for watching.
The driver side is impossible without moving the fuse box. There's about an inch of clearance if you don't. And the fact you can't see what you're doing, changing by feel was a pain in the butt.
I read to wear latex gloves so you don't contaminate the bulbs with your body oil from your fingers should you accidentally touch the bulb itself. Apparently, your body oil could cause contamination on the bulb and it could shatter when in use, yikes.
thanks for watching!!!!!!!!!!!!
For those with big hands, an easier way to change the driver side bulb on a CRV is to unclip the 3 fuse box retaining clips, the lower clips, not the ones that open the fuse box, and you can push the box back 2-3 inches. This gives you the additional finger room and it only takes 15 seconds to unclip...don't struggle in tight quarters.
Great tip and thanks for watching.
Do u have a diagram that shows the location of these three clips? I have been trying to install an LED light but could not move the fuse box
INDEED from Mr Big Hands here.
The owners manual also specifically says this.
Remember..never touch the glass of the bulb. If you do wipe it with a CLEAN cloth. The oil from your hand can prematurely burn out the bulb.
This was a huge help in changing out my headlight bulbs. After watching this, I changed them out in less than 10 minutes! Thank You for posting this and saving me time and eliminating any frustration!
So glad to hear it and thanks so much for watching!!!
Thanks. My Honda dealer (I know the dealers are robbers) wanted to charge me about $150 for new bulbs and labor. Instead, spent $45 on a nice set and did the installation in a few minutes myself.
Love hearing that and thanks for watching.
This was the clearest & simplest step-by-step video to replace the Honda 2007 CRV front headlights.
Advice: Should be the first popup when searching.
My husband, purchased replacement light bulbs and replaced in under 20min.
Thank you so much!!!
So glad you found it helpful and thanks for watching. Thanks again for the tip, you rock!!
Thank you! I was able to replace both of my CRV's lights in less than 10 minutes. Did not want to pay the mechanic $20-30 to do it, lol.
And $20-30 sounds cheap these days. Glad you could save the dough and thanks for watching!!
Thanks, It's always good to see what you're up against before you do it.
Agreed and glad to help out, thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment!!
Just what I needed for my 2013. That driver's side is really tight
Yes it is, I did the easy side first to learn how, then did the skinny hand side. Thanks for watching!
This video is still useful in 2024
So cool and thanks for watching!!
Great video. Very helpful. Thanks for doing this man!
Glad it helped and thanks for watching!!
I did this for my woman today took 5mins. Thanks a lot!
So glad you were able to help her out. Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for this video! The passenger side bulb was easy as hell to get back into place, but I gotta tell ya, the driver’s side clip did NOT want to slide back into place. It took a 30+ minutes and some extra long needle nose pliers to get it in.
Sorry to hear that, but glad you finally got it in. Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for the video, you helped me out.
You are so welcome and thanks for watching!!
Thank you so much for posting this video, it really saved my bacon!
Love that and thanks for watching!!
Thanks for the video - going to attempt this today.
Hope you got it done and thanks for watching!!
Oh thank god, I watched another video before this and they were showing to remove the entire bumper of the car - but they changed the whole headlight assembly. I am so relieved after watching this. i hope it works on a 2010!
Hope it worked and thanks for watching!!
@@chud327 Yes, It worked! I changed both. I started trying to do the driver side first and it was hard to get to. I couldn't figure out how to remove the fusebox to make more room. It was much easier after I did the passenger side first because then I understood more how it was put together and then I was also able to replace the driver's side. Progress!!!
@@Tmonsterism same for me, easy first
I'm surprised you didn't mention anywhere on this video that you don't want to touch the actual bulb itself. I see a lot of other people wearing thin latex gloves to handle these, but I noticed you were just careful not to touch it
Yeah, I probably should have mentioned that.. thanks for watching.
Thanks bro that was helpful
Love helping out and thanks for watching.
Very helpful video.
The CRV headlights, in particular the high beam are weak by design, a poor choice by the factory to use a single 2-filament bulb on each side, to cut costs in headlamp production. . When one flicks on the high beam, it shuts off the low beam filament and switches on the high beam filament. That single filament is totally inadequate to produce enough light for night driving on a dark highway. Most cars have the low beams stay on when the high beam is switched on, so double the light intensity. This can only be done when a separate high beam bulb is used.
Yeah, I currently have a Nissan Altima and the low beams are terrible. There is almost a recall, but not. Make me never want another Nissan. Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching!!
@@chud327 I also have a CRV like yours. I recently purchased LED replacement bulbs. I've yet to install them but eager to see how much brighter they will be!
Thanks for great video.
Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!
Thanks, helpful video
You are very welcome and thanks for watching!!
Is this simply a factory straight across trade? Does it improve over factory nighttime illumination? Or is there a better bulb you can get that will be better than factory that will install the same way because I see a lot of people were replacing the entire headlight housings because of the plastic getting fogged on the outsideUV degradation
These were just stock replacements, thanks for watching!
❤ thank you very much 👍👍
Glad to help out and thanks for watching.
As a keyboard warrior, I must say that you made it too easy and it gives me no reason to criticize you.... Now I'm sad...!!!
Great job 👍👍👍👍👍
Funny and thanks so much for watching!!
@@chud327 by the way, on the driver side I removed the fuse box (4) clips and made it so much easier to replace the bulb..I replaced them with SILVERSTAR ULTRA BULBS, restored the headlight lenses with MEGUIRES HEAVY DUTY HEADLIGHT RESTORATION KIT and HOLY COW,, it's amazing how bright the headlights are at night especially out here out in the country...!!!!
@@novavroomvroom3435 very cool, I could have done more then…
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Thanks so much 😊
You are very welcome and thanks for watching.
You're the only one i've seen do the driver's side
I felt like I should show both since I was already doing both. Thanks for watching!!
@@chud327 I'm replacing mine today Thank you for the video
Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊 thanks for watching!!
Thanks!
You are one very rare viewer, to leave a kind comment and a tip too. I love it and special invite: please feel free to watch anytime!!!
Thankyou!
You are very welcome and thanks for watching!!
They never seem to describe how the bulb fits in. You can install it and have the bracket secure and the bulb can be off center.
True and thanks for watching!!
Where did you get the light bulbs from
I don't remember, I bet it was WalMart. thanks for watching.
There’s a CRV running around in the daylight only and the driver can’t figure why it won’t let him see in the dark 🤔😏
I am going to attempt to Change my bulbs . They are too dim
I have super dim on my current car. Will try to change mine soon too. Thanks for watching and good luck changing yours.
Everybody in every video goes to the passenger side because nobody wants to bust a knuckle and swear in their video.
Funny and thanks for watching!!
Your hand is in the way of how to reinstall it with the wire
Sorry, it should go in the same way it came out. Thanks for watching!!
Thank you
You are welcome, thanks for watching!!
Sir, you touched you new bulb with your bare fingers and cut the lifespan in 1/2…
That is a NO-NO.
Nice tip, I didn't think I touched it, but we trade that lemon in anyways .. thanks for watching!!
NOT ONE VIDEO… shows how to change the low beam headlight bulb on the DRIVERS SIDE because the fuse box is in the way ! I found when looking how to navigate around the fuse box to be able to get my hand in there to change the bulb while looking I noticed that there are 3 clips on the fuse box when depressed will release the fuse box so you can move it to the side enough to be able to get your hand in that area to change the bulb . All these videos are useless when it comes to changing the drivers side headlight bulb guess they didn’t know how to move the fuse box out of the way enough to get your hand in that area to be able to change the bulb … !! 🥴🥴
Maybe my hand is more snake like, I changed both of my bulbs and never had to move the fuse box. Maybe yours is a different year than my was. MAYBE you should make a better video and show fuse box secrets. THANKS FOR WATCHING. Sorry, I wasn't yelling that.
I love your series...'What's wrong with the CRV now?' Thanks so much for an extremely helpful & detailed video! I like being able to do things myself & with your series, hopefully I'll be able to accomplish this even more.
I almost feel like we should have kept the CRV to continue making repair videos, however, I got tired of working on it. We traded for a Pilot and I haven't had to work on it yet. Thanks for watching and I am so glad it was helpful.
Candance comment worth repeating: For those with big hands, an easier way to change the driver side bulb on a CRV is to unclip the 3 fuse box retaining clips, the lower clips, not the ones that open the fuse box, and you can push the box back 2-3 inches. This gives you the additional finger room and it only takes 15 seconds to unclip...don't struggle in tight quarters.
Good tip and thanks for watching.
Very helpful video, thank you so much. Had to laugh at the beginning when you said the driver's side was tougher...that was the one burned out on mine as well. Did them both. Much appreciated!
Thanks, I am so glad I could help! I also have a back brakes video that may help you some day. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the video! I was able to change both bulbs out in under 10 minutes after watching this.
So glad I could help out, thanks for watching.
helpful. Just one reminder: when installing you should protect the light bulb from touching with hands.
You are right, I thought I had stated that, but I guess I must have forgot. Thanks for watching and for the tip. Maybe I can still ad it to the video...
I went back and put an annotation "Do Not Touch the Bulb". I can't believe no one has said this before in the 15K+ views so far. Thanks again.
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Thank you for posting this video. I was able to change my driver side headlight thanks to your very user friendly video.
User friendly, you are so nice. Thanks for watching and I am just so glad that I could help.
Yes helped me out alot....😉
Thanks, I followed each step and everything went well
So glad I was able to help out. Please consider subscribing and thanks for watching.
Thank you. This helped a lot. I have a '99, and it looks very similar. Uses the same bulb even...
Very welcome, glad to help out and thanks for watching.
I feel so accomplished being able to do this myself! Thank you
You are so welcome and thanks for watching.
Thanks, man! This is why I love UA-cam! Just save me a service fee!
You are welcome, I am glad I could help! Thanks for watching.
Thanks,I was thinking go to the dealer,but after this video a changed my mind ,thanks again.
So glad to be able to help out, thanks so much for watching.
Thank you.This video help a lot.
I am glad I could help, thanks for watching and for the comment.
Nice work, thanks. The drivers side is definitely tighter.... just takes a bit of patience and it was done. Both sides total took maybe 7 minutes.
Glad you got it done and thanks for watching.
i had half the car unbolted. did not think my fingers would fit in there. thanks for the video.
You are so welcome, so glad I could be helpful... I also have a rear brake job video if you hear in bad noises back there. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Great. Thank you for your kindness.
I appreciate to you.
You are so welcome and thanks for the awesome comment.
very helpful. thought I was going to have to remove fuse block some how or way.
So glad I was able to help and thanks for watching.
Ah, so that's how it's done. Thanks, was wondering what that rubber "boot" was all about. PS, like your plate.
Glad I could help and thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video!
Your are more than welcome, thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
Thank you and thank Bernie Sanders. You guys make the world a better place :0)
Thanks, I don't know much about Bernie, but I try to help out. Thanks so much for watching.
Mine went out at 145000 miles.
Is there just one bulb? Is there more than one bulb for the daytime running lights? My daytime running light went out.
I think it is just one bulb but I can't promise. Thanks for watching.
is it one bulb for each side for both low & high beam?
The one bulb is for high and low beams, I hope this helps and thanks for watching.
I have a 97. can anyone tell me if there is any difference in how you put it in?
I would assume that they would be similar, but then again, I have never had a 97. Good luck with the change and thanks for watching.
My driver’s side bulb went out last night at 108,386 miles. 2010 C-RV as well.
108K is not too bad, I think mine was around 30K... thanks for watching.
If you want them to last, buy the original Honda ones form a dealer. They are expensive but last WAAAY longer than anything from an auto parts store IMHO
You sure made that look easy. I have struggled with getting the driver's side bulb in each time and it has blown 4 or 5 times since late Oct 2014. I bought the same Sylvania bulbs and have never had to replace a headlight on my vehicles that I have had for years. This has gotten really annoying.
I did the passenger side first to learn how and then did the drivers. It probably look easier with a little editing. Sound like yours is a light killer. I feel like mine was a lemon. At about 30K miles, we had to change the tires, then the brakes, then the head lights, and it would run hot while idling... We traded it in quick. Good luck with yours.
chud327 I did have to replace the passenger side once, but that side was way easier. Doing the drivers' side would've been more helpful, especially since the space is so limited. I h aven't had any major problems... just annoying ones.
We traded up to a Pilot and no problems yet. I have a 05 Civic and have had it for years, with no problems. I hope I CRV was a fluke... Thanks for the reply.
as precautionary measure, please be extra careful not to touch the glass of the new bulb with your bare hands as the oil may result to damaged on the bulb when swith on. the oil on your hands may cause extra heat to the glass and may shatter or blow it out. This is always emphasize on the product casing especially halogen bulbs.
+Bhen Doreza Yeah, I think I did touch it. I didn't even think about it.
I'm changing the one on the driver's side. I can't get the clip to latch back on. What am I doing wrong?
I am not sure, I started with the other side to learn how to do it. The other side was easier, why don't you start there. Good luck and thanks for watching.
Make sure the headlight is aligned in their property
My first ever headlight bulb just went out on 2010 CRV with 105k miles on it.
I am the first and only owner, I know it never happened yet until today.
105K is pretty good, has the CRV been all good other wise? Thanks for watching.
It's been all good except for one bearing that I had to replace at about 80k miles and fix the AC compressor clutch at around the same time.
I think I am really lucky with this car. I had a 2nd gen CRV before this one and the headlight bulbs were burning out every year starting from year 3 as well as I had engine cooling system leak at around 50k miles and transmission fail at 75k miles.
Thanks for this tutorial, that bulb is the reason I watched it and I see that it is easier to replace a bulb on 3rd generation than 2nd.
I am glad you are having better luck with #2. Thanks for watching.
thank you very much..
you're welcome, thanks for watching.
If you think the CR-V needs a lot of work, don't ever buy a GM or Chrysler.
I am a GM guy 100%, if you are talking about older GM's (especially Chevrolets) However, I do not like Chrysler at all. The Hondas are for the wife, she is 100% in favor of Hondas. We have had super luck with the Hondas, with the exceptions of that 1 CR-V. Thanks for watching and I hope this answers all of you questions.
I have a 2015 CRV LX that I bought certified in May 2017 with 39K miles on it. I have 66K miles on it and the only things I've replaced was the battery and the low beam headlight bulbs. This vehicle has been pretty much trouble free compared to the constant problems I had with my GM cars (including the $150+ cost of replacing the low beam headlight bulbs every 15 months... Every GM owner suffers this!).
I'm never buying another GM car.
😂😂😂
Omg u don't lie, what wrong with the CRv now 😂😂😂 true word my friend ... I feel the same like what now just change the break light n conveniently a week later high beam y
At 30,000, I had to change tires, the head light bulb, the brakes were shot, and it was running hot. I traded it in. Hopefully yours will be better. Thanks for watching.
03:02 Driver side replacement
Yes and thanks again.
thought I had to remove the entire fuse box.
Wish they would have left a little more room... Thanks for watching.
The driver side is impossible without moving the fuse box. There's about an inch of clearance if you don't. And the fact you can't see what you're doing, changing by feel was a pain in the butt.
It was a pain! Thanks for watching.
I read to wear latex gloves so you don't contaminate the bulbs with your body oil from your fingers should you accidentally touch the bulb itself. Apparently, your body oil could cause contamination on the bulb and it could shatter when in use, yikes.
Good tip again and thanks again.
You are replacing the headlight bulb, not the headlight. Description is wrong
+Michael Smith Sorry, let me see if I can change that for you or I might just delete it, thanks for watching.
+Michael Smith OK, that was quick, I just added the word Bulb for you, thanks for pointing that out to me.