2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement

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Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the front turn signal bulb in a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. Maintenance is an important aspect of owning and operating your car, and turn signals are an integral part of safely driving your car. Fortunately, they are pretty easy to replace yourself with minimal tools and materials. The tools you will need are a pair of slip-joint pliers, a pair of latex (or similar material) gloves, and something to prop your hood open (in this case we used a small strip of wood). The materials you will need are a clear, 27-watt replacement turn signal lightbulb.

What you need

Step 1 Front Turn Signal Bulb

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Lift the hood of the car and keep it in place using the hood prop.

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Step 2

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Remove the screws from the headlight assembly by using a pair of slip-joint pliers.

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Step 3

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Pull out the headlight assembly slightly to make more room for your hands.
If necessary, locate the back cap of the low beam socket and twist it counterclockwise to unscrew it.
This creates extra room for your hands.

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Step 4

Locate the turn signal bulb socket within the headlight assembly.

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Step 5

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To remove the turn signal bulb socket from the headlight assembly, twist it counterclockwise. Once it is completely unscrewed, pull the turn signal bulb socket out of the headlight assembly.

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Step 6

Press down on the old turn signal bulb and twist it counterclockwise to remove it from the socket.

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Step 7

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Using latex (or similar) gloves, pick up the new turn signal bulb and align the pins on the bulb with the grooves in the socket.
Using gloves is important because the oils on your fingers can create hot spots on the new turn signal bulb, reducing its lifetime.
Press down on the new turn signal bulb and twist it clockwise to secure it within the socket.

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Step 8

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Re-install the turn signal socket into the headlight assembly by twisting it clockwise until it stops turning.
If necessary, re-install the low beam socket back cap by twisting it clockwise until it stops turning.

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