How to replace headlight - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

rangergord · 08-08-2008, 08:27 AM

In my 2005 Matrix the driver's side head light is burned out. I checked and it looks like i have to remove the battery to get at the unit. Dont' want to do that. Does anyone know of a better way?

TRXR4KDS · 08-08-2008, 01:49 PM

Find someone with very small hands. It is a b!tch to get at.

nelsonan · 08-08-2008, 02:37 PM

i managed to get to it with my bare hands. i was barely able to reach it with my finger tips, but it was enough to twist it off, same went with getting the new one in. good luck!

rangergord · 08-09-2008, 11:23 AM

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I ended up removing the battery and found that the connectors had come off. I had some painting done recently and they must not have put the connectors back on properly.