I innocently tried to install a replacement bulb in my 05 Spectra (passenger side) headlight. I mean, how hard can it be? Well, after unscrewing the waterproof cap, I saw the wire retaining clip holding in the bulb. I fussed with that for a while with no luck. I didn't know the trick. Then I made the mistake of unscrewing the screw that holds down the clip. It went TWANG and flew off. I recovered the wire, which looks like a twisted-up paper clip, but for the life of me, I can't figure out how it goes back in. Neither can my mechanic, at least not in the 15 minutes or so he fussed with it when I stopped by for a quick look.
He suggested I get a schematic diagram of the headlight assembly at the Kia dealer, then he could at least see how it's supposed to be oriented. I went to the dealer's parts department, but the diagram they printed shows everything except the clip. That's no help. The service department said they could "diagnose" the problem for $98, but were also willing to negotiate. No thanks. Something tells me they wouldn't negotiate to my price range, $1 for a couple turns of a screwdriver. They said it is a common problem they see all the time, but no free advice.
I thought I would take off the other headlight to compare, except the bumper was previously hit just hard enough to make the headlight assembly removal tough without some body work first. Any suggestions? Links to a how-to video, or a better diagram? Thanks much.
He suggested I get a schematic diagram of the headlight assembly at the Kia dealer, then he could at least see how it's supposed to be oriented. I went to the dealer's parts department, but the diagram they printed shows everything except the clip. That's no help. The service department said they could "diagnose" the problem for $98, but were also willing to negotiate. No thanks. Something tells me they wouldn't negotiate to my price range, $1 for a couple turns of a screwdriver. They said it is a common problem they see all the time, but no free advice.
I thought I would take off the other headlight to compare, except the bumper was previously hit just hard enough to make the headlight assembly removal tough without some body work first. Any suggestions? Links to a how-to video, or a better diagram? Thanks much.
