[IonicEV]

I think the whole thing would be easier, if you just remove the light from the car. It is just 2 easily accessible bolts on top and a push forward from the light back side and it pops right out, then it is very easy to perform any bulb change or modifications. If you concern with scratching exterior parts during manipulations - just tape perimeter with paint tape. This is how Hyundai designed this lights to make it easy to remove/install for maintenance.

 

[IonicEV]

Unfortunately this one has "chin" that goes below front grille panel and has support to secure small grille "skirt" under the light, but I think it is possible to remove top clips holding grille and it would allow to push light forward to disengage 2 lower slide mounts and then detach grille "skirt' from the light and tilt light upward and completely remove from vehicle.

 

[nateads]

I was wondering why you left "low hanging fruit" - side marker bulb (194) unchanged. I looks like there is small plug next to the low beam cover. It is most likely designed to hold the bulb and contain integrated circuit to make connection inside the light when secured. Anyone can confirm my guesses on changing it.

For me the turn signal was not worth changing because it's amber. My only goal was to change any bulb that would look better white but was using egg shell yellow halogen.

 

[IonicEV]

For me the turn signal was not worth changing because it's amber. My only goal was to change any bulb that would look better white but was using egg shell yellow halogen.

I think you are referring to turn bulb, but I was referring to small bulb that usually goes unnoticed - it is on other side of the low beam (providing small yellow halo visible from the side of the light). Some halogen lights have it on the side of the low beam light mount and covered by the same cover (really hard to replace), but on HID lights it is most likely has separate access plug next to the low beam cover.

 

[nateads]

I think you are referring to turn bulb, but I was referring to small bulb that usually goes unnoticed - it is on other side of the low beam (providing small yellow halo visible from the side of the light). Some halogen lights have it on the side of the low beam light mount and covered by the same cover (really hard to replace), but on HID lights it is most likely has separate access plug next to the low beam cover.

Oh you mean the parking light bulb. Yeah I changed that to LED it uses the W5W. I did another DIY for that located here https://www.ioniqforum.com/forum/31...13-exterior/30630-[diy]-change-low-beam-headlight-led.html#/topics/30518?page=1

 

[evioniq]

Hey all, for LEDs, which direction should they sit in the low beam projector? Does it matter? Should it be horizontal or vertical?

 

[Gearbox Paul]

Vertical. And many LED's will have one specific side that must be on the bottom for best light pattern. I used Katana LED's https://www.amazon.com/KATANA-LED-H...dp/B07FFS4JZJ/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Katana+LED+H7&qid=1562648696&s=gateway&sr=8-4 and these set vertical with the fat side on the bottom and the skinny side on top.

 

[FWM]

I changed my low beams on my 2017 BEV SE w/CCP and took some quick pictures.

Hopefully this write up helps anyone interested in changing their low beams.

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage that occurs to your vehicle if you decide to follow this procedure. I attempted to remove and install new bulbs the easiest and best way possible, but everyone's vehicle may be different in respect to parts being seized or flaws in manufacturing or quite simply using brute force when you shouldn't be.

Tools Needed
1. Rubber Gloves
2. H7 bulbs (2 bulbs)
3. Warm weather, heat gun or hair dryer

Step 1.
Make sure car is off.

Step 2.
Find headlight assembly cap which is located inside the engine bay, behind the headlight enclosure. The low beams on the SE are the furthest and unfortunately the hardest to get access too.

Step 3.
Rotate the cap in a counter-clockwise direction if you are standing in front of the headlight. Their is a rubber seal that will make it feel tight, but it will move slowly. The cap rotates 90 degress then will stop.

Step 4.
You will need finger nails or something thin to pull the cap from the headlight housing as rotating it will not pull it away from the assembly as the rotation is only a 90 degree turn to lock it in place.

Step 5.
Inside the headlight enclosure you will see 2 yellow wires, those are the wires for the low beam bulb. The bulb fits into a holder that rotates I believe 45 degress.
*Note: This step if done in cold temperatures will be difficult as the parts are metal against plastic. If you decide to do this part in the cold use a heat gun at a low temperature for a short period of time, or a hair dryer, warming the plastic up to room temperature will make this part and the install much easier.

Step 6.
Make sure you have rubber gloves on because you do not want to touch the bulbs glass with your fingers, the oils are a great way to shorten the lifespan of the bulb. The entire bulb assembly will pull straight out.

Step 7.
The H7 bulb is a pressure fit 2 prong, so simply grab the base of the bulb and pull out of it's plastic holder.

Step 8.
The new bulb will fit in, in the exact same place, you cannot install it wrong as the plastic holder allows the base of the H7 bulb to fit only in one direction because of a tab the bulb base has which you might be able to see in my picture from Step 7.

Step 9.
Try to navigate the bulb back into the headlight assembly as best you can, it's a tight spot.

Step 10.
Rotate the bulb housing back and forth when back in the headlight assembly. You will feel the notches fall back into place and you will be able to rotate the headlight 45 degrees and it will click back into place. This step will also be easier if the plastic bulb holder is warm. Not hot, but warm. Trying to click it back into place at below zero makes it feel like the tabs will break and it will not click into place easy at all.

Once done, wait until night and enjoy your work.

I purchased 4900k bulbs off Amazon Link Here. I do not believe they are a true 4900K, but they are noticeably brighter than stock and definitely more white. I forgot to take a before and after picture so instead I parked the car and turned on the headlights, the left side unit is the halogen parking light using the same colour tone as stock, as you can see the low beams on the right are a noticeable white. They closer match the LED runners in the front bumper.

Hopefully this write up helps others in replacing their bulbs and keeping the cash some cash in their pockets.

THANK YOU !
very helpful,
I usually change my own bulbs on my cars, ( except when you need a 10 y/o hands, no kids )

 

[poolmonitor]

THANK YOU !
very helpful,
I usually change my own bulbs on my cars, ( except when you need a 10 y/o hands, no kids )

 

[poolmonitor]

Ok I can't turn the damn thing and it's pissing me off. So the cover part turns is removed by turning counter clockwise. Then the part holding the bulb is turned clockwise? I can't turn that piece of $#+* for anything. Any suggestions.

 

[nateads]

Ok I can't turn the damn thing and it's pissing me off. So the cover part turns is removed by turning counter clockwise. Then the part holding the bulb is turned clockwise? I can't turn that piece of $#+* for anything. Any suggestions.

It's been awhile since I did this so I hope I'm thinking of the right part.

If it's cold out I found it's harder to break free and start turning the bulb holder. If you can get a bit of heat in that area it helps. Not plastic melting heat, just warmer than it has been outside lately. Other users on this post have recommended ideas that help to get a better grip on the bulb housing since it's in an awkward place. I would try those suggestions if possible.

If I'm not thinking of the correct spot you are having trouble, can you post a picture of the trouble spot?

 

[poolmonitor]

K thanks I'll try that out. So it's turn clockwise or counter clockwise?

 

[nateads]

K thanks I'll try that out. So it's turn clockwise or counter clockwise?

Sorry, I completely forgot to answer that question. It will follow the same direction as the cap I believe. So if your facing the car front it should be counter clockwise. The first time will be tight as heck. Once it breaks free it's oddly easy to do after.

 

[poolmonitor]

Thanks. Going to try it out.

 

[harleypan86]

Jesus Christ, 2022 Ioniq Blue,.....step 5 is incredibly difficult. Factory default is way too tight. Insane!!!!!!
I tried this trick https://youtu.be/WiOd_9aSf0A with a 32mm socket,....clockwise, turned, broke the tabs immediately. Heard a loud snap sound LMAO

 

[jurieeuk]

I changed my low beams on my 2017 BEV SE w/CCP and took some quick pictures.

Hopefully this write up helps anyone interested in changing their low beams.

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage that occurs to your vehicle if you decide to follow this procedure. I attempted to remove and install new bulbs the easiest and best way possible, but everyone's vehicle may be different in respect to parts being seized or flaws in manufacturing or quite simply using brute force when you shouldn't be.

Tools Needed
1. Rubber Gloves
2. H7 bulbs (2 bulbs)
3. Warm weather, heat gun or hair dryer

Step 1.
Make sure car is off.

Step 2.
Find headlight assembly cap which is located inside the engine bay, behind the headlight enclosure. The low beams on the SE are the furthest and unfortunately the hardest to get access too.

Step 3.
Rotate the cap in a counter-clockwise direction if you are standing in front of the headlight. Their is a rubber seal that will make it feel tight, but it will move slowly. The cap rotates 90 degress then will stop.

Step 4.
You will need finger nails or something thin to pull the cap from the headlight housing as rotating it will not pull it away from the assembly as the rotation is only a 90 degree turn to lock it in place.

Step 5.
Inside the headlight enclosure you will see 2 yellow wires, those are the wires for the low beam bulb. The bulb fits into a holder that rotates I believe 45 degress.
*Note: This step if done in cold temperatures will be difficult as the parts are metal against plastic. If you decide to do this part in the cold use a heat gun at a low temperature for a short period of time, or a hair dryer, warming the plastic up to room temperature will make this part and the install much easier.

Step 6.
Make sure you have rubber gloves on because you do not want to touch the bulbs glass with your fingers, the oils are a great way to shorten the lifespan of the bulb. The entire bulb assembly will pull straight out.

Step 7.
The H7 bulb is a pressure fit 2 prong, so simply grab the base of the bulb and pull out of it's plastic holder.

Step 8.
The new bulb will fit in, in the exact same place, you cannot install it wrong as the plastic holder allows the base of the H7 bulb to fit only in one direction because of a tab the bulb base has which you might be able to see in my picture from Step 7.

Step 9.
Try to navigate the bulb back into the headlight assembly as best you can, it's a tight spot.

Step 10.
Rotate the bulb housing back and forth when back in the headlight assembly. You will feel the notches fall back into place and you will be able to rotate the headlight 45 degrees and it will click back into place. This step will also be easier if the plastic bulb holder is warm. Not hot, but warm. Trying to click it back into place at below zero makes it feel like the tabs will break and it will not click into place easy at all.

Once done, wait until night and enjoy your work.

I purchased 4900k bulbs off Amazon Link Here. I do not believe they are a true 4900K, but they are noticeably brighter than stock and definitely more white. I forgot to take a before and after picture so instead I parked the car and turned on the headlights, the left side unit is the halogen parking light using the same colour tone as stock, as you can see the low beams on the right are a noticeable white. They closer match the LED runners in the front bumper.

Hopefully this write up helps others in replacing their bulbs and keeping the cash some cash in their pockets.

hi can u please tell me where i can find the bulb holder from?

 

[bob_2022]

I found a great hack to change bulbs using a shallow 32mm socket. It is a perfect fit. 2022 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid

 

[magrojas98]

I’m having troubles changing my low beam bulb- there seems to be a metal cover that reads high voltage. Do I remove it?

 

[magrojas98]

I am trying to change my low beam bulb but there is a metal cover reading high voltage, I have removed the dust cap and now I’m stuck.

 

[pablo_fil]

Hi everyone.

I made a custom tool to remove and install in an easy way the bulb holder.

I designed it using te holder and my father-in-law printed it in FDM.

It features two holes to insert a pencil and be able to twist it (but I can say it is not necessary).

I leave the link to the STL and STEP files in case someone wants to print it.

Link to the 3D file