I find it very hard to change a head light bulb,any one else have this problem ?

 

Hey James, welcome aboard! Yeah the bulbs in the front of an HHR can be a pain to change, but try a search of the forum and you'll find plenty of tips. As much as I like the streamlined looks of these new composite lights, there are days that I'd like to bring back sealed beams.

 

My biggest problem with a change was the rubber o-ring came out of the bulb base ans stuck to the housing. I tried for about 2-hour to get the new bulb in.

So I took the old bulb and compared it to the new one and noticed the o-ring missing on the old bulb.

Reached in the liner, pulled off the o-ring, and inserted the new bulb in 15 seconds.

 

^ Classic!

 

It's a pain the first time but, with as much time it takes that first time, by the time you need to do it again, you'll be an expert at it!

 

Never heard of or even thought of the "old double o-ring mess" on a headlight bulb. Really a new one, but I feel your pain, I really do. I've had the old style double o-ring mess happen on a 350 Chevy, nothing like spewing five quarts of oil out in 10 seconds to make your day.

 

Welcome & enjoy the ride!