Can the BYD Qin change bulbs without removing the bumper?

[DiAndrew]

BYD Qin cannot change bulbs without removing the bumper. It is necessary to move the bumper aside and remove the internal screws to take out the headlight. Taking the Qin New Energy 2021 Travel Edition as an example: it is a compact 4-door 5-seater sedan with a length, width, and height of 4675mm, 1770mm, and 1500mm respectively, a wheelbase of 2670mm, and equipped with an electric vehicle single-speed transmission. The Qin New Energy 2021 Travel Edition's engine has a maximum torque of 180 Nm and a maximum power of 100 kW, with a trunk volume of 450 liters. The front suspension uses a MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension uses a multi-link independent suspension.

[LaReagan]

I've been driving a BYD Qin for three years and have replaced the bulbs several times. The headlight design of the older Qin models is a bit tricky. You can still replace the low-beam bulb by working from the engine compartment, but the high-beam bulb is positioned too far inside, making it impossible to reach with your fingers. Last week, I tried doing it myself and still had to loosen the screws on the upper edge of the bumper to let it sag a bit for better access. For the facelifted models after 2018, the manufacturer optimized the bulb socket position, so replacing the bulbs generally doesn't require touching the bumper. I strongly recommend keeping a long-handled bulb clamp handy, as handling bulbs with bare hands can leave fingerprints, which can shorten their lifespan under high temperatures.

[DeNicole]

As someone who has been working in repair shops for years, changing the bulb on a BYD Qin depends on the specific model. The rear light assembly on the third-gen Qin DM-i is particularly compact—without removing the bumper, you can't even turn the bulb socket. Once, a car owner forced it in and ended up puncturing the waterproof seal. The reliable method is to first remove the three clips from the wheel arch liner and use a magnetic rod to extract the old bulb. The newer Champion Edition has been improved, allowing direct bulb replacement by simply lifting the hood. A reminder to everyone: use the original bulb model, as off-brand bulbs can easily burn out the circuit.

[Alexander]

After studying the headlight structures of over 20 car models, the BYD Qin's maintenance convenience is rated as moderate. Its headlight assembly is fixed to the vehicle frame, with only a palm-sized access opening left at the rear. For DIY replacement, you'll need to lie beneath the front bumper and use a mirror to locate the fasteners. The latest model has relocated the cooling fan externally, creating two-finger-width additional space and eliminating disassembly hassles. The key factor affecting operation is actually arm length - those under 1.7 meters in height are advised to visit a repair shop directly. Remember to perform headlight level adjustment after replacement, a step many overlook.

[RyleeRose]

Last time when helping my neighbor fix the headlight issue on his Qin Pro, I found changing bulbs on this car was trickier than expected. The bulb clips are located behind the dust cover, and the plastic cover is particularly brittle—it cracks easily if forced. My advice is to first use a heat gun to soften the rubber seal, then slowly rotate the bulb holder while wearing anti-slip gloves. On older models, you must remove the left-side bumper bracket, while newer versions only require removing five screws from the upper part of the grille. Always disconnect the negative battery terminal before working—the LED module carries high voltage. Finally, check if the light cutoff line is level; if misaligned, it could blind oncoming drivers.