Written Google "replace 1998 Corolla headlight assembly" and find some videos -- there are quite a few.   I was SHOCKED to learn how easy headlight replacement was.   There are very few repairs in the "minor" category I won't do myself now, since I can't afford to pay anyone.As your car is old, you probably are the best judge of how much life it has left in it.   Bulbs are not hard to get or expensive on line; the plastic housing is a little more expensive, but no harder to replace.   If you're planning on keeping the car for a while, get a NEW assembly if it's not hugely more expensive than the junkyard.   I'll repeat the caveat everyone else has said:  DON"T TOUCH THE BULB WITH YOUR BARE HANDS.   I usually put on a pair of cotton gloves before I even open the package of bulbs.You'll be SHOCKED at how much brighter the road is at night, especially if you decide to replace both bulbs and assemblies at once.There are still millions of these Corollas on the roads, so you shouldn't have THAT much trouble finding parts. 

It's not like finding parts for a mid-60's Ferrari.  Even my neighbor, the CPA, has his Corolla wagon from this era.Written For a car that old, yet that common, I'd recommend calling local junkyards and seeing if anyone has one. You may have to bring your own tools and remove it from a scrapped vehicle, but it would be quite a bit cheaper than getting one new -- and since the bulb is a separate, replaceable piece (which you already have), you don't have to worry too much about it not working.You could almost certainly buy one online in new condition, but then you'd have one slightly hazy headlight cover on the other side, and a new one on this side. If you get it from a junked car, chances are it's going to be in a very similar cosmetic condition.Oh, and don't touch the bulb. That will transfer oil from your skin, which will then scorch and possibly blow the bulb the first time you light it up. Written The answer is yes. The headlamp assembly on your car can be replaced. Now, whether *you* can replace it depends on how mechanically inclined you are and what kind of tools you have in your garage.

You might not need any special tools but you might need tools that are commonly not found in most general toolboxes. Things like Torx bits or Torx drivers and/or sockets. You would also need some kind of manual or a set of instructions. After replacing the headlamp you would need to bring it into a shop and have them aim the lamp for you. By that I mean the shop will have  a machine or tool that allows the light beam of the headlamp to be adjusted properly to give you the best road illumination and to avoid blinding other drivers on the road.Boston Terrier Puppies For Sale FloridaIt is well beyond the purview of Quora to offer a step-by-step "how-to" tutorial on the replacement of your headlamp. Puppies For Sale In Pasco County FloridaYou might try searching the archives of YouTube as there seems to be a homemade video for just about everything these days. Tips To Increase Weight Loss On Phentermine

You can also score a small service manual for your car. Or you may be able to get free information from the likes of AutoZone's website or other national chain auto parts stores.   While I'm not familiar with your car, the task itself should not be all that difficult. You will need to get a replacement headlamp assembly. You can try getting a used one at a salvage yard ...which would be your best bet at getting a factory original part ...or you can buy an aftermarket part. The most expensive option would be buying one new from the dealer ...if the headlamp is even available on a 27 year old vehicle. The problem with aftermarket parts is they are all made in China and quality control is spotty at best. Written Try a New Beetle. You start off by removing a front fender. Believe it or not. You tube is a great source for the DIY's . If you give me year make and model, along with your mechanical aptitude, and tool chest dimensions.  I'll get you the information you need. Just remember, it takes three things to reapir a mechanical item.

The right info, the right tools, and most important, the desire. Believe it or not, the last one is the most important.  from the manufacturer, via ITan's little sister, identifix    Headlight bulbs are inside the sockets located in the engine compartmentDetach the wiring from the back of the headlamp bulbThis procedure only applies to replaceable halogen headlight bulbs (such as Nos. 9004 and 9005); it does NOT pertain to sealed beam units.Open the vehicle's hood and secure it in an upright position.Twist and pull the bulb out, but do NOT touch the bulb if it is still goodUnfasten the locking ring which secures the bulb and socket assembly, then withdraw the assembly rearward.If necessary, gently pry the socket's retaining clip over the projection on the bulb (use care NOT to break the clip.) Pull the bulb from the socket.To install:Before installing a light bulb into the socket, ensure that all electrical contact surfaces are free of corrosion or dirt.Line up the replacement headlight bulb with the socket.

Firmly push the bulb onto the socket until the spring clip latches over the bulb's projection.WARNINGDo NOT touch the glass bulb with your fingers. Oil from your fingers can severely shorten the life of the bulb. If necessary, wipe off any dirt or oil from the bulb with rubbing alcohol before completing installation.To ensure that the replacement bulb functions properly, activate the applicable switch to illuminate the bulb which was just replaced. (If this is a combination low and high beam bulb, be sure to check both intensities.) If the replacement light bulb does not illuminate, either it too is faulty or there is a problem in the bulb circuit or switch. Position the headlight bulb and secure it with the locking ring.Close the vehicle's hood.Portions of materials contained herein are sourced from Chilton. try an aftermarket body replacement vendor,like certifit or the local junk yard. I like the you pull it motif. You get to practice on another car before you tear into yours. If you can get it apart, you should be able to put it back together, pick up as many of the fasteners the yard will allow.