Renault Clio 2001-2005
Headlight bulbs replacement
Time
0.5 hours
Difficulty
1
The following notices/exclusions/inclusions apply to this procedure
- Excluded cars: Only applies to Halogen bulbs
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1
Working in the engine compartment, remove the relevant rubber cover from the rear of the headlight
(see illustration)
.
Unclip the rubber cover from the rear of the headlight unit
2
For main beam bulb, disconnect the wiring connector from the rear of the headlight bulb. Release the bulb retaining spring clip and remove the bulb, without touching the glass
(see illustrations)
.
Disconnect the wiring plug from the rear of the headlight
. . . then release the spring clip
3
For dipped beam bulb, withdraw the bulbholder and bulb from the headlight unit. Grasp the bulb, without touching the glass and carefully disconnect it from the wiring connector
(see illustrations)
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Withdraw the bulbholder and bulb . . .
. . . then remove the bulb
4
When handling the new bulb, use a tissue or clean cloth to avoid touching the glass with the fingers; moisture and grease from the skin can cause blackening and rapid failure of this type of bulb.
5
Refitting is a reversal of removal.