In the article, we will consider the replacement of light bulbs, headlights, lanterns and ceiling lamps of a car
The headlights use transparent glass optics.
The headlight cover is smooth and does not perform the function of distributing light fluxes.
It is made of plastic that is more transparent and lighter than a glass cover.
The direction indicators built into the headlights are made without color filters, instead lamps with glass of a certain color are used.
In a variant version, the cars are equipped with fog lights installed in the lower part of the bumper.
The fog lights can only be turned on with the steering column switch when the exterior lights are on.
Replacing bulbs in the headlight
Disconnect the negative battery terminal
To replace the turn signal bulb, turn the socket counterclockwise
Remove the cartridge with the lamp from the headlight housing
Press the lamp, turn it counterclockwise until it stops and remove the lamp from the socket
The direction indicator lamp holder has two locking protrusions of different widths, they must fit into the corresponding grooves of the headlight housing
Install the new PY21W lamp in reverse order
There are two protrusions on the base of the lamp, they are located asymmetrically relative to the axis of the lamp and must fit into the corresponding grooves of the cartridge.
Replacing the High Beam Bulb
Remove the protective rubber cover of the high beam lamp
Press on the spring clip of the lamp and disengage it from the hooks of the reflector
Pull the latch to the side
Remove the lamp from the headlight housing
Install the H1 lamp in reverse order
Replacing low beam bulb
Remove the protective rubber cover of the dipped and side light lamps
Pull the lamp by the block of wires, we disengage the lamp with three spring clips
Remove the lamp from the headlight housing
Disconnect the wire block from the lamp.
We attach a block of wires to the new H7 lamp and, having inserted lampu into the housing of the headlight, press the block of wires until the spring clips snap into place.
Replacing the parking light bulb
Remove the protective cover of the dipped and side light lamps
Pull out the socket with the lamp from the headlight housing. We install the new W5W lamp in the reverse order.
Removing headlight
Removing the front bumper
Remove the protective cover from the body of the headlight range control actuator
We remove the cable sheath from the holder on the body of the actuator
Disconnect the tip of the cable from the rod of the headlight range control actuator
With a head of 10, we unscrew the bolt of the front fastening of the headlight
With a head of 10, we unscrew the bolt of the upper fastening of the headlight
We unscrew the bolt of the lower fastening of the headlight
Use a screwdriver to press the latch and remove the headlight from the body
Use a screwdriver to pry the retainer of the wire block
Disconnect the block from the headlight connector
Remove headlight
Install the headlight in reverse order.
After installing the headlight unit, we adjust the direction of the headlight beam.
To change the direction of the light beam in the vertical plane with a hexagon 6 (through a hole in the upper cross member of the radiator frame) screw 2.
To change the direction of the light beam in the horizontal plane, turn knob 1.
Replacing the fog light bulb
We install the car on a viewing ditch or lift
Remove the front wheel from the side of the lamp to be replaced.
Remove the mudguard (article - Removing engine protection, fenders and mudguards Renault Duster)
We unscrew three screws securing the fender liner to the front bumper and one self-tapping screw securing the fender liner to the wing.
Bend the front part of the fender liner and wind it behind the brake disc
We press the lock of the wire block, disconnect the block from the lamp
Remove the lamp from the headlight housing
Install the new H11 bulb in reverse order.
Removing the fog lamp
We prepare the car as described above
Bend the front part of the fender liner and wind it behind the brake disc
Disconnect the wiring harness from the lamp. With a Torx T-20 wrench, unscrew the two headlight mounting screws
Remove the fog lamp.
Install the fog lamp in reverse order.
After installing the headlight, we adjust the direction of the light beam in the vertical plane.
With a hand or a Phillips screwdriver, turn the plastic adjusting screw clockwise to raise the beam of light, or counterclockwise to lower the beam.
To adjust the direction of the fog lamp beam during operation, holes are made in the front bumper
To adjust, insert a long Phillips screwdriver into the hole and adjust the direction of the fog lights.
Removing the side turn signal and replacing the bulb
Pry off the turn signal with a screwdriver and remove it from the hole in the front fender
Turn the lamp socket counterclockwise and remove the lamp socket from the housing
Pull out the lamp and remove it from the socket
Insert the new WY5W bulb. Install the repeater in reverse order.
Removing the rear light and replacing the bulbs
We unscrew the two plastic nuts securing the lamp
Remove the lamp from the car body
Press the latch and disconnect the wire block from the lamp connector. Removing the lantern
Use a screwdriver to squeeze five latches
Remove the lamp holder
Location of lamp holder fixing latches
Press on the lamp and turn it counterclockwise to remove the two-filament brake and side light lamp from the holder.
Install the new P21/5W bulb in reverse order.
The protrusions on the plinth are located at different levels in height and must fit into the corresponding grooves of the holder during installation.
In the same way, we replace the P21W fog light bulb (reversing light bulb in the right lamp) and the orange PY21W direction indicator bulb.
The direction indicator lamp has two protrusions located asymmetrically relative to the lamp axis, they must fit into the corresponding grooves of the holder socket.
The type of lamp is marked on each lamp holder socket.
To access the nuts of fastening the right lamp, remove the hatch cover of the trunk upholstery
Install the rear light in reverse order
Replacing the lamp and removing the additional brake signal
Opening the tailgate
Press the two tabs
Remove the casing of the additional signal
To replace the lamp, press the cartridge lock down
Turn the lamp socket clockwise
Remove the cartridge with the lamp from the signal housing
Pull out the lamp and remove it from the socket
Install the new W16W bulb in reverse order.
To remove the additional brake light:
Using a Torx T-20 wrench, unscrew the three screws securing the signal
Use a screwdriver to press the three latches
Remove an additional signal
The location of the latches is shown in the figure
The additional signal latch is shown in the figure
Install all parts in reverse order.
Replacing the bulb and license plate light
Use a flat thin screwdriver to press the plastic retainer
Remove the lamp from the opening of the tailgate
Lamp retainer shown
Pry off the lamp with a slotted screwdriver
Remove the lamp from the terminals. Install the new W5W lamp in reverse order
If you need to remove the lantern, then disconnect the block from the lantern connector. Install the lamp in reverse order.
Removing the dome light and replacing bulbs
Pry off the diffuser and remove it
Remove the interior lamp
Install the W5W lamp in reverse order
To remove the cover, remove the diffuser
Push on the plastic retainer of the cover and remove the cover from the upholstery of the ceiling
Press the lock of the wire block and disconnect the block from the connector
We press the lock of the holder of the block of wires and shift the blocks from the holder on the ceiling
Remove the cover
Install the ceiling lamp in the reverse order.
Replacing the ceiling light and glove box lamp
To replace the lamp, open the glove box
Pry off the cover with a screwdriver
Remove the cover from the opening of the glove box
Press the latch and disconnect the wire block from the lamp connector
Press the lock
Remove the cover diffuser
Remove the lamp from the ceiling
We install the W5W lamp in the reverse order.
To replace the ceiling light switch, open the glove box
Pry off the switch with a screwdriver
Remove the switch from the hole in the glovebox
Disconnect the two blocks of wires from the terminals of the switch
Remove the switch from the glove box.
Install the switch in reverse order.
Replacing the ceiling lamp and trunk light
Disconnect the negative battery terminal
Opening the tailgate
Pry off the cover with a screwdriver
Remove the cover from the upholstery of the trunk
Press the diffuser latch
Remove the cover diffuser
Remove the lamp from the ceiling
To remove the cover, disconnect the block from the connector
The lamp is used in the W5W lampshade. Install the trunk light in the reverse order.
