Changing head light bulb in pics

[Toosh]

Thought i would take pic's of the operation the way i did it. Hopefully this might come in handy for others that don't know how to do it.

As you can see there is no way of doing it from here


Here is a access cover in the wheel arch you can unscrew


Jack car up with Renaults quality jack


Remove wheel


Thats better. Unscrew cover.


Unscrew another cover.


There she is. Pull the plug off the back of the bulb and push wire clip at the top to release bulb.


Now bulb replaced better check it works before i rebuild the car


Torque down wheel nuts nice and tight with size 10 Reebok


25 mins later, All done


Tools used - Sheet to kneel on (a cushion would be better), torch, locking wheel nut adapter, wheel brace, jack, and new bulb.


Enjoy

[smithy4]

Thats gotta be a good post that. Apparently that costs like £100+ to have your bulbs changed at Renault!!
Cheers for the guide.
Mark

[terry_mccann]

my dealer is ok in that respect....if yo buy the bulbs with him he only charges the price for that and nothing else.....

[Toosh]

Thats gotta be a good post that. Apparently that costs like £100+ to have your bulbs changed at Renault!!
Cheers for the guide.
Mark

Cheers. Anything to make life easier for Megane owners has got to be a good thing

[AndyAdmin]

Brilliant post, ill save those and add them to hte main page when i get time

i just ring renault assistance and get them to change it FOC, hence why i always get my mot done at the dealer as if u get your mot or service there u get a years free renault assistance.

[Toosh]

Brilliant post, ill save those and add them to hte main page when i get time

Thanks Andy

[Bumpy macaroon]

Liking the torque wrench, do adidas work as well

good work fella

[tallpaul]

the other side you can do from the top! bizarre frenchies!

make sure that cover is fastened real tight. UPC is behind that.

[kenboy]

Hi Toosh
Have seen your pictures most helpful ( I will have to get the wife to change the Bulb while I talk her through the process !!!!)

[HiTec]

No, you don't need to take the wheel off. Just turn it all the way left, cover it with a towel to protect your clothing and change the bulb. As a first timer it took me less than 30min to change both H7 driving bulbs in a shopping malls car park. So it really isn't so hard as it seems to

[Toosh]

No, you don't need to take the wheel off. Just turn it all the way left, cover it with a towel to protect your clothing and change the bulb. As a first timer it took me less than 30min to change both H7 driving bulbs in a shopping malls car park. So it really isn't so hard as it seems to

Maybe. But there was no way i could do it with the wheel on.

I think it depends on the wheel (proberbly easier with steel wheels rather than 17in alloys) and small hands

[wanda]

I think this is a good test to see if a female would do anything for you. If you let her do it you don't have to take the tyre off....

[busternlouie]

It is possible without removing the wheel. Put the steering on full lock then crouch or kneel at the front corner of the car so you can look in the headlamp from the front. Reach around through the access holes whilst looking at the bulb from the front. It also helps if you open the bonnet and shine a touch down from above.

[pw981]

Thank you and well done toosh for your contribution, a lot people will find it useful!

But I concur about not having to remove the wheel, but my arm/hand size is on border line for not having to remove the wheel! People with different arm/hand size may have to remove it. I have problems releasing the spring clip on the passenger side due to arm size/whatever. Had to remove that wheel once to do it. Drivers side is easier, don't have to remove the wheel!

[Toosh]

Thank you and well done toosh for your contribution, a lot people will find it useful!

But I concur about not having to remove the wheel, but my arm/hand size is on border line for not having to remove the wheel! People with different arm/hand size may have to remove it. I have problems releasing the spring clip on the passenger side due to arm size/whatever. Had to remove that wheel once to do it. Drivers side is easier, don't have to remove the wheel!

Thanks PW. I think when the next one goes pop i will give it a bash without taken the wheel off