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Compiled automatically from service literature and owner experience. Specs are for the typical configuration — check them against your exact car before you start.
Renault Express (3rd generation): Replacing the Low/High Beam Bulb in the Headlight
The headlight bulbs on the Renault Express are accessed from the engine compartment, through the rear cover of the headlight. You don't need to remove the headlight or the bumper. The job doesn't depend on the engine or the model year within the generation.
Parts
3| № | Part | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | H4 halogen headlight bulb (low and high beam)if the vehicle has one bulb for both modes; 2 pcs | Osram, Philips, Bosch |
| 02 | H7 halogen headlight bulb (low beam)if separate bulbs are fitted; 2 pcs | Osram, Philips, Bosch |
| 03 | H1 halogen headlight bulb (high beam)if separate bulbs are fitted; 2 pcs | Osram, Philips, Bosch |
Tools
4- None needed
- or a ratchet wrench with a small socket (if the air duct is in the way)
- clean cotton gloves
- a rag
There's a full repair manual for this car
Every system, wiring diagrams and torque specs — not just this job. Haynes AutoFix (online).
See manuals →
Step by step
11 steps- Shut off the engine, turn off the lights and the ignition, and let the bulbs cool down (10-15 minutes if you have just been driving with the lights on).
- Open the hood and find the back of the headlight you need. On the right side, the air duct or the air filter hose may be in the way; on the left side, it may be the reservoir or the battery housing. If necessary, move the air duct aside by releasing it from its clip or clamp.
- Remove the rubber or plastic protective cover from the back of the headlight. A rubber cover is pulled off by its tab; a plastic cover is turned counterclockwise.
- Disconnect the power connector from the bulb base: press the locking tab and pull the connector toward you. Do not yank on the wires.
- Release the wire spring clip that holds the bulb in place: press its free end and swing it to the side. Remember how it was positioned.
- Pull the bulb straight back out, without tilting it. Check the marking on the base: the bulb type (H4, H7, etc.) and the wattage (usually 55/60 W).
- Handle the new bulb only by its base and do not touch the glass with your fingers. If you do touch it, wipe the glass with a rag and rubbing alcohol; otherwise a spot will form on the hot glass and the bulb's service life will be shortened.
- Insert the bulb into its seat, aligning the tabs on the base with the slots in the reflector (it only fits one way). Secure it with the clip.
- Reconnect the connector until it clicks, then install the protective cover. It must seat tightly around its entire perimeter, otherwise moisture will get into the headlight.
- Turn on the low and high beams and check that both modes work. Put the air duct back in place.
- If you replaced both bulbs, or the headlight looks different after the replacement, check the beam height against a wall or on road markings and adjust it if necessary. Using the in-cabin adjuster does not replace proper aiming with a beam setter.
Common mistakes and warnings
- If the new bulb burns out right away or doesn't light, check the fuse and check the connector contacts for melting
- Do not install xenon or LED bulbs in a stock halogen headlight: this distorts the beam pattern and blinds oncoming drivers
- If your vehicle has LED headlights, the bulb cannot be replaced separately, so see a repair shop