When to replace the Headlight Bulb on your RENAULT 21
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Headlight bulb : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 1.7 (L481), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 1.7 (L48E), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 1.7 (L482), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.0 (L483), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.0 Turbo (L485), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.1 D (L486), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.1 Turbo-D (L48A, L48W, L487, L488), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 1.7 (L48M, L48F), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 1.7 (L48E), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.2 (L48K), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.0 Turbo (L48L), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.0 Turbo 4x4 (L48L), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.0 (L48R), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 1.7 (L48N), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.2 4x4 (L48K), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.0 4x4 (L48R), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.1 D (L480), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.1 D (L48V, L48O), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.0 (L48C), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 1.4 (L48D), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 1.9 D (L48H, L48I), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.0 (L489), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.0, RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.0 Turbo 4x4, RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 1.7, RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.0, RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 2.1 TD View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Headlight Bulb for 21 Saloon (L48_) and other RENAULT models
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Tools
Replacement: headlight bulbs – RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_). Tools you need:
Electronic spray
Fender cover
Replacement: headlight bulbs – RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_). Professionals recommend:
  • The procedure for replacing the bulbs in the right and left headlights is identical.
  • Replace the bulbs in both headlights at the same time.
  • All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.
Replacement: headlight bulbs – RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to avoid damaging the paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the headlight rear cover.
  2. Step 4
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    Detach the connector of the low and high beam bulb.
  3. Step 5
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    Pull aside the retainers of the low and high beam bulb.
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    Remove the low and high beam bulb.
  5. Step 7
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    Install a new low and high beam bulb into its mounting seat.
  6. Step 8
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    Secure the low and high beam bulb with the retainers.
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