Whether it's about the low beams, high beams or turn signals, the bulb replacement is a very repair simple to execute . But if a fire no longer works, it should not be delayed to replace it. Because many do not know it, but this is punishable by a fine of up to 68 euros. Of course, it will be necessary first of all to change them for safety reasons. Here is therefore how to replace the headlight bulb on a Lancia, step by step. In a second step, we will find out how to correctly adjust them.
How to replace the bulb of a Lancia headlight
Nowadays, there are several types of headlight bulbs. The most common are halogen , however there are also Xenon , slightly put on the side now, and more and more bulbs LED . They are much less energy intensive and more robust. Whatever the type of bulb, the way to replace them will be similar. Here is the logic to follow in order to replace the bulb of your Lancia .
- Disconnect the battery in order to work more serenely.
- Free access to the rear portion of the fire. From time to time it will be necessary to remove the battery, or else covers.
- Remove the rubber or plastic cover behind the fire
- Unclip or unscrew the defective bulb from your Lancia
- Compare it with the new one to make sure it is suitable
- Place the new bulb gently, then fix it correctly
- Replace the rubber cover and all the elements in reverse order
Now that everything is back in order, test the bulb! This one should have the same intensity as the other. It is essential to have perfectly similar products.
How to set the headlights of a Lancia
Now that the fire is in place, it is possible that it has been disturbed. It is very important that two lights at the same height and in the same axis. In particular so as not to upset the drivers in the other direction. That is why they must be set correctly. To do this, you have to position your car facing a wall. First a meter from the wall, then a few meters. Secondly, you just have to adjust the fire in question in the same way as the other by comparing the halos. If both are incorrectly set, there are tutorials that can help you.