First of all, you need to know various information about the pilot lights, the technical term of which is low beam. Unlike some lights, these are mandatory. They must be at least two and operate on the left and on the right. They must also light up to 30 meters without blinding the conductors opposite. If one of the lights of your Citroen Traction 11 does not work, you risk a fine of 68 euros. Of course, it is above all for safety reasons that it is necessary to replace them when they no longer work. We will now see how to replace these low beams on the Citroen Traction 11, point by point.
How to change a pilot light on a Citroen Traction 11
Before starting the manipulations, it is essential to switch off the engine. Allow about 5 or 10 minutes for this replacement of the low beam for a Citroen Traction 11. This operation does not require a specific tool, except a flat screwdriver to help you if a cover has trouble coming.
- Open the hood of the Citroen Traction 11
- Identify the location of the headlight unit
- Remove the protective cover so as to reach the fire block
- Disconnect the connector
- Gently remove the bulb from the low beam
- Compare the new bulb with the old one to be sure it fully matches
- Gently put the new bulb in its place. Check that it is stable and correctly engaged
- Replace the connector and the cover
Its good. Replacing a low beam on a Citroen Traction 11 is a very easy and quick repair, accessible to beginners. Be careful!