First of all, it is necessary to understand some indications on the pilot lights, the technical term of which is dipped beam. Unlike some lights, they are mandatory. They must be at least two and work left and right. They must also illuminate at a distance of 30 meters without dazzling the drivers in front. If one of the lights on the Jeep Patriot does not work, you risk a fine of 68 euros. Naturally, it is above all for reasons of safety that it is necessary to change them when they no longer work. Now let's see how to change these low beam headlights on the Jeep Patriot, step by step.
How to change a night light on a Jeep Patriot
Before starting the operations, it is essential to switch off the engine. Allow about 5 or 10 minutes for this change of low beam for a Jeep Patriot. This repair does not require any special tool, except perhaps a flat screwdriver to help you if a cover is difficult to come.
- Open the hood of the Jeep Patriot
- Identify the location of the headlight unit
- Remove the protective cover so as to gain access to the light unit
- Disconnect the connector
- Carefully remove the bulb from the low beam
- Compare the new bulb with the old one to be sure it fits completely
- Place the new bulb gently in its location. Make sure it is fixed and correctly engaged
- Put the connector in its place, but also the cover
It's OK. Replacing a low beam on a Jeep Patriot is a very simple and fast repair, accessible to any level in the field. Be careful!