First of all, you will need to know various information about sidelights, also called low beam headlights. Unlike some lights, these are mandatory. They must be at least two and work on the left as well as on the right. They must also illuminate at a distance of 30 meters without blinding the conductors opposite. If one of the lights on your Kia Picanto 2 is not functional, you risk a fine of 68 euros. Of course, it is primarily for safety reasons that it is essential to change them when they no longer work. We will now see how to change these low beams on the Kia Picanto 2, point by point.
How to change a night light on a Kia Picanto 2
Before starting the operations, it is essential to switch off the engine. Allow approximately 5 or 10 minutes for this low beam replacement on a Kia Picanto 2. This repair does not require any specific tool, except a flat screwdriver to help you if a cover struggles to remove.
- Open the hood of the Kia Picanto 2
- Locate 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 make sure it fits perfectly
- Carefully put the new bulb in its place. Check that it is stable and correctly engaged
- Replace the connector in its place, as well as the cover
It's OK. Replacing a low beam on a Kia Picanto 2 is an extremely simple and short repair, accessible to any level in the field. Good road!