First of all, you will need to understand several information about the pilot lights, also called dipped beam. Unlike some lights, these are essential. They must be at least two and work on the left as on the right. They must also light up 30 meters without blinding motorists opposite. If one of the lights of the Kia Picanto is not functional, you risk a fine of 68 euros. Obviously, it is first of all for safety reasons that it is essential to replace them when they no longer work. Now let's see how to replace these low beams on the Kia Picanto, step by step.
How to change a night light on a Kia Picanto
Before starting the manipulations, it is necessary to stop the engine. Allow about 5 or 10 minutes for this replacement low beam for the Kia Picanto. This manipulation does not require a specific tool, except maybe a flat screwdriver to help you if a cover is difficult to remove.
- Open the hood of the Kia Picanto
- Locate the location of the headlight unit
- Remove the protective cover in order to access the light unit
- Disconnect the connector
- Carefully remove the bulb from the low beam
- Compare the new bulb with the previous one to be sure it fits completely
- Carefully place the new bulb in its location. Watch that it is fixed and correctly engaged
- Put the connector in its place, but also the cover
That's it. Replacing a low beam on the Kia Picanto is a very simple and short repair, accessible at any level in the field. Be careful!