Before starting, you will need to know a few indications about the pilot lights, the technical term of which is low beam. Unlike some lights, they are mandatory. They must be at least two and walk left and right. They must also light up 30 meters without blinding motorists opposite. If one of the lights of your Seat Altea Freetrack is broken, you risk a ticket of 68 euros. Of course, it is initially 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 Seat Altea Freetrack, point by point.
How to change a pilot on a Seat Altea Freetrack
Before starting operations, it is essential to stop the engine. Allow approximately 5 or 10 minutes for this replacement low beam on a Seat Altea Freetrack. This manipulation does not require a specific tool, except a flat screwdriver to help you if a cover is difficult to remove.
- Open the hood of the Seat Altea Freetrack
- Identify the location of the headlight unit
- Remove the protective cover in order 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 fits perfectly
- Gently put the new bulb in its place. Watch that it is stable and correctly engaged
- Replace the connector, but also the cover
That's it. Replacing a low beam on a Seat Altea Freetrack is a very simple and quick repair, accessible to beginners. Enjoy the road!