Before you start, you should understand various indications on the pilot lights, whose technical term is low beam. Unlike some lights, these are mandatory. They must be at least two and work on the left as on the right. They must also light at a distance of 30 meters without blinding the users opposite. If one of the lights of your Volkswagen 1300 does not work, you risk a fine of 68 euros. Of course, it is initially 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 Volkswagen 1300, step by step.
How to change a night light on a Volkswagen 1300
Before starting operations, it is essential to stop the engine. Allow about 5 or 10 minutes for this change of low beam on a Volkswagen 1300. 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 Volkswagen 1300
- Identify the location of the headlight unit
- Remove the protective cover so as to reach 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 perfectly
- Carefully put the new bulb in its place. Make sure it is fixed and correctly engaged
- Replace the connector, but also the cover
Its good. Replacing a low beam on a Volkswagen 1300 is a very easy and short operation, accessible to beginners. Enjoy the road!