Installing a low beam light bulb Duster

Description of optics

The headlight is divided into several independent blocks, each of which is responsible for a specific function. There is a separate section with the side and running lights, which is located at the top of the headlight, in the area closer to the wings. Below the overall block there is a large reflector for the low beam beam. The rest of the space is used by the high beam compartment and the direction indicator.

The headlights on the Duster are not distinguished by their stylish shape or the presence of LEDs, but they perform their functions perfectly. In heavy rain or when washed with a gun, the lights do not leak or fog up, which indicates good build quality and high-quality breather valves.

What do lamps affect?

Each lamp in a car mainly affects the safety of the driver and surrounding vehicles. A burnt-out spiral in a brake light or turn signal can cause an accident in city traffic. Lack of good lighting on the highway at night can lead to a serious accident.

The headlights responsible for the low beam are designed in such a way that when working in pairs, the greatest coverage of the road surface for illumination is ensured. When a lamp burns out, the beam of light becomes weak and cannot cover the area of ​​the curb and the edge of the oncoming lane at the same time. Therefore, when driving at night, you may not notice a cart left on the side of the road, an animal crossing the roadway, or lying boards.

That is why you need to be careful about the condition of the lamps and check their functionality before each trip. Replacing a headlight bulb in a Renault Duster takes no more than 30 minutes, so a trip to the service center is not required.

How to choose a low beam lamp

Before replacing a failed part, you need to find out which lamp is installed in the opposite headlight. It is not recommended to use lamps produced by different factories, as they may differ in brightness and color temperature. When selecting a part, you should take into account the power and design of the base.

Products must have a special coating on the bulb in accordance with the UV55W standard that does not transmit ultraviolet radiation (to prevent damage to the plastic glass on the headlights).

The most common halogen lamps for Renault Duster:

1. Osram Original Line, with input power up to 58 W. The product provides a luminous flux of 1500 lm, and the service life declared by the manufacturer is 550 hours.
2. Philips Vision, featuring improved luminous flux. The developer claims a 30% increase in visibility (due to an extended beam of light) compared to standard products. The radiation power is 1500 lm, the service life reaches 550 hours.
3. Philips X-treme with 1.3 times increased illumination range. The lamp emits white light with a color temperature of 3500 K. The disadvantage is the reduced resource, not exceeding 450 hours.
4. General Electric Megalight Plus 50, which provide a beam of light with a standard color temperature. GE offers modifications to the Megalight Ultra +120% and Megalight Ultra +150% products, which are characterized by an increased illumination range. Lamps must be changed in pairs, which provides improved illumination of the roadway at night.
5. Narva Standard with a standard light of a yellowish tint. There is a modification of Range Power White, which has a color temperature increased to 4500 K (white-blue color simulating xenon). The Long Life version differs from standard lamps in its increased resource (light temperature 3000 K). The manufacturer also produces Range Power +50% and +110% products, which have an increased road illumination range.

How to buy a suitable lamp

Renault Duster uses lamps that are widely available on sale, so there will be no problems with the purchase. The optics have the following type of elements:

• PY21W is installed in the turn signal unit. The flask is painted orange.
• H1 is responsible for the high beam sector.
• H7 works as low beam.
• W5W is installed in the upper block and is responsible for side and running lights.

To purchase a suitable part, you need to tell the seller the lamp designation or car body number. By the body number you can determine the exact model of the lamp and its power. Renault Duster uses halogen lamps with a power of 55 watts.

Replacing low beam lamps on a Renault Duster does not require special skills or complex tools.

Types of lamps

First, let's decide which bulbs are suitable for Duster. A properly selected consumable will help avoid many problems. Poor or unsuitable replacement will cause overheating of the connector or melting of the wiring.

French manufacturers install H7 type consumables with a power of 55 W on headlights. This means that any lamp with these characteristics will do.

What to choose

Since the modern market provides a huge range of products for Duster, you should think carefully about your choice. Experts say that original Renault light bulbs are the right and optimal solution for a car. But finding the original is a difficult task that requires considerable effort.

If you couldn’t find the original, don’t worry. The main thing is the manufacturer. It is recommended to buy products from well-known companies, because high-quality materials are needed. Car owners recommend German ones: they are in no way inferior to Japanese ones, but are much cheaper.

The greatest demand among Renault Duster owners is for optical lamps produced by Osram, Philips and PIA. Consumables meet all requirements and are made of high quality materials.

The cheapest lamps produced are: approximately 300 rubles. Durable, reliable, yellowish light, no frills. This is a cheap and practical option for Renault Duster.

Philips consumables are already more fashionable. They cost three times more, the light is white with yellowish tint, but brighter. Service life is about six months.

When choosing, pay attention to the temperature of the light flux. Blue, white, violet disgustingly illuminate the road in bad weather conditions. Yellowish light is much more effective.

Which company to trust

When purchasing parts, you should trust only trusted companies:

• MTF;
• Osram;
• Koito;
• Philips;
• Narva.

Saving on spare parts and buying a cheap Chinese substitute can lead to improper operation of the lamp, blinding oncoming drivers and melting of optical elements. Replacing Renault Duster low beam bulbs may be useless if you purchase Chinese elements.

How to make a replacement yourself

To carry out the work you will need a set of new low beam lamps and some free time. When replacing the Renault Duster low beam lamp, you must adhere to the instructions. You will need:

1. Open the hood lid.
2. Remove the rubber cap on the low beam unit on the back of the headlight.
3. To remove the lamp, pull it towards the engine by the chip with wires.
4. Disconnect the contacts and connect them to the new lamp.
5. Fix the new part in its original position in the headlight unit.
6. Put the protective boot in place.

Replacing the right low beam lamp in a Renault Duster is faster due to the absence of a battery. The left lamp will require additional removal of the battery. To do this you need:

1. Unscrew the terminals with a key “10”.
2. Unscrew the clamping bar.
3. Remove the battery.

Important! When replacing lamps yourself, it is strictly forbidden to touch the bulb, which is filled with halogen gas, with your fingers. This can lead to rapid failure of the new part.

Element change process

Before changing the lamps, you must open the hood and disconnect the wiring from the negative terminal of the battery (to prevent the radiator fan from accidentally starting). When the power is turned off, the radio is locked (anti-theft), so you need to find the code in advance. The digital password is recorded by the dealer in the service book when selling the car.

The Renault Duster crossover is equipped with headlights with a unified design; there is no need to dismantle additional parts to replace lighting sources.

Removing the old lamp

To remove a part on a car manufactured in 2013, you must:

1. Remove the rubber protective cap located on the back of the headlight housing. The plug has a rectangular protrusion for finger grip. The part is held in a special slot located on the body.
2. To remove the light bulb, you need to press the plug with your finger, overcoming the resistance of 3 spring clips. After removing the clamps, a click will be heard and the lamp will move freely in the mounting window.
3. Remove the light source from the headlight, and then remove the wiring harness block by hand. If moisture has entered the connection and a layer of rust and oxides has formed, then it is necessary to carefully loosen the contacting surfaces. After removal, you need to clean the contact plates in the block from dirt and find out the reason for the penetration of water into the headlight cavity. If damage is found on the housing or rubber plug, the parts must be replaced. Operation of leaking equipment leads to deterioration of road lighting conditions.

If the driver's hand does not fit into the gap between the headlight and the parts in the engine compartment, then the cable of the mechanical light beam corrector should be disconnected. To access the connector, you need to remove the rubber cover, which is pulled together by hand. Then it is necessary to remove the cable tip from engagement with the regulator pusher. After installing the new lamp, the corrector cable and cover are installed in their original places.

Assembling a new element

Before carrying out installation work, it is necessary to remove the new parts from the original packaging, and then attach the power supply plug to the light bulb. The light source is held by hand and a protective glove is put on the hand.

The block is pushed onto the contacts until it stops, polarity is not taken into account. It is not recommended to twist the wires going to the plug.

Installation on a car

To install a lamp in a headlight you must:

1. Insert the light source into the mounting hole. At the top of the socket there is a cutout for a guide, which is located on the base. During installation, do not touch the glass bulb with your fingers, as grease marks will cause dark spots to appear on the transparent surface. To remove grease deposits, use a rag or lint-free cloth moistened with alcohol.
2. Lift the lamp with the base installed upward, overcoming the force of the spring elements.
3. After the latches engage, replace the rubber cover. The plug is evenly distributed over the mounting ring by hand.
4. Connect the battery to the vehicle's on-board power supply and check that the light bulb is located correctly inside the lens and that the headlights are working properly.

Cost of working in a car service

Replacing low beam lamps in a Renault Duster from an official dealer can cost the car owner 4,000-6,000 rubles. The cost of work starts from 1500-2000 rubles, and original lighting elements are estimated at approximately 1000-2000 rubles. The official dealer may include mandatory adjustment of the optics at the stand as additional work. This option will cost at least 1,500 rubles.

In a regular car service center, they will charge from 1000 to 1500 rubles for replacing light bulbs. You will need to purchase the lamps yourself in advance.

If you replace it yourself, you only need to spend money on buying new lamps. It is better to replace light elements in pairs to ensure the best light beam. The estimated service life of new lamps from a branded manufacturer is 3-4 years or 60,000-80,000 km. mileage