Renault Clio: Headlights (changing bulbs)

Direction indicator lights

Renault Clio. Direction indicator lights


Turn the bulb holder 1 a quarter of a turn and take out the bulb.

Bulb type: PY24.

Once the bulb has been replaced, check that it is properly secured.

The engine may be hot when carrying out operations in close proximity. In addition, the engine cooling fan can come on at any moment.

Risk of injury.

Halogen dipped beam headlight

Renault Clio. Halogen dipped beam headlight


Remove cover A to access the bulb holder.

To change the bulb:

Bulb type: H7

Halogen main beam headlight

To change the bulb:

Bulb type: H1

It is essential to use anti-U.V. 55W bulbs so as not to damage the plastic on the headlights.

Do not touch the bulb glass. Hold it by its base.

When the bulb has been changed, make sure you refit the cover correctly.

The bulbs are under pressure and can break when replaced.

Risk of injury.

Discharge bulb main beam headlights/dipped beam headlights

Renault Clio. Discharge bulb main beam headlights/dipped beam headlights


Never open the cover D.

Bulb type: D5S.

Due to the danger involved in handling high-voltage devices, this type of bulb must be replaced by an approved dealer.

A special mounting is required to fit this type of headlight, it is forbidden to fit a headlight with xenon bulbs to a vehicle which was not designed for it.

Any operation on (or modification to) the electrical system must be performed by an approved dealer since an incorrect connection might damage the electrical equipment (harness, components and in particular the alternator). In addition, your Dealer has all the parts required for fitting these units.

Before performing any action in the engine compartment, the ignition must be switched off by pressing the engine stop button (please see the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2).

Front side light (depending on the vehicle)

Renault Clio. Front side light


To change a bulb, remove cover A.

Pull bulb holder 6 to access the bulb.

Bulb type: W5W

The bulbs are under pressure and can break when replaced.

Risk of injury.

Renault Clio. Front side light


To comply with local legislation, or as a precaution, you can obtain an emergency kit containing a set of spare bulbs and fuses from an approved dealer.

Daytime running lights 7 (depending on the vehicle)

Renault Clio. Daytime running lights


Please see an authorised dealer.

The engine may be hot when carrying out operations in close proximity. In addition, the engine cooling fan can come on at any moment.

Risk of injury.

Daytime running lights and side lights 8 (depending on the vehicle)

Renault Clio. Daytime running lights and side lights


Please see an authorised dealer.

Front fog lights 9

The front bumper needs to be removed; consult an approved Dealer.

Bulb type: H16.

Additional lights

If you wish to fit fog lights to your vehicle, please see an authorised dealer.

Before performing any action in the engine compartment, the ignition must be switched off by pressing the engine stop button (please see the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2).

Any operation on (or modification to) the electrical system must be performed by an approved dealer since an incorrect connection might damage the electrical equipment (harness, components and in particular the alternator). In addition, your Dealer has all the parts required for fitting these units.

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