Replacement of lamps of external lighting devices (Renault Megane 1)

Whenever replacing lamps, refer to the following paragraphs.

• a) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
• b) Remember, if the light has just been turned on, the lamp may be extremely hot.
• c) Always check the contacts of the lamp and the holder. Make sure there is good metal contact between the lamp, the power cable and the ground. Remove any corrosion or dirt before installing a new lamp.
• d) Wherever bayonet-type lamps are installed (refer to Specifications), make sure the spade contacts are securely attached to the lamp.
• e) Always install a new lamp of the rated power. And make sure it is clean; this is especially true for headlights.

Headlight

1. Remove the cover from the back of the headlight unit; if a round cover is installed, turn it 90°, and if a rectangular cover is installed, release the fastening bracket (refer to the accompanying illustration).





2. Disconnect the wiring connector from the back of the lamp (refer to the accompanying illustration).



3a. Unhook and release the ends of the lamp mounting bracket.



3b. Take it off (refer to the illustrations).

4. When installing a new lamp, use a cloth to avoid touching the glass bulb with your fingers; moisture from the air and oil from the skin can cause this type of lamp to darken and quickly fail. If you accidentally touch the bulb, wipe it with a cloth soaked in pure methyl alcohol.



5. Install the new bulb. Make sure the locking tabs are correctly positioned in the slots of the socket. Secure the bulb with the spring clip.

6. Connect the electrical wiring connector and install the cover.

Front side light

1. Remove the cover from the back of the headlight unit (refer to paragraph 2 above).



2a. Turn the side light bulb holder and remove it from the side light.



2b. Pull the lamp out of the holder (refer to the illustrations).

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3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fog light

Hatchback, saloon and Scenic models

1. Remove the fog lamp as described in Section Removal and installation external light units.

2. Turn the cover and remove it from the back of the lamp unit. Unhook and release the ends of the lamp mounting bracket, then remove it.



3. When installing a new lamp, use a cloth to avoid touching the glass bulb with your fingers, moisture from the air and grease can cause this type of lamp to darken and fail. If you accidentally touch the bulb, wipe it with a cloth soaked in pure methyl alcohol.

4. Install the new lamp. Make sure that the locking tabs are correctly positioned in the slots of the socket. Secure the lamp with the spring clip.

5. Connect the electrical wiring connector and install the cover.

6. Install the fog lamp as described in Section Removal and installation external light units.

Coupe models

1. To facilitate access, set the handbrake, then jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on axle stands.



2. Turn the cover and remove it from the back of the light unit (refer to the accompanying illustration).



3. Disconnect the wiring connector, then release the mounting bracket and remove the lamp (refer to the accompanying illustration).



4. Perform installation in reverse order.

Front direction indicator

1a. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it from the rear of the light assembly.



1b. Press the lamp and turn it counterclockwise (refer to the illustrations).

2. Perform installation in reverse order.

Front side turn signal

1. Carefully press the light unit and remove it from the wing (refer to the accompanying illustration).





2a. Turn the lamp holder counterclockwise and remove it from the light.



2b. Pull the lamp out of the holder (refer to the illustrations).

3. Install in reverse order.

Rear light unit

1. On Hatchback and Coupe models, on the inside of the luggage compartment, loosen the upper mounting nut and turn the cover (refer to the accompanying illustration).





2. On Sedan and Scenic models, remove the cover from the rear of the light assembly (refer to the accompanying illustration). On Scenic models, the cover is located inside the wheel arch liner trim panel.



3. Release the retaining clips and remove the bulb holder assembly from the rear of the light assembly (refer to the accompanying illustration).



4. Press the corresponding lamp and turn it counterclockwise (refer to the accompanying illustration).



5. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Rear light installed in the trunk lid

Coupe models

1. Open the trunk lid, then detach the cover at the rear of the light (refer to the accompanying illustration).



2. Rotate the bulb holder and remove it from the back of the light assembly. Press the bulb and rotate it counterclockwise (refer to the accompanying illustration).

3. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Sedan models

1. Open the trunk lid, then detach the cover at the rear of the light.

2. Rotate the bulb holder and remove it from the back of the light assembly. Press the bulb and rotate it counterclockwise.

3. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Dcenic Models

1. Open the liftgate and detach the cover on the liftgate trim panel.

2. Remove the corresponding holder, then remove the lamp by pressing and turning it counterclockwise.

3. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Additional brake light

1. On Hatchback models, open the tailgate, then press the retaining clips and remove the cover from the back of the light assembly (refer to the accompanying illustration).

2. On Coupe models, open the trunk lid to access the rear of the light assembly.



3. On Sedan models, working inside the cabin, press the retaining clips and remove the cover from the rear of the light assembly (refer to the accompanying illustration).

4. On Scenic models, open the tailgate and remove the two plugs in the holes behind the light assembly. Insert a screwdriver into each hole, and release the light assembly from the outside of the tailgate.



5a. On all models, release the flip-up clips and remove the bulb holder from the rear of the light assembly.



5b. Pull the corresponding lamp out of the holder (refer to the illustrations).

6. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

License plate light

1a. Carefully pry up the light assembly with a screwdriver.



1b. Remove the cover (where is available) and pull the lamp out of the contacts (refer to the illustrations).

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.