Mk3 200 cup - changing headlight bulbs

[RichAwty]

Both my dipped beam headlights have gone (typical when its now dark when I leave work) so its just running on sidelights now. I have bought the bulbs (H7 477 - i was told these are the correct ones) but the guides I've found to change them have all lost the images. I'd rather not have to take the bumper off if I can help it, so I'm going attempt the shredding hand method of going in from above. Can anybody send some pics as to what I need to undo or move out of the way to make this easier please? I phoned a few places as I was just going to pay to get them done but nowhere will touch them ? any help would be great please.

 

[car.crash]

Bumper off mate.
It’s easy to do.
Few bolts underneath
One on each arch and some clips at the top.
Unplug the fogs, then pop it off.
Ideally have a mate present or lay a duvet etc at the front incase you drop the bumper as it’ll land face first.

 

[RichAwty]

Bumper off mate.
It’s easy to do.
Few bolts underneath
One on each arch and some clips at the top.
Unplug the fogs, then pop it off.
Ideally have a mate present or lay a duvet etc at the front incase you drop the bumper as it’ll land face first.

Doable in a lunch hour at work you think? I had the bumper off when I had my Mk2 a few times and I think most bolts are similar places. Also dont have fog lights so thats one less thing...

 

[car.crash]

You could do it in a lunch hour I guess but it may be tight as you also have to unbolt the headlights and remove them.

Mine had a HID conversion so I had to strip it all and refit normal H7 as the lighting was awful without projectors.

 

[rbeazer]

Doable in a lunch hour at work you think? I had the bumper off when I had my Mk2 a few times and I think most bolts are similar places. Also dont have fog lights so thats one less thing...

I'm pretty sure its H1 bulbs you need. H7 is for the fogs (which you don't have) and the main beam. Im pretty sure dipped beam is H1 bulbs.
You can probably do it during lunch but it wont be easy. Getting to the bolts behind the arch liner can be pretty hard without taking out the liner. And the liner is hard to take out without removing the wheels. Plus you need to be careful not to snap the bolt behind the liner as mine was rusted in. Gave it one clean yank and it snapped. So i would probably recommend giving yourself a bit more time. Unless you can reach through the bonnet. If that is the case , go for it

 

[Dom_capper]

It's H7 all round for reflectors, Main, Dipped and fogs

 

[rbeazer]

It's H7 all round for reflectors, Main, Dipped and fogs

Oops , didnt even think it was reflectors. Ignore me

 

[davo172]

I hope you have bought Philips crystal vision ! Best bulbs you can get imo

 

[RichAwty]

Can someone confirm what bulbs the indicators are on these - is it 581? Going to get some silvervisions and get them in at the same time. Might as well get most of them changed while I'm at it. I've bought H7's for my dipped beam, am I right in thinking thats correct then?

 

[Gus]

Can someone confirm what bulbs the indicators are on these - is it 581? Going to get some silvervisions and get them in at the same time. Might as well get most of them changed while I'm at it. I've bought H7's for my dipped beam, am I right in thinking thats correct then?

Giid plan. Replace all of them to minimise the likelihood of having to take the bumper off again.

 

[RichAwty]

Giid plan. Replace all of them to minimise the likelihood of having to take the bumper off again.

Thats the aim, just want to make sure I'm getting the correct bulbs. Every site i go to check has the sports missing though

 

[car.crash]

I think you can change the indicators through the wheel arch.
I’ve had so many renaults I’ve lost track of all the procedures now.

 

[RichAwty]

I think you can change the indicators through the wheel arch.
I’ve had so many renaults I’ve lost track of all the procedures now.

I'm having the bumper off to change the dipped beam bulbs anyway so will do them all that way, will bear in mind for future thought thanks

 

[Gus]

https://www.clio197.net/threads/how-to-change-all-the-front-bulbs-on-a-197-200-inc-projectors.27322/

 

[RichAwty]

https://www.clio197.net/threads/how-to-change-all-the-front-bulbs-on-a-197-200-inc-projectors.27322/

Thanks but not a paid member on that one so can't see it

 

[davo172]

Can someone confirm what bulbs the indicators are on these - is it 581? Going to get some silvervisions and get them in at the same time. Might as well get most of them changed while I'm at it. I've bought H7's for my dipped beam, am I right in thinking thats correct then?

What h7s you got?

 

[RichAwty]

What h7s you got?

Phillips White Vision H7 477

 

[MartinL1993]

It is possible without the bumper off but I do remember struggling and ruining my hands in the process
+1 on changing everything while you are at it!