How to change side light bulbs on Renault Logan in 5 minutes

What kind of lamps does Renault Logan use in its headlights?

Renault Logan is an economical sedan developed by a French company in 1998.
In Russia, sales of this model began in 2004. Logan is in great demand not only in our country, but also in a number of other countries, such as Romania, India, Morocco, Iran and Colombia. Depending on the market, Logan can be sold under the Dacia, Renault and Nissan brands. The first body of this model was a sedan. But in 2006, a station wagon and a cargo van were shown at the French Motor Show. Logan in a hatchback body was already called Renault Sandero. The main goal of the designers was the affordable price of this car and competitiveness with such models as Fiat Albea, Hyundai Accent, etc. The first restyling was made in 2008, the changes were minimal, both inside and out. The new generation Logan was released in 2012. The car received a new appearance, it became a little longer and narrower.

In order for Logan to remain cheap, the designers had to abandon complex stamped body parts. The minimum set of options does not include airbags, electric power steering or power windows. It was also decided not to create new engines for the second generation of the model, but to leave the well-proven, time-tested engines. Renault Logan versions did not have xenon installed; the headlights always had halogen lamps, so the light left much to be desired. Since light directly affects traffic safety, the driver needs to know what lamps are installed, as well as the ability to replace them.

Features of headlight adjustment

The lamps are adjusted by working with several correctors. Renault Logan has created a system for controlling them from the interior using a switch and a cable system. These correctors will help you adjust parameters such as angle and others.

In some cases, the operation of the headlight range control may be disrupted and it will become impossible to control it from the interior. The cause of the problem may be either in itself or in the cable system - they may need to be replaced.

1. All light bulbs used in Renault Logan

2. Main types of parts

3. Removed headlight

Articles and parameters of suitable lamps

The side lights of Renault Logan are implemented with halogen lamps with a W5W socket for the front headlights and P21/5W for the rear ones. This is the factory configuration, which is prohibited from changing according to current rules. However, many users prefer to install brighter and more economical LED bulbs. Designs with 13 crystals are commonly used.

Important! They consume less energy and have an increased service life. This option is not suitable for replacing front headlights, since they are installed in the headlights together with the headlights, which become very hot

LED devices cannot work in such conditions and quickly fail. This feature should be taken into account when choosing suitable lamps.

What tools and light bulbs will you need?

First, let's find out which lamps are used as side lamps in Renault Logan. They are the same in both generations. In the headlights, the manufacturer installed W5W incandescent devices with a power of 5 W as side lights:

Bulb W5W

In the rear lights, one device (also incandescent) with two spirals - P21/5W - is responsible for the side lights and brake light.

Bulb P21/5W

If you wish, instead of conventional incandescent devices you can install LED ones of the same size.

Diode analogues W5W and P21/5W

And now for the tools and accessories. We don't need anything special:

• Phillips screwdriver (only for Renault Logan I);
• cotton gloves;
• replacement light bulbs.

Replacing the rear marker light

• Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery;
• In the trunk we separate and remove the upholstery (see photo below);
• Disconnect the wiring for the rear lights;
• Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the headlight mounting screws (on the Logan 2nd phase, the nuts are made of plastic);
• Pull out the rear light and remove the light panel from the latches;
• We remove the faulty light bulb from its seat by turning it and insert the new one with pressure, turning it until it stops;
• We put the panel back, return the lamp and trunk trim to their place.

The replacement work on the left and right is identical, the side does not matter. In all years of production, the design of the rear lights on the Renault Logan has remained virtually unchanged.

Changing the light sources of the rear headlight unit

Unscrew the two plastic nuts securing the rear light inside the trunk.
We remove the flashlight without disconnecting the wire block from it. To change the side light in the rear lights , inside the trunk of Renault Logan 1 you need to unscrew the two nuts securing the light, they are plastic. remove the foam gasket from it , then 2 plastic latches are pressed out , after which the holder with all the lighting fixtures is removed.

Remove the foam gasket from the lantern. We press the two plastic latches and remove the holder from the flashlight body.

To remove the turn signal bulb from the holder, press it and turn it counterclockwise . P21W is installed in the reverse order . The fog light and reverse signals are also being replaced . Combined P21/5W ( dimensions plus brakes ). On each holder near the cartridges the power of the lighting device is indicated.

By pressing the combined side light and brake signal lamp and turning it counterclockwise, remove it from the holder socket. The power of the light source is indicated on the holder next to each cartridge.

Replacing steering rods and boots for Renault Logan

Lamp type h4

Lamps with h4 socket have a double-filament design and are capable of simultaneously providing two functions - low and high beam. This versatility allows you to save space in the Renault Logan headlight and ensure optimal balance and configuration of both functions. However, there are also some disadvantages:

• the price of h4 lamps is higher than the cost of other samples;
• if one filament fails, the second continues to work normally, however, the entire lamp will have to be replaced;
• The service life of double-filament lamps is lower than that of single-filament lamps.

The main advantage of h4 light bulbs is the ease of replacement. It is much easier to navigate the design of the headlight and there is less chance of mistakenly removing the wrong lamp if there is only one. In addition, you need 2 units instead of 4, which is cheaper, even taking into account the difference in the cost of h7 and h4 lamps.

Which lamp is suitable for the first generation Logan

Standard lamps in the head optics of the first generation Logan Renault car are h4 halogen lamps. The power of the lamps is 55/60 W (low/high beam). Used for cars produced in 2004-2013 (pre-restyling models). Halogen lamps are installed at the factory, although there are other types of lamps with an H4 socket suitable for installation in the Logan headlight unit.

Which one is suitable for the second generation?

On the second generation Logan, high and low beam are provided by two separate h7 lamps. This allows you to optimize the operation of the lamps, since a situation often arises when, due to one burnt-out filament, the user has to throw away one working and one half-functional lamp. The use of two units also has negative sides - the cost of purchasing lamps increases, and the heating inside the headlight housing increases.

The size of the case itself also had to be increased, although not by much. The factory model is a halogen design that demonstrates an optimal set of qualities and properties. It is noteworthy that it is impossible to change the type of lighting fixtures without consequences - according to current rules, changing the type of lamp is considered unauthorized interference with the design of the car and entails penalties.

Choosing a manufacturer

The list of manufacturers of automotive lighting is large; it is extremely difficult and impractical to list it in its entirety. It is easier to single out several well-known companies that supply the market with exemplary and reference models with different distinctive features and capabilities. Among the most popular companies are:

• Philips;
• Osram;
• Bosh;
• General Electric;
• Koito;
• MTF.

Installing new rear side lights

1. Disconnect the negative terminal.
2. Disconnect the rear light wiring.
3. Separate and remove the trunk trim.
4. Unscrew the headlight mounting screws.
5. Take out the rear light and unclip the light bulb mounting panel.
6. Pull out the non-working light bulb (to do this you need to turn it).
7. Insert new side lights - press and turn until they stop.
8. Reinstall the panel and lamp, secure the trunk trim.

The process of how to replace a headlight bulb on a Renault Logan is the same on new and old models - the design has undergone almost no changes. The procedure for the right and left lamps is the same.

Information provided by the online spare parts store www.z-renault.ru

Changing the room lighting source

Use a screwdriver to press out the plastic clamp of the flashlight and remove the flashlight from the hole in the rear bumper.
In the rear bumper of the 1st generation Renault Logan there is a special hole in which the license plate lamps are located. To get to them, you need to use a flat screwdriver to press out the plastic clip and remove the flashlight. disconnect the electrical wiring block from it . The diffuser is removed by pressing its clamps . After this, the lighting element can be removed and replaced with a new one marked W5W . The entire structure is assembled in reverse order.

Having released the clamp of the wire block, disconnect the wire block from the lamp. We press the latches with our hands and remove the diffuser. We take out the light source from the lantern.

Replacing the front light bulb on a Renault Logan

Many Renault Logan owners, when the light bulbs fail, go to a service station to replace them. But the problem can be solved on your own. Changing a parking light bulb is as easy as changing any other bulb. Moreover, if you have an alarm connected to these lights, the bulbs may burn out more often than usual.

Since each such light element has its own expiration date, no one is immune from the fact that one of them fails along the way and will have to be urgently replaced. In this article we will talk in detail about how to change the side light bulb on a Renault Logan.

Front headlight

Block headlight (auto edition)

In Logan, block headlights are installed, and therefore in one design there are low beam and high beam lamps and direction indicators. When replacing any of the lamps, it is not necessary to disconnect the battery. The fog lights are located separately from the headlight unit at the bottom of the bumper; more information about replacing the lamp in them is here.

The process of replacing marker lamps in detail

Some owners remove the block lamp completely, but this is a lot of unnecessary steps. My hand can easily fit into the gap, even where the battery is!

1. Use the head to remove the headlight unit.
2. Then you need to disconnect the negative wire from the headlight.
3. Remove the entire front bumper.
4. Disconnect the headlight range control cable.
5. To move the headlight to the side you need to unscrew three screws.

To replace a side lighting element, no additional equipment is required; the process will not take more than 5 minutes.

1. In order to replace the lamp, you need to open the hood and feel on the headlight unit for the side lamp socket, which is located just below the headlight lamp.
2. Finding the lamp body by touch is not difficult.

We took out the socket and tried to remove the burnt out lamp.

The lamp has been removed and we are preparing to install a new parking light lamp.

It is only necessary to remove the light bulb from the housing while wearing cotton gloves.

LED lamps

Some Loganovods recommend using diode lamps when replacing. They reduce current consumption and improve visibility on the road

We recommend that you pay attention to lamps with at least 13 diodes

Installing diode lamps will not replace your requirement to drive with daytime running lights or fog lights on.

Conventional and LED lamps for side lights

Installing LED lights is no different from conventional ones. And the light from diodes is better, the current consumption is also less. The most important thing is to make the right choice.

13-LED marker lamp

It became much brighter

If you want to change the low beam lamp on a Renault Logan, then this article will tell you everything about it in detail.

Possible malfunctions of the light switch and their elimination

In Renault Logan, the light switch becomes unusable from time to time. This usually occurs due to wiring problems. They may stop turning on all the lights at the same time, and, for example, only the side lights.

To fix this problem, you need to disconnect the negative from the battery, and then remove the cover from the steering wheel and unscrew the switch. Disconnect the terminal by pressing the clamp on both sides. Inspect the part to determine which wire has broken. Most often, this happens with black and red. To repair the regulator, you will need to replace both of these wires.

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Sequencing

• Disconnect the negative headlight;
• We remove the front bumper and clear the approach to the body mount;
• We turn out the bolts of the headlight unit;
• Carefully disconnect the cable drive of the light corrector;
• We unscrew the three screws holding the headlight unit and tilt it to the side;
• Press the locking device and remove the cover;
• Carefully separate the wire connection block;
• Below the main lighting lamp we see the size socket. To change it, you can get to it without removing the bumper and headlight housing, but only by carefully inserting your hand between the headlight and the engine;

• On the left headlight we turn the socket clockwise, on the right - counterclockwise and remove it freely;
• Remove the lamp.
• Renault lamps have the article number W5W. We check the number and brand and put it in place.
• We put the headlight unit back together, connect the wiring block, install the light control cable and the bumper and fasten the housing.

Attention! Do not touch the lamp bulb with your hands - work with cotton gloves to avoid rapid failure of the lamp. If you are a fan of bright lighting solutions, we advise you to choose a new technology lamp made on the basis of LED elements, of which there are at least 15 pieces

They are sold in almost all auto stores, but their cost is high and ranges from 2,700 rubles. If there are no catalog options from 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, you can buy analogues from 2010, 2016 and 2022

If you are a fan of bright lighting solutions, we advise you to choose a new technology lamp made on the basis of LED elements, of which there are at least 15 pieces. They are sold in almost all auto stores, but their cost is high and ranges from 2,700 rubles. If there are no catalog options from 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, you can buy analogues from 2010, 2016 and 2017.

The headlights on all generations of Logan cars do not differ in size. On the 2006 and 2007 models, the turn signals had frosted glass, from 2008 to 2012 - ordinary transparent glass, and from 2012 to the present - an orange reflector.

Lamps used in Renault Logan/Sandero cars

Disconnect the power harness Removing the rear parking light unit This is what the location of the signals on the Logan taillight board looks like. When carrying out this work, you must be careful, as you will have to come into contact with other elements of the system. It is not recommended to touch the lamps with your fingers.

The work must be done with clean gloves. Conclusions Based on the above, we can conclude that replacing the side lamps in the front and rear headlights is quite simple, the main thing is to follow the sequence of actions. Replacing the valve stem seals Accent 16 Valve Replacement of the valve stem seals Marker lamp Renault Sandero Accent To replace the valve stem seals yourself, you will need a garage and the tools needed for repairs, and most importantly, stock up on a valve lock remover.

If the Renault Sandero marker lamp is not nearby, then contact your nearest specialist auto shop. There are several subtleties that need to be taken into account when replacing. Replacing the Golf Clutch Cable Replacing the clutch cable Fig. Removing the power supply from the turn signal socket on Renault Sandero I Now let's move on to replacing the front turn signal lamps. In both generations of Renault Sandero they are located in the headlights.

Let's start with the first generation.

We feel for the turn signal lamp socket and, having released the latch, remove the power supply from it. Turn the socket 45 degrees counterclockwise for the left headlight - clockwise and remove it together with the lamp.

We remove the burnt-out device by pressing on it and turning it 45 degrees counterclockwise, and install a new one in its place. We install the cartridge and connect the power supply to it.

Replacing the Renault Sandero Sidelight Bulb

Removing the socket and replacing the turn signal lamp The turn signal lamp hatch For the second generation Renault Sandero, the algorithm is almost the same, but the turn signal lamp is located in the hatch, which I marked with an arrow. We remove the cover from the hatch, remove the socket by turning it counterclockwise, change the lamp in it, and assemble it in the reverse order. Removing the side turn signal lamp for a Renault Sandero All that remains is to change the bulbs in the side marker lamps of the Renault Sandero turn signals.

Everything is much simpler here. We take a plastic plate, I took a telephone card and insert it into the gap between the lamp and the body, pressing the latch, which I marked with a green arrow in the photo on the right.

Replacing the parking light bulb in Renault Logan

Replacing the front light bulb on a Renault Sandero Stepway 2012 After this, the light will bounce off. Replacing the Renault Sandero side repeater side turn signal lamp with a Renault Sandero We still have the same familiar cartridge in front of us. We remove it by turning it counterclockwise and change the light bulb by simply pulling it out and sticking it in.

Bulbs installed in Renault Sandero recommended by the manufacturer

We install the cartridge in place by engaging the front latch first, lean the flashlight against the standard hole and press it until the rear latch engages.

Sometimes the failure of car lighting devices does not occur due to burnout of the lamps, and you need to be prepared for this. Below I will list problems that can cause failure of certain lamps, and briefly describe methods for finding and eliminating them: The fuse has blown. This can happen during voltage surges in the on-board network; poor contact at the terminal of the battery, generator or any powerful consumer when the engine is running, and also if the fuse itself is of poor quality or has the wrong rating.

The problem can be solved quite simply - check the quality of the Renault Sandero power side lamp and change the fuse. I will describe below where they are located and what they are responsible for.

The connecting blocks have oxidized. The malfunction is detected by disconnecting the pads and visual inspection. If there is a white or red coating on the contacts, they need to be cleaned. Short circuit of the power wire to the body. In this case, as a rule, the corresponding fuse burns out.

We install a new one of the same value. If it burns out immediately, then the reason is a short circuit.

It is revealed by visual inspection of the power harnesses

How to replace a low beam bulb in a Renault Sandero

Particular attention should be paid to the places where the wires pass through sharp corners and edges of the body, as well as through the Renault Sandero marker lamp in

It can be repaired using electrical tape and a PVC tube, cut lengthwise and placed over the damaged area.

Step-by-step instructions for replacing front side lights

In order to change the Renault Logan front light bulb, you need to perform the following sequence of actions:

• the negative wire is disconnected from the housing;
• the bumper is dismantled, access to the fastening elements is freed;
• the bolts and three self-tapping screws are unscrewed;
• the cable of the light corrector is unhooked, after which the body is moved to the side;
• the latch is released and the cover is removed;
• the connecting wire block is disconnected;
• The side light socket is located below the main light. You can replace the lamp without removing the headlight housing; just open the hood and stick your hand into the gap formed between the engine and the housing;
• to remove the cartridge, you need to turn it clockwise on the left side and counterclockwise on the right;
• Burnt out lamps are removed and new ones are inserted. You must work with gloves. The replaced flask is wiped with alcohol to wash off possible greasy stains;
• Reassemble in reverse order.

Some users disconnect the battery and create more space to get work done. However, most owners cope with the task quite well without this; the hand of an ordinary person fits into the gap between the engine and the body.

Methods for replacing lamps

How to change the low beam light bulb in Renault Logan? According to the manufacturer's instructions, this requires performing many rather labor-intensive operations:

1. Remove the bumper and protective cover from the headlight.
2. Remove the headlight by disconnecting the power wires and the corrector cable.
3. Remove the protective cover from the high/low beam sunroof.
4. Release the spring clip and pull out the lamp.
5. Replace the burnt out light fixture with a new one and reassemble in the reverse order.

I don’t know why the designers offer so much fuss when on both generations of Renault Logan you can replace any light bulbs without disassembling the car in 5 minutes. In this case, no tools are needed at all. All we need is:

• clean cotton gloves or cloth;
• replacement lamp;
• hands (in the photos shown for Renault Logan I, even one was enough for the master);
• wish.

Let's start with Renault Logan I and take a look at its headlight:

Headlight Renault Logan I

We are interested in the hatch, which I marked with an arrow. In the assembled unit, this hatch is closed with a rubber corrugated seal and a plastic cover on top.

So, open the hood, put your hand between the battery and the Renault Logan body (right headlight) and feel for the cover. If your hand does not fit through, then the battery can be removed. For example, I did it without removing the battery.

If your hands are too large and you cannot reach the headlight, ask anyone you know for help - the whole operation will take no more than five minutes.

Press the lock, marked with a red arrow, and remove the cover. Under it there is a rubber seal and a power supply block for the high/low beam bulb.

Simply pull out the block and then remove the rubber seal.

In front of us is a light bulb, pressed with a spring clip. I marked it with an arrow.

Squeeze the top part of the lamp clamp and fold it down. Now the light device can be grabbed by the contacts and pulled out of the socket.

Before installing a new one, let’s take a break and talk about the features of halogen light sources. The main one is the high (up to 250 degrees Celsius) temperature of the flask. That is why it is made of quartz glass. If you take such a lamp with bare hands, then the particles of fat remaining on the glass will instantly burn and form a film that does not conduct heat well. As a result, at the point of contamination, the flask will overheat and simply melt.

This is why I listed clean cotton gloves or cloth in the accessories. If you need to hold a halogen light bulb by the bulb, do so only with gloves or through a clean cloth.

Expert opinion

Alexey Bartosh

Specialist in repair and maintenance of electrical equipment and industrial electronics.

Local overheating can be caused not only by particles of fat from the hands, but also by any other dirt. If you accidentally stain the device or handle it with bare hands, simply wipe the flask with a clean cloth soaked in alcohol.

Let's continue with the replacement. We put on gloves, remove the lamp from the box, take it by the contacts and install it in its normal place, pressing it with a spring clamp. We put on the rubber boot, connect the power supply and close the whole thing with a protective cover. The bulb in the right headlight has been replaced.

We do the same with the left headlight. The gap there, however, is somewhat narrower, but an average person (literally) can cope with the task quite well.

Now let's take a look at the Renault Logan II headlights. Externally they look like this:

There are two hatches in front of us. In one (I marked it with an arrow), there is a low beam light bulb. In the second - high beam and side lights. As in the first generation, we put our hand into the slot and feel for the desired cover. Here it is rubber. We grab it by the special petal and simply pull it off. Under the cover we see the power supply connected to the lamp. We're filming that too.

We put on gloves, install the new device, put the power supply on it and put the protective cover in place.

You don't need to use a screwdriver to remove the light bulb. Just slide the lamp down and it will come out from under the clips.