Changing a front headlight on a Clio 2

turn the wheels slightly and unscrew the screw from the left wheel arch, T20 torx key

unscrew the other wheel arch retaining screw, T20 torx key

remove the retaining clip

spread the wheel arch

and unscrew the retaining screw on the left side of the bumper using a 10mm wrench

Preferably use a long wrench or a ratchet with an extension as access is restricted.

unclip the bumper (we're just trying to open it a little)

proceed in the same way for the right side:

unscrew the 2 screws and remove the wheel arch clip

Move the wheel arch aside and unscrew the bumper retaining screw

unclip the bumper

unscrew the 2 bottom screws, 10mm key

to release the upper part, remove the 2 plastic clips by leveraging with a flat screwdriver

The other clip is not visible in the photo but it is exactly the opposite.

tilt the bumper forward and gently place it on the ground

Do not pull, the fog lights (if you have them) are still connected.

unscrew the top screw, 10mm key

then the 2 from the bottom of the bottom, 10mm key

pull the headlight towards you to dislodge it

disconnect the height adjustment motor plug

Here the engine was not connected because the headlight I replaced was not original and not compatible. The new headlight is compliant and I was able to connect everything correctly.

unplug the power plug and remove the headlight

compare headlights

Take a good look at the connectors behind.

present the lighthouse

connect the electric motor plug

and the power plug

Changing bulbs is extremely impractical on a Clio 2, so I strongly advise you to test the position lights, dipped beam, main beam and indicator before continuing (also test the headlight height adjustment motor)

Even if you are only changing one headlight as is the case here, test both sides.

present the headlight correctly and put it firmly in place

screw in the 2 bottom screws, 10mm key

and the top one, 10mm key

put the bumper in place

clip the right side of the bumper onto the fender

screw in the retaining screw, 10mm wrench

present the wheel arch correctly, screw in the 2 fixing screws, T20 torx key and put the clip in place (see steps 2 and 3 if necessary)

do the same for the left side

Make sure that the lower part is correctly positioned and screw in the 2 fixing screws, 10mm key

Place and lock the 2 top clips

There is normally a rubber seal that runs the length of the cross member but it is most of the time very damaged or missing

Do not hesitate to have your headlights adjusted by a professional (adjuster).