Introduction
Properly functioning low beam bulbs allow you to see and be seen, especially at night. When one burns out, the second one quickly follows...
It is recommended to change these bulbs in pairs.
However, you can change just one to continue a journey.
This tutorial is valid for halogen lights. It is not valid for models that have xenon lights as an option.
The two halogen bulbs required are H7 reference.
Turn off the ignition before starting.
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Grasp the hood release lever and pull it toward you. It is located to the left of the pedals.
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You will hear a "clunk" sound, and the hood will open slightly at this point.
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Place your hand under the hood, to the left of the Skoda logo.
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Press the metal lever that you will feel under your fingers upwards, while lifting the hood.
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Raise the hood completely, it will hold automatically thanks to its two jacks.
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Remove the cover on the light unit as pictured.
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It comes off very easily, much like the lid on a tube of tennis balls.
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Turn the plug all the way to the left, it is behind the cover you removed earlier in step 3.
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Initially it is in the same position as in the first photo, rotate it so that it is in the same position as in the second photo.
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The plug is locked, you will unlock it by turning it to the left, forcing moderately.
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Remove the plug and bulb from the light unit. You previously unlocked the plug by turning it to the left (in step 5). It all comes out effortlessly.
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At this stage the plug and bulb are still assembled.
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Place your fingers on the base of the bulb and on the plug.
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Separate the bulb and plug by pulling them away from each other.
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Remove the replacement bulb from its packaging, avoiding touching the glass.
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Grasp the bulb by its metal base with your gloves on.
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Use a tissue or paper towel to avoid any contact with the glass.
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Push the legs of the new bulb into the socket.
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Grasp the plug and replace the plug and bulb on their holder in the light unit.
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This step is the exact reverse of step 6.
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Position the plug as in the first photo.
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Turn the plug to the right to clip its metal tabs into the metal notches of its light block support.
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The plug should now be positioned as in the second photo.
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This step is the exact reverse of step 5.
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Replace the cover on the light unit.
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This step is the exact reverse of step 3.
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You have just replaced your first light bulb.
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The second bulb is replaced exactly like the first. Check that the bulb you have just replaced is working properly by switching on the ignition and then switching on the dipped headlights.
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Turn off the ignition and replace the second bulb in the opposite light unit by starting again at step 3.
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Once the second bulb has been replaced, switch on the ignition and turn on the dipped headlights to check that they are working properly. Close the bonnet if everything is working properly. Repeat the operation in the event of a malfunction by going back to step 3 on the light unit concerned.
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2 Comments
Hello, I have just purchased a 2011 Superb combi. I would like to change the bulbs in the trunk, daytime running lights, door and under the mirrors with high-power LEDs. Can anyone tell me the reference of the bulbs concerned? Thanks in advance.
Adriano MAZZETTO - Resolved on Release Reply
Consulted out of curiosity only (I did not have to do this operation), I find this tutorial well done and take my hat off to those who take the trouble.
RB
Robert BOURGUIN - Resolved on Release Reply
