In order to change the license plate light on a car, you need to remember some of the rules. First of all, you can install yourself only the backlight of the license plate. To do this, it is recommended to use LEDs with lenses, as they better illuminate the number and, according to the law, make it possible to see the license plate more clearly. Although lamps are available in a wide variety of colors, the law does not allow many of them to be used in practice.
Self-work for drivers
Replacing the license plate light bulbs is done in the following sequence:
- Use a thin screwdriver to disassemble the cover in half, starting from the middle.
- Standard lamps are carefully unscrewed, as it is quite easy to damage the holder on the body.
- The next step is to install LED or incandescent lamps.
- Before installing in its place, the cover should be degreased.
- After installing the cover, you should check the operation, if the replacement of the rear number plate light bulb has been performed accurately, then the number plate will be brightly lit.
When replacing the backlight on different car models, there are small nuances that differ during installation. To get the job done right, these differences must be taken into account.
Working with Hyundai Solaris
The number plate is illuminated by two lights, which are located on the trunk lid under the lining, they are interconnected. In order to replace the Hyundai Solaris number plate light bulb, you need to remove the upholstery from the trunk lid, for this:
- Pry off the cover in the handle that closes the trunk with a screwdriver.
- Despite the resistance of the latches, open the lid.
- Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew both screws that secure the handle, remove it.
- Using the same screwdriver, unscrew the caps that secure the upholstery in the trunk lid and remove them, after which the upholstery is removed.
- It is necessary to turn the cartridge clockwise until it stops and, together with the lamp, remove it from the lamp body, pull the wires to such a length that it is convenient to change the lamp.
- To remove the lamp from the cartridge, just pull it by the bulb.
In order to replace the Hyundai Solaris license plate light bulb correctly, the entire installation of lamps and parts must be done in the exact reverse order.
After the end, it is necessary to check the assembled equipment. Atcompliance with all conditions and requirements, the backlight must work uninterruptedly, only after that the replacement of the backlight bulbs for the Solaris number will independently be considered to be of high quality.
Replacing with "Prior"
It is also not difficult to do this work on the Priore, it is enough to follow the instructions exactly and have the necessary tools. First of all, you need socket wrenches:
- Use the keys to remove the plastic attached to eight hedgehogs.
- To remove the rear chrome frame above the number, unscrew all four nuts. Lamps are installed in the frame.
- In order to get the light bulbs installed in the ceiling, you need to use a little effort, as they are hard to disassemble.
- When opening the ceiling, it is important not to lose the sealing gum. The Priora license plate light bulbs are quickly replaced.
Be sure to check the operation of the installed light bulbs before assembly so that you do not have to re-work. The reassembly process takes place in the exact order of its disassembly. After replacing the lamps, ceiling lamps are installed, then a frame is put in its place, which is fixed with bolts. After that, the removed plastic is put in its original place. This completes the replacement of the license plate light bulbs.
The process of replacing the "Kalina"
Over time, any car requires replacement of worn parts, is no exception and"Kalina". If the license plate becomes poorly or unevenly illuminated, then the bulb for backlighting the Kalina number is replaced. It's easy to make yourself:
- For greater convenience, open the trunk of the car, remove the cover.
- To remove the cover with a thin screwdriver, press it on the left side until it shifts to the right and press it towards you.
- Carefully, so as not to break, by lifting the latch up, use a screwdriver to remove the flashlight.
- Pry the plastic tab up and remove the power plug.
- After that, take out the base with the light bulb by turning the white case counterclockwise.
- Remove the light bulb from the base by gently pulling it to the side.
- After replacing the lamp, all work is done in reverse order.
Replacing the number plate light bulbs does not require special skills, you need attention, patience and the desire to do it yourself. Many owners of "Kalina" often face this problem, its solution does not take much time and does not require the intervention of specialists.
Illumination of the number on "Qashqai"
Replacing the Qashqai license plate lights does not differ much from this procedure in other cars, there are only small nuances that should be followed. First of all, before repairing, you need to disconnect the "negative" cable from the battery. Next, you need to do the following:
- Use a screwdriver to remove the rear license plate light. To do this, you need to slightly push it to the right and pull it out.
- Carefully remove the ceiling cover.
- Disconnect connector.
- To pull out the lamp, you need to turn the socket counterclockwise.
After a simple procedure, a new bulb is installed and reassembled in reverse order. After installing the negative cable in place, you need to check the operation of the backlight of the number. Do-it-yourself replacement of number plate light bulbs will save not only time, but also money.
Self-repair at Renault Logan
Rear number plate lights are required at night to identify the vehicle's registration number. Therefore, if it breaks down, it is necessary to replace the number plate light bulbs, which is easy to do on your own. For Renault Logan, as well as for many other car models, incandescent and LED lamps are suitable. The former do not have great reliability and low energy consumption, but due to their low price they are in demand. The latter have high brightness and use little energy, but their cost is much higher.
Replacing the license plate light bulb with a Renault Logan won't take long:
- It is necessary to disconnect the "negative" wire from the battery terminal.
- Press the latch and remove the lighting lamplicense plate from the rear bumper groove.
- Press the lock and remove the lamp lens.
- Remove the lamp that does not have a base from the lantern.
- Install a new lamp and assemble all parts in reverse order.
Self-installation will not take much time and will help you quickly fix the breakdown.
Illumination on Toyota Corolla
If it is necessary to replace the rear number plate light on the Corolla, you need to perform simple steps.
- Push down on the tab and lower the flashlight lens down to get easy access to the damaged light bulb.
- Then turn the bulb holder counterclockwise, then remove it.
- Then unscrew the screws that secure the license plate light and lower the light completely.
- Next, remove the light bulb holder by turning it counterclockwise.
- The last step is to get the bulb out of the socket.
When the Corolla license plate light bulb has been replaced, reassembly is done in reverse order. Each driver can do this work independently.
Rear license plate lights
According to the rules of the road at dusk, the rear license plate must be illuminated with yellowish or white light. This will not only help determine the number of the vehicle if necessary, but also shows its direction of movement. If the license plate lights up blue or red, orbright LEDs, it can provoke an emergency. Because at night the perception of the rear driver may change.
Work for specialists
Not all drivers, faced with the problem of a burned-out light bulb on the rear number plate, try to do the job themselves. Sometimes the need to remove the lining inside the trunk or remove the plastic rivets can become an obstacle - many are afraid to break them. It is not always possible to remove the cover, or the wires turn out to be rather short and it is almost impossible to get to the light bulb. In such cases, it is better to turn to professionals.
