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How to Replace the Number Plate Lights on a Renault Clio

Model: Renault Clio MK 3, Clio 3, Clio III - Years 2005-2013
Part: License plate light

If one of the number plate lights on your Renault Clio Mk3 is not working, you must replace it to avoid any legal issues (as well as safety concerns). Below, you will find out how to do it. First, turn off the car completely. Then, go to the rear of the vehicle and, using a flathead screwdriver, remove the light unit containing the bulb to be replaced. Disconnect the connector from the light unit and proceed to open it. Replace the old bulb with a new one and close the light unit. At this point, reconnect the electrical connector and put the light unit back in its original position.

Updated on 16 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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