When replacing a halogen or conventional low beam bulb on your truck, what main precaution must you take into account?

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When replacing a halogen or conventional headlight bulb (such as the low beam), it is essential not to touch with your fingers either the quartz envelope of the bulb or the reflective surfaces of the headlight. The natural grease and sweat of the skin stick to the surface; with the high temperatures the lit lamp reaches, these residues burn, darkening the glass or the parabolic reflector, drastically reducing the lighting capacity and possibly causing the bulb to break prematurely. Touching the metal terminals (while disconnected) does not cause this deterioration, and the regulations do not require going to a workshop if the driver has the spare bulb and the access to change it safely.

When replacing a halogen or conventional low beam bulb on your truck, what main precaution must you take into account?

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