The Renault R17 high beam headlight uses an H5001 bulb size while the low beam headlight requires an H5006 bulb size. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1972 to 1979 with corresponding bulb size specifications.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Renault R17 used the H5001 bulb type for high beam headlights across all documented model years from 1972-1979.
The H5001 is a 4-inch square sealed beam unit operating at 12V, conforming to ANSI standards applicable in the US and Canada. As a sealed beam design, the entire unit is replaced rather than an internal filament or capsule.
Low beam headlights on the Renault R17 used the H5006 across the same 1972-1979 model year range.
The H5006 is a 5.75-inch round sealed beam unit, also rated at 12V and built to the same ANSI standard. Like the H5001, it is replaced as a complete assembly.
The H5001 and H5006 are physically distinct units. The H5001 is square while the H5006 is round, and their respective sizes differ, making the two types non-interchangeable between high and low beam positions.
Both sealed beam types follow ANSI standardization, which means units from different manufacturers conforming to the same ANSI designation share the same physical and electrical specifications, allowing cross-brand substitution within each type.