turn signal bulb Seat Exeo 2010 User Guide

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Changing the turn signal bulb
The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both
sides.
– Switch off the ignition and the lights.
– Raise the bonnet.
– Pull the rubber cap ⇒fig. 204 to remove it.
– Remove the bulb holder by pulling on the grip and turning it anti- clockwise ⇒fig. 205 .
– Replace the blown bulb in the bulb holder (press and turn anti- clockwise to remove) with a new bulb (press and turn clockwise
to insert).
– Insert the bulb holder into the socket with the tab facing upwards and the grip horizontal. Press it against the socket and turn
clockwise. When changing the bulb, you can check the position
of the bulb through the headlight glass.
– Fit the rubber cap and tighten, making sure it fit properly into the headlight casing.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
Fig. 204 Turn signalFig. 205 Turn signal
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Changing tail light bulbs (on side panel)Overview of tail lightsTail lights on side panel•Brake light and side light•Side lights•Turn signal
Overview of tail lights. LED lampsTail lights on side panel•Brake light and side light•Side lights•Turn signalNote
•It is only possible to change the turn signal light.•If the warning lamp for the brake light or side light (LED lamp) lights up,
the tail light assembly should be replaced.•The failure of the lamp is only shown when the LED function goes out
completely. Sometimes, a LED will stop working, without displaying the
warning as the function continues to operate.
Fig. 208 Overview of tail
lights
Fig. 209 Overview of tail
lights
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276Position of the bulbsChanging bulbs. LED lamps
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.The bulb is secured with a bayonet fastener. The table below gives
an overview of the bulb positions.
– Lightly press the defective bulb into the bulb holder, then turn it
to the left and remove it. – Fit the new bulb, pressing it into the bulb holder and turn it to the
right as far as it will go.
– Use a cloth to remove any fingerp rints from the glass part of the
bulb.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒page 276.
Position of the bulbs
Note
•It is only possible to change the turn signal light.•If the brake light and/or side lights with LEDs have to be replaced, the tail
light must be replaced.Fitting the bulb holder
The bulb holder is easy to fit.– Position the bulb holder on the tail light and align it so that it is securely seated.
– Press the bulb holder into the tail light until it engages.
– Re-install the tail light unit ⇒page 277.
Pos. ⇒ page 275,
fig. 213
Bulb function
A
Brake light and side light
B
Side lights
C
Turn signal
Fig. 214 Position of the
bulb on the bulb holder.
Example: Left tail light in
side panel
Pos. ⇒ fig. 214
Bulb function
A
Turn signal
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– Fit the new bulb, pressing it into the bulb holder and turn it to the
right as far as it will go.
– Use a cloth to remove any fingerp rints from the glass part of the
bulb.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒page 281.Position of the bulbsFitting the bulb holder
The bulb holder is easy to fit.– Check that the seal is seated correctly on the bulb holder.
– Position the bulb holder on the tail light and align it so that it is
securely seated.
– Press the bulb holder into the tail light until it engages.
– Fit the cover back in the inte rior trim so that it engages.
– Put the screwdriver back into the tool kit.
– Make sure that all bulbs for the tail lights are working.
Side turn signals– Press the turn signal to the left or to the right to remove the bulb.
– Remove the bulb holder from the turn signal.
– Remove the failed glass bulb and replace with a new bulb.
– Insert the bulb holder in the turn signal guide until it clicks into place.
– First place the turn signal in the opening in the bodywork, fixing the tabs ⇒ fig. 223, arrow .
– Insert the bulb as shown by the arrow ⇒fig. 223 .
Pos. ⇒ page 280,
fig. 222
Bulb function
A
Reverse light
Fig. 223 Side turn signal
A1
A2
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