headlight bulb SKODA FABIA 2009 2.G / 5J Owner's Manual
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Fuses and light bulbs217
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Note
We recommend that you have these fuses replaced by a specialist garage.Fuse assignment in the dash panelCertain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions 
or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Fig. 205  Schematic repre-
sentation of the fuse box for 
vehicles with left-hand 
steering.Fig. 206  Schematic repre-
sentation of the fuse box for 
vehicles with right-hand 
steering.
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Not assigned
2
Not assigned
3
Instrument cluster, headlight range adjustment
5
4
ABS control unit
5
5
Petrol engine: Brake light switch, cruise control system
5
6
Not assigned
7
Engine control unit 1.2 ltr.
15
8
Injection valves - 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr.
10
9
Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air condi-
tioning system, parking aid, control unit for cornering lights
5
10
Not assigned
11
Electrically adjustable rear mirror, power windows
7,5
12
Reversing light
7,5
13
Engine control unit (for vehicles with automatic gearbox)
10
14
Motor for cornering lights
10
15
Navigation PDA
5
16
Electrohydraulic power steering, engine control unit - petrol 
engine
5
17
Left parking light, licence plate light
5
18
Right parking light
5
19
Radio, central control unit
5
20
Engine control unit 1.4 ltr.; 1.9 ltr. - diesel engine
5
21
Brake lights
10
22
Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air condi-
tioning system, parking aid, mobile phone, instrument clus-
ter, steering angle sender, ESP, vehicle voltage control unit
7,5
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Lighting interior, storage compartment and luggage com-
partment
7,5
24
Tailgate lock
10
25
Seat heaters
20
26
Heatable windscreen washing nozzles, windscreen cleaning 
system
15
27
Not assigned
28
Petrol engine: AKF valve, petrol engine: Control flap
10
29
Injection - 1.2 ltr. engine
10
30
Fuel pump - petrol engine
15
31
Lambda probe
10
32
Diesel engine: Switch for brake light and clutch pedal, cruise 
control system, fuel pump relay and glow plug system relay
5
33
Engine control unit - diesel engine
30
34
Engine control unit 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr.
30
Fuel pump - diesel engine
15
35
Lighting of the instrument cluster and the switch
5
36
Main beam light
15/5
a)
37
Rear fog light
7,5
38
Fog lights
10
39
Blower
30
40
Rear window wiper
10
41
Not assigned
42
Rear window heater
25
43
Horn
20
44
Front window wiper
20
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
45
Central control unit for convenience system
15
46
Not assigned
47
Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage compartment b)
15
48
ABS
15
49
Tu r n  s i g n a l s
15
50
Radio, Telephone preinstallation, Multi-functional module
10
51
Electrical power window (front and rear) - left side
25
52
Electrical power window (front and rear) - right side
25
53
Electric sliding/tilting roof
25
54
Anti-theft alarm system
15
55
Not assigned
56
Headlight cleaning system
25
57
Left low beam, headlight range adjustment
15
58
Low beam on the right
15
a)Depending on headlight type - replace defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere 
number.b)If the engine is switched off already one electrical component which is connected can dis-
charge the battery.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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WARNING
•
Bulbs H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb 
- risk of injury!
•
It is recommended to wear gloves and eye protection when changing a 
light bulb.Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is assumed 
that no major complications will arise. Other light bulbs should be replaced by your 
specialist garage.Front headlight
Front headlight
Reflector
Module
Low beam and main beam
H4
H7
Parking lights
W5W
Turn signals
PY21W
Fog lights
HB4
Fog lights with the function 
“Corner”
H8
Rear light unit
Bulb
Reversing light
P21W
Turn signals
PY21W
Brake lights
P21W
Rear fog light
P21W
Parking lights
2x W5W
Others
Bulb
Side turn signal lights
WY5W
Licence plate light
C5W / T4W (5W)
3. Brake light
LED
Interior lighting front / rear
C10W
Reading lights
W5W
Luggage compartment light
W5W
Storage compartment light - front passenger 
side
W5W
Fig. 212  Front headlight: 
Fitting position of the bulbs
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Fuses and light bulbs223
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– Open the bonnet.
– For a vehicle with petrol engine remove the activated charcoal filter 
system before replacing the bulb in the right front headlight 
⇒fig. 213.Positions of the light bulbs in the front headlight ⇒page 222, fig. 212.
 - low beam and main beam
 - parking lights
 - Turn signal light (at the front)
Switching on the low beam and main beam– Open the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cap   ⇒page 222, fig. 212.
– For headlights with module (halogen lamp H7) ⇒fig. 214 turn the 
connector with the halogen lamp to the left up to the stop and 
remove.
– For headlights with reflector (halogen lamp H4) pull off the connector 
from the lamp, release the sprung wire clamp and pull out the halogen 
lamp towards the rear.
– Replace the halogen lamp H7, insert the connector with the new 
halogen lamp and turn to the right up to the stop.
– Replace the halogen lamp H4, insert into the opening in the reflector 
(with the fixing lugs in the recesses), secure with the sprung wire 
clamp, position the protective cap and mount the connector.
– We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a 
Skoda Service Partner after replacing the light bulb.
Fig. 213  Removing the acti-
vated charcoal filter system
AAABAC
Fig. 214  Removing the light 
bulb for the low beam and 
main beam light
AA
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Fuses and light bulbs 224Turn signal light (at the front)– Open the bonnet.
– Turn the lamp holder   to the left ⇒page 222, fig. 212 and remove 
the lamp holder with the light bulb.
– Replace the defective light bulb.
– Insert the lamp holder with light bulb into the headlight. Secure the 
lamp holder by turning it to the right until it locks in place.Parking light at the front– Open the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cap   ⇒page 222, fig. 212.
– Grasp the light bulb holder and pull it out of the headlight.
– Replace the light bulb in the light bulb holder and re-insert into the 
headlight.Fog lights
– Remove the grille next to the fog light with the function “Corner” or the 
grill around the round fog light ⇒page 213.
– Release the screws ⇒fig. 215 and remove the fog light.
– Turn the connector with the light bulb up to the stop towards the left 
and remove.
– Change the light bulb, put the connector back into the headlight and 
secure by turning to the right.
– Put the fog light in place with the catch on the side opposite the grille 
and then press in the opposite part. Valid for fog lights with the func-
tion “Corner”, for round fog light screw in the 3 screws.
– Screw in the screws ⇒fig. 215 and re-insert the grille ⇒page 213.Licence plate light– Open the boot lid and unscrew the light glass ⇒fig. 216.
– Take the faulty bulb out of the holder and insert a new one.
– Insert the glass cover of the light again and press it down to the stop - 
ensure that the sealing rubber is correctly seated.
AC
AB
Fig. 215  Structure of the 
light bulb of the fog light
Fig. 216  Remove the licence 
plate light
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