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Bulb changeGeneral notesBefore changing any bulb, first turn off the equipment concerned.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Fingerprints vaporise in the heat, causing a
reduction in the bulb life and condensation on the mirror surface, thus
reducing efficiency.
A bulb should only be replaced by one of the same type. The type is inscribed
on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.
It is highly recommended to keep a box of spare bulbs in the vehicle. At the
very least, the bulbs that most affect road safety should have spares in the
vehicle.
Rear lights on frame
Brake/position 12V/P21/5W
Turn signals 12V/P21W Rear lights on tailgate
small position light 12V/W5W
antifog lamp 12V/P21W
reverse lamp 12V/P21W
Single reflector headlamps*
full beam/dipped 12V 60/55W (H4)
turn signals 12V/PY21W
position lights 12/W5W
Double reflector headlamps
dipped beam 12V/55W (H7)
roadway 12V/55W (H3)
turn signals 12V/PY21W
position lights 12V/W5W
Xenon headlights
7)
Dipped beam 12V/35W (D1S)
8)
roadway 12V/55W (H7)
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Cable control unit 5
11 Clima fan 5
12 Vacant
13 Jatco unit for automatic gearbox 5
14 Vacant
15 Vacant
16 Vacant
Number
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212turn signals 12V/PY21W
position lights 12V/W5W
Fog lights*
Fog lights 12V/55W (H3)
Registration plate light
Registration plate light - C5W
Caution
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The halogen lamps (H3, H7, H4...) are pressurised and might explode on
changing them.
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Therefore protective gloves and glas ses should be worn when changing a
halogen lamp.Note
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Due to the difficulty in accessing the lamps, any replacement work should
be done by a SEAT dealer. However, we shall explain how to change these
lamps, except for the xenon lights*.
Main headlight lamps
Dipped headlights
Main beam headlights
7)On this type of headlight, the bulb changes must be made by the SEAT dealer, given
that complex elements must be removed from the vehicle and a reset must be made
on the automatic control system incorporated.8)The Xenon bulbs discharge 2.5 times the light flux and have an average lifespan of 5
times more than that of halo gen bulbs, this means that, except due to unusual circum-
stances, there is no need to change the bulbs for the whole life of the vehicle.
Fig. 140 Main headlight
lampsFig. 141 Main headlight
lamps
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Side lights
Indicator lights
Dipped headlight lamp
– Raise the bonnet.
– Remove the loops
⇒fig. 142 outwards in the direction of the
arrow and remove the cover.
– Remove the lamp cable connector ⇒fig. 143.
– Undo the retainer spring and remove.
– Remove the lamp and fit the new lamp in the same position, making sure it sits correctly.
– Press the retaining spring on the lamp base and clip on.
– Plug in the connector.
– Fit the plastic cover and replace the loops ⇒fig. 142 .
– Check the headlight adjustment.
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Fig. 142 Dipped head-
light lamp
Fig. 143 Dipped head-
light lamp
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214Main beam lights– Raise the bonnet. – Remove the loops
⇒fig. 144 outwards in the direction of the
arrow and remove the cover.
– Remove the lamp cable connector ⇒fig. 145 .
– Undo the retainer spring and remove.
– Remove the lamp and fit the new lamp in the same position, making sure it sits correctly.
– Press the retaining spring on the lamp base and clip on.
– Plug in the connection cable.
– Fit the plastic cover and replace the loops ⇒fig. 144.
– Check the headlight adjustment.
Fig. 144 Main beam lampFig. 145 Main beam lamp
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Side beam lights–Raise the bonnet. – Remove the loops
⇒fig. 146 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
– Pull on the cables to release the lamp holder from the casing ⇒fig. 147.
– Pull on the lamp and replace.
– To assemble proceed in reverse order.
– Fit the plastic cover and secure the loop.
Fig. 146 Side lightsFig. 147 Side lights
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216Turn indicator lamps– Raise the bonnet. – Remove the loops
⇒fig. 148 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
– Turn the lamp holder to the left and remove it from the casing ⇒fig. 149 .
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
– Fit the plastic cover and secure the loop.
Fig. 148 Indicator lightsFig. 149 Indicator lights
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Fog lights– Remove the grille, taking out the screw ⇒fig. 150, carefully
pull the grille on the side of the screw and release the cover. – Undo the two fastening screws
⇒fig. 150 and when released
unplug the connector
– Turn the headlamp cover to the left a quarter turn.
– Unplug the lamp cable.
– Undo the lamp retainer spring and remove.
– Remove the lamp and fit the new lamp in the same position, making sure it sits correctly.
– Press the retaining spring on the lamp base and clip on.
–Plug in the lamp cable.
–The assembly of the cover and the headlamp is carried out in
reverse order.
Fig. 150 Fog lightsFig. 151 Fog lights
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218Side indicator lamps– Press the indicator to the left or to the right to remove the lamp.
– Remove the lamp holder from the indicator.
– Remove the failed bulb and replace with a new bulb.
– Insert the lamp holder in the indicator guide until it clicks into
place.
– First fit the indicator in the opening in the chassis, fastening the tabs ⇒fig. 152, and then fit in the lamp as shown by the
arrow ⇒fig. 152.
Rear lights on tailgateSide light 1/ Fog light/ reverse light
–Open the tailgate.
Fig. 152 Side indicators
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Fig. 153 Rear light on
tailgateFig. 154 Rear light on
tailgate
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– Remove plastic cover ⇒page 218, fig. 153 , insert finger in
opening and pull in the direction of the arrow.
–Press the tabs ⇒ page 218, fig. 154 of the lamp holder and
remove lampholder.
– Turn bigger lamp 1/4 turn to left. For the small lamp, rotate and extract the lamp holder and pull on the lamp.
– Remove lamp and replace.
– Fit the bigger lamp, pressing inwards and turn 1/4 turn to the right. Place the smaller lamp in casing and press.
– Carefully fit the lampholder in the casing and press until a “clic” is heard.
– Next replace the cover and press down.
NoteMake sure that when assembling all seals and rubbers are correctly fitted.
Rear lights on frameSide light 2/ Brake light/ Indicator light
–Open the tailgate.
– Separate the trim from the boot.
– Press the tab ⇒fig. 155 to release the lamp holder and
remove it.
– Turn bigger lamp 1/4 turn to left. Pull on the small lamp.
– Remove lamp and replace.
– Fit the bigger lamp, pressing inwards and turn 1/4 turn to the right. Place the smaller lamp in casing and press.
– Position lamp holder towards where the small lamp is housed. Next pre ss u
ntil a “cli ck” is heard.
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Fig. 155 Rear lights on
frame
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NoteMake sure that when assembling all seals and rubbers are correctly fitted.Number plate light– Release transparent lamp cover by levering the tab with the flat part of a screwdriver.
– Remove the defective lamp from the lamp holder, holding it in the centre, press to one side and fit new lamp.
– Fit lamp cover in its space, taking special care when replacing the rubber seal and press until it clicks into place.Interior light and front reading light
To r e m o v e g l a s s
– Insert a fine screwdriver between the casing and the glass ⇒fig. 156.
– Carefully remove the glass, levering it to avoid possible damage.
To replace the lamps
– Pull the lamps outwards.
– To remove the central lamp, hold and press to one side.
Assembly
– Proceed in the reverse order, pressing gently on the outer edge of the side light.
– First fit the glass with the fastening tabs over the frame of the switch. Next press the front part until the two long tabs click on
the support.Additional brake lights*Given the difficulty involved in the replacement of this light it should be done
by the Technical Service.Glovebox light*– Insert screwdriver above, between the light and the glove box.
– Carefully remove the light Next lift the light out sideways.
Fig. 156 Front reading
light
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