bulb Seat Exeo 2010 Owner's Guide

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272Changing the side light bulb
The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both
sides.
– Switch off the ignition and the lights.
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the brace ⇒ fig. 206 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the rigid cover, separating the brace side and then
removing the two tabs from the other end of the cover.
– Remove the bulb holder by pulling on the grip ⇒fig. 207 (it can
also be removed by pulling on the bulb holder wires).
– Separate the bulb from the bulb holder by pulling both pieces anti-clockwise.
– Fit the new bulb by pressing on the bulb holder.
– Insert the bulb into the socket and press on the bulb holder grip.
– Fit the cover, first inserting the side tabs and then closing the cover and the brace. Make sure that the gasket sits well on the
casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.Changing the xenon bulbThe procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both sides.
WARNING
This type of bulb should be changed at a qualified workshop.
Fig. 206 Side lightFig. 207 Side light
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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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274Removing the tail light
To change the bulbs you must remove the tail light assembly.
Removing the light requires a certain degree of practical skill.
A special retaining screw is used to secure and guide the tail light.
– Check which of the bulbs is defective.
–Open the tailgate.
– Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle’s tool kit ⇒page 247.
– Use the flat-blade side of th e reversible screwdriver insert.
– Prise open the cover at the slot with the screwdriver ⇒ fig. 210
.
– Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw (arrow) located behind the cover.
– Gradually ease the tail light out of the housing ( ⇒fig. 211 posi-
tions and ) by pulling alternately in positions and .
– Remove the bulb holder ⇒page 275.
CautionTake care when removing the tail light to make sure there is no damage to the
paintwork or any of its components.
Note
Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to place under the glass on the tail
light, to avoid any scratches.
Fig. 210 Luggage
compartment: Location of
the bolt securing the tail
light unitFig. 211 Removing tail
light from side panel
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Remove the bulb holder
When changing a bulb, you must first remove the bulb holder.There are three securing tabs on the inside of the tail light.
– Release the retaining tabs ⇒ fig. 212 .
– Take out the bulb holder.
– Change the defective bulb ⇒page 275 ⇒page 276.
WARNING
If a bulb is replaced in a tail light assembly with LED, do not pull too hard
on the bulb holder to avoid damaging the wiring of the LED module.
Changing bulbs
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.The bulbs are 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.
Fig. 212 Retaining tabs
on reverse side of tail light
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Fig. 213 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder.
Example: Left tail light in
side panel
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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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Fitting the tail light unit
The tail light unit is easy to fit.
– First place the tail light unit in ⇒fig. 215 arrow in the
housing.
– Gently press the tail light unit against the housing, first in posi- tion and then in position , until that the clips engage firmly
in the rubber mountings.
– Apply gentle pressure to the front side of the tail light unit and secure using the screwdriver, from the luggage compartment
⇒fig. 216 .
– Try to move the tail light sideways to ensure it is correctly fitted.
– Replace the cover in the interior trim.
– Put the screwdriver back into the tool kit.
– Make sure that all bulbs for the tail lights are working.
CautionTake care when fitting the tail light unit to make sure there is no damage to
the paintwork or any of its components.
Fig. 215 Fitting the tail
light unitFig. 216 Luggage
compartment: Location of
the bolt securing the tail
light unit
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278Changing tail light bulbs (on tailgate)Overview of tail lightsTail lights on the tailgate•Side lights•Rear fog light•Reverse light
Overview of tail lights. LED lampsTail lights on the tailgate•Side lights•Rear fog light•Reverse lightNote
•It is only possible to change the reverse light.•If the warning lamp for the side light and/or rear fog light (LED lights)
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. 217 Overview of tail
lights
Fig. 218 Overview of tail
lights
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Remove the bulb holder
The tailgate must be open to change the bulbs.
You can access the bulb holder for the inner tail lights via the inside
of the tailgate.
– Check which of the bulbs is defective.
– Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle’s tool kit ⇒page 247.
– Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the cover from the top ⇒fig. 219 and detach the cover.
–Press on the tabs ⇒ fig. 220 in the direction of the arrows
and remove the bulb holder by pulling in the direction of the
arrow .
– Change the bulbs ⇒ page 280 ⇒page 280.
WARNING
If a bulb is replaced in a tail light assembly with LED, do not pull too hard
on the bulb holder to avoid damaging the wiring of the LED module.
Fig. 219 Remove the
cover from the tailgateFig. 220 Remove the bulb
holder
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280Changing bulbs
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.The bulbs are 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 281.
Position of the bulbsChanging bulbs. LED lamps
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.The bulb is secured with a bayonet fastening. 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.
Fig. 221 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder.
Example: Tail lights on the
tailgate
Pos. ⇒ fig. 221
Bulb function
A
Reverse light
B
Side light and
rear fog light
Fig. 222 Position of the
bulb on the bulb holder.
E x a m p l e : Ta i l l i g h t s o n t h e
tailgate
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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
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