Seat Exeo 2012 Owner's manual

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If and when
Changing the dipped beam headlight bulb
The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both
sides.
Fig. 196 Dipped beam
headlights
Fig. 197 Dipped beam
headlights
– Switch off the ignition and the lights. –
Raise the bonnet.
– Move the brace ⇒ Fig. 196 1
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the rigid cover, separating the brace side and then re-
moving the two tabs from the other end of the cover.
– Pull the connector ⇒ Fig. 197 2
from the bulb.
– Unclip the retainer spring ⇒ Fig. 197 3
pressing inwards to the
right.
– Remove the bulb and fit the new one in the headlight casing
with the tab upwards, starting to position it from below.
– Clip on the spring, raising it and pressing it slightly while turn-
ing it anticlockwise. To ensure correct lighting, the filament
must be vertical. When changing the bulb, you can check the
position of the bulb through the headlight glass.
– Connect the connector to the bulb.
– 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.
– Have the headlight settings checked as soon as possible. 
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Changing the side light bulb (outside of vehicle)
The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both
sides.
Fig. 198 Side light bulb
(outside of vehicle)
Fig. 199 Side light bulb
(outside of vehicle)
– Switch off the ignition and the lights. –
Raise the bonnet.
– Move the brace ⇒ Fig. 198 1
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the rigid cover, separating the brace side and then re-
moving the two tabs from the other end of the cover.
– Gently press on the bulb holder tabs ⇒ Fig. 199 and pull the
cover upwards (it can also be removed by pulling on the bulb
holder wires).
– Separate the bulb from the bulb holder by pulling both pieces
anticlockwise.
– Fit the new bulb by pressing on the bulb holder.
– Insert the bulb into the socket and press on the bulb holder. Fit
the cover, first inserting the side tabs and then closing the cov-
er and the brace. Make sure that the gasket sits well on the cas-
ing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 

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Changing the side light bulb (inside of vehicle)
The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both
sides.
Fig. 200 Side light bulb
(inside of vehicle)
Fig. 201 Side lights.
Bulb holder grip in verti-
cal position
– Switch off the ignition and the lights. –
Raise the bonnet.
– Move the brace ⇒ Fig. 200 1
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the rigid cover, separating the brace side and then re-
moving the two tabs from the other end of the cover.
– Remove the bulb and the bulb holder by pulling on the bulb
holder wiring.
– Separate the bulb from the bulb holder by pulling both pieces
anticlockwise.
– Fit the new bulb by pressing on the bulb holder.
– Insert the bulb into the socket so that the side of the bulb hold-
er grip is vertical ⇒ Fig. 201 and press on it.
– 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 bulbs. Bi-Xenon AFS headlights Types of bulbs
Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of practical skill
You can change the following bulb for the exterior lights yourself:
● Bulb for headlights: Indicator light 12V/21W (PY21W)
The following bulbs should only be changed by a specialised workshop:
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● Main headlight lamps: Xenon ⇒ 
lights.
● Sources of the DRL (daylight) light unit and position.
WARNING
● Take particular care when working on components in the engine com-
partment if the engine is warm - risk of burns!
● Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you
touch the bulb, causing injury.
● The high voltage element of gas discharge bulbs* (xenon light) must
be handled correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk of death.
● When changing bulbs, please take care not to injure yourself on sharp
parts in the headlight housing.
CAUTION
● Remove the ignition key before working on the electric system. If not, a
short circuit could occur.
● Switch off the lights or parking lights before you change a bulb.
For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dispose of used bulbs in the prop-
er manner.
Note
● Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog
lights, the tail lights and the turn signals may be temporarily misted. This
has no influence on the useful life of the lighting system. By switching on
the lights, the area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly
be demisted. However, the edges may continue to be misted.
● Please check at regular intervals that all lighting (especially the exterior
lighting) on your vehicle is functioning properly. This is not only in the inter-
est of your own safety, but also in that of all other road users. ●
Before changing a bulb, make sure you have the correct new bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare hands, use a cloth
or paper towel instead. Otherwise, the fingerprints left on the glass will va-
porise as a result of the heat generated by the bulb, be deposited on the
reflector and impair its surface. 
Removing the air duct
The air duct has to be removed to gain access to the bulbs
for the right-side headlight.
Fig. 202 Air duct on
right side of vehicle
– Unscrew bolts A
⇒ Fig. 202.
– Detach air duct from guide B
and take it out. 

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Fitting the air duct
Once the bulb(s) for the right-side headlight have been
changed, the air duct must be re-installed.
Fig. 203 Air duct on
right side of vehicle
– Place the air duct in the correct position.
– First turn the two screws A
in lightly, then tighten both screws.
– Push the air duct into guide B
. Bi-Xenon AFS headlight bulbs
Fig. 204 Bi-Xenon AFS
headlight bulbs
Turn signal
Xenon headlight (dipped beam/main beam) 
A
B
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Changing the turn signal bulb
The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both
sides.
Fig. 205 Turn signal
Fig. 206 Turn signal
– Switch off the ignition and the lights. –
Raise the bonnet.
– Pull the rubber cap ⇒ Fig. 205 to remove it.
– Remove the bulb holder by pulling on the grip and turning it an-
ticlockwise ⇒ Fig. 206.
– 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 up-
wards and the grip horizontal. Press it against the socket and
turn clockwise. When changing the bulb, you can check the po-
sition 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. 
Changing the xenon bulb
The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both sides.
WARNING
This type of bulb should be changed at a specialised workshop.
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Changing tail light bulbs (on side panel)
Overview of tail lights
Fig. 207 Overview of tail
lights
Tail lights on side panel
● Brake light and side light
● Side lights
● Turn signal Overview of tail lights. LED lamps
Fig. 208 Overview of tail
lights
Tail lights on side panel
● Brake light and side light
● Side lights
● Turn signal
Note
● It is only possible to change the turn signal 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. 
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Removing the tail light
To change the bulbs you must remove the tail light assem-
bly. Removing the light requires a certain degree of practical
skill.
Fig. 209 Luggage com-
partment: Location of the
bolt securing the tail
light unit
Fig. 210 Removing tail
light from side panel A special retaining screw is used to secure and guide the tail light.
–
Check which of the bulbs is defective.
– Open the rear lid.
– Prise open the cover at the slot with the flat blade of a screw-
driver ⇒ Fig. 209 1
.
– Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw 2
(arrow) located be-
hind the cover.
– Gradually ease the tail light out of the housing ( ⇒ Fig. 210 posi-
tions 3
and 4) by pulling alternately in positions 1 and 2.
– Remove the bulb holder ⇒ page 277.
CAUTION
Take care when removing the rear light unit to make sure there is no dam-
age 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. 

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Remove the bulb holder
When changing a bulb, you must first remove the bulb hold-
er.
Fig. 211 Retaining tabs
on reverse side of tail
light
There are three securing tabs on the inside of the tail light.
– Release the retaining tabs ⇒ Fig. 211 A
.
– Take out the bulb holder.
– Change the defective bulb ⇒ page 277 ⇒ page 278.
WARNING
If a bulb is replaced in a tail light assembly with LED, do not pull too hard
on the bulb holder. This may damage the wiring of the LED module.
 Changing bulbs
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.
Fig. 212 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder.
Example: Left tail light in
side panel.
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 fingerprints from the glass part of the
bulb.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒ page 278. 
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Position of the bulbs
Pos.
⇒ Fig. 212Bulb function
ABrake light and side lightP21W LLBSide lightsP21W LLCTurn signalPY21W
Changing bulbs. LED lamps
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.
Fig. 213 Position of the
bulb on the bulb holder.
Example: Left tail light in
side panel.
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 fingerprints from the glass part of the
bulb.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒ page 278.
Position of the bulbs
Pos.
⇒ Fig. 213Bulb function
ATurn signalPY21W
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 279. 