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Bulb change

General notes

Before changing any bulb, first turn off the failed component.

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 following spare bulbs, which are essential for road safety,

should be kept in the vehicle.

Main headlights

Dipped beam - H7

Main beam - H1

Position - W5W

Indicator - PY21W

Xenon headlights

23)

/ self-adjusting*

Dipped and full beam - D1S

24)

Daylight - P21W SLL

Position - W5W

Indicators -PY21W

Fog lights

Fog lights - H3

Fixed rear light

Stop/Position - P21W

25)

Indicator - P21W

Engine management 5

Engine management 10

Engine management 15

24 AKF, gearbox valve 10

ABS pump

26 Left lighting 30

Engine management 40

Engine management 50

28 Vacant

Electric windows (front and back) 50

Electric windows (front) 30

30 Ignition key 50

Ampere rating according to motorisation

Number Consumer Amperes

23)

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.

24)

The Xenon bulbs discharge 2.5 times the light flux and have an average lifespan of 5

times more than that of halogen 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.

25)

Electronically controlled single filament bulb for Stop/side bulbs. If the bulb blows it

will not work in either position or Stop.

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Rear tailgate light unit

Fog light (driver's side) - P21W

Reverse (passenger's side) - P21W

Position - W5W

Side indicator

Side indicator - W5W

Registration plate light

Registration plate light - C5W

Glove box lamp

Glove box lamp - W5W

Note

• Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog

lights, the rear lights and the indicators may be temporarily misted. This has

no influence on the life expectancy 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 interest

of your own safety, but also in that of all other road users.

• Due to the difficulty in accessing the lamps, any replacement work should

be done by a SEAT dealer. However, the following is a description of how to

change the lamps except for the fog lights* and interior lamps.

Main headlight lamps

Indicator

Dipped headlights

Main beam headlights

Side lights

Fig. 158 Main headlight

lamps

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Turn signal lamps

– Raise the bonnet.

– Rotate the lamp holder ⇒ fig. 159 to the left and pull.

– Remove the bulb by pressing on the lamp holder and rotating at

the same time to the left.

– Installation is done in the reverse order.

Dipped beam lights

–Raise the bonnet

Fig. 159 Turn signal

lamps

Fig. 160 Dipped head-

lights

Fig. 161 Dipped head-

lights

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– Remove the loops ⇒ page 246, fig. 160 in the direction of

the arrow and remove the cover.

– Remove the connector ⇒ page 246, fig. 161 from the bulb.

– Disengage the retainer spring ⇒ page 246, fig. 161 pressing

inwards to the right.

– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that the rim of the

attachment plate is on the reflector cut-out.

Main beam lights

– Raise the bonnet

– Remove the cover ⇒ fig. 162 by pulling on this.

– Remove the connector ⇒ fig. 163 from the bulb.

– Press the spring ⇒ fig. 163 inwards and to the right.

– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that it sits correctly

into the cut-out on the reflector.

– Installation is done in the reverse order.

Fig. 162 Main beam

headlights

Fig. 163 Main beam

headlights

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Side lights

– Raise the bonnet.

– Remove the cover ⇒ fig. 164 by pulling on this.

– Extract the lamp holder ⇒ fig. 165 outwards.

– Replace the bulb by pulling this out and inserting the replace-

ment.

– Installation is done in the reverse order.

Rear lights

• On the body

- Indicator, side and brake light

• On the tailgate

- Left side: position and fog lights.

- Right side: reverse and position.

Fig. 164 Side lights

Fig. 165 Side lights

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Indicator, side and brake lights on the bodywork

– Press on the side pin outwards and take out the lamp holder.

– Extract the failed bulb and change it for a new one.

– To refit follow the steps in reverse order, taking special care when

fitting the lamp holder.

Position light, fog light and reverse light on the tailgate

–Open the tailgate.

– Pull the cover off. See the arrow ⇒ fig. 167.

Fig. 166 Indicator, side

and brake lights on the

bodywork

Fig. 167 Lights on the

tailgate

Fig. 168 Removing the

lampholder

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– Take the lampholder out pressing on the securing pins and

extract it outwards ⇒ page 249, fig. 168.

– Replace the faulty lamp, rotating it to the left and outwards.

– Installation is in the reverse order.

Side indicators

– Press the indicator on one of its sides to take it out.

– Remove the lamp holder from the indicator.

– Remove the failed glass bulb and replace with a new bulb.

– Insert the lamp holder in the indicator guide until it clicks into

place.

– First place the indicator in the opening in the bodywork, fixing

the tabs ⇒ fig. 169, arrow .

– Insert the indicator as shown by the arrow ⇒ fig. 169.

Fig. 169 Side indicator

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Luggage compartment lights

– Remove the bulb by pressing on the inside edge of this -arrow-

using the flat side of a screwdriver ⇒ fig. 170.

– Press the lamp sideways and remove from its housing

⇒ fig. 171.

– Installation is in the reverse order.

Fig. 170 Luggage

compartment light

Fig. 171 Luggage

compartment light

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Registration light

– To remove the tulip-shaped fitting, unscrew the bolts ⇒ fig. 172.

– Remove the bulb, moving it in the direction of the arrow and

outwards ⇒ fig. 173.

– Installation is in the reverse order.

Glove box lamp*

– Insert screwdriver above, between the light and the glove box.

– Carefully remove the light Next lift the light out sideways.

– Replace the bulb.

– Insert the light on the connector side, first underneath then push

at the top until it clicks into place.

Fig. 172 Registration

light

Fig. 173 Registration

light

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