Get Emergencies -> Changing incandescent rear light bulbs Guide for Seat Leon 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2020)

Fuses and bulbs

Fog light bulb*

Note

3 Valid only for versions with incandescent bulbs

●

Due to the difficulty of accessing fog

light bulbs, have them replaced at a Tech-

nical Service or specialised workshop.

●

LED fog lights should only be replaced by

specialised personnel.

Changing incandescent rear

light bulbs

Fig. 114 Fog light: detach the bulb holder

Follow the steps indicated:

Rear lights summary

1

1.

Remove the screw Fig. 113

 from

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the fog light grille using a screwdriver

and extract the grille.

Tail lights on side panel

Turn signal

PY21W NA LL

P21W LL

2

2. Remove the 3 screws Fig. 113

.

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3. Remove the metal clip situated on the

upper part of the fog light by pulling

Side light and brake light

3

away from the vehicle

the fog light.

 and extract

Tail lights on the rear lid

Left side

1

4. Remove the connector Fig. 114

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Fig. 113 Fog light: remove the grille

from the bulb.

Side lights

2x W5W LL

H21 W

2

5. Turn the bulb holder

and pull.

anti-clockwise

Fog lights

6. Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb

holder and turning it anticlockwise at the

same time.

7. Installation involves all of the above

steps in reverse sequence.

Right side

Side lights

Reverse light

2x W5W LL

P21W LL

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8. Check that the bulb works properly.

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The table corresponds to a right-hand traffic

vehicle. The position of lights may vary ac-

cording to the country.

CAUTION

Take care when removing the rear light unit

to make sure there is no damage to the

paintwork or any of its components.

Rear bulbs (in the side panel)

Note

Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to

place under the glass on the rear light unit,

to avoid any scratches.

Fig. 116 Retaining tabs on reverse side of tail

light.

–

Check which of the bulbs is defective.

Open the rear lid.

Remove the cover by prying the flat side of

a screwdriver into the recess and remove

1

the cover from the opening Fig. 115

.

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Carefully loosen the screw located behind

the cover with a screwdriver, turning it anti-

2

clockwise (arrows) Fig. 115

.

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Tilt the light in the direction of the arrows

3

until it comes out of its housing (positions

4

and

)

Fig. 115.

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Remove the bulb holder Fig. 116 unlock-

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1

ing the retaining tabs

.

Fig. 115 Trunk: location of the bolt securing the

tail light unit. Remove the rear light unit from

side panel.

–

Change the damaged bulb.

To refit follow the steps in reverse order, tak-

ing special care when fitting the bulb hold-

er. The securing tabs must click into place.

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Fuses and bulbs

–

Reinstall the bulb holder, making sure that

Rear light bulbs (in the rear lid)

A

locking clips

clipped on.

Fig. 117  are properly

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Replace the cover of the rear lid lining.

Rear LED light bulb (in the rear lid)

Fig. 118 Position of the bulbs in the bulb holder

The rear lid must be open to change the

bulbs.

–

Remove the rear lid cover in the direction

indicated Fig. 117 .

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–

A

Unlock the retaining tabs

of the bulb

1

holder, following the direction of arrows

Fig. 119 Remove the cover from the rear lid

2

and

Fig. 117 .

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–

Remove the bulb holder, moving it in the di-

3

rection of arrow

Fig. 117 .

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Fig. 117 Remove the cover from the boot lid

Lightly press the defective bulb into the

and detach the bulb holder.

1

2

bulb holder , then turn it to the left

and

remove it Fig. 118.

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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 fingerprints from

the glass part of the bulb.

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Fig. 120 Remove the bulb holder.

Check that the new bulb works properly.

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The rear lid must be open to change the

bulbs.

Note

Depending on how equipped the vehicle is,

the number plate lights may be LEDs. LEDs

have an estimated life that exceeds than

that of the car. If a light with LEDs fails, go

to an authorised workshop for replace-

ment.

–

Remove the rear lid cover in the direction

indicated Fig. 119.

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–

Turn the reverse lights bulb holder anti-

1

clockwise in the direction of the arrow

Fig. 120.

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–

2

Remove the bulb holder from its housing

.

Side turn signals

Change the defective bulb and reinstall the

bulb holder in its housing, following these

instructions in reverse order.

Fig. 122 Number plate light: detach the bulb

holder.

Follow the steps indicated:

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Check that the new bulb works properly.

1. Press the number plate light in the direc-

tion of the arrow Fig. 121.

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Changing number plate light bulbs

2. Remove the number plate light.

3. Turn the connector lock Fig. 122 in the

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1

direction of arrow

nector.

and pull on the con-

4. Rotate the bulb holder in the direction of

Fig. 123 Turn signal integrated in the rear view

2

mirror

arrow

and extract it with the bulb.

5. Replace the defective bulb with a new

bulb with the same features.

The side turn signals are LEDS and are inte-

grated in the exterior mirrors.

6. Insert the bulb holder in the number plate

light and turn in the opposite direction of

In case of failure, go to an authorised work-

shop to have them replaced.

Fig. 121 In the rear bumper: number plate light.

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2

until it stops.

7. Plug the connector into the bulb holder.

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