2006 Seat Cordoba Owner's Manual

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Main beam lights–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 connection cable.
– Fit the plastic cover and replace the loops ⇒fig. 142.
– Check the headlight adjustment
Fig. 142 Main beam lampFig. 143 Main beam lamp
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208Side beam lights– Raise the bonnet. – Remove the loops
⇒fig. 144 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
– Pull on the cables to release the lamp holder from the casing ⇒fig. 145.
–Pull on the lamp and replace.
– To assemble proceed in reverse order.
– Fit the plastic cover and secure the loop.
Fig. 144 Side lightsFig. 145 Side lights
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Turn indicator lamps–Raise the bonnet. – Remove the loops
⇒fig. 146 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
– Turn the lamp holder to the left and remove from casing ⇒fig. 147 .
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
– Fit the plastic cover and secure the loop.
Fig. 146 Indicator lightsFig. 147 Indicator lights
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210Fog lights– Remove the grille, taking out the screw ⇒fig. 148, carefully
pull the grille on the side of the screw and release the cover – Undo the two fastening screws
⇒fig. 148 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. 148 Fog lightsFig. 149 Fog lights
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Side 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 broken glass 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. 150, and then fit in the lamp as shown by the
arrow ⇒fig. 150
Rear lights on tailgateSide light 1/ Fog light/ reverse light
–Open the tailgate.
Fig. 150 Side indicators
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Fig. 151 Rear light on
tailgateFig. 152 Rear light on
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–Remove plastic cover ⇒page 211, fig. 151 , insert finger in
opening and pull in the direction of the arrow.
– Press the tabs ⇒page 211, fig. 152 of the lamp holder and
remove lampholder.
– 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 into the 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. 153 to release the lamp holder and
remove
– 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 press until a “click” is heard
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Fig. 153 Rear lights on
frame
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Make 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
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– Insert a fine screwdriver between the casing and the glass ⇒fig. 154.
– 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 fast ening 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 replac ement 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. 154 Front reading
light
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– Replace the bulb .
– Insert the light on the connector side, first underneath then push at the top until it clicks into place.Luggage compartment lighting*The luggage compartment lighting is located in the upper section,
on the back of the stowage tray.
– Insert screwdriver in the opening on the left-hand s
ide
⇒ fig. 155

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– Replace t he bulb.
– Refit the l
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ht on the connector side, next press upwards, until it
clicks into place.
Jump-startingJump leads
The jump lead must have a sufficient wire cross section.If the engine fails to start because of a discharged battery, the battery can be
connected to the battery of anot her vehicle to start the engine.
Jump leads
Jump leads must comply with the standard DIN 72553 (see manufacturer's
documentation). The wire cross section must be at least 25 mm
2 for petrol
engines and at least 35 mm
2 for diesel engines.
Note
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The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as
soon as the positive terminals are connected.
•
The discharged battery must be properly connected to the vehicles elec-
trical system.
Fig. 155 Luggage
compartment lighting
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