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Changing the side light bulb
The procedure for changing the bulbs on the front
passenger's side is the same as on the driver's side.
– Switch off the ignition and the lights.
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the brace ⇒fig. 210 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. 211 (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 bulbs on the front passenger's side is the
same as on the driver's side.
WARNING
This type of bulb should be changed at a qualified workshop.
Fig. 210 Side lightFig. 211 Side light
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270Replacing rear bulbs (in side panel)Overview of rear lightsRear lights in side panel•Brake lights and rear lights•Rear light•Indicator light
Removing rear light
To change the bulbs you must remove the rear light assembly.
Removing the light requires a certain degree of practical skill.
F ig. 212 O ver vie w of rear
lights
Fig. 213 Luggage
compartment: Location of
the bolt securing the rear
lightFig. 214 Removing rear
light from side panel
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A special retaining screw is used to secure and guide the rear light.
– Check which of the bulbs is defective.
–Open the tailgate.
– Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle's tool kit ⇒page 244.
– Use the flat-blade side of th e reversible screwdriver insert.
– Prise open the cover at the slot with the screwdriver ⇒page 270,
fig. 213 .
– Use the screwdriver to loosen the screw (arrow) located
behind the cover.
– Gradually ease the rear light out of the housing ( ⇒page 270,
fig. 214 positions and ) by pulling alternately in positions
and .
– Remove the bulb holder ⇒page 271.
CautionTake care when removing the rear 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 rear
light, to avoid any scratches.
Removing the bulb holder
When changing a bulb, you must first remove the bulb holder.There are three securing tabs on the inside of the rear light.
– Release the retaining tabs ⇒ fig. 215 .
– Take out the bulb holder.
– Change the defective bulb ⇒page 272.
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Fig. 215 Retaining tabs
on reverse side of rear
light
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272Changing 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 272.
Position of the bulbsFitting the bulb holder
The bulb holder is easy to fit.– Position the bulb holder on the rear light and align it so that it is
securely seated.
– Press the bulb holder into the rear light until it engages.
– Re-install the rear light unit ⇒page 273.
Fig. 216 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder:
Example: Left rear light in
side panel
Pos. ⇒ fig. 216
Bulb function
A
Brake lights and rear lights
B
Side lights
C
Indicator light
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Fitting the rear light unit
The rear light unit is easy to fit.
– First place the rear light unit in ⇒fig. 217 arrow in the
housing.
– Gently press the rear 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 rear light unit and secure using the screwdriver, from the luggage compartment
⇒fig. 218 .
– Try to move the rear 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 rear lights are working.
CautionTake care when fitting the rear light unit to make sure there is no damage to
the paintwork or any of its components.
Fig. 217 Fitting the rear
light unitFig. 218 Luggage
compartment: Location of
the bolt securing the rear
light unit
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274Changing rear light bulbs (in boot lid)Overview of rear lightsRear lights in the boot lid•Rear light•Fog lights•Reverse light
Removing the bulb holder
The tailgate must be open to change the bulbs.
F ig. 219 O ver vie w of rear
lights
Fig. 220 Remove the
cover in the tailgateFig. 221 Remove the bulb
holder
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You can access the bulb holder for the inner rear 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 244.
– Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the cover from the top ⇒page 274, fig. 220 and detach the cover.
–Press on the tabs ⇒page 274, fig. 221 in the direction of the
arrows and remove the bulb holder by pulling in the direction of
the arrow .
– Change the bulbs ⇒ page 275.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 275.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 rear light and align it so that it is
securely seated.
– Press the bulb holder into the rear light until it engages.
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Fig. 222 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder.
Example: Rear lights in
the tailgate
Pos. ⇒ fig. 222
Bulb function
A
Reverse light
B
Rear light and
rear fog light
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– Fit the cover back in the interior trim so that it engages.
– Put the screwdriver back into the tool kit.
– Make sure that all bulbs for the rear lights are working.Side indicators– Press the indicator to the left or to the right to remove the lamp.
– 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. 223, arrow .
– Insert the bulb as shown by the arrow ⇒fig. 223.
Fig. 223 Side indicator
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