2010 Seat Exeo ST light

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Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Removing the tail light
To change the bulbs you must remove the tail light assembly.
Removing the light requires a certain degree of practical skill.
A special retaining screw is used to secure and guide the tail light.
– Check which of the bulbs is defective.
–Open the tailgate.
– Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle's tool kit ⇒page 254.
– Use the flat-blade side of th e reversible screwdriver insert.
– Prise off the cover with a screwdriver in the slot ⇒fig. 224
and remove the cover (with the retaining clips) from the opening.
– Carefully loosen the screw located behind the cover with the screwdriver, turning it anti-clockwise (arrows) .
– Gradually ease the tail light out of the housing ( ⇒fig. 225 posi-
tions and ) by pulling alternately in positions and .
– Remove the bulb holder ⇒page 282.
CautionWhen removing or installing the tail light, take care not to cause any damage.•Removing the tail light in particular can lead to the paintwork or tail light
becoming damaged. This is another reason why we recommend having the
bulbs changed by a qualified workshop.Note
Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to place under the glass on the tail
light, to avoid any scratches.
Fig. 224 Luggage
compartment: Location of
the bolt securing the tail
light unitFig. 225 Removing tail
light from side panel
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282Remove the bulb holder
When changing a bulb, you must first remove the bulb holder.There are four securing tabs on the inside of the tail light unit.
– Release the retaining tabs ⇒fig. 226 .
– Lift out the bulb holder in the direction of the arrow .
– Change the defective bulb ⇒page 282 ⇒page 283.
WARNING
If a bulb is replaced in a tail light assembly with LED, do not pull too hard
on the bulb holder to avoid damaging the wiring of the LED module.
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 283.
Fig. 226 Retaining tabs
on reverse side of tail light
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Fig. 227 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder:
Example: Outer left tail
light
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Position of the bulbs
Changing bulbs. LED lamps
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.The bulb is secured with a bayonet fastening. 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 283.
Position of the bulbsFitting the bulb holder
The bulb holder is easy to fit.
Pos. ⇒ page 282,
fig. 227
Bulb function
A
Turn signal
B
Brake lights and side lights
Fig. 228 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder:
Example: Outer left tail
light
Pos. ⇒ fig. 228
Bulb function
A
Turn signal
Fig. 229 Securing the
bulb holder in the tail
light unit
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– Check that the seal is seated correctly on the bulb holder.
– 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.
– Check that all four retaining tabs ⇒page 283, fig. 229 -arrows-
have engaged.
– Re-install the tail light unit ⇒page 284.Fitting the tail light unit
The tail light unit is easy to fit.
– First place the tail light unit in ⇒fig. 230 arrow in the
housing.
– Gently press the tail light unit against the housing, first in posi- tion and then in position , until that the clips engage firmly
in the rubbe r mountings.
– Apply gentle pressure to the front side of the tail light unit and secure using the screwdriver, from the luggage compartment
⇒ fig. 231 .
– Try to move the tail light sideways to ensure it is correctly fitted.
– Fit the cover back onto the screw, with the notch pointing to the rear .
– Put the screwdriver back into the tool kit.
– Make sure that all bulbs for the tail lights are working.
Fig. 230 Fitting the tail
light unit
Fig. 231 Luggage
compartment: Location of
the bolt securing the tail
light unit
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Caution
Take care when fitting the tail light unit to make sure there is no damage to
the paintwork or any of its components.Changing tail light bulbs (on tailgate)Overview of tail lightsTail lights on the tailgate•Rear side lights•Rear fog light•Reverse lights
Overview of tail lights. LED lampsTail lights on the tailgate•Rear side lights•Rear fog light•Reverse lightsNote
•It is only possible to replace the rear fog lamp and the reversing light.•If the warning lamp for the side light (LED lamp) 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.
Fig. 232 Overview of tail
lights
Fig. 233 Overview of tail
lights
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286Remove the bulb holder
The tailgate must be open to change the bulbs.
You can access the bulb holder for the inner tail 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 254.
– Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the cover ⇒fig. 234
and detach the cover .
– Press on the tabs ⇒ fig. 235 in the direction of the arrows
and remove the bulb holder by pulling in the direction of the
arrow .
– Change the bulbs ⇒page 287 ⇒page 287.
WARNING
If a bulb is replaced in a tail light assembly with LED, do not pull too hard
on the bulb holder to avoid damaging the wiring of the LED module.
Fig. 234 Remove the
cover of the tailgate trimFig. 235 Remove the bulb
holder
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
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 288.
Position of the bulbsChanging bulbs. LED lamps
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.
Fig. 236 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder.
Example: Tail lights on the
tailgate
Pos. ⇒ fig. 236
Bulb function
A
Reverse lights
B
Rear side lights
C
Rear fog light
Fig. 237 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder.
Example: Tail lights on the
tailgate
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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 fingerp rints from the glass part of the
bulb.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒ page 288.Position of the bulbsFitting 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.
– 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 tail lights are working.
Side turn signals– Press the turn signal to the left or to the right to remove the bulb.
– Remove the bulb holder from the turn signal.
– Remove the failed glass bulb and replace with a new bulb.
– Insert the bulb holder in the turn signal guide until it clicks into place.
– First place the turn signal in th e opening in the bodywork, fixing
the tabs ⇒ fig. 238, arrow .
– Insert the bulb as shown by the arrow ⇒fig. 238.
Pos. ⇒ page 287,
fig. 236
Bulb function
A
Reverse lights
B
Rear fog light
Fig. 238 Side turn signal
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