2011 Seat Exeo Owner's manual

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If and when
Remove the bulb holder
When changing a bulb, you must first remove the bulb hold-
er.
Fig. 208 Retaining tabs
on reverse side of tail
light
There are three securing tabs on the inside of the tail light.
– Release the retaining tabs ⇒ fig. 208 A
.
– Take out the bulb holder.
– Change the defective bulb ⇒ page 271 ⇒ page 272.
WARNING
If a bulb is replaced in a tail light assembly with LED, do not pull too hard
on the bulb holder. This may damage the wiring of the LED module.
 Changing bulbs
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.
Fig. 209 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder.
Example: Left tail light in
side panel
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 fingerprints from the glass part of the
bulb.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒ page 272. 
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272If and when
Position of the bulbs
Pos.
⇒ fig. 209Bulb function
ABrake light and side lightP21W LLBSide lightsP21W LLCTurn signalPY21W
Changing bulbs. LED lamps
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.
Fig. 210 Position of the
bulb on the bulb holder.
Example: Left tail light in
side panel
The bulb is 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 fingerprints from the glass part of the
bulb.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒ page 272.
Position of the bulbs
Pos.
⇒ fig. 210Bulb function
ATurn signalPY21W
Note
● It is only possible to change the turn signal light.
● If the brake light and/or side lights with LEDs have to be replaced, the
tail light must be replaced. 
Fitting 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.
– Re-install the tail light unit ⇒ page 273. 

273
If and when
Fitting the tail light unit
The tail light unit is easy to fit.
Fig. 211 Fitting the tail
light unit
Fig. 212 Luggage com-
partment: Location of the
bolt securing the tail
light unit –
First place the tail light unit in ⇒ fig. 211 arrow 1
in the hous-
ing.
– Gently press the tail light unit against the housing, first in posi-
tion 2
and then in position 3, until that the clips engage firm-
ly in the rubber mountings.
– Apply gentle pressure to the upper part of the tail light unit and
secure using the screwdriver, from the luggage compartment
⇒ fig. 212 1
.
– Try to move the tail light sideways to ensure it is correctly fitted.
– Replace the cover 2
in the interior trim.
– Make sure that all bulbs for the tail lights are working.
CAUTION
Take care when fitting the tail light unit to make sure there is no damage to
the paintwork or any of its components. 
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Changing tail light bulbs (on tailgate)
Overview of tail lights
Fig. 213 Overview of tail
lights
Tail lights on the tailgate
● Side lights
● Rear fog light
● Reverse light Overview of tail lights. LED lamps
Fig. 214 Overview of tail
lights
Tail lights on the tailgate
● Side lights
● Rear fog light
● Reverse light
Note
● It is only possible to change the reverse light.
● If the warning lamp for the side light and/or rear fog light (LED lights)
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. 

275
If and when
Remove the bulb holder
The tailgate must be open to change the bulbs.
Fig. 215 Remove the
cover from the tailgate
Fig. 216 Remove the
bulb holder
You can access the bulb holder for the inner tail lights via the in-
side of the tailgate. –
Check which of the bulbs is defective.
– Insert a screwdriver into the opening in the cover from the top
⇒ fig. 215 and use it as a lever to detach the cover.
– Press on the tabs A
⇒ fig. 216 in the direction of the arrows
and remove the bulb holder by pulling in the direction of the ar-
row B
.
– Change the bulbs ⇒ page 275 ⇒ page 276.
WARNING
If a bulb is replaced in a tail light assembly with LED, do not pull too hard
on the bulb holder. This may damage the wiring of the LED module.

Changing bulbs
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.
Fig. 217 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder.
Example: Tail lights on
the tailgate 
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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 fingerprints from the glass part of the
bulb.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒ page 277.
Position of the bulbs
Pos.
⇒ fig. 217Bulb function
AReverse lightP21W LL
BSide light and
rear fog lightP21W LL Changing bulbs. LED lamps
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.
Fig. 218 Position of the
bulb on the bulb holder.
Example: Tail lights on
the tailgate
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 fingerprints from the glass part of the
bulb.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒ page 277. 

277
If and when
Position of the bulbs
Pos.
⇒ fig. 218Bulb function
AReverse lightP21W LL
Fitting 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 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.
– Make sure that all bulbs for the tail lights are working. Side turn signals
Fig. 219 Side turn signal
– 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 the opening in the bodywork, fixing
the tabs ⇒ fig. 219, arrow 1
.
– Insert the bulb as shown by the arrow 2
⇒ fig. 219.
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278If and when
Luggage compartment lights
Fig. 220 Luggage com-
partment light
Fig. 221 Luggage com-
partment light
– Remove the tulip-shaped fitting by pressing on its inside edge
using the flat side of a screwdriver. –
Remove the protective cover and remove the bulb from the
housing ⇒ fig. 221. 