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Changing the side light bulb (outside of vehicle)
The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both
sides of the vehicle.
Fig. 199 Side light bulb
(outside of vehicle)
Fig. 200 Side light bulb
(outside of vehicle)
– Switch off the ignition and the lights. –
Raise the bonnet.
– Move the brace ⇒ Fig. 199 1
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the rigid cover, separating the brace side and then re-
moving the two tabs from the other end of the cover.
– Gently press on the bulb holder tabs ⇒ Fig. 200 and pull the
cover upwards (it can also be removed by pulling on the bulb
holder wires).
– Separate the bulb from the bulb holder by pulling both pieces
anticlockwise.
– Fit the new bulb by pressing on the bulb holder.
– Insert the bulb into the socket and press on the bulb holder. Fit
the cover, first inserting the side tabs and then closing the cov-
er and the brace. Make sure that the gasket sits well on the cas-
ing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
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● Main headlight lamps: Xenon ⇒
lights.
● Sources of the DRL (daylight) light unit and position.
WARNING
● Take particular care when working on components in the engine com-
partment if the engine is warm. Risk of burns.
● Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you
touch the bulb, causing injury.
● The high voltage element of gas discharge bulbs* (xenon light) must
be handled correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk of death.
● When changing bulbs, please take care not to injure yourself on sharp
parts in the headlight housing.
CAUTION
● Remove the ignition key before working on the electric system. Other-
wise, a short circuit could occur.
● Switch off the lights or parking lights before you change a bulb.
For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dispose of used bulbs in the prop-
er manner.
Note
● Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog
lights, the tail lights and the turn signals may be temporarily misted. This
has no influence on the useful life of the lighting system. By switching on
the lights, the area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly
be demisted. However, the edges may continue to be misted.
● Please check at regular intervals that all lighting (especially the exterior
lighting) on your vehicle is functioning properly. This is not only in the inter-
est of your own safety, but also in that of all other road users. ●
Before changing a bulb, make sure you have the correct new bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare hands, use a cloth
or paper towel instead. Otherwise, the fingerprints left on the glass will va-
porise as a result of the heat generated by the bulb, they will be deposited
on the reflector and will impair its surface.
Removing the air duct
The air duct has to be removed to gain access to the bulbs
for the right-side headlight.
Fig. 203 Air duct on
right side of vehicle
– Unscrew bolts A
⇒ Fig. 203.
– Detach air duct from guide B
and take it out.
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Changing the turn signal bulb
The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both
sides of the vehicle.
Fig. 206 Turn signal
bulb
Fig. 207 Turn signal
bulb
– Switch off the ignition and the lights. –
Raise the bonnet.
– Pull the rubber cap ⇒ Fig. 206 to remove it.
– Remove the bulb holder by pulling on the grip and turning it an-
ticlockwise ⇒ Fig. 207.
– Replace the blown bulb in the bulb holder (press and turn anti-
clockwise to remove) with a new bulb (press and turn clockwise
to insert).
– Insert the bulb holder into the socket with the tab facing up-
wards and the grip horizontal. Press it against the socket and
turn clockwise. When changing the bulb, you can check the po-
sition of the bulb through the headlight glass.
– Fit the rubber cap and tighten, making sure it fit properly into
the headlight casing.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
Changing the xenon bulb
The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both sides of the vehi-
cle.
WARNING
This type of bulb should be changed at a specialised workshop.
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Removing tail light
To change the bulbs you must remove the tail light assem-
bly. Removing the light requires a certain degree of practical
skill.
Fig. 210 Luggage com-
partment: Location of the
bolt securing the tail
light unit
Fig. 211 Remove rear
light unit from side panel A special retaining screw is used to secure and guide the tail light.
–
Check which of the bulbs is defective.
– Open the rear lid.
– Prise open the cover at the slot with the flat blade of a screw-
driver ⇒ Fig. 210 1
.
– Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw 2
(arrow) located be-
hind the cover.
– Gradually ease the tail light out of the housing ( ⇒ Fig. 211 posi-
tions 3
and 4) by pulling alternately in positions 1 and 2.
– Remove the bulb holder ⇒ page 278.
CAUTION
Take care when removing the rear light unit to make sure there is no dam-
age 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 unit, to avoid any scratches.
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Position of the bulbs
Pos.
⇒ Fig. 213Bulb 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. 214 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 that the new bulb works properly.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒ page 279.
Position of the bulbs
Pos.
⇒ Fig. 214Bulb 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 280.
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Changing tail light bulbs (on rear lid)
Overview of tail lights
Fig. 217 Overview of tail
lights
Tail lights on the rear lid
● Side lights
● Rear fog light
● Reverse light Overview of tail lights. LED lamps
Fig. 218 Overview of tail
lights
Tail lights on the rear lid
● 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.
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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 that the new bulb works properly.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒ page 284.
Position of the bulbs
Pos.
⇒ Fig. 221Bulb 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. 222 Position of the
bulb on the bulb holder.
Example: Tail lights on
the rear lid
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 that the new bulb works properly.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒ page 284.
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Luggage compartment lights
Fig. 224 Luggage com-
partment light
Fig. 225 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. 225.
Registration light
Fig. 226 Number plate
light
Fig. 227 Number plate
light
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