2013 Seat Exeo ABS

278If and when
Remove the bulb holder
When changing a bulb, you must first remove the bulb hold-
er.
Fig. 212 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. 212 A
.
– Take out the bulb holder.
– Change the defective bulb ⇒ page 278 ⇒ page 279.
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. 213 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 that the new bulb works properly.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒ page 279. 

282If and when
Remove the bulb holder
The rear lid must be open to change the bulbs.
Fig. 219 Remove the
cover from the rear lid
Fig. 220 Remove the
bulb holder
You can access the bulb holder for the inner tail lights via the in-
side of the rear lid. –
Check which of the bulbs is defective.
– Insert a screwdriver into the opening in the cover from the top
⇒ Fig. 219 and use it as a lever to detach the cover.
– Press on the tabs A
⇒ Fig. 220 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 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. This may damage the wiring of the LED module.

Changing bulbs
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.
Fig. 221 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder
Example: Tail lights on
the rear lid 

284If and when
Position of the bulbs
Pos.
⇒ Fig. 222Bulb 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. 223 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. 223, arrow 1
.
– Insert the bulb as shown by the arrow 2
⇒ Fig. 223.