2013 Seat Ibiza SC lights

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If and when
– Move the loop ⇒ Fig. 157 1
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
– Remove the bulb holder 4
⇒ Fig. 159 outwards.
– Replace the bulb by pulling it out and inserting the replace-
ment.
– Installation is done in the reverse order. 
Double headlight bulb change Double headlight
Fig. 160 Double head-
lights
Side lights
Main beam headlights
A
B
Dipped beam headlights
Turn signal lights

Side light
Fig. 161 Side lights
Fig. 162 Side lights 
C
D
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244If and when
–Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop 1
in the direction of the arrow and remove the
cover ⇒ Fig. 161.
– Remove connector ⇒ Fig. 162 2
by pulling outward.
– Remove the bulb by pulling it out and fitting the new one.
– Installation involves all of the above steps in reverse sequence.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure that the gasket sits
well on the casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 
Main beam headlights
Fig. 163 Main beam
headlights
Fig. 164 Main beam
headlights
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop 1
in the direction of the arrow and remove the
cover ⇒ Fig. 163.
– Remove connector ⇒ Fig. 164 2
by pulling outward.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that it sits correctly
into the cut-out on the reflector.
– Installation involves all of the above steps in reverse sequence.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure that the gasket sits
well on the casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 

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If and when
Dipped beam headlights
Fig. 165 Dipped beam
headlights
Fig. 166 Dipped beam
headlights
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop ⇒ Fig. 165 1
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover. –
Remove connector ⇒ Fig. 166 2
from the bulb.
– Unclip the retainer spring ⇒ Fig. 166 3
pressing inwards to the
right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that the rim of the
attachment plate is on the reflector cut-out.
– Fit the connector.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure that the gasket sits
well on the casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 
Turn signal lights
Fig. 167 Turn signal
– Raise the bonnet.
– Turn bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 167 A
to the left and pull. 
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If and when
Changing the bulbs of AFS headlights
AFS headlight bulbs
Fig. 168 AFS headlight
bulbs
Turn signal lights
Xenon headlight (dipped beam/main beam) 
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.

A
B
Turn signal light bulb
Fig. 169 Turn signal
– Raise the bonnet.
– Turn bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 169 A
to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and rotating at
the same time to the left.
– Installation involves all of the above steps in reverse sequence. 
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If and when
Note
Due to the difficulty of accessing fog light bulbs, have them replaced at a
Technical Service or specialised workshop. 
Remove the bulb holder
Fig. 173 Front fog light
– Remove connector ⇒ 
Fig. 173 A
from the bulb.
– Turn bulb holder ⇒ 
Fig. 173 B
to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and turning it
anticlockwise at the same time.
– Installation involves all of the above steps in reverse sequence.
– Check that the bulb works properly. Changing rear bulbs
Applies to the model: IBIZA / IBIZA SC
Summary of LED tail lights
LEDS
● Brake lights
● Side lights
Bulbs
● Rear fog light
● Reversing light
● Turn signal 
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250If and when
Applies to the model: IBIZA SC
Tail lights
Fig. 174 Left tail light
Fig. 175 Right tail light
Turn signals
Side and brake
Position
A
BC
Retro-fog light (left tail light)
Reverse light (right tail light)
Note
In countries driving on the right (left-driving), the D and E headlights are
placed the other way round (retro-fog light on driver side and reverse light
on passenger side). 
Applies to the model: IBIZA / IBIZA SC
Access to tail lights
Fig. 176 Access to tail
lights
– Open the rear lid.
– Turn the bolt in the direction of the arrow, by hand or with a
screwdriver ⇒ 
Fig. 176.
– Remove the tail light, by pulling it outwards. 
D
E

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If and when
Applies to the model: IBIZA / IBIZA SC
Changing bulbs on tail lights
Fig. 177 Changing bulbs
on tail lights
Fig. 178 Changing bulbs
on tail lights
– Remove the connector from housing A
⇒ Fig. 176.–
Remove the bulb holder, separating it from the casing. To do
this, press tabs B
in the direction of the arrows
⇒ Fig. 177.
– When the bulb holder has been removed, press in the direction
of the arrow 1
and at the same time, turn in the direction of
the arrow 2 ⇒ Fig. 178
Changing bulbs. LED lamps
Carry out the same operations as in lights fitted with bulbs.
If necessary, remove the socket, as if it were a bulb.
If the brake light and/or side light with LEDs have to be replaced, the tail
light must be replaced. 
Changing the rear lights (on the wing) Applies to the model: IBIZA STOverview of tail lights
Tail lights on side panel Bulb lamps
● Brake lights
● Side light
● Turn signal
Tail lights on side panel LED lamps
● Brake lights (LEDS)
● Side lights (LEDS)
● Turn signal 
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Applies to the model: IBIZA STAccessing the side light bulbs
Fig. 179 Side lights
– Open the rear lid.
– Look for a lid with a grill behind the side lights.
– Remove the lid with a flat screwdriver, placing it in notch A
⇒ Fig. 179. Applies to the model: IBIZA ST
Changing bulbs
Fig. 180 Removing the
bulb holder
– Remove the bulb holder by pressing the clip B
⇒ Fig. 180 and
pulling outwards.
– Replace the faulty bulb, rotating it to the left and outwards.
– To refit follow the steps in reverse order, taking special care
when fitting the bulb holder.
Changing bulbs. LED lamps
Carry out the same operations as in lights fitted with bulbs.
If necessary, remove the socket, as if it were a bulb.
If the brake light and/or side light with LEDs have to be replaced, the tail
light must be replaced. 