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Changing bulbs
Introduction
Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of practical skill. If in doubt, we
recommend you have defective bulbs changed by a specialised service or,
in case of an emergency, seek professional assistance.
● Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before changing a bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare hands. The finger-
prints left on the glass will vaporise as a result of the heat generated by the
bulb, causing a reduction in bulb life and condensation on the mirror sur-
face, thus reducing effectiveness.
● A bulb must only be replaced by one of the same type. The type is indi-
cated on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.
● There is a storage area for the bulb box in the spare wheel well or below
the carpet in the luggage compartment.
The light source used for each function is listed below:
Double headlights
H7 Long Life
H7
W5W Long Life PY21W NA P21W Super Long Life
Dipped beam:
Main beam:
Side lights:
Turn signals:
Daytime driving lights:
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 and the parking light before changing 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 rear 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. 

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● 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. 
Double headlight bulbs
Fig. 152 Main headlight
bulbs
Installation position of double headlight bulbs side light
main beam headlight
dipped beam headlight
turn signal light
daytime driving light 
A
BCDE
Changing side light bulbs
Fig. 153 Changing side
light bulbs
– Raise the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cover ⇒ Fig. 153.
– Remove the bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 153 1
by pulling it outwards.
– Remove the bulb by pulling it out and fit the new one.
– Installation involves all of the above steps in reverse sequence.
– Fit the protective cover. Make sure that the cover fits correctly
on the housing during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 
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Changing main beam headlight bulbs
Fig. 154 Changing main
beam headlight bulbs
– Raise the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cover.
– Remove connector ⇒ Fig. 154 1
by pulling outward.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that it fits correctly
into the recess on the reflector.
– Installation involves all of the above steps in reverse sequence.
– Fit the protective cover. Make sure that the cover fits correctly
on the housing during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. Changing dipped beam headlight bulbs
Fig. 155 Changing dip-
ped beam headlight
bulbs: wheel housing
Fig. 156 Changing dip-
ped beam headlight
bulbs
– Turn the wheel for access to the wheel housing cover and re-
move the cover ⇒ Fig. 155.
– Remove the protective cover from the headlight ⇒ 
Fig. 156.
– Remove connector ⇒ 
Fig. 156 1
by pulling outward.
– Unclip the retainer spring ⇒ 
Fig. 156 2
pressing clockwise and
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– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that the lug on the
base fits into the recess on the reflector.
– Fit the connector.
– Fit the protective cover. Make sure that the cover fits correctly
on the housing during the operation.
– Replace the wheel housing cover.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 
Changing turn signal light bulbs
Fig. 157 Changing turn
signal light bulbs
– Raise the bonnet.
– Turn the bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 157 1
anti-clockwise and remove
it.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and turning it
anti-clockwise at the same time. –
Fit the replacement bulb in the bulb holder and turn clockwise
as far as it will go.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 
Changing daytime driving light bulbs
Fig. 158 Changing day-
time driving light bulbs
– Raise the bonnet.
– Turn the bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 158 1
anti-clockwise and remove
it.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and turning it
anti-clockwise at the same time.
– Fit the replacement bulb in the bulb holder and turn clockwise
as far as it will go.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 
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Changing front fog light bulbs
Front fog light bulb
Fig. 159 Front fog light
Fig. 160 Front fog light –
Remove the bolt ⇒ Fig. 159 A
from the fog light grille with a
screwdriver.
– Subsequently, remove the clips located on the edge of the grill
with gentle leverage.
– Remove the bolts (3x) ⇒ Fig. 160 B
to remove the fog light.
– Remove the metal clip situated on the upper part of the fog
light pulling towards the exterior of the vehicle ⇒ Fig. 160 C
.
Remove the bulb holder
Fig. 161 Front fog light
– Remove connector ⇒ Fig. 161 A
from the bulb.
– Turn bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 161 B
to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and turning it
anticlockwise at the same time. 

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– Installation involves all of the above steps in reverse sequence.
– Check that the bulb works properly. 
Changing bulbs for rear lights (in side panel) Removing tail light
Fig. 162 Remove rear
light unit from side panel
Check which of the bulbs is defective.
– Open the luggage compartment to access the rainduct area.
– Take the screwdriver or a Torx 20 key (T20) from the vehicle tool
kit and loosen (turning anti-clockwise) and remove the two re-
taining screws that secure the front of the light ⇒ Fig. 162 1
,
taking care not to lose them.
– Pull the rear light unit backwards ( ⇒ Fig. 162 2
) to remove the
light from its housing. Remove the bulb holder
Fig. 163 Light connector
at the rear of the rear
light unit
Fig. 164 Retaining
screws on reverse side of
rear light unit
– Disconnect the light connector A
⇒ Fig. 163 by moving its side
levers (arrows) and pulling the connector outwards.
– Place the light on a level, horizontal surface on top of a soft
cloth so as not to scratch the outer glass.
– Unscrew the four retaining screws from the bulb holder anti-
clockwise using a screwdriver or a Torx 20 key (T20) from the ve-
hicle tool kit ⇒ 
Fig. 164. Take care not to lose the bulb holder
retaining screws. 
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Changing bulbs
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.
Fig. 165 Position of the
bulbs 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
anti-clockwise and remove it.
– Fit the new bulb, pressing it into the bulb holder and turn it
clockwise 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.
– Replace the bulb holder.
– Screw in the bulb holder using the four screws, turning them
clockwise. Number of bulbs
Position: ⇒ Fig. 165Bulb functionATurn signals: PY21W NA LLBSide lights-brake lights: P21/5WCSide lights: P21/5W
Note
Check the condition of the seal. If damaged, a replacement can be acquired
from an Official Service. 

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Fitting rear light
Fig. 166 Fitting tail light
unit
Fig. 167 Fitting tail light
unit
– Make sure the connector is correctly in place.
– Press the rear light unit backwards (driving direction) by fitting
the fastenings into the rubber mountings ⇒ Fig. 166 A
.
– Take the screwdriver or a Torx 20 key (T20) from the vehicle tool
kit and tighten (turning clockwise ⇒ 
Fig. 167) the two retaining
screws that secure the front of the light. 
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