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REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

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5-door version

Brake/side lights 1

Consult an approved dealer

Side lights 2

Consult an approved dealer.

Reversing light 3

Consult an approved dealer.

Direction indicators 4

Consult an approved dealer.

High level brake light 5

Consult an approved dealer.

Rear fog lights 6 or 7

The front bumper needs to be removed; consult an authorised dealer.

Bulb type: P21W.

The bulbs are under pressure and can break when replaced.

Risk of injury.

Number plate lights 8

Consult an approved dealer.

Side repeaters 9 and welcome lighting 10

The wing mirror needs to be removed; consult an authorised dealer.

Estate version

Brake/side lights 1

Consult an approved dealer

Side lights 2

Consult an approved dealer.

Reversing light 3

Consult an approved dealer.

Direction indicators 4

Consult an approved dealer.

High level brake light 5

Consult an approved dealer.

Rear fog lights 6 or 7

The front bumper needs to be removed; consult an authorised dealer.

Bulb type: P21W.

The bulbs are under pressure and can break when replaced.

Risk of injury.

Number plate lights 8

Consult an approved dealer.

Side repeaters 9 and welcome lighting 10

The wing mirror needs to be removed; consult an authorised dealer.

4-door version

Side light 3

Consult an approved dealer.

Access to the bulb holders 6 and 7

Open the boot, remove the cover 4 to access the screw 5 and undo it.

Remove the rear lights unit.

Direction indicator light 2

Turn bulb holder 7 a quarter of a turn and take out the bulb.

Bulb type: PY21W.

Brake light 1

Turn bulb holder 6 a quarter of a turn and take out the bulb.

Bulb type: P21W.

Refit the bulb holder and push the unit in fully until it locks in place.

Check that the light is properly locked in position.

Tighten the screw 5 and reposition the cover 4.

Reversing light

From the boot, unclip the cover on the interior trim of the boot lid 8 using a screwdriver or similar tool.

The bulbs are under pressure and can break when replaced.

Risk of injury.

Turn bulb holder 9 a quarter of a turn and take out the bulb.

Bulb type: W16W.

Refitting

To refit, proceed in the reverse order, taking care not to damage the wiring.

High level brake light 10

Consult an approved dealer.

Rear fog lights 11

The front bumper needs to be removed; consult an authorised dealer.

Bulb type: P21W.

Number plate lights with conventional bulbs 12

(depending on vehicle)

- Unclip the light 12 using a tool such as a flat-blade screwdriver;

- remove the light cover to gain access to the bulb.

Bulb type: W5W.

LED number plate lights 13

(depending on vehicle)

Consult an approved dealer

Side repeaters 14 and welcome lighting 15

The wing mirror needs to be removed; consult an authorised dealer.

The bulbs are under pressure and can break when replaced.

Risk of injury.