Seat Ibiza: Bulb change

Seat Ibiza Owners Manual

General notes

Before changing any bulb, first turn off the equipment concerned. Do not touch the bulb glass. Fingerprints vaporise in the heat, causing a reduction in the bulb life and condensation on the mirror surface, thus reducing efficiency. A bulb should only be replaced by one of the same type. The type is inscribed on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base. It is highly recommended to keep a box of spare bulbs in the vehicle. At the very least, the bulbs that most affect road safety should have spares in the vehicle.

Rear lights on frame

Brake/position 12V/P21/5W

Turn signals 12V/P21W

Rear lights on tailgate

small position light 12V/W5W

antifog lamp 12V/P21W

reverse lamp 12V/P21W

Single reflector headlamps

full beam/dipped beam 12V 60/55W (H4)

turn indicator 12V/PY 21W

position lamp 12/W5W

Double reflector headlamps

dipped beam 12V/55W (H7)

roadway 12V/55W (H3)

turn signals 12V/PY21W

position lights 12V/W5W

Xenon headlights

Dipped beam 12V/35W (D1S)

roadway 12V/55W (H7)

turn signals 12V/PY21W

position lights 12V/W5W

Fog lights

Fog lights 12V/55W (H3)

Registration plate light

Registration plate light - C5W

Caution

• The halogen lamps (H3, H7...) are pressurised and might explode on changing them.

• Therefore protective gloves and glasses should be worn when changing a halogen lamp.

Note

• Due to the difficulty in accessing the lamps, any replacement work should be done by a SEAT dealer. However, we shall explain how to change these lamps, except for the xenon lights.

Main headlight lamps

Fig. 148 Main headlight lamps

Fig. 149 Main headlight lamps

  Dipped headlights

  Main beam headlights

Side lights

Indicator lights

Dipped headlight lamp

Fig. 150 Dipped headlight lamp

Fig. 151 Dipped headlight lamp

– Raise the bonnet. – Remove the loops   ⇒ fig. 150 outwards in the direction
of the arrow and remove the cover. – Remove the lamp cable connector ⇒ fig. 151. – Undo the retainer spring
and remove. – Remove the lamp and fit the new lamp in the same position, making sure it sits correctly. – Press the retaining spring on the lamp base and clip on. – Plug in the connector. – Fit the plastic cover and replace the loops ⇒ fig. 150. – Check the headlight adjustment.

Main beam lights

Fig. 152 Main beam lamp

Fig. 153 Main beam lamp

– Raise the bonnet.

– Remove the loops ⇒ fig. 152 outwards
in the direction of the arrow and remove the cover. – Remove the lamp cable connector ⇒ fig. 153. – Undo the retainer spring
and remove. – Remove the lamp and fit the new lamp in the same position, making sure it sits correctly. – Press the retaining spring on the lamp base and clip on. – Plug in the connection cable. – Fit the plastic cover and replace the loops ⇒ fig. 152.

– Check the headlight adjustment.

Side beam lights

Fig. 154 Side lights

Fig. 155 Side lights

– Remove the loops ⇒ fig. 154 in
the direction of the arrow and remove the cover. – Pull on the cables to release the lamp holder from the casing ⇒ fig.
155. – Pull on the lamp and replace. – To assemble proceed in reverse order. – Fit the plastic cover and secure the loop.

Turn indicator lamps

Fig. 156 Indicator lights

Fig. 157 Indicator lights

– Raise the bonnet.

– Remove the loops  ⇒ fig.
156 in the direction of the arrow and remove the cover. – Turn the lamp holder to the left and remove it from the casing ⇒ fig. 157  . – Installation is done in the reverse
order. – Fit the plastic cover and secure the loop.

Fog lights

Fig. 158 Fog lights

Fig. 159 Fog lights

– Remove the grille, taking out the bolt  ⇒ fig. 158, carefully pull the grille
on the side of the screw and release the cover.

– Undo the two fastening bolts ⇒
fig. 158 and when released unplug the connector. – Release the headlight cover. – Unplug the lamp cable. – Undo the lamp retainer spring and remove. – Remove the lamp and fit the new lamp in the same position, making sure it sits correctly. – Press the retaining spring on the lamp base and clip on. – Plug in the lamp cable. – The assembly of the cover and the headlamp is carried out in reverse order.

Side indicator lamps

Fig. 160 Side indicators

– Press the indicator to the left or to the right to remove the lamp. – Remove the lamp holder from the indicator. – Remove the failed bulb and replace with a new bulb. – Insert the lamp holder in the indicator guide until it clicks into place. – First fit the indicator in the opening in the chassis, fastening the tabs   ⇒ fig. 160, and then fit in the
lamp as shown by the arrow  ⇒
fig. 160.

Rear light on tailgate: Accessing the rear light

Fig. 161 Rear light on tailgate

Fig. 162 Rear light on tailgate

Side light 1/ Fog light/ reverse light

– Open the tailgate.

– Remove the plastic cover  ,
fig. 161 and the plastic caps , fig.
161 carefully levering with the flat part of a screwdriver and taking special care not to scratch the paintwork. – Extract the bolts , fig. 162 and disconnect the connector.
– Remove the rear light from its housing.

Rear light on tailgate: Accessing the rear light

Fig. 163 Rear light on tailgate

Fig. 164 Access to the lamp

Side light 1/ Fog light/ reverse light

– Unscrew the bolts ⇒ fig. 164 and
take the lamp holder out. – Press and rotate the large lamp holder to the left. For the small lamp, rotate and extract the lamp holder and pull on the lamp. – Remove lamp and replace. – Fit the lamp holder and fit. – Fit the caps   and the plastic cover
⇒ fig. 163.

Note

Ensure that all of the joints, sealing components and the plastic caps are correctly fitted.

Rear lights on frame

Fig. 165 Rear lights on bodywork

Fig. 166 Rear lights on bodywork

Side light 2/ Brake light/ Indicator light

– Open the tailgate.

– Unscrew the screws ⇒ fig. 165
using a flat-blade screwdriver. – Move the rear light outwards and pull. – If necessary, unplug the connector. – Unscrew the bolt ⇒ fig. 166. – Take out the lamp holder.
– Press and rotate the lamps to the left. – Remove faulty lamp and replace it. – Proceed in the reverse order, pressing gently on the outer edge of the rear light (in the area of the metal clips).

Note

Make sure that when assembling all seals and rubbers are correctly fitted.

Number plate light

– Release transparent lamp cover by levering the tab with the flat part of a screwdriver. – Remove the defective lamp from the lamp holder, holding it in the centre, press to one side and fit new lamp. – Fit lamp cover in its space, taking special care when replacing the rubber seal and press until it clicks into place.

Interior light and front reading light

Fig. 167 Front reading light

To remove glass

– Insert a fine screwdriver between the casing and the glass ⇒ fig. 167. – Carefully remove the glass, levering it to avoid possible damage.

To replace the lamps

– Pull the lamps outwards. – To remove the central lamp, hold and press to one side.

Assembly

– Proceed in the reverse order, pressing gently on the outer edge of the side light.

– First fit the glass with the fastening tabs over the frame of the switch. Next press the front part until the two long tabs click on the support.

Additional brake lights

Given the difficulty involved in the replacement of this light it should be done by the Technical Service.

Glovebox light

– Insert screwdriver above, between the light and the glove box. – Carefully remove the light Next lift the light out sideways. – Replace the bulb. – Insert the light on the connector side, first underneath then push at the top until it clicks into place.

Boot light

Fig. 168 Luggage compartment light

Fig. 169 Luggage compartment light

– Extract the tulip shaped fitting by pressing on the inside edge of this -arrow- using the flat side of a screwdriver ⇒ fig. 168.

– Press the lamp sideways and remove it from its housing ⇒ fig. 169.