Changing A Bulb - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Changing a bulb

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information on bulb replacement
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Replacing bulbs in the headlamp (Halogen H4)
Replacing the bulb in the front fog lamp
Bulb replacement in the tail light assembly
Replacing the rear license plate light bulb
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, Škoda recom-
mends contacting your Škoda Partner to have the bulb changed, or seeking expert
help, if you are uncertain. An expert is always needed if other parts of the vehicle
need to be removed besides the bulb.
You should always keep a box with the replacement bulbs required for traffic
safety in the vehicle. Replacement bulbs are available from your Škoda Partner. In
some countries, you are legally required to keep replacement bulbs in the vehicle.
You can replace the following bulbs yourself:
● Bulbs from the halogen headlamps and/or possibly in the front bumper: low
beam, main beam, parking light, front turn signal, front fog lamp.
● Bulbs in the tail light assembly: rear position lamp, rear fog lamp, brake light,
rear turn signal, reversing lamp.
● If applicable, rear license plate light bulb.
All other bulbs and illuminants in the vehicle should be replaced by an expert.
Additional bulb specifications
Some headlamp or tail light assembly bulbs can possess factory specifications
that differ from legacy bulbs. The designation is located on the light socket or the
glass bulb.
Additional information and warnings:
● Exterior views ⇒ p age 6
● Lights and visibility ⇒ p age 71
Vehicle overview Before driving
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When driving
● Preparing to work in the engine compartment ⇒ p age 131
● Tool kit ⇒ p age 190
● Fuses ⇒ p age 200
WARNING
Accidents can be caused if the road is not sufficiently illuminated and the ve-
hicle is not seen by or hard to see for other road users.
WARNING
Improper bulb replacement can cause accidents and serious injuries.
● Always read and observe the warnings before all work in the engine com-
partment ⇒ p age 131. The engine compartment of any vehicle is a dangerous
area and can cause serious injury.
● Only replace the bulb in question after it has completely cooled.
● Never replace a bulb if you are not familiar with the required actions. If you
are uncertain as to steps involved, have the work done by an expert.
● Never touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare hands. Fingerprints
left on the bulb evaporate in the heat when the bulb is switched on and can
cause "blind spots" on the reflector.
● There are some sharp-edged parts on the headlamp housing in the engine
compartment and the tail light assembly housing. Protect your hands during
bulb replacement.
NOTICE
Failure to replace the rubber seals or plastic caps on the headlamp housing
correctly after bulb replacement, can cause damage to the electrical system –
due to water penetration in particular.
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