Replacing Light Bulbs In Headlights - Skoda Octavia III 2013 Workshop Manual

1.4

Replacing light bulbs in headlights

⇒ "1.4.1 Replacing H7 bulb for low beam light", page 81
⇒ "1.4.2 Replacing the multifunctional bulb H15 (for main beam
light, daytime running light, side light)", page 82
⇒ "1.4.3 Replacing bulb PYW24Y for the turn signal light",
page 82
1.4.1 Replacing H7 bulb for low beam light
WARNING
The H7 light bulb is pressurized and can burst when changing
the bulb. It is recommended to wear gloves and safety glasses
when changing bulbs.
Note
Do not touch the glass when installing the light bulb. Your fin‐
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gers will leave traces of grease on the glass which then
evaporate when the bulb is switched on causing it to cloud.
Pay attention to the correct fitting and undamaged seals on
♦
the plastic covers. Water ingress will destroy the headlight.
– Switch off the ignition and all electrical components.
– Remove cover -1-.
– Release and remove the bulb -2- from the catches by pendular
movement and pulling force -arrows-.
– Unplug connector -1-.
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 12.2014
1. Headlights – halogen headlights
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