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Introduction

Something as simple as a brake light bulb is enough to result in a second MOT inspection.

To change the light only, follow steps 1 -3 -6 -7 - 8.

  1. 
unscrew the 2 screws fixing the light, torx key T20

raise the fire

and tilt it slightly towards the front of the car
    • unscrew the 2 screws fixing the light, torx key T20

    • raise the fire

    • and tilt it slightly towards the front of the car

  2. 
turn on the ignition

and press the brake to identify the faulty bulb

Have someone press the pedal or place a wedge between the pedal and the seat.
    • turn on the ignition

    • and press the brake to identify the faulty bulb

    • Have someone press the pedal or place a wedge between the pedal and the seat.

    • we see here that the 2 bulbs on the left are burnt out

    • Don't forget to turn off the ignition.

  3. 
the fire socket has a tab

press it

and pull to disconnect
    • the fire socket has a tab

    • press it

    • and pull to disconnect

  4. 
press the 2 lugs to release the plate

and lift
    • press the 2 lugs to release the plate

    • and lift

  5. 
remove the faulty bulb(s) by simply pulling on them

The bulb has a connection direction. If in doubt, you have the other bulbs that you can use as a model.

put the new bulb in place by pressing it
    • remove the faulty bulb(s) by simply pulling on them

    • The bulb has a connection direction. If in doubt, you have the other bulbs that you can use as a model.

    • put the new bulb in place by pressing it

    • These are the same bulbs as the position lights, type W5W.

    • If you want, you can temporarily plug in the board and test that everything works.

  6. 
clean the bodywork before reassembling

You can also take advantage of this to clean the fire but avoid touching the plate.
    • clean the bodywork before reassembling

    • You can also take advantage of this to clean the fire but avoid touching the plate.

  7. 
present the plate on the fire and press to lock

replace the seal if necessary

reconnect the light, the plug has a key so there is no risk of error (you just have to press, you should hear a "click" when the plug is properly engaged)
    • present the plate on the fire and press to lock

    • replace the seal if necessary

    • reconnect the light, the plug has a key so there is no risk of error (you just have to press, you should hear a "click" when the plug is properly engaged)

  8. 
put the fire back in place

screw in the 2 fixing screws, T20 torx key

we can test that everything works if we haven't done it before
    • put the fire back in place

    • screw in the 2 fixing screws, T20 torx key

    • we can test that everything works if we haven't done it before

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