Replacing a brake light-Fabia Classic

NikNik · 21-07-2005, 13:29

I've recently bought a Fabia Classic 1.4 2001. The brake light bulb has gone... has anyone any tips for accessing the bulb to replace it? There is a red plastic panel (accessible from inside the boot) which seems to be covering the side of the rear lights but I can't get it off, I don't want to force it incase I break it. Any ideas?
Sorry if this seems a dump question.

flatfourburble · 21-07-2005, 13:42

Have a look in your owners guide, it will tell you in there.

On my fabia you just sqeeze the clips and out it pops

thom · 21-07-2005, 17:57

plus to get the bulp out you push it then turn (dont remember if it is left or right). DIY instead of asking your dealer coze he ll charge you a lot for something that ll cost him only a few cents...

Lummox · 21-07-2005, 18:20

You take off the panel inside the boot to access the back of the lamp.

NikNik · 22-07-2005, 09:19

Thanks for messages. The user guide is unhelpful. It doesn't tell me how to take the panel off.... maybe I'll just have to be a bit more forceful with it. Will have another attempt later.

21-07-2005, 13:29	#1
NikNik Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: north west uk Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Replacing a brake light-Fabia Classic I've recently bought a Fabia Classic 1.4 2001. The brake light bulb has gone... has anyone any tips for accessing the bulb to replace it? There is a red plastic panel (accessible from inside the boot) which seems to be covering the side of the rear lights but I can't get it off, I don't want to force it incase I break it. Any ideas? Sorry if this seems a dump question.

21-07-2005, 13:42	#2
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have a look in your owners guide, it will tell you in there. On my fabia you just sqeeze the clips and out it pops __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

21-07-2005, 18:20	#4
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,403 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	You take off the panel inside the boot to access the back of the lamp. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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21-07-2005, 17:57	#3
thom Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	plus to get the bulp out you push it then turn (dont remember if it is left or right). DIY instead of asking your dealer coze he ll charge you a lot for something that ll cost him only a few cents...

22-07-2005, 09:19	#5
NikNik Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: north west uk Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for messages. The user guide is unhelpful. It doesn't tell me how to take the panel off.... maybe I'll just have to be a bit more forceful with it. Will have another attempt later.