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How to Replace the Rear Number Plate Bulb on a Seat Altea XL

Model: Seat Altea MK 1 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Part: License plate light

Video tutorial

In this video, you can see how easily the number plate bulb on the Seat Altea XL can be replaced. First, prepare all the necessary materials for a proper job (a flat-head screwdriver, a screwdriver, a new bulb similar to the original).

At this point, go to the rear of the vehicle, where the boot is located. Take the screwdriver, get comfortable to work at the height of the vehicle's number plate (the lights are just above the plate), unscrew the protective cover of the number plate light, remove the faulty bulb, and fit the working one. Proceed to reverse all the steps to reassemble all the parts.

Start the vehicle to test the operation of the number plate lights.


Updated on 28 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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