2026 SEALION 5 rear reading lights: identify centre and side positions by trim

If a rear lamp lens is cracked, selecting a replacement from any interior photograph of the same model may give the wrong position. The two Australian 2026 SEALION 5 trims have different rear reading-light layouts. Identifying a centre or side reading light first makes this small-parts requirement more precise.

The factory does not mark both rows as fitted

In the lighting table, LED rear reading lights corresponds to Essential, while LED rear side reading lights corresponds to Premium.[T11] Rear reading lights therefore do not establish identical lamp bodies, lenses or headlining openings across the two trims. Front reading lights are a separate row and cannot fill a rear-light requirement.

Photograph the complete interior location and damaged lamp, specifying rear centre or side and whether the issue concerns the lens, switch appearance or illumination. Avoid saying only “roof light”, and do not treat one photographed location as the quantity of the complete lighting set.

The equipment table does not say whether the lens is separately replaceable

The table confirms layout, without identifying light-source service methods or separate lens supply. A lamp that does not illuminate needs testing before deciding what to address; physical damage also requires checking the mounting area. LED does not establish a universal bulb specification or mean that the whole roof lighting set must be replaced. [To be verified]

Scope and verification

This article covers only Australia; MY26; BYD SEALION 5; Essential DM-i and Premium DM-i. [Model-year and trim reference][T11] Factory equipment identifies functions and parts only; it is not a fault or replacement criterion.

No public data was available in the reviewed material for OE numbers, repair parameters, separate parts availability or compatibility and interchangeability. [To be verified] Verify compatibility or interchangeability using the vehicle identification number (VIN) and local Australian manufacturer parts catalogue.

For the parts discussed here, use the parts enquiry page.

[T11]: https://bydautomotive.com.au/brochures/BYD-SEALION-5-2025.pdf