2006 Alfa Romeo 156 fog light

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BULBS High beamLow beamFront sidelightFoglight (where required)Front direction indicatorSide direction indicatorRear direction indicatorStop/side lightAdditional stop lightReversing lightRear fog guardNumber plate lightFront roof lightBoot lightRear roof lightCourtesy light (where required)Glovebox light
FIGURE 20
D
D
B
D
B
A
B
B
B
A
B
B
A
C
C
C
CPOWER
55W
55W
6W
55W
21W
5W
21W
21W/5W
3.2
21W
21W
5W
10W
10W
5W
5W
5W
TYPEH1
H7
H6W
H1
PY21W
W5W
P21W
P21/5W
3.2W
P21W
P21W
W5W
C10W
C10W
C5W
C5W
C5W

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To adjust the front fog-
lights contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS(where required)
To replace the bulb proceed under the car
as follows:
– Disconnect the connector (A-fig. 33)
from the light unit.
– Turn the cover counter-clockwise (B-
fig. 33) and remove it.
– Withdraw the supply cable terminal
(C-fig. 34).
– Release the bulb stopper (D-fig. 34)
and remove the bulb.– Fit a new bulb making the tabs of the
metallic part coincide with the grooves in
the lamp lens and hook the bulb stopper
(D-fig. 34).
– Re-connect the supply cable terminal
(C-fig. 34).
– refit the cover (B-fig. 33) and con-
nect the connector (A-fig. 33) to the light
unit.fig. 33
A0B0215m
fig. 34
A0B0216m
The efficiency of the lights
will be decreased and may
inconvenience other road users if the
light units are not correctly adjust-
ed. If in doubt contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services to have them
checked and adjusted if necessary.
WARNING

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REAR LIGHT UNITSRear light units contain the reversing lights,
rear fog guards, direction indicators, num-
ber plate lights, stop/side lights and the ad-
ditional stop light (3rd stop).REVERSING LIGHTS AND REAR
FOG GUARDS To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
– Open the boot.
– Slacken the screws (Aor B-fig. 40)
fastening the boot trim in correspondence
with the light concerned.fig. 40
A0B0211m
SIDE DIRECTION INDICATORSTo replace the bulb proceed as follows:
– Push the transparent cover towards the
rear of the car to compress the tab (A-
fig. 38). Release the front part and re-
move the unit.
– Turn the bulb holder counter-clockwise
(B-fig. 39) and remove it from the trans-
parent cover (D-fig. 39).
Take care not to damage
the bodywork or the trans-
parent cover when remov-
ing the side direction indicator unit.fig. 38
A0B0219m
fig. 39
A0B0220m
– Withdraw the bulb (C-fig. 39) which
is of the pressure-fitted type and replace it.
– Insert the bulb holder (B-fig. 39) in
the transparent cover (D-fig. 39) and po-
sition the unit ensuring that the clip clicks in-
to place (A-fig. 38).

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DIRECTION INDICATORS/
SIDELIGHTS AND STOP LIGHTS To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
– Open the boot.
– Slacken the two fastening screws
(A-fig. 43) and remove the protective cov-
er (B-fig. 43).
– Withdraw the bulb holder unit (A-
fig. 44) releasing the retainer tabs (B-
fig. 44). – Refit the bulb holder unit fastening it cor-
rectly in place with the retainer tabs (B-
fig. 41).
– Refit the boot trim fastening it with the
screws removed previously.
fig. 41
A0B0212m
fig. 42
A0B0213m
fig. 43
A0B0214m
– Lower the boot lid trim in the corre-
sponding area and remove the bulb holder
unit (C-fig. 41) releasing the retainer tab
(B-fig. 41).
– Remove and replace the spherical type
bulb with bayonet attachment pushing
it gently and turning counter-clockwise
(fig. 42):
(D) reversing light bulb
(E) rear fog guard bulb.

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FUSES ABOVE THE MAIN
FUSEBOX
(fig. 71)
The protection fuses of certain devices are
grouped together on three containers locat-
ed above the main fusebox to which access
is gained removing the panel (A-fig. 69).
FUSES AND RELAYS ACCESSIBLE
FROM THE GLOVEBOX Some fuses and relays for services supplied
on request or only for certain specific mar-
ket versions are located on a bracket behind
the glovebox.To gain access to the fuses remove (A-
fig. 72) the pressure-fitted lid.
Access to the relays is gained by removing
the glovebox: contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services.
A. Fog light relay (where required).
B. Headlamp washer timer (where re-
quired).
FUSES AND RELAYS IN ENGINE
BAYIn the engine compartment, housed on a
bracket in front of the battery and protect-
ed by a special cover, there is a variable
number of fuses and relays depending on
the versions.
WARNINGThe arrangement of the fus-
es and relays may vary depending on the
versions and markets. In the event of a sus-
pected anomaly, contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.fig. 73
A0B0154m
fig. 71
A0B0141m
fig. 72
A0B0184m

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Left front side lightRight front side lightLeft rear side lightRight rear side lightLeft dipped-beam headlamp/Xenon lamps (optional)Right dipped-beam headlamp/Xenon lamps (optional)Left main-beam headlampRight main-beam headlampCruise Control (optional)Left number plate lightRight number plate lightReversing lights/Sound systemLeft rear fog guardRight rear fog guardDirection indicators - Hazard warning lightsFog lampsCar interior and glovebox lightsHI-FI BOSE system10A
10A
10A
10A
20A
20A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
15A
10A
25ALIGHTS FIGURE AMPERES FUSEFUSE SUMMARY TABLE
7
6
6
7
8
4
2
1
13
7
6
13
7
6
14
16
12-13
969
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
71
69
71

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IN THE EVENT
OF A PUNCTUREWARNINGIf the car is equipped with
“Fix&Go kit for tyre quick repair”, see the
instructions contained in the “In emergency”
chapter.fig. 47
A0B0127m
TOOL AND SPARE WHEEL
HOUSING
(for versions/markets where
required)
(fig. 47)
The tools and spare wheels are housed in
the boot floor, under the mat. To gain
access to them, raise or remove the boot
mat using the handle (A-fig. 47).
To take the container with the tools (B)
slacken the handle (C).
The spare wheel (D) can be taken after
removing the container with the tools.
IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT GOES OUTWARNINGBefore changing a bulb, read
the warnings and precautions given in the
chapter “In an emergency”.REVERSING LIGHTS AND REAR
FOG GUARDSTo change the bulbs (Type B, 21W):
– Open the tailgate.
– Remove the cover (Aor B-fig. 48) in
correspondence with the light concerned,
withdrawing it at the side.fig. 48
A0B0128m

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– Remove the bulb holder unit (D-
fig. 49) pressing on the retainer tabs (E-
fig. 49).
– Remove and replace the bulb con-
cerned (spherical with bayonet coupling)
pressing lightly and turning counterclock-
wise (fig. 50):
(F) reversing light bulb
(G) rear fog guard bulbfig. 49
A0B0129m
fig. 51
A0B0131m
fig. 50
A0B0130m
– Reinsert the bulb holder unit fitting it cor-
rectly between the retainer tabs (E-fig. 49)
– Refit the lid (Aor B-fig. 48) inserting
it from outside until it fits in.
DIRECTION INDICATORS AND
SIDE/STOP LIGHTSTo replace the bulbs (Type B, 21W direc-
tion indicators, 5/21W side/stop lights):
– Open the tailgate.
– Slacken the two fastening nuts (A-
fig. 51) and remove the protective cover
(B-fig. 51).