2008 Alfa Romeo 147 Owner handbook (in English)

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Front fog lights(fig. 23a)
IMPORTANT When needing to change
the left bulb, the side trim next to the light
itself needs to be removed to facilitate ac-
cess to the engine compartment.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Remove the protective cover turning it
counter-clockwise.
– Disconnect the electric connector (A).
– Release the bulb catch (B).
– Remove the bulb and replace it.
– Fit a new bulb, making the tab of the
metal part coincide with the one on the
lamp unit, then hook the bulb holder catch
(B).
– Reconnect the electric connector (A).
– Refit the protective cover correctly.Xenon dipped beam
headlights
(fig. 23b)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Remove the protective cover releasing
the locking screws.
– Disconnect the electric connector (A)
turning it slightly counter-clockwise.
– Remove ring nut (B) turning it slightly
counter-clockwise
– Remove the bulb and replace it.
– Fit a new bulb correctly observing the
grooves on the lamp lens, then refit the ring
nut (B).
– Reconnect the electric connector (A).
– Refit the protective cover correctly.
Front sidelights(fig. 24a)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Remove the protective cover releasing
the locking screws.
– Using the extension (A), integral with
the bulb holder (B), withdraw the bulb hold-
er itself which is snap-fitted.
– Remove the bulb (C), pushing it gen-
tly and turning it counter-clockwise.
– Change the bulb and refit the bulb hold-
er making sure that it clicks into place; al-
so check that the bulb is in the correct po-
sition looking at the lamp from outside.
– Refit the protective cover correctly.
fig. 23a
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fig. 23b
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fig. 24a
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Main beam headlights
(fig. 24b)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Remove the protective cover releasing
the locking screws.
– Disconnect the electric connector (A).
– Release the bulb catch (B).
– Remove the bulb and replace it.
– Fit a new bulb making the tabs of the
metallic part coincide with the grooves on
the reflector, then hook the bulb holder
catch (B).
– Reconnect the electric connector (A).
– Refit the protective cover correctly.
HALOGEN LIGHTSThe front light units contain the dipped
beam, main beam and fog light bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside
the light unit
as follows (fig. 25a):
(A) Fog lights.
(B) Dipped beam headlights
(C) Sidelights.
(D) Main beam headlights
To change the bulbs of the sidelights, low
beams and main beams it is necessary to
remove the cover (A-fig. 25b) releasing
the catches (B).
To change the fog lights, remove the cov-
er (C) turning counter-clockwise.
IMPORTANTSee the previous chap-
ter “When needing to change a bulb” for
the type of bulb and power rating.
fig. 25a
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fig. 25b
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fig. 24b
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Alterations or repairs to
the electric system not car-
ried out correctly and without tak-
ing account of the system specifi-
cations may cause failures and the
risk of fire.
WARNING

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After replacement, refit
the covers correctly check-
ing that they are properly
secured.
IMPORTANTOn the inside surface of
the headlight there could appear a slight
coat of fogging; this does not show a de-
fect, since it is a natural occurrence due to
low temperature and to the degree of hu-
midity in the air; it will soon disappear as
soon as the lights are turned on. The pres-
ence of drops inside the headlight shows
water seepage, refer to the Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
Fog lights(fig. 26a)
IMPORTANTWhen needing to change
the left bulb, the side trim next to the light
itself needs to be removed to facilitate ac-
cess to the engine compartment.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Remove the protective cover turning
counter-clockwise.
– Disconnect the electric connector (A).
– Release the bulb catch (B).
– Remove the bulb and replace it.
– Fit a new bulb, making the tab of the
metal part coincide with the one on the
lamp unit, then hook the bulb holder catch
(B).
– Re-connect the electric connector (A).
– Refit the protective cover correctly.Dipped beam headlights
(fig. 26b)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Remove the protective cover releasing
the catches.
– Disconnect the electric connector (A).
– Release the bulb catch (B).
– Remove the bulb and replace it.
– Fit a new bulb, Fit a new bulb, mak-
ing the tabs of the metallic part coincide
with the grooves on the reflector, then hook
the bulb holder catch (B).
– Re-connect the electric connector (A).
– Refit the protective cover correctly.
fig. 26a
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fig. 26b
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FRONT DIRECTION
INDICATORS
(fig. 28-29)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Work in the point shown by the arrow
in order to compress the internal clip (A),
then remove the lens. To do this use the flat-
bladed screwdriver provided, protect the tip
with a soft cloth to avoid damaging the car.
– Turn the bulb holder (B) clockwise and
remove it from the lens unit.
fig. 28
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Front side lights(fig. 27a)
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Remove the protective cover releasing
the catches
– Using the extension (A) integral with
the bulb holder (B), withdraw the bulb hold-
er itself which is snap-fitted.
– Remove the bulb (C), pushing gently
and turning counter-clockwise.
– Change the bulb and re-insert the bulb
holder making sure that it clicks into place;
also check that the bulb is in the correct po-
sition looking at the lamp from outside.
– Refit the corrective cover correctly.Main-beam headlights
(fig. 27b)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Remove the protective cover releasing
the catches.
– Disconnect the electric connector (A).
– Release the bulb catch (B).
– Remove the bulb and replace it.
– Fit a new bulb, Fit a new bulb, mak-
ing the tabs of the metallic part coincide
with the grooves on the reflector, then hook
the bulb holder catch (B).
– Re-connect the electric connector (A).
– Refit the protective cover correctly.
fig. 27b
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fig. 27a
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– Remove the bulb pushing it gently and
turning it counter-clockwise.
– Replace the bulb.
– Refit the bulb holder turning clockwise
and checking that it is secured correctly.SIDE DIRECTION INDICATORS
(fig. 30)
– Push the transparent cover towards the
rear of the car to compress the catch (A).
Release the front part and remove this unit.
– Turn the bulb holder counter-clockwise
(B) and remove it from the cover.
– Remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace
it.
– Insert the bulb holder (B) in the trans-
parent cover, then position the unit mak-
ing sure the catch clicks into place (A).
REVERSING LIGHTS
AND REAR FOG GUARDS
(fig. 31-32)
The reversing light and rear fog guard are
in the tail light unit fastened to the tailgate;
they are to be found respectively one on the
right and the other on the left of the vehicle
facing forwards.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Open the tailgate.
– Remove the cap (A) then, using the ex-
tension with the screwdriver provided (work-
ing as illustrated), loosen the fastening nuts
(B) of the light unit concerned.
fig. 31
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fig. 29
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fig. 30
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– Withdraw the light unit outwards.
– Slacken the electric connector (C).
– Slacken the screws (D), and remove
the bulb holder.
– Remove the bulb pushing gently and
turning counter-clockwise.
– Replace the bulb, then refit the bulb
holder and tighten the screws (D).
– Re-tighten the electric connector (C).
– Refit the light unit on the tailgate tight-
ening the nuts (B) then refit the cap (A)
pressing it on.REAR DIRECTION INDICATORS
REAR SIDELIGHTS-BRAKING
LIGHT
(fig. 33-34)
The rear direction indicators and the side
light-braking light are in the tail light unit fas-
tened to the body.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– From inside the boot, open the pre-
formed trim (A) then, using the extension
and the screwdriver provided (working as il-
lustrated) slacken the nuts (B) fastening
the light unit.
– Withdraw the light unit outwards.– Disconnect the electric connector (C).
– Slacken the screw (D), and remove the
bulb holder.
– Remove the bulb to be changed push-
ing gently and turning counter-clockwise:
(E) - bulb for rear sidelight-braking light.
(F) - bulb for rear direction indicators.
– Replace the bulb, then refit the bulb
holder and tighten the screw (D).
– Re-connect the electric connector (C).
– Refit the light unit on the body tighten-
ing the screws (B).
– Close the preformed trim (A).
fig. 35
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fig. 34
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fig. 33
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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
(fig. 35)
To change the bulbs proceed as follows:
– Work on the transparent cover frame,
in the point shown by the arrow to compress
the catch (B). Free the opposite end and re-
move the unit.
– Turn the bulb holder counter-clockwise
(A) and remove it from the transparent cov-
er.
– Remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace
it.
– Insert the bulb holder (A) in the trans-
parent cover then refit the unit checking that
the catch clicks into place (B).
ADDITIONAL BRAKING LIGHT
(THIRD STOP)
(fig. 36-37)
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows:
– Open the tailgate, slacken the screws
(A) then disconnect the electric connector
(B).
– Remove the transparent cover-bulb hold-
er (C) from the support (D).
– Working on the side catches (E), re-
move the bulb holder.
– Remove the bulb to be changed.– Insert the bulb holder making sure the
catches click into place (E).
– Refit the transparent cover-bulb holder
(C) in the support (D).
– Re-connect the electric connector (B).
– Refit the unit on the tailgate tightening
the screws (A).
fig. 37
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fig. 35
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fig. 36
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PUDDLE LIGHT (fig. 38)
(for versions/markets
where applicable)
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
– Open the door and slacken the screw
(A) fastening the transparent covers.
– Remove the unit composed of the two
transparent covers then change the bulb, re-
leasing it from the side contacts making sure
that the new bulb is correctly clamped be-
tween the contacts.
– Realign the two transparent covers and
tighten the fastening screw (A).IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHT GOES OUT
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
(fig. 39-40)
To change the bulbs proceed as follows:
– Remove the light unit (A) levering in
the points shown by the arrow (in corre-
spondence with the retainer catches).
– Open the protective cover (B).
– Replace the bulb concerned releasing it
from the side contacts making sure that the
new bulb is correctly clamped between the
contacts.– Close the protective cover (B).
– Refit the light unit pressing gently in cor-
respondence with the retainer catches, un-
til hearing the click.
fig. 40
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fig. 39
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fig. 38
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