2008 Alfa Romeo 166 headlight bulb

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Low beam headlights
To replace the bulb (Type D – H7,
55W):
– Remove the engine compartment cov-
er after turning the fastening pins.
– Remove the rubber cap (A- fig.
39) by pulling the tab (B).
– Disconnect the snap-fitted connector
(C- fig. 40).
–- Release the clip (D).
– Remove the bulb (E- fig. 41).– Fit the bulb in the headlight reflector
making the notch coincide with the corre-
sponding groove.
– Lock the bulb with the clip.
– Fit the connector to the new bulb.
– Fit the rubber cap.– Refit the engine compartment cover
and secure it by turning the fastening
pins.
A0D0036m
fig. 38
A0D0072m
fig. 39
A0D0074m
fig. 41
A0D0073m
fig. 40

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High beam headlights
To replace the bulb (Type D – H7,
55W):
– Remove the engine compartment cov-
er after turning the fastening pins.
– Turn counter-clockwise and remove
the direction indicator bulb holder (A-
fig. 42) without disconnecting the con-
nector to widen the working space.
– Remove the rubber cap (B) by
pulling the tab (C).– Disconnect the snap-fitted connector
(D- fig. 43) and release the clip (E).
– Remove the bulb (F- fig. 44).– Fit the new bulb in the headlight re-
flector making the notches coincide with
the corresponding grooves.
– Lock the bulb with the clip.
– Fit the connector to the bulb.
– Fit the rubber cap.
– Fit the direction indicator bulb holder
and lock it by turning it clockwise.
– Refit the engine compartment cover
and secure it by turning the fastening
pins.
A0D0075m
fig. 42
A0D0076m
fig. 43
A0D0077m
fig. 44

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– Fit the new bulb in the headlight re-
flector making the notches coincide with
the corresponding grooves.
– Lock the bulb with the clip.
– Fit the connector to the bulb.
– Refit the cover and lock it by turning
it clockwise.
– Refit the light unit connector.IMPORTANT The screw (E- fig.
50) serves to adjust the beam of the
foglights.
To adjust the front fog-
lights contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
The efficiency of the
lights will be decreased
and may inconvenience other road
users if the light units are not cor-
rectly adjusted. If in doubt contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to
have them checked and adjusted if
necessary.
WARNING
A0D0083m
fig. 51
A0D0084m
fig. 52