2008 Alfa Romeo 166 bulb

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DIRECTION INDICATORS AND
SIDE LIGHTS/STOP LIGHTS
(fig. 59)
WARNING The rear direction indica-
tors comprise leds integrated in the light
unit: should they fail to operate, contact
Authorized Alfa Romeo Services.
To replace the bulb (Type B, sidelight
5W/stop light 21W):
– Open the boot
– Remove the bulb holder (A-
fig. 59) turning counter-clockwise.
– Remove and replace the bulb (B)
(spherical type with bayonet coupling)
pushing gently and turning counter-clock-
wise.– Re-insert the bulb holder unit correctly
in place and fasten turning clockwise.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
(fig. 60-61-62)
To replace the bulbs (Type A, 5W):
– Withdraw the number plate light unit
releasing the catch (A-fig. 60) using a
flat screwdriver protected with a soft
cloth.
– Withdraw the unit (B-fig. 61).
– Withdraw the bulb holder (C-
fig. 62) turning gently and replace the
bulb (D) which is snap-fitted.
– Refit the bulb holder (C-fig. 62)
and the complete unit (B-fig. 61).
481PGSm
fig. 60
482PGSm
fig. 61
483PGSm
fig. 62
480PGSm
fig. 59

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ADDITIONAL STOP LIGHT
(3rdSTOP)
To replace the bulbs (Type A, 2.3 W):
– Remove the rubber caps (A-
fig. 63).– Slacken the two screws fastening the
light unit (B-fig. 64) and remove it re-
leasing the two catches (C).
– Disconnect the connector (D-
fig. 64) of the light unit.
– Slacken the two screws (E-fig. 65)
and separate the light unit from the cov-
er.– Slacken the four screws (F-fig. 66)
fastening the transparent cover.
– Remove the transparent cover (G-
fig. 67) and replace the bulb concerned
– Refit the transparent cover locking it
with the screws (F-fig. 66).
– Refit the cover on the light unit and
fasten it with the screws (E-fig. 65).
– Connect the connector (D-fig. 64).
– Re-position the unit correctly firstly in-
serting the two catches (C-fig. 64) and
then tightening the fastening screws.
– Refit the protective caps (A-
fig. 63).
485PGSm488PGSm
fig. 64 fig. 66 fig. 67
484PGSm
fig. 63
486PGSm
fig. 65
487PGSm

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IF ONE OF THE
INTERNAL LIGHTS
GOES OUT
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
To replace the bulbs (Type B, 10W Halo-
gen):
– Remove the roof light (A-fig. 68)
levering in the point illustrated.
– Remove the screen (B-fig. 69)
firstly releasing it from the catch (C) on
the right and then from the two stoppers
on the left.
– Remove and replace the bulb con-
cerned (D-fig. 70) (tubular with bayo-
net coupling), pushing gently and turning
counter-clockwise.When refitting the roof
light ensure that the
electrical wiring is cor-
rectly arranged and does not in-
terfere with the edges of the
light or retaining clips.
– Refit the screen (B-fig. 69), firstly
inserting the left side under the two stop-
pers then on the right side until the catch
clicks. (C-fig. 69).
– Refit the roof light firstly inserting the
front part, then pressing in the rear part
to fit it in place.
631PGSm632PGSm
fig. 69 fig. 68 fig. 70
607PGSm

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– Remove and replace the bulb (B-fig.
72) (tubular with bayonet coupling)
pushing gently and turning counter-clock-
wise.
– Refit the roof light firstly hooking the
catch (C-fig. 72) and pressing on the
other side until the catch clicks into place
(D-fig. 72).COURTESY LIGHTS
To replace the bulb (Type C, 5W):
– Remove the light (A-fig. 73) lever-
ing in the point illustrated.
REAR ROOF LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs (Type B, 5W):
– Remove the roof light (A-fig. 71)
levering in the point illustrated.
fig. 73fig. 71
492PGSm494PGSm493PGSm
fig. 72

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GLOVEBOX LIGHT
To replace the bulb (Type A, 5W):
– Remove the light pushing with a
screwdriver on the tab (A-fig. 76)
– Press the sides of the bulb screen (B-
fig. 77) in correspondence with the two
fastening pins and turn it. – Remove the screen (B-fig. 74) re-
leasing it from the catches (C-fig. 74)
– Remove the bulb (D-fig. 75)
pulling outwards and releasing from the
side contacts.
– Insert the new bulb making sure that
it is positioned correctly and locked be-
tween the contacts.
– Refit the screen (B-fig. 74) insert-
ing it correctly between the catches (C-
fig. 74).– Refit the light unit firstly inserting
from the side (E-fig. 75) and then
pressing on the other side until the catch
clicks into place (F-fig. 75).
P4C00057495PGSm
fig. 74
496PGSm
fig. 75
630PGSm
fig. 76

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– Change the bulb (C-fig. 77) which
is pressure-fitted.
– Re-position the screen inserting the
two fastening pins.
– Re-install the light inserting it in the
correct position firstly on one side (D-
fig. 76) and then pushing on the other
until the tab clicks.DOOR LIGHTS
To replace the bulb (Type A, 5W):
– Remove the light pushing with a
screwdriver on the tab (A-fig. 78).
– Press on the side of the screen (B-
fig. 79) in correspondence with the two
fastening pins and turn it.– Change the bulb (C-fig. 79) which
is pressure-fitted.
– Re-position the screen inserting the
two fastening pins.
– Re-install the light inserting it firstly
on one side (D-fig. 78) and then push-
ing on the other until the tab clicks.
628PGS
fig. 79
629PGSm
fig. 77
502PGSm627PGSm
fig. 78

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– Fit the new bulb locking it between
the two contacts.
– Lower the protection cover.
– Refit the light by locking it in its seat.LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LIGHT
To replace the bulb (Type C, 10W):
– Remove the light levering on point
(A- fig. 80) with a screwdriver.– Lift the protection cover (B- fig.
81).
– Remove the snap-fitted bulb (C- fig.
82).
A0D0085m
fig. 80
A0D0086m
fig. 81
A0D0087m
fig. 82

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ABS (system) ..............................114
Additional heater ..............................91
Air bags, front and side ....................50
Air cleaner ....................................218
Air conditioner ................................83
Air conditioning ................................80
Alfa Romeo CODE system ..................16
Alfa Romeo I.C.S. system ................14
Ashtray ..........................................99
ASR (system) ................................117
At the filling station ........................124
Automatic fuel cut-off switch
and power supply ......................127
Battery ......................................219
Body maintenance..........................225
Boot ............................................105
Boot light......................................185Brake Assist ............................116-141
Brakes..........................................241
Bulb replacement ....................165-181
Car maintenance......................201
Carrying children safety ....................45
Central locking ................................29
Changing the bulb
- Bulb types ........................165-166
- General instructions ..................165
Child safety ....................................30
Child safety device (doors) ................45
Cigar lighter ....................................98
CO
2emissions ................................241
Coin holder......................................98
Controls ..........................................93
Correct use of the car..............133
Courtesy light ................................101Cruise Control ..................................64
Dashboard ....................................68
Data plates....................................232
Diesel filter....................................219
Dimensions ..................................234
Direction indicators ..........................59
Door lights ....................................102
Doors ............................................28
Dust/pollen filter ......................90-219
Electronic alarm system ..................22
Electronic control units ....................223
Emission control devices ..................129
Engine ..........................................235
Engine codes – Body versions ..........233
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......74
Engine oil consumption ..................236
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