2008 Alfa Romeo GT bulb

IN AN EMERGENCY
199
REVERSING LIGHT
AND REAR FOG GUARDS
(fig. 31-32)
The reverse light and the rear fog light
(both reverse lights for Mexico version) are
housed inside the light unit secured to the
rear bumper and are located at the bottom
side.
fig. 31
A0A0627b
fig. 33
A0A0629b
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– from the bumper lower side (fig. 31),
operate on the bulb holder (A-fig 32) turn-
ing it counter-clockwise and remove it. Take
care not to get burnt if the muffler is still hot;
– Remove the bulb pushing gently and
turning counter-clockwise;
– Replace the bulb, then refit the bulb
holder.
Anyway, you are advised to have this op-
eration carried out by Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services.REAR DIRECTION INDICATORS
AND REAR SIDELIGHTS-
BRAKING LIGHTS
(fig. 33-34)
The rear direction indicators and the side-
lights-braking lights are in the tail light unit
fastened to the body.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– From inside the boot, open the com-
partment (A-fig. 33) and then the door
(B) through the tab (C);
– Turn the bulb for sidelight and braking
light counter-clockwise (D-fig.34), or the
bulb for the direction indicator (E-fig.34)
and remove it;
fig. 32
A0A0628b

IN AN EMERGENCY
200
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 cover.
– 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 led unit, proceed as follows:
– Open the tailgate and use a screwdriv-
er to open the two covers (A-fig. 36);
– Slacken the two fastening screws of (B)
the led unit;
fig. 35
A0A0171b
fig. 36
A0A0631b
A0A0630b
– Withdraw the light (ForG) push it gen-
tly and turn counter-clockwise;
– Replace the bulb;
– Refit the bulb holder turning clockwise
and make sure it is secured correctly;
– Refit the door (B) and close the com-
partment (A).
fig. 34

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201
– disconnect the connector (C-fig. 37),
remove the led unit (D) and replace it with
a new unit;
– Refit the unit on the tailgate reversing
the above mentioned procedure.
fig. 37
A0A0632b
fig. 39
A0A0175b
PUDDLE LIGHTS (fig. 38)
(per versions/market where
provided)
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.
fig. 38
A0A0174b

IN AN EMERGENCY
202
REAR ROOF LIGHT
(fig. 41-42)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Remove the light unit (A) levering in
the point shown by the arrow.
– Replace the bulb releasing it from the
side contacts making sure that the new bulb
is correctly clamped between the contacts.– Refit the light unit in the correct position
inserting first the side with the connector,
then pressing the other side until the catch
clicks into place (B).
fig. 41
A0A0177b
fig. 42
A0A0178b
– 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
A0A0176b

IN AN EMERGENCY
203
COURTESY MIRROR
LIGHT
(fig. 43-44)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Open the mirror cover (A).
– Remove the transparent cover (B) lev-
ering in the point shown by the arrow.
– Gently raise the bulb holder (C) from its
housing, remove the snap-fitted bulb and
change it.– Put the bulb holder correctly (C) back
in its housing.
– Refit the transparent cover (B) insert-
ing it in its correct position firstly on one end
and then on the other until it clicks into
place.
fig. 43
A0A0179b
fig. 44
A0A0180b
GLOVEBOX LIGHT (fig. 45-46)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Open the glovebox, then remove the
light unit (A) levering in the point shown by
the arrow.
– Open the protection (B) and change the
snap-fitted bulb.
– Close the protection (B) on the trans-
parent cover.
fig. 45
A0A0181b

IN AN EMERGENCY
204
BOOT LIGHT (fig. 47-48)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Open the tailgate;
– Remove the light unit (A-fig. 47) lev-
ering in the point shown by the arrow; – Refit the light unit inserting it in its cor-
rect position firstly on one end and then on
the other until it clicks into place.– Replace the bulb (B-fig. 48) releas-
ing it from the side contacts, making sure
that the new bulb is correctly clamped be-
tween the contacts;
– Refit the light unit inserting it in its cor-
rect position firstly on one end and then on
the other until it clicks into place (C).
fig. 46
A0A0182b
fig. 47
A0A0648b
fig. 48
A0A0649b

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
260
I I
N N
D D
E E
X X
ABS system .............................. 134
Accessories purchased by the user .. 127
Additional stop light (third stop) .... 200
Air bags ..................................... 38
Air cleaner .................................. 229
Alfa Romeo CODE ........................ 6
Armrest
- front ..................................... 17
- rear ...................................... 22
Ashtray
- front ........................................ 124
- rear ......................................... 125
ASR (system) ............................. 138
Battery
- advice for preserving
the charge ............................. 232
- checking the charge ........... 212-231
- replacement ........................... 232
Body (maintenance) ................... 236
Body versions ............................. 241 Bonnet ...................................... 131
Boot
- extension .............................. 19
- lighting ................................. 129
- luggage net ........................... 22
- opening from inside ................ 128
- opening with remotecontrol ..8-128
- restraining the load ................. 130
- tailgate closing ....................... 129
- warnings for carrying luggage ... 130
Boot light
- changing bulbs ....................... 204
Brakes ....................................... 245
Braking lights (third stop)
- changing bulbs ....................... 199
Bulbs
- general instructions ................. 193
- replacement ........................... 192
- type of bulbs .......................... 193
Card and glass holder ................. 125
Car maintenance.................... 216
Cell phones (provision) ................ 126
Changing a wheel .................. 181-183 Changing bulbs
- general instructions ................. 192
- types of bulbs ........................ 193
Checking levels ........................... 222
Cigar lighter ............................... 124
Cleaning and maintenance
- body ..................................... 236
- car interior ............................. 238
- engine compartment ............... 238
- windows ............................... 238
Climate control system ................. 81
Climate control system,
automatic two-zone .................. 89
Clock ......................................... 68
Controls ..................................... 106
CO
2emissions ............................ 256
CODE card .................................. 7
Correct use of the car........... 169
Courtesy light
- changing bulbs ....................... 203
Cruise Control ............................. 49

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
261
Dashboard ................................ 52
Diesel fuel filter ........................... 229
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ........ 167
Digital multifunction display .......... 58
Dimensions ................................ 250
Direction indicators
- changing front bulbs ................ 198
- changing rear bulbs ................. 199
- changing side bulbs ................. 198
- switching on .......................... 46
Door locking system .................... 107
Door mirrors ............................... 23
Doors ........................................ 15
Electronic alarm system .............. 11
Emergency starting ...................... 179
- coasting ................................ 181
- starting with an auxiliary
battery .................................. 180
Engine codes/body versions ......... 241
Engine
- identification codes ................. 241
- marking ................................ 241
- specifications ......................... 242
Engine compartment - bonnet .................................. 131
- washing ................................ 238
Engine oil consumption ................ 224
Engine starting ........................... 169
Environmental protection .............. 168
EOBD (system) ........................... 140
External lights (switching on) ....... 44
First-aid kit ................................ 215
Fix &Go Automatic (device) ......... 186
Flashing high beams .................... 45
Fluids and lubricants .................... 253
Follow me home device ............... 46
Foglights
- changing bulbs ....................... 196
- switching on .......................... 106
Front ceiling light ........................ 121
- changing bulbs ....................... 201
Front fog lights
- changing bulbs ....................... 196
- switching on .......................... 106
Fuel consumption ........................ 255
Fuel flap .................................... 167
Fuel supply ................................ 243
Fuses ........................................ 205
Getting to know your car... 6
Glove compartment ..................... 121
Glove compartment light
- changing bulbs ....................... 203
Handbrake ............................... 108
Hazard warning lights
- switching on .......................... 106
Headlamp beam adjustment ......... 108
Headlight washers ................. 49-236
Headlights
- adjustment abroad .................. 133
- compensation for tilt .......... 108-132
Headrests
- front ..................................... 18
- rear ...................................... 21
Heating and climate
control system ......................... 81
Hoses ........................................ 234
Identification data ...................... 240
Ignition device ............................ 14
Ignition switch and
steering lock ....................... 14-15
In an emergency.................... 179