2016 FIAT 500X Owners Manual

3. Remove the bulb socket and bulb from the transparentlens assembly by rotating the socket counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling the bulb straight out.
5. Insert the new bulb, making sure that it is locked into place
6. Reinstall the socket in to the transparent lens assembly.
7. Reinstall the cover on the outside rear view mirror, making sure it is locked into place.
Rear Tail Lamps
Contain the following:
• Position lights
• Stop lights
• Direction indicator
• REVERSE lights To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Using a suitable tool remove the tail lamp housing
screws as shown.
Tail Lamp Removal
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3. Remove the rear tail lamp, sliding it toward theoutside as shown.
4. Remove the screws and remove the rear tail lamp holder. 5. Replace the bulb as necessary.
Tail Lamp Removal
Rear Lamp Assembly
1 — Screws
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6. Insert the new bulb, making sure it is properly locked.
7. Reassemble the lamp assembly on the rear tail lamphousing, tightening the screws.
8. Reposition the rear tail lamp on the vehicle.
9. Secure the rear tail lamp and reconnect the electrical connector.
10. Finally close the liftgate.
3th Stop Lamp
The CHMSL is LED. For their replacement see your
authorized dealer.
Rear Tail Lamp Holder
1 — Running/Stop Lamp
2 — Direction Indicator Bulb
3 — Running/Stop Lamp
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License Plate Lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Using a suitable tool remove the license plate lens.2. Remove the bulbs from the individual side contacts.
3. Insert the new bulbs, and ensure that they are properlylocked between the contacts.
4. Reinstall the license plate lens.
License Plate Light Location
License Plate Light
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NOTE:If removal the license plate lens using a suitable
tool, be sure to cover the tip of the suitable with a cloth so
no damage is done to the lenses or the vehicle paint.
Replacing Interior Bulbs
Front Courtesy Light
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Using a suitable tool remove the front courtesy light as shown.
2. Release the retainer clips and bulb housing as shown.
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3. Replace the bulbs by pulling straight out of bulbhousing. 4. Insert the new bulbs, making sure that they are
properly locked.
5. Reassemble the bulb housing and courtesy light hous- ing making sure that they are properly locked.
Front Courtesy Bulb Housing
1 — Retaining Clips
2 — Bulb Housing
Front Courtesy Bulb Housing
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6. Install the front courtesy light making sure that it isproperly locked.
Dome Light Vanity Mirror
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Lift the cover of the mirror and pull out the visor mirror light cover.
2. Replace the bulb, releasing it from the side contacts, and then insert the new bulb, making sure that it is
properly locked between the contacts.
3. Reinstall the visor mirror light cover making sure thatit is properly locked.
4. Finally lower the visor mirror cover to the mirror.
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Dome Light Glove Compartment
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
1. Open the glove compartment;
2. Place your fingers inside the light assembly, pull thebulb to replace it. 3. Insert the new bulb, making sure it is properly locked.
Rear Dome Light — Without Retractable Roof
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Using a suitable tool release the lamp assembly at both
the ends.
2. Open the flap and replace the bulb.
Bulb Removal/Installation
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