2017 Abarth 500 light

Light bulbs
Use Type Power Ref. Figure
Main beams H7 55W D
Dipped headlights H7 55W D
Xenon gas discharge dipped beam headlights (where
present)DSI 35W F
Front side lights/day lights LED/W21W 21W A
Front direction indicators PY24W 24W B
Side direction indicators W5W 5W A
Rear direction indicators PY2IW 2IW B
Rear side lights/Brake lights P21/5 W 5/21W B
Reversing light W16W 16W B
Rear fog light W16W 16W B
Centre courtesy light C5W 5W C
Passenger side courtesy light C5W 5W C
Boot light W5W 5W A
Number plate light C5W 5W C
Fog lights HI 55W E
Third brake lights W5W 5W A
WARNING
119)Modifications or repairs to the electric system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system technical specifications into
account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
120)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas, in the case of breakage they may burst causing glass fragments to be projected outwards.
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WARNING
23)Halogen bulbs must be handled holding the metallic part only. Touching the transparent part of the bulb with your fingers may reduce the
intensity of the emitted light and even reduce the lifespan of the bulb. In the event of accidental contact, wipe the bulb with a cloth moistened
with alcohol and let the bulb dry.
24)Where possible, it is advisable to have bulbs changed at an Abarth Dealership. The correct operation and direction of the external lights
are absolutely essential for the safety of the car and of compliance with the law.
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REPLACING AN
EXTERIOR BULB
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see paragraph "Replacing a bulb".
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
The front light clusters contain side
lights, dipped headlights, main beam
headlights and direction indicator bulbs.
Access to the direction indicator
bulbs
Working from the engine compartment,
remove the rubber cap 1 fig. 82.
Access to the main beam headlight
bulbs
Rotate the cap 2 fig. 82 anticlockwise.Access to the daytime running light
(DRL) and main beam headlight
bulbs
Completely steer the wheels and open
guard door 3 fig. 83 (on the wheel
arch at the level of the lights) then
remove the rubber cap 4 fig. 83.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
turn the protection cap 1 fig. 82
anticlockwise and remove it;
turn the bulb holder 1 fig. 84
anticlockwise and remove it;
remove the pressure-fitted bulb and
replace it;
refit the bulb holder 1 by turning it
clockwise and locking it correctly;
insert the protection cap and turn it
clockwise.Side
IMPORTANT The intervention must be
carried out taking all precautions
necessary to avoid damaging the
bodywork (use a sufficiently rigid and
appropriately thick plastic card).
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
apply leverage at the point indicated
by the arrows 1 and 2, in such a way
as to compress the fixing clip and
remove the light fig. 85
1
2
82AB0A0309C
3
4
83AB0A0089C
84AB0A0361C
85AB0A0310C
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turn the bulb holder anticlockwise,
extract the press-fitted bulb and
replace it;
refit the bulb holder in the lens, then
position the light, ensuring that the
fastening clip clicks into place.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
turn the protection cap 2 fig. 82
anticlockwise and remove it;
disconnect the connector 1 fig. 86
and release the bulb holder;
extract the bulb and replace it;
refit the bulb in its seat and
reconnect the connector;
refit the protection cap in its housing
and turn clockwise.
121)
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
remove the protective rubber cap
mentioned above;
release the two bulb holding clips 1
fig. 87;
extract the bulb and replace it;
fit the new bulb, making the outline
of the metallic part coincide with the
grooves on the reflector, then reattach
the bulb holding clips;
refit the rubber cap.
SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
remove the protective rubber cap
mentioned above;
turn the bulb holder 2 fig. 87
anticlockwise and remove it;
remove the pressure-fitted bulb and
replace it;
refit the bulb holder 2 by turning it
clockwise and locking it correctly;
refit the rubber cap.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(where provided)
For replacing these bulbs, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
open the tailgate;
unscrew the two fastening screws 1
fig. 88 and extract the light cluster
axially without rotating it;
remove the bulb holder from its
housing releasing it from the locking
tabs 2;
extract the bulbs by pushing them
slightly and turning them anticlockwise.
1
86AB0A0311C
2
1
87AB0A0093C
21
1
22
22
2
88AB0A0313C
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The bulbs are arranged as follows fig.
89:
1: side / brake light;
2: direction indicators.
REVERSING LIGHT/REAR
FOG LIGHT
For bulb replacement, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
remove the two guard caps and
unscrew the two fastening screws 1 fig.
90;
remove the assembly;
disconnect the electrical connector
2 fig. 91;
press the retaining device 3 fig. 91
and open the bulb holder;
remove the press-fitted bulb to be
replaced and replace it;
close the bulb holder making sure
the retaining device is correctly locked;
screw in the two fastening screws
and reinstall the guard caps.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs, proceed as
follows:
apply pressure to the point shown
by the arrow fig. 92 and remove the
lens;
change the bulb, releasing it from
the side contacts;
fit the new bulb and make sure that
it is correctly clamped between the
contacts;
then refit the lens.
WARNING
121)Due to the high power supply
voltage, gas discharge bulbs (Xenon)
should only be replaced by specialised
personnel: danger of death! Contact
an Abarth Dealership.
1
2
89AB0A0314C
11
90AB0A0097C
91AB0A0098C
92AB0A0099C
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DASHBOARD FUSE BOX
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
Headlight alignment corrector F13
5(*)
Diagnosis socket, Uconnect, climate control, EOBD F36 15
Brake light switch, instrument panel node F37 5
Central door locking F38 15
Windscreen/rear window washer pump F43 15
Driver's side electric windows F47 20
(*) (where provided)
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DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
Passenger side electric window F48 20
Parking sensor, controls backlighting F49 5
Climate control, brake lights, clutch, electric sunroof, electric
mirrorsF51 7.5
Instrument panel node F53 5
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION BOX
DEVICE PROTECTEDFUSE AMPERE
HI-FIF02 20
Climate control electric fanF08 30
Headlight washersF09 30
HornsF10 10
Main-beam headlightsF14
10/15
(*)
Electric roof motorF15 20
(*) Only for versions equipped with Xenon gas discharge lamps
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