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CHANGING A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a light is not working, check that the
corresponding fuse is intact before changing a bulb.
For the location of fuses, refer to the paragraph “If a
fuse blows” in this section;
❒before changing a bulb check the contacts for
oxidation;
❒burnt bulbs must be replaced by others of the same
type and power;
❒always check the height of the headlight beam after
changing a bulb for safety reasons.
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Changes or repairs to the electrical
system (electronic control units) carried
out incorrectly and without due consideration
for the technical specifications of the system
may lead to malfunctioning and generate a fire
hazard.
WARNING
Halogen lamps contain pressurised gas.
If they break, glass fragments could fly
everywhere.
WARNING
F0U135Abfig. 134
CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
To replace the cylinder, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect A-fig. 134;
❒turn the bottle anticlockwise to replace and raise it;
❒fit the new cylinder and turn it clockwise;
❒connect connection A to the canister and fit the
transparent tube B in the special compartment.
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Halogen bulbs must be handled by holding
the metallic part only. Touching the
transparent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the light
emitted and even compromise the life of the bulb
itself. In the event of accidental contact, wipe the
bulb with an alcohol-soaked cloth and leave to dry.
fig. 135F0U137Ab
IMPORTANT The internal surface of the light may
appear slightly misty: this does not indicate a fault, and is
actually caused by low temperature and the degree of
humidity in the air. Misting will rapidly disappear when
the headlights are switched on. The presence of drops
inside the headlights indicates infiltration of water.
Contact an Abarth Dealership.
TYPES OF BULBS
Different types of bulbs fig. 135 are installed on the car:
A Glass bulbs: clipped into position.
Pull to remove.
B Bayonet type bulbs: to remove this type of bulb from
its holder, press the bulb and turn it anticlockwise.C Tubular bulbs: release them from their contacts to
remove.
D-E Halogen bulbs: to remove the bulb, release the clip
holding the bulb in place.
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F0U140Abfig. 138
DAY LIGHTS (DRL)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn the bulb holder A-fig. 138 anticlockwise using
the tab and pull it out;
❒remove the bulb B by pushing it in slightly and
turning it anticlockwise;
❒refit the bulb holder by putting it in its housing and
turning it clockwise until it locks into place.
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F0U141Abfig. 139
MAIN/DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the rubber cap;
❒disconnect the central electric connector B-fig. 139
and release the bulb holder catch;
❒remove the bulb A and replace it;
❒fit the new bulb, aligning the outlines of the metallic
part with the grooves on the reflector;
❒refit the bulb holder catch and reconnect the
electrical connector;
❒refit the cap A, ensuring that it locks into place.
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F0U143Abfig. 141
A
A
B
F0U142Abfig. 140
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front fig. 140
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒steer the right/left wheel inwards;
D
F0U144Abfig. 142
❒unscrew the catch A-fig. 140, then lift off the access
lid B;
❒remove the bulb holder cover C-fig. 141 by turning
it anticlockwise;
❒remove the bulb D-fig. 142 by pushing it in gently
and turning anticlockwise (“bayonet” fitting), then
replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder cover C-fig. 141 by turning it
clockwise and locking it correctly;
❒close the flap B-fig.140 then screw in the catch A.
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C
AC
B
C
F0U147Abfig. 144
❒loosen the fixing screws C and remove the
headlamp;
❒remove the bulb A-fig.145 by rotating it
anticlockwise and disconnect the electrical
connector.
F0U145Abfig. 143
Side fig. 143
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒slide the lens A towards the front of the car to
compress the internal clip B, then pull the unit
outwards;
❒turn the bulb holder C anticlockwise,
extract the pressure-fit bulb D and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder C into the lens by turning it
clockwise;
❒refit the unit making sure that the internal clip B
clicks into place.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To replace the bulb:
❒loosen the screw A-fig.144 and remove the
protection template B;
A
F0U146Abfig. 145
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REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
The rear light clusters contain side light (LED), brake
light and direction indicator bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light cluster fig. 146 as
follows:
D direction indicators
E brake lights
F0U148Abfig. 146F0U149Abfig. 147
To change a bulb proceed as follows:
❒undo both fixing screws A-fig 146;
❒disconnect the central electric connector B and pull
the lens unit outwards;
❒detach the bulb holder by unclipping the fasteners C-
fig. 147;
❒remove the bulb by pushing it in gently and turning
anticlockwise (“bayonet” fitting), then replace it;
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