If An Exterior Light Burns Out; Main Beam Headlights - Alfa Romeo 159 Owner's Handbook Manual

IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see "When needing to change a bulb".
FRONT LIGHT UNITS
The front light units contain main beam,
sidelights, direction indicator and dipped
beam bulbs.
To change the bulbs, turn cap counter-
clockwise and then remove it.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light
unit fig. 25/a as follows:
A Main beam headlights
B Sidelights/direction indicators
C Dipped beam headlights
WARNING
After replacement, re-
fit the covers correctly
checking that they are proper-
ly secured.
fig. 25

Main beam headlights

(halogen bulbs)
On some versions a special brake ser-
vo vacuum unit is fitted which has to be
removed in order to be able to replace
the left main beam headlamp halogen
bulb. The vacuum unit is located next to
the battery drip tray (fig. 25).
WARNING
It should be remem-
bered that the vacuum
unit operates at high tempera-
tures: avoid touching it with
your hands, danger of scalding!
Any operations not carried out
following the rules could ad-
versely affect the operation of
the braking system and there-
fore the safety of the vehicle.
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fig. 25/a
On versions with a brake servo vacuum
unit, the description is given purely as
an example; this operation must be car-
ried out by Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒ remove cover A-fig. 25/a by turn-
ing it counter-clockwise;
❒ disconnect the electric connector A-
fig. 26;
❒ release the bulb holder catch B;
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