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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)17 · Electrical equipment
17 · Electrical

Tail-gate wiring - r r

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Instrument/gauge electrical circuits › Tail-gate wiring - r r
Electrical equipmentTail-gate wiring - r r

TAIL-GATE WIRING - R R

Operation 5505B55 · DOOR, BOOT AND BONNET WIRING

Station Wagon

Removing

Op. 7040G36 BULB HOLDER FOR LOAD CARRYING COMPARTMENT lighting on tailgate - R.R.

Op. 7015A05 TAILGATE LOWER INTERIOR PANEL-R R

Op. 7015A06 TAILGATE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL - R.R.

Op. 7210G76 REAR SPOILER - R.R.

- Work on the right side.

Op. 7040G40 LOAD COMPARTMENT LIGHT BULB HOLDER - R R

Op. 7040B22 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT/LOAD PLATFORM MOULDING - R+R

Op. 7040B04 SIDE MOULDING (ONE) LH OR RH FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT - R.R.

Op. 7040B10 LOAD PLATFORM (LUGGAGE PLATFORM) TRIM - R+R

Op. 7040B18 LOAD COMPARTMENT LOAD PLATFORM SIDE TRIM ONE LH OR RH - R.R

Op. 7040B30 L/H OR R/H SIDE SUPPORT (ONE) FOR LOAD PLATFORM COVER BLIND - ARRANGE

Op. 7040H42 REAR PILLAR TRIM (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT- R.R

Op. 7040H68 TAI GATE HOUSING PILLAR TRIM (ONE), LH OR RH - R.R.

- Remove the right rear grab handle.

Op. 7065C30 GRAB HANDLE (ONE) LEFT, RIGHT OR CENTRE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTERIOR - R.R

1. Release the roof lining rear retaining buttons using the special tool.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1823015000KnifeRetainer removal
TAIL-GATE WIRING - R R

1. Disconnect the electrical connections (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d).

DescriptionComponent
REAR WIPER MOTORSee N016 REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR
LEFT REAR LIGHT CLUSTER (MOVING SECTION ON BOOT LID)See F035 LEFT REAR LIGHT CLUSTER (MOVING SECTION ON BOOT LID)
RIGHT REAR LIGHT CLUSTER (MOVING SECTION ON BOOT LID)See F036 RIGHT REAR LIGHT CLUSTER (MOVING SECTION ON BOOT LID)
HEATED REAR WINDSCREENSee P055 HEATED REARSCREEN
BOOT LOCK GEARED MOTORSee N057 BOOT LOCK GEARED MOTOR
ADDITIONAL REAR LIGHT (THIRD BRAKE LIGHT)See F040 ADDITIONAL TAIL-LIGHT ('THIRD BRAKE LIGHT)

2. Disconnect the wiring retainers from the tailgate.

TAIL-GATE WIRING - R R

1. Disconnect the electrical connections (1a, 1b, 1c).

DescriptionComponent
REAR / TAILGATE COUPLINGSee D085 REAR/TAILGATE COUPLING

2. Gently lower the roof lining (2a) and disconnect the retainers (2b) for the tailgate wiring from the bodyshell.

TAIL-GATE WIRING - R R

1. Undo nuts (1a) securing the duct seal (1b).

2. Release the duct seal (2a) and extract the wiring (2b) from the tailgate, passing it through the opening (2c).

3. Extract the rearscreen washer pipe (3a) from the connector (3b).

4. Extract the tailgate wiring (4a) from the bodyshell passing it through the opening (4b), pulling it upwards.

TAIL-GATE WIRING - R R

Refitting

- Check that the wiring is not damaged and that the individual conducts are correctly fastened to the connections.

If necessary, carry out continuity tests.

- Fit the tailgate wiring in place, both in the bodyshell and the tailgate, then connect it to the retainers.

- Fit the rearscreen washer pipe in place in the connector.

- Attach the duct seals and tighten the nuts.

- Connect the electrical connections to the tailgate and to the bodyshell.

- Do up the rear ceiling retaining studs.

Op. 7065C30 GRAB HANDLE (ONE) LEFT, RIGHT OR CENTRE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTERIOR - R.R

Op. 7040H68 TAI GATE HOUSING PILLAR TRIM (ONE), LH OR RH - R.R.

Op. 7040H42 REAR PILLAR TRIM (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT- R.R

Op. 7040B30 L/H OR R/H SIDE SUPPORT (ONE) FOR LOAD PLATFORM COVER BLIND - ARRANGE

Op. 7040B18 LOAD COMPARTMENT LOAD PLATFORM SIDE TRIM ONE LH OR RH - R.R

Op. 7040B10 LOAD PLATFORM (LUGGAGE PLATFORM) TRIM - R+R

Op. 7040B04 SIDE MOULDING (ONE) LH OR RH FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT - R.R.

Op. 7040B22 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT/LOAD PLATFORM MOULDING - R+R

Op. 7040G40 LOAD COMPARTMENT LIGHT BULB HOLDER - R R

Op. 7210G76 REAR SPOILER - R.R.

Op. 7015A06 TAILGATE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL - R.R.

Op. 7015A05 TAILGATE LOWER INTERIOR PANEL-R R

Op. 7040G36 BULB HOLDER FOR LOAD CARRYING COMPARTMENT lighting on tailgate - R.R.

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