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

Third brake light - r+r

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Warning and manoeuvring indicators › Third brake light - r+r
Electrical equipmentThird brake light - r+r

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT - R+R

Operation 5550D16 · BRAKE AND REVERSING LIGHTS

Removing

1. Move the third brake light (1a) backwards and release the retainers (1b), then lift it up releasing the retainers (1c).

2. Disconnect the electrical connection.

DescriptionComponent
ADDITIONAL REAR LIGHT (THIRD BRAKE LIGHT)See F040 ADDITIONAL TAIL-LIGHT ('THIRD BRAKE LIGHT)

3. Keep the third brake light and moulding.

4. If necessary, undo the bolts (4a) and separate the third brake light (4b) from the moulding (4c).

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT - R+R

Refitting

- Check that the third brake light is not damaged.

- If removed, place the light on the moulding and secure it using the bolts.

- Connect the electrical connection.

- Place the third brake light in position and attach the retainers.

- Check the operation of the third brake light.

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.

1. Working at the bench on the spoiler, undo the bolts fixing the third brake light.

2. Release the electrical half-connection from the retainer.

3. Remove the third brake light.

The light consists of LEDs that cannot be replaced and therefore cannot be opened.

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT - R+R

Refitting

- Check that the third brake light is not damaged.

- Position the third brake light.

- Attach the electrical half-connection to the retainer.

- Tighten the third brake light fixing bolts.

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.

- Check the operation of the third brake light.

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