Stop light FIAT PUNTO 1996 176 / 1.G Owner's Manual

12*6 Body electrical systems
4.39a Remove the screws...
39 Remove the screws and separate the bulbholder from the lens unit (see Illustrations). 40 The bulbs are a bayonet (it in the bulbholder (s&e Illustration), 41 Fit the new bulb using a rovorsal of the removal procedure. Note that the stop/tall light bulb has offset locking pins, to ensure correct orientation.
Rear number plate light 42 Remove the securing screws, and lower the light unit lens from the tailgate handle (see Illustration), 43 The bulb Is a push fit In the light unit. 44 Fit the new bulb using a reversal of the removal procedure.
5.3a On models with a manually oporated sunroof, remove the sunroof crank handle
5.3b Carefully prise out the pfestic caps...
from the lens unit
5 Bulbs (interior lights) -renewal
General 1 Whenever a bulb is renewed, note Ihe following points: a) Ensure that the relevant electrical circuit is Isolated before removing a bulb. If
In
doubt, disconnect the battery negative terminal (refer to Disconnecting the battery In the Reference Section of this manual) before starting work. b) Remember that, if the light has just been in use, the bulb may be extremely hot. c) Always check the bulb contacts and holder, ensuring that there is clean metal-to-metal contact between the bulb and its live contacts) and earth, dean off any corrosion or dirt before fitting a new bulb. d) Wherever bayonet-type bulbs are fitted, ensure that the live contact(s) bear (irmly against the bulb contact. e) Always ensure that the new bulb is of the correct rating (see Specifications), and that it Is completely clean before fitting it.
Courtesy light 2 On Punto S models (except those with a manually operated sunroof end/or theft alarm) access to the courtesy light bulb can gained by unclipping the lens from the roof lining. The bulb can then be prised from its spring loaded contacts.
5.3c ... and remove the screws that secure the overhead console to the roof
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/ ' fl B 4.42 Remove the securing screws, and lower the light unit lens from the tailgate handle 3 On all other variants, carefully prise out the plastic caps and remove the screws that secure the overhead console lo the roof. Note: On models fitted with a manually operator sunroof, it will be necessary to remove
the
screw and detach the sunroof crank
handle
from its shaft, before the overhead console can be removed (see illustrations). A Unplug Ihe wiring from the console at the connector (see illustration). 5 Unciip the plastic cover from the rear ol the overhead console (see illustration). 6 Carefully prise the bulb from the spring contacts (see Illustration). 7 Fit the new bulb using a reversal of the removal procedure.
Luggage compartment light 8 The light unit is located under 1he left hand parcel shelf support panel.
5.4 Unplug Ihe wiring from (he console at the connector

12*10 Body electrical systems
14.5 Remove the switch unit the steering column and unplug the wiring connectors 14.9 Carefully lever the switch body out of the facia, using a flat btaded instrument
14.10 Unplug the wiring from tho rear of the switch body at the connector
5 Pull the switch unit along ihe steering column slightly, then label and unplug the wiring connectors from the rear of the unit (sec Illustration). 6 Remove the switch unit from the steering column Refitting 7 Refitting is reversal of removal • ensure that the steering column/roadwheels are still in the straight-ahead position. On completion, ensure that the direction indicator cancelling mechanism lunations correctly.
Headlamp beam adjustment switch 8 Disconnect the battery negative cable and position il away from the terminal. 9 Carefully lever the switch body out of the facia, using a flat bladed instrument. Pad the
15 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Courtesy light/door ajar warning switches 16 Disconnect the battery negative terminal (refer to Disconnecting the battery in thf Reference Section of this manual). 17 Open the door to expose the switch
in
the door 8-plHar. 18 Remove the secunng screw, then remove the rubber gaiter (where applicable) ant) withdraw the switch from the door pillar. Disconnect the wiring connector as tl becomes accessible.
Tape the wiring to the
door
i m | pillar, or tie a length of
string
HlNTi to the wiring, to retrieve itttit falls back Into the door pillar.
14.14 Remove the screws and lift the switch bank from the rear of the facia panel
facia with a small piece of card to prevent the Instrument blade from damaging it (see illustration). 10 Unplug the wiring Irom Ihe rear of the switch body at Ihe connector (see illustration). 11 Refitting is a reversal of removal
Stop-light switch 12 Refer to the information in Chapter 9
Centre console switches 13 With reference to Chapter 11, Section 19, remove the combined air ventilation/switch panel from the facia. 14 Remove the screws and lift Ihe switch bank from Ihe rear of the panel (see illustration),
19 Refitting Is a reversal of removal, but ensure that the rubber gaiter is securely seated over the switch.
Electric window switches 20 Refer to the information given
In
Chapter It, Section 14.
15 Tailgate wiper motor - & removal and refitting ^
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal (refer to Disconnecting the battery in the Reference Section of this manual), 2 Remove the tailgate inner trim panel with reference to Chapter 11, Section 8. 3 Remove the wiper arm with reference to Section 18. 4 Working inside the tailgate, unplug tlx tailgate wiper motor wiring at Ihe connector and disconnect the washer hose at
1he
union (see illustrations). 6 Unscrew the bolts securing the motor mounting bracket to the tailgate (see illustration). 6 Withdraw the motor assembly through tte aperture in the tailgate (see illustration).
15.4a Working inside the tellgate, unplug tho tailgate wiper motor wiring at the connector...
. and disconnect tho washer hose at the union 15.5 Unscrew the bolts securing the motor mounting bracket to the tailgate