Alfa Romeo's diminutive mid-engined sports car is a sight to behold. Its compact proportions belie the potential of the 1.75-litre turbocharged engine, capable of sprinting from a standstill to 100 km/h in only 4.2-seconds. But straight-line speed is not all it has to offer - it will lap the Green Hell of the Nordschleife in only 8:04-minutes.
One of the most recognisable design features is that of the headlights that feature a halogen projector for the main beam and several smaller LEDs for the Daytime Running Lights. This results in the front end looking like a spider with its multiple elements.
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Changing the headlight bulb though is a little tricky, but not impossible to do yourself.
Here's how you replace the headlight bulb on the Alfa Romeo 4C:
You will need:
- Phillips-head screwdriver (Medium) or Flat-head screwdriver (Large)
- Replacement H7 bulbs
- Work light or torch
- a little patience
How to:
1. Start by parking the car on a level surface.
2. Turn the wheels to full lock, either left to replace the right-hand side bulb or full right to replace the left-hand side bulb.
3. Switch the car off and ensure all electronics are off.
4. Locate the access panels in the wheel well. There are two access panels, one for the indicator bulb, one for the headlight bulb. The headlight bulb is accessed through the lower of the two.
5. Using the screwdriver of choice, undo the plastic retaining clip by rotating anticlockwise.
6. Open the inspection panel and using the torch, locate the rear cap of the headlight assembly.
7. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove.
8. Unplug the harness from the back of the lightbulb.
9. Unclip the retaining spring by squeezing the open end of the spring and unhooking it from the stay.
10. Remove the bulb carefully.
11. Insert the new bulb taking care not to touch the glass.
12. Reverse the process for installation.
13. Repeat the steps for the opposite side.
**Information and images courtesy 4C-Forums**
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