Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PANDA (169) 1.3 D Multijet (169AXG1A, 169AXD1A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.4 (169AXE1B), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.3 D Multijet 4x4 (169.AXC2A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.3 D Multijet (169.AXC1A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.1 (169.AXA1A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.2 4x4 (169.AXB2A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.2 Natural Power (169.AXB1A) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front headlights on FIAT PANDA (169) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: headlights – Fiat Panda 169. Tools you might need:
Electronic spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 8
Drive socket # 10
Combination spanner #10
Torx bit T30
Ratchet wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Painter's tape
Wheel chock
Replacement: headlights – Fiat Panda 169. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left headlight.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Fiat Panda 169 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 4
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    Move the part aside.
  4. Step 5
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    Unscrew the lower fasteners of the bumper. Use Torx T30. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the radiator grille fastener. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the radiator grille.
  7. Step 8
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    Use the masking tape to prevent plastic and painted parts of the car from being damaged.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the upper fasteners of the bumper. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
    Release the side clips of the bumper.
    Step 11
    Carefully release the bumper from the fasteners.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: headlights – Fiat Panda 169. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
    Step 12
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    Remove the bumper.
  10. Step 13
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    Unplug the connectors of the headlight bulbs.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the headlight fasteners. Use a combination spanner #10. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the headlight.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: headlights – Fiat Panda 169. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  13. Step 16
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    Install the new headlight.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: headlights – Fiat Panda 169. Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the part.
  14. Step 17
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    Tighten the headlamp fasteners. Use a combination spanner #10. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 18
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    Install the bumper to the mounting seat.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: headlights – Fiat Panda 169. Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the part.
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