Sunbeam ALPINE I SERIES: APLINE II SERIES, Workshop Manual

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6th
re-issue
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STOP /TAIL AND FLASHER LAMPS
(Alpine
I
&
II)
Bulbs can be renewed after removal of the trim
pad at the side of the boot (retained by spring clips)
to gain access to the bulbholders, which are a push
fit in the lamp bodies.
(Alpine
Ill)
To gain access to defective tall lamp bulbs on this
model, an aperture is formed In the trim which
conceals two separate fuel tanks.
The lamp units, complete with lenses, are retained
by stirrup-type clips and nuts. Removal of these
and disconnection of the bulbholders then permits
the lamp units to be withdrawn rearwards.
STOP/TAIL AND REAR FLASHER LAMPS
(Alpine IV Models)
To renew the bulbs, pull the clip type bulb holder
from the rear of the lamp unit (in the luggage
compartment).
To remove the lamp units, remove the two
Fig. 30.
Exploded view of stop/tail and rear flasher lamps
ROOTES MAN UAL WSM. 124
Section N (Elec. Equipment)
securing screws from the rear of the unit. The
lenses may be removed after removal of the lamp
unit by unscrewing the four cross-headed screws.
When reassembling, ensure that the rubber
gaskets are correctly positioned (see Fig. 30).
REAR NUMBER PLATE ILLUMINATING
LAMP
Release the dome-shaped glass by sliding the
retaining clip to one side. Take off the glass and
renew the bulb. Refit the glass and move the
retaining clip into position.
STOP LAMP SWITCH UNIT
The stop lamps are automatically controlled by a
hydraulically operated switch Incorporated In the
brake fluid pipe tine.
The switch is accessible when the bonnet is raised.
It is located in the branch union which is forward of
the brake master cylinder.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND WARNING
LAMPS
The bulbholders are a push fit in the backs of the
instruments and access Is obtained from behind
the facia panel. To remove a warning lamp bulb
holder, push out the holder from the rear of the
facia.
INTERIOR LAMP (Rapier and Alpine G.T.)
Firmly press one side of the plastic lamp cover
inwards so that the retaining flanges of the cover
are clear of the slots in the lamp housing and take
away the cover. Renew the bulb.
When refitting the cover first enter the flanges in
the slots on one side and then press It Into position.
MAP LIGHT (Alpine)
Immediately above the cubby box Is a map light,
the switch for its operation being positioned at
one end of the body. Renewal of the festoon type
bulb Is occasioned by detaching the lens from the
two brass retaining pegs by simply pulling the lens
from the body.
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