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Removing and Fitting Battery on Alfa Romeo 159

Model: Alfa Romeo 159 MK 1 - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Part: Battery

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Is the Alfa Romeo 159 battery flat? Replace it if damaged. Open the car door and release the front bonnet; lift the bonnet.

Remove the strap that secures the battery, then use a socket spanner to unscrew the securing bolts of the battery terminals. Remove the old battery using the plastic handle.

Fit the new battery in the engine bay, tighten the power terminals and the securing strap. Lower the front bonnet after installation.

Test the engine and the fitted battery by turning on the vehicle.


Updated on 19 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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