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FIAT/ALFA/LANCIA 1340497080 BRACKET

FIAT/ALFA/LANCIA 1340497080 BRACKET
FIAT/ALFA/LANCIA 1340497080 BRACKET
FIAT/ALFA/LANCIA 1340497080 BRACKET
FIAT/ALFA/LANCIA 1340497080 BRACKET
FIAT/ALFA/LANCIA 1340497080 BRACKET

Product Specifications

Product quality
OEM Equivalent Grade
starstarstar
50 sold
Wholesale price USD $4.04
Wholesale price CNY ¥27.6
bolt MOQ (Minimal order)
50 pcs
local_shipping Production time
30 days
package_2 Shipping Weight: 0.06 kg
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FIAT/ALFA/LANCIA 1340497080
FIAT/ALFA/LANCIA 0001340497080
Overview & Operating Principle
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The BRACKET is a structural mounting bracket — manufactured from injection-moulded glass-filled polyamide, die-cast aluminium, or pressed steel depending on the vehicle platform — that locates and retains the headlamp assembly in its correct position within the front body structure, transferring the headlamp's static weight and road vibration loads into the vehicle's front end support frame or body panel reinforcement while maintaining the precise dimensional relationship between the headlamp housing and the adjacent body panels required for the designed gap and flush alignment. Modern front-end structures use a network of brackets connecting the headlamp assembly to the front end carrier at typically three to five attachment points: a forward lower mounting that resists fore-aft displacement from aerodynamic and vibration loading; an inboard upper mounting that positions the headlamp relative to the bonnet aperture; and an outboard lateral mounting at the wing panel interface that controls the gap and flush between the lamp lens edge and the wing surface. On vehicles with active grille shutters, adaptive cruise control radar, or headlamp levelling systems, the bracket also provides the mounting surface for these integrated components. The bracket's dimensional accuracy is critical not only for appearance — incorrect gap and flush to the bonnet and wing is immediately visible as a panel alignment defect — but for beam aim: the headlamp's beam aim adjustment mechanism is referenced to the bracket's position in the body structure, and a bracket that has been bent or distorted shifts the beam aim in proportion to the distortion even after correct aim adjustment has been performed at the lamp's internal aim screws.

This unit — FIAT/ALFA/LANCIA 1340497080 — is manufactured to OEM-equivalent specifications: mounting hole positions and diameters for front end carrier attachment, headlamp locating pin or slot positions and tolerances, material grade and section geometry for the required stiffness under vibration loading, and corrosion protection treatment are matched to the original part. Supplied as a direct replacement for standard fitment. Available wholesale from 4.04 USD, MOQ 50 pcs, production lead time 30 days.

Headlamp mounting brackets fail almost exclusively from frontal collision damage — even low-speed parking impacts that leave the headlamp lens visually undamaged will frequently crack or deform the bracket that positions the lamp, shifting the headlamp forward, inward, or downward from its design position; a bracket with a hairline crack may hold the headlamp in position at rest but flex under road vibration, producing an intermittent headlamp rattle and progressively worsening gap alignment. Bracket failure from corrosion alone is less common but occurs on steel brackets in high-salt environments where the bracket corrodes through at its mounting tabs before the headlamp body shows any visible deterioration.

Symptoms & Diagnostics
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Headlamp assembly misaligned relative to the bonnet and wing — gap or flush deviation visible even after all headlamp mounting bolts have been tightened — the bracket has been deformed by an impact and is holding the headlamp in a shifted position; the misalignment cannot be corrected by adjusting the lamp's internal aim screws or by repositioning the headlamp on the bracket — it requires bracket replacement to restore the correct dimensional reference.
Headlamp rattle over rough road surfaces that cannot be eliminated by tightening the headlamp mounting bolts — a cracked bracket is flexing under road vibration and allowing the headlamp to move relative to the body; the crack may not be visible without removing the headlamp for full bracket inspection; flex-induced rattle from a cracked bracket is typically intermittent — present on rough surfaces and absent on smooth roads.
Headlamp aim that cannot be set to the regulatory specification despite internal aim adjustment screws being at the correct position — the bracket has been deformed in the vertical or lateral plane, shifting the headlamp's reference position and placing the aim adjustment range outside the regulatory target; confirm by measuring the headlamp's dimensional position relative to the vehicle's datum points — any deviation from the OEM specification confirms bracket deformation.
Visible crack in the bracket body at a mounting tab, gusset, or section change visible on inspection after headlamp removal — any structural crack in a headlamp bracket requires replacement; a cracked bracket that has not yet produced visible misalignment will progress to misalignment as the crack propagates under road vibration loading; polymer brackets are particularly susceptible to crack initiation at section changes from low-speed impact loads that leave no visible exterior damage.
Headlamp that moves visibly when pushed firmly by hand in the fore-aft or vertical direction — with all mounting bolts confirmed tightened — a bracket mounting tab has fractured and is no longer retaining the headlamp at the failed attachment point; the lamp is retained only by the remaining intact mounting points; this condition allows the headlamp to shift position under aerodynamic loading at speed.
Headlamp position that changes seasonally — correctly aligned in summer but misaligned in winter — a crack in a polymer bracket is opening and closing with temperature-dependent thermal expansion; the bracket holds the headlamp correctly when the polymer is warm and expands to close the crack, but the crack opens under cold contraction, allowing the lamp to shift; this temperature-correlated alignment variation is pathognomonic of a cracked polymer bracket.
Logistics & Customs
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International HS Code
8708.29
EAEU Customs Code (TN VED)
8708 29 900 0
Typical Net Weight
0.06 kg
Country of Manufacture
China
Standard MOQ
50 pcs
Production Lead Time
30 days
Always verify the exact 8-digit or 10-digit subheading with your customs broker for the destination country, as tariff schedules and duty rates vary by jurisdiction.
Installation Tips
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  1. Inspect the front end carrier and body panel attachment points for deformation before fitting the new bracket — a low-speed impact that damaged the bracket will frequently also have deformed the front end carrier or wing inner panel at the bracket's attachment points; a deformed carrier or panel face produces the same headlamp misalignment on a new bracket as on the damaged original; confirm all bracket attachment point faces are flat and undamaged before installing the new bracket.
  2. Transfer any integrated components from the old bracket to the new unit before installation — headlamp levelling motor mounting bosses, active grille shutter actuator brackets, radar mounting provisions, and wiring harness routing clips are frequently part of the bracket assembly; confirm all transferred components are correctly oriented and fully seated on the new bracket before the headlamp is mounted.
  3. Install the new bracket loosely on all attachment points before tightening any single fastener — the bracket's multiple attachment points must all engage their corresponding features simultaneously for the bracket to adopt its correct position; tightening one attachment point before the others are engaged distorts the bracket into a stressed position that alters the headlamp's dimensional reference from the first installation.
  4. Torque all bracket attachment bolts to OEM specification in a diagonal sequence — typical values are 6–12 Nm for polymer bracket mounting into front end carrier bosses; undertightening allows bracket movement under road vibration; overtightening cracks the mounting bosses of polymer brackets or strips the threaded inserts in composite carriers; always use a calibrated low-range torque wrench rather than tightening by feel.
  5. Verify headlamp gap and flush alignment before performing beam aim adjustment — the bracket positions the headlamp in the body structure; if the gap and flush to the bonnet and wing are not correct after bracket installation, the bracket is incorrectly positioned and must be repositioned before aim adjustment is performed; aim adjustment with the headlamp in the wrong position shifts the beam aim away from the regulatory target in proportion to the positional error.
  6. Install the new BRACKET (FIAT/ALFA/LANCIA 1340497080), mount the headlamp assembly on the new bracket, verify gap and flush alignment to the bonnet and adjacent wing panel, perform headlamp beam aim adjustment on a calibrated aim screen, and confirm both the dimensional alignment and the beam aim meet the regulatory specification before returning the vehicle to service.
Tools: torque wrench (low-range 6–12 Nm), headlamp aim screen or beam setter, gap gauge for panel alignment verification, paint pen for transfer component orientation marking.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can a cracked or deformed headlamp bracket be repaired with epoxy or plastic weld rather than replaced?
Chemical repair of a headlamp mounting bracket is not recommended. The bracket is a precision-positioned structural component whose dimensional accuracy determines the headlamp's position in the body and the regulatory compliance of the beam aim. An epoxy or plastic weld repair cannot restore the bracket's geometry to the original dimensional tolerances — the repaired section will have slightly different stiffness characteristics that alter the headlamp's position under vibration loading, and the repair will typically fail within a short operating period from road vibration fatigue at the repair zone. Headlamp brackets are relatively low-cost components; replacement with a new OEM-equivalent bracket is the correct repair in all cases. ok.parts supplies headlamp brackets at wholesale MOQ from 4.04 USD per unit.
Is headlamp beam aim adjustment always required after bracket replacement?
Yes — headlamp beam aim must be reset on a calibrated aim screen after every bracket replacement without exception. Even if the new bracket appears to position the headlamp identically to the original, the minor dimensional variations between any two brackets of the same part number — within the manufacturing tolerance band — produce a measurable beam aim shift relative to the previous setting. A beam aim shift of 0.5 degrees at 25 metres displaces the beam cut-off line by 22 cm — a shift clearly visible on the aim screen and potentially outside the regulatory tolerance of ±0.2 degrees. Always confirm aim compliance after bracket replacement before the vehicle is returned to service.
How does the OEM-equivalent aftermarket unit compare to the genuine OEM part?
OEM-equivalent units in this catalogue replicate the current OEM design geometry and material specification. Quality is verified against OEM cross-reference data. When ordering in bulk, confirm with our team that the specification matches the latest OEM revision for your application.
Is white-label or custom packaging available for wholesale orders?
Yes. ok.parts works directly with the manufacturing facility and can accommodate neutral white-label packaging or fully branded packaging with your company logo, part numbers, and barcode. Minimum order quantities and lead times for custom packaging may differ from standard stock. Contact the team via the inquiry form to discuss your specific requirements.
Frequently Replaced Together
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PartReason for Combined Replacement
Headlamp Assembly
OEM ref. varies by side and model year		A bracket failure caused by a frontal impact will frequently have also damaged the headlamp housing — lens cracking, reflector displacement, or mounting tab fracture on the lamp body itself. Inspect the headlamp housing, lens, and all lamp mounting points thoroughly after removing the damaged bracket; a lamp that appears undamaged from the exterior may have internal reflector displacement or cracked mounting tabs that will prevent correct positioning on the new bracket.
Front End Carrier / Headlamp Support Panel
OEM ref. varies by front end architecture		The front end carrier that the headlamp bracket attaches to is subject to the same impact forces that damaged the bracket. A carrier with deformed attachment boss faces or cracked mounting provisions cannot locate the new bracket at the correct dimensional position regardless of bracket quality. Confirm the carrier's attachment surfaces are flat and undamaged before fitting the new bracket; a deformed carrier requires replacement simultaneously with the bracket to restore correct headlamp positioning.
Wing / Fender Panel
OEM ref. varies by side		A low-speed frontal impact that deforms the headlamp bracket typically also deforms the wing panel at the headlamp-to-wing interface. Fitting a new bracket and headlamp against a deformed wing produces a gap and flush defect at the lamp-to-wing joint that cannot be corrected by bracket or lamp repositioning — it requires the wing to be replaced or straightened to restore the correct body surface for the headlamp to reference against.