Replacement of lamps for external lighting and signaling devices (Opel Astra G)

When replacing any lamp, please pay attention to the following points:

• Remember that the bulbs remain hot for about 20 minutes after the lights have been turned off. Make sure the components have cooled down completely before proceeding;
• Halogen and xenon bulbs are filled with pressurized gas and can explode if shaken sharply. Try to handle such bulbs only by the base and use protective glasses. Remember that touching the bulb with bare fingers leaves greasy stains on the glass, which leads to premature failure of the bulb due to overheating. Before installation, wipe the bulb with alcohol;
• Always check the condition of the lamp bases and socket contacts; before installing the lamp, be sure to clean the contact surfaces, completely removing dirt and traces of corrosion from them;
• Make sure that the replacement lamp exactly matches the faulty one in its electrical characteristics (supply voltage and power).

Low beam headlights

Halogen headlights

1. Open the hood, release the fastener and turn the brown socket installed on the rear side of the outer headlight assembly counterclockwise.

A - To remove the bulb holder from the headlight unit, turn it counterclockwise

B - Removing the cartridge from the headlight assembly



A.

B.

The low beam headlamp is the outer one of the two headlamps installed in the assembly. The inner headlamp is the high beam headlamp.

2. Remove it from the socket by grasping the metal base with your fingers - try to remember the position of the lamp in the socket. Try not to touch the bulb with bare fingers - use a napkin (see above).



3. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Make sure that the base pins are correctly seated in the socket cutouts.

Xenon headlights

1. The low beam headlamp is the outer one (1) of the two installed in the front lamp assembly. The inner headlamp (2) is the high beam headlamp.



2. A protective cover is installed on the back of the headlight unit. The low beam of the xenon headlights operates at a very high supply voltage!

3. For safety reasons, the authors of this Guide recommend that replacement of low beam lamps be entrusted to car service specialists.

High beam headlights

Halogen headlights

1. Open the hood, release the fastener and turn the black socket installed on the rear side of the inner headlight assembly counterclockwise.

The high beam headlamp is the inner of the two headlamps installed in the front lamp assembly. The outer headlamp is the low beam headlamp.

2. Release the lock and disconnect the wiring from the lamp holder. The lamp is built into the holder and is replaced together with it - try not to touch the lamp bulb with bare fingers - use a napkin (see above).



3. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. To fix the cartridge in the headlight, turn the cartridge clockwise until it stops.

Xenon headlights

1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the protective cover from the inner headlight assembly.



3. Press the socket down and remove it together with the bulb from the headlight reflector.



4. Pull the plug away from the bayonet contacts on the lamp base.





5. Installation is done in the reverse order. Try not to touch the bulb with bare fingers - use a napkin (see above).

Front parking lights

Halogen headlights

1. Open the hood. The front parking light bulb is at the bottom of the high beam headlight unit. To remove the socket, turn it counterclockwise.



2. Pull the lamp outward to remove it from the socket.



3. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Xenon headlights

1. Open the bonnet. The front parking light bulb is at the bottom of the high beam headlamp unit. Remove the socket from the high beam bulb to ensure adequate access.

2. Pull the parking light bulb socket outward and remove it together with the bulb from its seat in the reflector.



3. Pull the lamp outward to remove it from the socket.



4. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Front direction indicators

Halogen headlights

1. Open the hood, turn the white socket installed in the side section of the lamp assembly counterclockwise.



2. The direction indicators use bayonet-type bulbs - push the bulb into the socket and turn it to remove it.





3. Install the new lamp in reverse order.

Xenon headlights

In xenon-type lamp assemblies, the direction indicator is built into the lamp assembly and is equipped with a maintenance-free incandescent lamp. In the event of a lamp failure, the authors of this Manual recommend contacting car service specialists.

Fog lights

1. Remove the front bumper (see Chapter Body).

2. Rotate and remove the crown cap at the rear of the light assembly.



3. Press the clips and disconnect the fog lamp wiring connector.





4. Release the spring clips and remove the lamp from the flashlight assembly - try to remember the installation position of the lamp in the reflector.

Replacement lamps are supplied complete with power supply wiring.

5. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Direction indicator repeaters

1. From the outside of the fuse wing, slide the repeater lens (1) back and release its front part from the retainer - if necessary, pry the lens with a suitable tool.

2. Turn and release the socket with the lamp from the lens, then pull and remove the baseless lamp (2) from the socket.



3. Installation is done in the reverse order. First, tuck the front edge of the lens into the hole in the wing, then press and snap the rear edge into place.

Rear combination lights

Hatchback models

1. In the luggage compartment, release the fasteners and remove the rear combination light unit access cover.



2. Disconnect the electrical wiring connector.

3. Supporting the rear light from the outside, unscrew the two wing screws from the inside.



4. Remove the lamp assembly from the body opening.

5. Squeeze the clamps and remove the lamp holder from the flashlight.



6. The rear lights use bayonet-type bulbs. Press the bulb to be replaced into the holder, turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the socket.



7. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Models Station wagon and Zafira

1. In the luggage compartment, release the fasteners and remove the rear combination light unit access cover.



2. Holding the lantern from the outside, loosen the two wing screws from the inside (shown by arrows).



3. Remove the lantern.

4. Press the clamps and remove the lamp holder from the flashlight.



5. The rear lights use bayonet-type bulbs. Press the bulb to be replaced into the holder, turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the socket.



6. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

License plate light

Sedan and Hatchback models

1. Open the tailgate/boot lid to ensure adequate access - the number plate light is located at the top of the rear bumper.

2. Insert a suitable screwdriver into the special groove under the lens of the flashlight and release the internal fastening clamp of the flashlight assembly.



3. Press down the right edge of the lens, lift up the left edge and release the light assembly from the bumper.



4. Squeeze the clips and remove the headlight lens.



5. Press and turn to remove the bayonet-type lamp from the lamp holder.



6. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Models Station wagon and Zafira

1. Open the tailgate and lock it in the upper position.

2. Remove the mounting screws and remove the corresponding one of the two lamp assemblies.



3. Remove the festoon type lamp from the spring contact legs.

4. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Make sure that the lamp is securely fixed with spring contacts.

High Level Stop Light

1. Open the tailgate, remove the plugs, unscrew the mounting screws and remove the lower and upper sections of the door interior trim - note that the lower trim panel has tabs that engage with the grooves in the upper panel.

2. Remove the two mounting screws/release the clips, remove the high level brake light assembly and disconnect the wiring from it.

A - High level brake light mounting screws (hatchback and Sedan models)

B — Wiring diagram for the high-level brake light on Estate and Zafira models

A.

B.

3. The brake light is non-detachable and in case of failure is replaced entirely.

4. Installation is carried out in reverse order.