Hatchback and Astra GTC models
Removal and installation
1. Set the rotary switch for the outdoor lighting modes to position "0" (see Chapter "Controls and operating techniques", Section 17) and turn off the ignition. Disconnect the battery (see Chapter 5).
2. Open the tailgate, turn the locks with a coin (see illustrations 19.2 and 3.3) and fold down the service cover in the side trim of the luggage compartment.
3. Disconnect the electrical wiring connector (see accompanying illustration). While holding the rear combination light assembly from the outside, loosen the 2 wing nuts and remove the assembly by pushing it backwards.
Note: On Astra GTC models, 2 mounting bolts must be removed. The wiring can be disconnected after the tail light assembly has been removed.
4. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Check the proper functioning of the lamps.
Replacing lamps
5. Remove the rear combination light (see above).
6. Press down the 3 latches (see accompanying illustration) and remove the lamp holder from the rear combination lamp assembly.
Note: On Astra GTC models there are 4 fasteners.
7. Lightly press the faulty lamp (see accompanying illustration) inside the chuck, turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the chuck.
Note: On models supplied to some countries, the fog lamp lights up only on the left side, the lamp on the right side can be used as a spare.
8. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Models Universal
Removal and installation
9. Removal/installation of the rear combination light is the same as on the Hatchback models. The difference is in the design of the service cover (see accompanying illustration) rear combination lights - to remove them, you need to press 2 clamps. The light assembly is held in place by three wing nuts.
Replacing lamps
10. Remove the rear combination light (see above).
11. Remove the 3 mounting bolts (see accompanying illustration) and remove the lamp holder from the rear combination lamp assembly.
12. Otherwise, the procedure for replacing the lamps is the same as for the Hatchback models (see above). The diagram of the placement of the lamps in the holder is shown in the accompanying illustration.
Note: On models supplied to some countries, the fog lamp lights up only on the left side, the lamp on the right side can be used as a spare.
Zafira Models
Removal and installation
13. Removal/installation of the rear combination light is the same as on the Hatchback models. To remove the service covers, it is necessary to press 2 clamps (see illustration 19.9). If equipped, the tire repair kit must first be removed before removing the right rear combination light. To access the left light, additionally unscrew the bolt and remove the upper triangular cover.
14. The mounting of the rear combination light is shown in the accompanying illustration.
Note: Both recesses shown in the picture are located on the left side of the luggage compartment.
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Replacing lamps
15. Remove the rear combination light (see above).
16. Press the 2 clamps (see accompanying illustration) and remove the bulb holder from the rear combination light assembly.
17. Lightly press the faulty lamp into the socket, turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the socket.
18. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Check the proper functioning of the lamps.
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