Electronic ignition systems operate with very high discharge power. Do not touch them, it is life threatening.
Circuit breakers
A defective fuse can be recognized by a burnt fusible filament. Replace the fuse only after the cause of the malfunction has been eliminated.
Fuse box
The fuse box is located in the engine compartment next to the coolant expansion tank.
Fix the cover of the main fuse box by the loop and remove it upwards.
Remove the optional cover.
It is recommended that you carry a complete set of fuses with you at all times.
Place the spare fuses in the fuse box in the place provided for this purpose, to the right of it there is a puller for replacing the fuses.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the appropriate switch or turn off the ignition.
Place the fuse puller on the fuse and remove it.
Insert fuses of the specified rated current only. Its value is indicated on each fuse and is additionally marked with a color, and is also indicated on the seat in the fuse box.
Fuses and critical fused circuits
Color coding and fuse amperage
Note. Some electrical circuits may be protected by multiple fuses.
Attention! Before replacing a bulb, turn off the ignition and the appropriate switch.
Lamp replacement
Take a new lamp only by the base. Do not handle the lamp by the glass with bare hands, otherwise fingerprints will remain on the glass. Dirt settles on the reflector and impairs its reflectivity. Remove touch marks with a clean, lint-free cloth soaked in alcohol.
Select a replacement lamp in accordance with the marking on the base of the defective lamp. Do not exceed the specified wattage.
The end lamps of the front headlight unit are replaced through openings in the front wheel arch. To do this, turn the wheels in the desired direction, release the lock and remove the cover.
Headlight adjustment
When adjusting the headlights, the headlight range adjustment must be set to 0.
The illustration shows headlamps with separate dipped beam systems 1 (outdoor lamps) and high beam 2 (internal pampas).
Replacing low beam bulbs
Open and prop up the hood.
When replacing the pump on the left side, open the fuse box cover.
When replacing the bulb on the right side, remove the hose from the air filter. Pull up the filler pipe of the headlight washer reservoir.
Unscrew the cover to the left and remove it.
Push the pump down by the plug.
Remove the incandescent lamp with the plug from the reflector housing.
Remove the plug from the lamp base.
Insert the plug into the new incandescent lamp without touching the pump glass.
Insert a new lamp with a plug in such a way that the locking tab fits into the recess on the reflector.
Install and close the headlight cover.
After replacing the lamp on the left side, close the cover of the fuse box.
After replacing the lamp on the right side, install and fix the hose on the air filter. Install the headlight washer reservoir filler pipe.
Replacing high beam bulbs
Open and prop up the hood.
When replacing a bulb on the left side, open the tab on the fuse box.
When replacing the bulb on the right side, remove the hose from the air filter.
Turn the cover to the left and remove it.
Disconnect the plug from the lamp.
Release the spring clip from the mounting lug forward and turn to the side.
Remove the incandescent bulb from the socket.
When installing a new lamp, insert the fixing tabs into the reflector cutouts without touching the lamp glass.
Fix the spring wire clip, insert the plug into the lamp.
Install and close the headlight cover.
After replacing the pump on the left side, close the fuse box cover.
After replacing the pump on the right side, install and fix the hose on the air filter.
Halogen headlight system (parking light bulb replacement)
Open and prop up the hood.
When replacing the lamp on the left side, open the fuse box cover.
When replacing the bulb on the right side, remove the hose from the air filter.
Turn the high beam headlamp cover to the left and remove it.
Remove the plug from the headlight bulb.
Remove the parking lamp socket from the reflector.
Remove the lamp from the socket.
Insert a new lamp without touching the lamp glass.
Insert the pump cartridge into the reflector.
Attach the plug to the headlight bulb.
Install and close the headlight cover.
After replacing the pump on the left side, close the fuse box cover.
After replacing the lamp on the right side, install and fix the hose on the air filter.
Halogen headlight system (replacing front turn signal bulbs)
Open and prop up the hood.
When replacing the lamp on the left side, open the fuse box cover.
When replacing the bulb on the right side, remove the hose from the air filter. Pull up the filler pipe of the headlight washer reservoir*.
Turn to the left and release the lamp holder from the retainer.
Lightly press the bulb into the socket, turn it to the left and remove it.
Insert a new lamp without touching the lamp glass.
Fix the cartridge in the reflector by turning it to the right.
After replacing the lamp on the left side, close the cover of the fuse box.
After replacing the lamp on the right side, install and fix the hose on the air filter. Install the headlight washer reservoir filler pipe.
Elliptical headlight system (low beam bulb replacement)
Open and prop up the hood.
When replacing the lamp on the left side, open the fuse box cover.
When replacing the bulb on the right side, remove the hose from the air filter. Pull up the filler pipe of the headlight washer reservoir.
Remove the headlight cover by pressing the latch and pulling the cover down.
Disconnect the plug from the lamp.
Remove the spring clip from the mounting lug and unscrew it to the side.
Remove the incandescent bulb from the socket.
When installing a new lamp, insert the fixing tabs into the reflector cutouts, while not touching the lamp glass.
Fix the spring wire clip, insert the plug into the lamp.
Install and close the headlight cover.
After replacing the lamp on the left side, close the cover of the fuse box.
After replacing the pump on the right side, install and fix the hose on the air filter. Install the headlight washer reservoir filler pipe.
Elliptical headlight system (replacement of front turn signal bulbs)
Open and prop up the hood.
When replacing the lamp on the left side, open the fuse box cover. On vehicles with a Z 13 DT engine, also remove the relay box located in front of the fuse box from the guides.
When replacing the bulb on the right side, remove the hose from the air filter.
Turn to the left and release the lamp holder from the retainer.
Lightly press the pampa into the cartridge, turn to the left and remove it.
Insert a new lamp without touching the lamp glass.
Fix the cartridge in the reflector by turning it to the right.
After replacing the pump on the left side, close the fuse box cover. On vehicles with a Z 13 DT engine, also reinstall and secure the relay box in the guides.
After replacing the lamp on the right side, install and fix the hose on the air filter.
Xenon headlight system (low beam bulb replacement)
The dipped beam of xenon headlights operates at a very high electrical voltage. Don't touch, it's life-threatening. It is recommended to have the lamp replacement carried out by an Opel partner.
Xenon headlight system (replacing front turn signal bulbs)
Open and prop up the hood.
When replacing the lamp on the left side, open the fuse box cover. On vehicles with a Z 13 DT engine, also remove the relay box located in front of the fuse box from the guides.
When replacing the bulb on the right side, remove the hose from the air filter.
Turn to the left and release the lamp holder from the retainer.
Lightly press the pampa into the cartridge, turn to the left and remove it.
Insert a new lamp without touching the lamp glass.
Fix the cartridge in the reflector by turning it to the right.
After replacing the lamp on the left side, close the cover of the fuse box. On vehicles with a Z 13 DT engine, also reinstall and secure the relay box in the guides.
After replacing the pump on the right side, install and fix the hose on the air filter.
Direction indicators, brake lights, tail lights and reversing lights (Corsa)
Unscrew both screws on the lamp housing with a screwdriver.
Pull the lamp housing down from the latches.
Disconnect the cable plug with a screwdriver and remove from the lamp holder.
Unscrew the four screws on the lamp holder with a screwdriver. Remove the lamp holder from the lamp housing.
Lamps from top to bottom: turn signal lamp tail lamp / brake lamp lamp reversing lamp
Remove the lamp from the socket.
Insert a new lamp without touching the lamp glass, install the lamp holder in the lamp housing and screw tightly, fix the cable plug, insert the lamp housing with the fixing pins into the body and fasten.
Brake lights, tail lights, turn signals, reversing lights, rear fog lights (Combo)
By pressing the locking tabs, unlock and remove the closing cover.
Remove the cable plug from the pump holder.
While holding the lamp housing from the outside, use a wheel bolt wrench to loosen both fastening nuts and unscrew by hand.
Remove the lamp housing.
Squeeze together the locking tabs on the lamp holder, remove the lamp holder as shown in the figure.
Lamps from top to bottom: tail lamp / brake lamp, turn signal lamp, reverse lamp, rear fog lamp.
Remove the pampa from the cartridge.
Insert a new incandescent lamp without touching the glass of the lamp. Fix the lamp holder in the housing. Insert the lamp housing into the car body. Screw the fixing nuts onto the threaded studs by hand and tighten firmly. Insert the cable plug. Install the lid and close.
Country-specific version: rear fog lamp on left side only.
License plate lighting (Corsa)
Insert a screwdriver from the right vertically at the lamp housing, press to the right and unlock the spring. Take out the pampa case by pushing it down.
Turn to the left and release the lamp holder from the retainer.
Remove the lamp from the socket.
Insert a new lamp without touching the lamp glass.
Turn the lamp socket to the right and lock it. Insert the lamp body and secure it.
Combo
Remove both screws. Remove the lamp holder.
Slightly push the bulb towards the spring terminal and remove the bulb.
Insert a new lamp without touching the lamp glass.
Insert the lamp socket and secure with a screwdriver.
Interior lamps, rear reading lamps, trunk lamps
To de-energize the luminaire, close the doors or hold down the limit switch before removing it.
Squeeze out the lamp with a screwdriver and remove.
Slightly push the bulb towards the spring terminal and remove the bulb.
Insert a new lamp without touching the lamp glass.
Insert the lamp into the hole and fix.
Front interior lamps and reading lamps
To de-energize the luminaire, close the doors before dismantling it.
Press the reflector glass out of the housing.
Remove the lamp from the socket.
Insert a new lamp.
Install and fix the reflector glass.
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