Cigarette lighter — adjustment and replacement of the socket, replacement of the backlight lamp (Opel Zafira A)

Adjusting the cigarette lighter socket is necessary if the cigarette lighter returns to its original position not heated enough after being pressed.

To complete the job you will need a slotted screwdriver with a narrow blade.

Adjusting the chuck

1. Prepare the car for work (see "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").

2. Remove fuse F36 from the mounting block located in the passenger compartment (see "Mounting Blocks - Replacing Fuses and Relays").

3. Use a screwdriver to bend the clamp contacts.

Note: The operation is shown with the cigarette lighter socket removed.

Warning! Do not bend the contacts too much. Perform the adjustment in several stages, bending the contacts a little each time.

4. Install the fuse in place and check the operation of the cigarette lighter. If necessary, repeat the adjustment.

Replacing the cigarette lighter socket illumination lamp on the Astra model

1. Prepare the car for work (see "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").



2. Using a thin slotted screwdriver, remove the decorative trim.



...and remove the decorative cover of the cigarette lighter socket.



3. Using a thin slotted screwdriver, pry it up —



4. Using a TORX T20 key, unscrew the two screws securing the ashtray and cigarette lighter unit.



5. Move the block away from the central console.





6. Pull back and remove the lamp socket from the holder.



7. Remove the lamp from the socket.



8. Install the parts in reverse order.

Replacing the cigarette lighter socket illumination lamp on the Zafira model

1. Prepare the car for work (see "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").

2. Using a TORX T20 key, unscrew the screw securing the ashtray and cigarette lighter unit.





3. Using a slotted screwdriver, press the block down and move it away from the central console.

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4. Further work is similar to replacing a lamp on the Astra model (see above).

5. Install the parts in reverse order.

Replacing the cartridge

Note: The operation is shown on the Astra model. On the Zafira model, the operation is performed similarly.

1. Prepare the car for work (see "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").

2. Move the ashtray and cigarette lighter unit away from the front panel (see above).

3. Disconnect the wiring harness pads from the socket...



...and backlight lamps.





4. Pry it up with a thin slotted screwdriver...



...and remove the cigarette lighter socket.



5. If necessary, bend back the retainer and...



...remove the backlight ring assembly.





6. Install the parts in reverse order.