2009 OPEL CORSA bonnet

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Main beam
1. Open bonnet and engage support.
2. Rotate headlamp cap anticlockwise and remove.
3. Detach plug connector from bulb.
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4. Disengage spring wire clip from retaining lugs by moving it and swivelling it to the
side.
5. Remove bulb from reflector housing.
6. When fitting the new bulb, insert lugs in
the reflector recesses.
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7. Engage spring wire clip, plug connector
onto bulb.
8. Fit headlamp cap and rotate clockwise.
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Parking lamps
1. Open bonnet and engage support.
2. Rotate the main beam headlamp cap anticlockwise and remove.
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3. Remove parking lamp socket from reflector.
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4. Remove bulb from socket.
5. Insert new bulb.
6. Insert socket in reflector.
7. Fit headlamp cap and rotate clockwise.
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Adaptive Forward Lighting
system
3
Headlamp system has separate systems
for dipped beam 1 (outer bulbs) and main
beam 2 (inner bulbs). The cornering light is
also located behind the cover for the main
beam.
Due to the complexity of the procedure,
bulb changes should be carried out by a
workshop.
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Dipped beam
1. Open bonnet and engage support.
2. Disengage wire clip and remove cover.
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3. Press base upwards and remove from reflector.
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4. Detach plug connector from bulb.
5. Insert new bulb in reflector so that the
locating tab of the bulb holder aligns
with the reflector recess. Attach the bulb
holder so that the locating tab is on the
side.
6. Engage bulb.
7. Attach connector to bulb.
8. Put on cover and engage wire clip.
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Main beam
1. Open bonnet and engage support.
2. Rotate the main beam headlamp cap
anticlockwise and remove.
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3. Detach plug connector from bulb.
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4. Disengage spring wire clip from retaining lugs by moving it and swivelling it to the
side.
5. Remove bulb from reflector housing.
6. When fitting the new bulb, insert lugs in the reflector recesses.
7. Engage spring wire clip, plug connector onto bulb.
8. Fit headlamp cap and rotate clockwise.
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Cornering light
1. Open bonnet and engage support.
2. Rotate the main beam headlamp cap
anticlockwise and remove.
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3. Detach plug connector from bulb.
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4. Disengage spring wire clip from retaining lugs by moving it and swivelling it to the
side.
5. Remove bulb from reflector housing.
6. When fitting the new bulb, insert lugs in the reflector recesses.
7. Engage spring wire clip, plug connector onto bulb.
8. Fit headlamp cap and rotate clockwise.
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Parking lamps
1. Open bonnet and engage support.
2. Rotate the main beam headlamp cap
anticlockwise and remove.
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3. Remove parking lamp socket from reflector.
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4. Remove bulb from socket.
5. Insert new bulb.
6. Insert socket in reflector.
7. Fit headlamp cap and rotate clockwise.
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Front indicator lamps 1. Open bonnet and engage support.
2. Rotate bulb holder to left and disengage.
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3. Push bulb into holder a little, rotate left
and remove.
4. Insert new bulb.
5. Insert lamp holder in reflector, rotate clockwise and engage in position. Fog lamps
3
Have bulb replacement carried out by a
workshop. Side turn signal lamp Have bulb replacement carried out by a
workshop.
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234 Opel Service, maintenance⊕Additional work.
o The intervals are shorter where driving conditions are more arduous or country-specific.
Service work
after year
1)
km (x1000)
1)
1)Depending on what occurs first.
1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
⊕o
Remove brake drum, clean, carry out visual check every 4 years/60 000 km
Visually inspect steering system boots, track rods, final drive xxxxx
Check track rod end and supporting ball joint xxxxx
⊕
Change brake and clutch fluids (manual transmission automated) every 2 years
Loosen wheel mounting and tighten to 110 Nm
xx
Grease or apply oil to
bolt taper when fitting.
Check tyre condition and pressure (inclu ding spare wheel), correct if necessary.
If there is a tyre inflation system, check that the set is complete and the use-by date is
still valid. Replace sealant bottle every four years.
⊕
Annual service check if the annual distance travelled is greater than 20000 km.
Visually check the first aid kit (that it is wher e it should be, that it is undamaged and that
the use by date is still valid), lashing eyes and warning triangle every 2 years
Check headlamp settings (including auxi liary headlamps), adjust if necessary x x
⊕o
Lubricate door hinges, check arms, cylinder lo ck, door latch, bonnet catch, rear panel
hinge xx
OPC: check function of central locking system
clean door lock from outside and grease xxxxx
Test run, final check (check steering and ig nition lock, instrument and warning lamps,
entire brake system, steering, air conditioni ng system, engine, bodywork and chassis,
reset service/interval display with TECH 2. xxxxx
⊕
Germany only: carry out emissions check, main inspection
First time after three years, then every 2 years
If used commercially to transport passengers, taxis, ambulances, hire cars etc. annually
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