2016.25 VAUXHALL ASTRA J bulb

206Vehicle care
4. Carefully withdraw tail lightassembly from recess and
remove.
5. Detach the cable from the retainer.
6.Press the three retaining lugs and
remove the bulb carrier from the
light assembly.
7. Remove and replace the bulbs:
Turn signal light ( 1)
Tail light/brake light ( 2)
On version with LED tail lights and
LED brake lights, only turn signal
light bulb ( 1) can be removed and
replaced.
8. Attach the bulb carrier to the light assembly.
9. Attach the cable to the retainer.
10. Attach the light assembly to the vehicle body and tighten the
securing nut from the inside of the load compartment. Attach cover.
Depending on the version, tail lights
and brake lights are designed as
LEDs. In case of failure, have LEDs replaced by a workshop.

Vehicle care207Light assembly in the tailgate
1. Release the cover in the tailgateand remove it.
2. Unscrew the plastic securing nutby hand.
3. Carefully withdraw the lightassembly from the recesses and
remove.
4. Detach the plug from the light assembly.
5.Press the three retaining lugs and
remove the bulb carrier from the
light assembly.

208Vehicle careOn version with LED tail lights, theposition of the retaining lugs is
slightly different.
6. Remove and replace the bulb:
Tail light ( 1)
Rear fog light ( 2) (left side)
Reverse light ( 2) (right side)
On version with LED tail lights
only reverse light bulb ( 1) (right
side) or rear fog light bulb ( 1) (left
side) can be removed and
replaced.
7. Insert the bulb carrier into the tail light assembly. Attach plug to the
light assembly. Fit light assembly on the tailgate and tighten the
screw from the inside. Attach
cover.
Depending on the version, tail lights are designed as LEDs. In case of failure, have LEDs replaced by aworkshop.
Side turn signal lights
To replace bulb, remove lamp
housing:
1. Slide lamp to its left side and remove with its right end.

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2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwiseand remove from housing.
3. Pull bulb from bulb holder andreplace it.
4. Insert bulb holder and turnclockwise.
5. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to
the left and insert right end.
Number plate light
1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the
cover, press to the side and
release spring.
2. Remove lamp downwards, taking care not to pull on the cable.
3. Remove bulb holder from lamp housing by turning anticlockwise.

210Vehicle care4. Pull bulb from bulb holder andreplace it.
5. Insert bulb holder into lamp housing and turn clockwise.
6. Insert lamp into bumper and let engage.
Interior lights Courtesy light, reading lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Load compartment light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Instrument panel illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.Electrical system
Fuses Data on the replacement fuse mustmatch the data on the defective fuse.
There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle:
● engine compartment
● instrument panel
● load compartment
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognized by its melted wire. Do not replace the fuse
until the cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without existence of a function.
Fuse extractor
A fuse extractor may be located in the fuse box in the engine compartment.

260IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 194
Active emergency braking ..........169
Adjustable air vents ...................136
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........92
Airbag deactivation ................56, 92
Airbag label................................... 52 Airbag system .............................. 52
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 137
Air conditioning system .............. 129
Air intake .................................... 137
Air vents...................................... 136
Antilock brake system ................ 156
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......94
Anti-theft alarm system ................30
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30
Appearance care ........................236
Armrest ................................... 47, 49
Armrest storage ........................... 66
Ashtrays ....................................... 83
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................35
Automatic light control ...............118
Automatic locking ........................27
Automatic transmission .............150
Auxiliary heater ........................... 136B
Battery discharge protection ......127
Battery voltage ........................... 106
Belts.............................................. 49
Bonnet ....................................... 196
Brake and clutch fluid .................240
Brake and clutch system .............93
Brake assist ............................... 159
Brake fluid .................................. 199
Brakes ............................... 156, 199
Breakdown.................................. 234
Bulb replacement ....................... 202
C Capacities .................................. 252
Catalytic converter .....................149
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............126
Changing tyre and wheel size ...224
Charging system .......................... 92
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 61
Child restraints.............................. 58
Child restraint systems ................58
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............128
Clock............................................. 79
Collision damage repair ..............255
Control indicators.......................... 91