2017 OPEL ASTRA K bulb

236Vehicle careLight 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.

Vehicle care237On 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) 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.
Sports Tourer
1. Release and open the cover on the respective side.

238Vehicle care2. Unscrew both plastic securingnuts from the inside by hand.
3. Carefully withdraw tail light assembly from recess and
remove.
4. Detach the cable from the retainer.
5. Standard tail lights:
Release the retaining lugs and
remove the bulb carrier from the
light assembly.
6. Remove and replace the bulbs:
Tail light/brake light ( 1)
Turn signal light ( 2)
7. Insert the bulb carrier into the light
assembly.
8. LED tail lights:
On version with LED tail lights and
LED brake lights, only turn signal
light bulb can be replaced:
remove bulb holder in the light
assembly by turning. Replace
bulb in the bulb holder.

Vehicle care2399. Attach the cable to the retainer.
10. Attach the light assembly to the vehicle body and tighten the
securing nuts 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.
Light assembly in the tailgate
1. Release the cover in the tailgate and remove it.
2. Unscrew the plastic securing nutby hand.
3. Carefully withdraw the lightassembly from the recesses and
remove.
4. Press the three retaining lugs and
remove the bulb carrier from the
light assembly.
5. Remove and replace the bulb:

240Vehicle careReverse light (1)
Tail light ( 2)
Rear fog light ( 3) (left side)
6. Insert the bulb carrier into the tail light assembly.
7. On version with LED tail lightsonly reverse light bulb can be
replaced: remove bulb holder in
the light assembly by turning.
Replace bulb in the bulb holder.
8. Fit light assembly on the tailgate and tighten the securing nut from
the inside. Attach cover.
Depending on the version, tail lights
are designed as LEDs. In case of
failure, have LEDs replaced by a
workshop.
Side turn signal lights
To replace bulb, remove lamp
housing:
1. Slide lamp to its left side and remove with its right end.
2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwiseand remove from housing.
3. Pull bulb from bulb holder and replace it.

Vehicle care2414. 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.
4. Pull bulb from bulb holder and replace it.
5. Insert bulb holder into lamp housing and turn clockwise.
6. Insert lamp into bumper and let engage.
Some versions have LED number
plate lights. In case of defective
LEDs, have them replaced by a
workshop.
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.

298IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 223
Active emergency braking ..........195
Adaptive cruise control .......113, 184
Adjustable air vents ...................153
Airbag and belt tensioners .........109
Airbag deactivation ..............63, 109
Airbag label................................... 58 Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 154
Air conditioning system .............. 146
Air intake .................................... 154
Air vents...................................... 153
Antilock brake system ................ 174
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....111
Anti-theft alarm system ................36
Anti-theft locking system .............. 36
Appearance care ........................269
Armrest ................................... 53, 55
Armrest storage ........................... 72
Ashtrays ....................................... 99
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................41
Automatic light control ...............135
Automatic locking ........................29
Automatic transmission .............167
Autostop ..................................... 161
Auxiliary heater ........................... 153B
Battery discharge protection ......144
Battery voltage ........................... 123 Belts.............................................. 56
Bonnet ....................................... 225
Brake and clutch fluid .................273
Brake and clutch system ...........110
Brake assist ............................... 177
Brake fluid .................................. 228
Brakes ............................... 174, 228
Breakdown.................................. 267
Bulb replacement ....................... 231
C Capacities .................................. 287
Cargo management system ........82
Catalytic converter .....................166
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............143
Changing tyre and wheel size ...256
Charging system ........................ 109
Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 67
Child restraints.............................. 64
Child restraint systems ................64
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............145
Clock............................................. 95
Collision damage repair ..............294