How do you remove the rear lights on a Vauxhall Astra?
Firstly switch off the ignition and light switch and then open the tailgate. Now fold down the plastic cover in the trunk on the driver’s side and remove the cover (see below). Loosen the plastic nuts of the rear light fastening in an anti-clockwise direction and take the rear light out of the holder.
How do you replace the rear light on a Vauxhall Astra?
To replace the rear lights on the front passenger side, open the cover on the right (see below). Loosen the plastic nuts (see below) of the rear light fastening in an anti-clockwise direction and take the rear light out of the holder. For the driver’s side you should follow the same procedure.
Where are the side lights on an Astra H?
If you can’t access the sidelight through the bonnet, you definitely can’t access the sidelight through the wheel arch. The wheel arch is for the dipped beam and you’ll struggle with the sidelights. If you really can’t get your hand in via the bonnet, then find someone with smaller hands, or drop the bumper and remove the headlight unit.
What’s the best way to change a tail light?
It’s also a pretty common job because tail lights tend to get damaged quite easily. Here’s our ‘How To’ guide using our 2005 Mk V VW Golf Gti as the demo vehicle. A lot of what we show you here is transferable to other cars. The only tools needed to change the tail lights on this car are a 13mm spanner and a flat-head screw driver.
How to replace a stop light in a Vauxhall Astra?
Loosen the plastic nuts of the rear light fastening in an anti-clockwise direction and take the rear light out of the holder. Loosen the plug connection of the electrical cable (see below). Next loosen the lamp holder of the stop light in an anti-clockwise direction and remove it before replacing the defective lamp with a new one (see below).
Can you remove the bumper on an Astra?
you can undo the tray under the bumper and fully remove the bumper but there isnt any need. theres 3screws holding the headlights in place, undo each and headlight will come away.. be careful with the clip for the electrics for the headlight as it can be really stiff. In contruction, the beast is having a make over!!
If you can’t access the sidelight through the bonnet, you definitely can’t access the sidelight through the wheel arch. The wheel arch is for the dipped beam and you’ll struggle with the sidelights. If you really can’t get your hand in via the bonnet, then find someone with smaller hands, or drop the bumper and remove the headlight unit.