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How to change headlight bulb on OPEL Meriva A (X03) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Headlight bulb : 12 month / 15000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport LPG (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.8 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 DTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 16V (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 Turbo (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport LPG (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.8 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 DTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 16V (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 Turbo (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Headlight Bulb for Meriva A (X03) and other OPEL models
Headlight bulb
Alternative products

Electronic spray
Drive socket # 7
Torx bit T30
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: headlight bulb – OPEL MERIVA. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right headlight bulbs.
- Replace the bulbs in both headlights at a time.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: headlight bulb – OPEL MERIVA. Take the following steps:
- Step 1Switch off the ignition.Step 2Open the hood.Step 3Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 4Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 5Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
- Step 6Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
- Step 7Detach the fasteners connecting the air pipe and the wiring harness to the air filter housing.
- Step 8Take off the filter lid. Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
- Step 9Unscrew the filter housing fastening bolts. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 10Remove the air filter housing.
- Step 11Detach the bulb holder by turning it by ~30°. Remove the holder from the headlight mounting seat.
- Step 12Remove the old bulb. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 13Check the condition of the bulb holder terminals. Replace if necessary.Step 14Clean the bulb mounting seat on the holder. Use electronic spray.
- Step 15Install a new bulb into the holder.Replacement: headlight bulb – OPEL MERIVA. AUTODOC recommends:Avoid touching the bulb glass. The finger marks left on it may cause failure.
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