When to replace the Headlight Bulb on your VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Headlight bulb : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12) 1.4 (75), VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12) 1.4 (75), VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12) 1.6 CNG (75), VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12) 1.8 (75), VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12) 1.8 (75), VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12) 2.0 CDTi (75), VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12) 2.0 CDTi (75), VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12) 2.0 CDTi (75), VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12) 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (75), VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12) 1.6 CDTi (75), VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12) 2.0 CDTi (75) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: headlight bulb – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12). Tools you need:
Electronic spray
Drive socket # 7
Torx bit T30
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: headlight bulb – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12). 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 – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Switch off the ignition.
    Step 2
    Open the hood.
    Step 3
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 4
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    Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 5
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  3. Step 6
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  4. Step 7
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    Detach the fasteners connecting the air pipe and the wiring harness to the air filter housing.
  5. Step 8
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    Take off the filter lid. Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  6. Step 9
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    Unscrew the filter housing fastening bolts. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the air filter housing.
  8. Step 11
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    Detach the bulb holder by turning it by ~30°. Remove the holder from the headlight mounting seat.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the old bulb. Use a flat screwdriver.
  10. Step 13
    Check the condition of the bulb holder terminals. Replace if necessary.
    Step 14
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    Clean the bulb mounting seat on the holder. Use electronic spray.
  11. Step 15
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    Install a new bulb into the holder.
    Replacement: headlight bulb – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12). AUTODOC recommends:
    Avoid touching the bulb glass. The finger marks left on it may cause failure.
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