Opel Corsa Quiz
Body electrical system

Headlamp/direction indicator lens assembly - removal and refitting

In this manual: Body electrical system
Routine maintenance and servicing — 18OHV engine — 17OHC engines — 14DOHC (16-valve) engine — 12Cooling, heating and ventilation systems — 10Fuel and exhaust systems - carburettor models — 25Fuel and exhaust systems - fuel-injected models — 12Starting and charging systems — 9Contact breaker ignition system — 10Electronic (breakerless) ignition systems — 8Braking system — 23Suspension and steering — 25Bodywork and fittings — 21Body electrical system — 21Wiring diagrams — 1Reference — 25
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Removal

1. Remove the direction indicator, headlamp and sidelamp bulbs.

2. Undo the securing screw and withdraw the direction indicator lens (see illustrations).

Body electrical system
Undoing a direction indicator lens screw

Body electrical system
Removing a direction indicator lens

3. Remove the two screws which secure the headlamp unit, free it from its clips and withdraw it (see illustrations). Do not disturb the alignment adjusting screws.

Body electrical system
Headlamp lens outboard securing screw (arrowed)

Body electrical system
Headlamp lens inboard securing screw (A). Do not disturb alignment adjusting screw (B)

Body electrical system
Removing a headlamp lens

Refitting

4. Refit in the reverse order to removal. Make sure that the front panel sealing lip aligns with the headlamp; use sealing tape if necessary. If a new unit has been fitted, or if the headlamp alignment has been otherwise disturbed, have the alignment checked and adjusted.

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