Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Replace the Bulbs in the Front Headlamp of an Opel Meriva

Model: Vauxhall Meriva Meriva A, MK 1 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Headlight bulb

Let’s see how to replace the bulbs in the front headlamp of an Opel Meriva: open the front bonnet and pull the lever located at the bottom right of the dashboard, securing it with the prop rod. Locate the inspection cap of the headlamp (located at the rear of the headlamp) and remove it. At this point, you will find the bulbs with metal clips; pull the bulb holders out of the headlamp and extract the damaged bulbs using a screwdriver. Fit the new bulbs (always of the correct type and size) and insert the bulb holder back into the headlamp housing. Refit all the parts that were removed previously.

Updated on 6 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Change the Bulb on an Opel Meriva
Change the Bulb on an Opel Meriva
Vauxhall Meriva (2003-2010 / Meriva A, MK 1) Want to replace the bulbs on your Opel Meriva? Here’s how to remove the front headlight bulbs. Locate the inspection cover at the back of the headlig…
Replacing H7 Bulb in an Opel Meriva
Replacing H7 Bulb in an Opel Meriva
Vauxhall Meriva (2003-2010 / Meriva A, MK 1) Are the front headlight bulbs of your Opel Meriva out? Let's see how to proceed with the removal in this tutorial video. Open the bonnet and secure i…
How to Replace the Number Plate Bulbs on an Opel Meriva
How to Replace the Number Plate Bulbs on an Opel Meriva
Vauxhall Meriva (2003-2010 / Meriva A, MK 1) How to replace the number plate bulbs on an Opel Meriva? Let's look at removing the number plate lights. Remove the number plate light from the rear …

How to Open the Bonnet on the Lancia Y

To open the bonnet on this vehicle, follow these simple instructions: first, open the driver's door and locate the lever positioned just below the dashboard, marked with an image of the vehicle with the bonnet open. Pull this lever towards you until you hear a "click" indicating the bonnet is released. Next, exit the cabin and stand in front of the bonnet to disengage the safety catch and complete the opening. To do this, slightly lift the bonnet, locate the yellow lever underneath, and pull it to the left to fully release and open the bonnet.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos