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How to replace the bulb in the rear light of the Opel/Vauxhall Astra H.

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra H - Years 2004-2010
Part: Light bulb

In this video, we will see how to replace the bulb in the rear light of an Opel/Vauxhall Astra H: we open the trunk, where we find some panels that we can open using a plastic screw, allowing us to access two large white plastic screws that we need to unscrew to free the light assembly. We disconnect the electrical connector, and at that point, we can pull out the light from the outside. Now we can choose whether to change just the bulb or the entire light assembly if we wish. If we want to change the bulb, we need to remove the cross-head screws around the rear cover, and we can access the bulb that needs to be replaced.

Posted on 30 November 2025 by ScegliAuto

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