Corsa D Passenger headlight bulb change

A detailed procedure showing how to remove Corsa D headlight and change the bulb.

[@johngilstin5654]

Just wanted to say a massive thank you. Managed to change the bulb on my daughters corsa with thanks to your video. What a joke of a design having to take so much off just to change a bulb. All done tho now so thanks again

[@razenby]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching.

[@sproing000]

I was starting to change the front lights on my wife's car until I found the nightmare and I had to quit. I thought I was going to take 10 minutes when I realised I needed a toolbox and a lot of patience. The engineer who created this system should be in prison. Thank you for the detailed guide, I had to save it here for when I do it. Still a task head. I believe that even my 4 year old daughter can't fit her hand to change it as it says in the manual and tearing half a car to change a light it's just crazy. Back lights are easy tho.

[@razenby]

good job. Thanks for the feedback

[@vati702]

If u think that who projected the bulbs light place, in consideration of its uncomfortable position, needs to go to jail, go and check how to replace the rear speakers in the 3- door version... a wrong screw to replace might make you head to dismantle the whole car!!

[@sheffcityjl1119]

Got mine to do tomorrow not looking forward to it

[@rolandellis1278]

You are talking absulte nonsense

[@colinelderfield8151]

Halfords couldn't change my dipped headlamp bulbs and suggested I go to a garage.

[@MessiSein]

Thought I'd quickly look up how to change a lightbulb in my car and this video taught me exactly what to do... take it in to Halfords! Cheers!

[@razenby]

Good move!! It is a very awkward think with lots of sharp edges...

[@paulhickey5211]

I just watched this today, and was dreading doing it, because changing a bulb should not be this hard. Cold dark and stormy here, forced me to find an easier way. Opened the bulb cover, and without removing the wire block, I just pulled the whole bulb out in one go, it is very awkward, and you need to be a contortionist, or left handed. Once out remove bulb from wire block, and replace with new one and shove straight back in. Took me 2 minutes. I had difficulty getting the back cover, back in place, but all good now. Thanks for all info anyway.

[@razenby]

You have a different model. On some variants it is possible depending on the options the vehicle has and the fuse box type.

[@oliverkoi]

Thank you, this guide was excellent! The repair instructions on the manual are absolutely garbage.

[@razenby]

You're welcome!

[@dragannestorovic7957]

@@razenby guys I did it without disasembling the car! 1 take out fuse cover 2 take the hedlight (bulbs cover) 3 pull firmly cable socket that is on the bulb. Try losening it by moving it left-right. 4 pull out bulb. That was hardest. I did it with small universal crimp (chinese one like swiss army nife have) Pull it realy firm. Bulb have two holders horizontally on both sides ~ 2mm wide. It is planned to press one of them with screwdriver - IMPOSIBLE. So pull hard one of bulb connectors. I was lucky.

[@isaac7962]

Thank you so much helping the video. After watching the video, I was able to replaced my head light bulb. Excellent video.

[@razenby]

You are welcome. Please remember to subscribe if you have a moment.

[@kevinparsons8119]

Got to be the best camera I have ever seen on one of these videos/tutorials 👍

[@razenby]

Glad you think so!

[@peterevans826]

Many thanks, watched this last night job done today, my wife will have a new and improved legal dipped beam on her commute to work tomorrow 👍

[@razenby]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe if you can.

[@Obonecrusher]

Great tutorial video... but what a nightmare just to change a bulb! Thanks mate

[@razenby]

You are welcome

[@time-mx9gp]

Cheers matey. Would have given up without this. How many engineers does it take to change a light bulb ? - On this occasion 3, me, my neighbour (also an engineer) and you with this video. As you say Corsa not built for maintainability at all. Vauxhall try testing your publications! Halfords and places must be rubbing their hands together offering fitting with cars like this and then charging labour for bumper removal. Incidentally, cant believe the French still require you to carry a set of bulbs as well. As if your going to do that at the side of the road. Thank you very much for making a difficult job manageable.

[@razenby]

No problem. Duff design alright.

[@slokesville]

Thanks for this, disappointed i have to do all of this but at least with your excellent video I stand a chance of actually doing it. More and more cars are designed now so the guy at home with some mechanical savvy cannot work on his own vehicles, even the basics like changing a headlamp bulb

[@razenby]

Our Corsa has been a brilliant car but I agree that this bulb issue is a disappointing.

[@tonyhowell5283]

Thanks bud - the adjustment is broken on mine so I have just ordered a scrap replacement so its good to know I dont need to remove the whole bumber!

[@razenby]

No problem.

[@tonyhowell5283]

@@razenby All I need to do now is get the MIL light off - it keeps reporting cam shaft sensor - fitted a new one and reset it but after a mile the light came back on

[@davepacker9649]

Great video magic smoke. I've just done the job start to finish in 20 minutes. You've saved me a lot of time and hassle! Many thanks

[@razenby]

Glad it helped

[@colinwellstead7188]

Great informative video & just changed my light bulb with no problems 👍

[@razenby]

Glad it helped

[@DL337]

I been swearing my head off the last hour, I 100% agree with you, the manual is shite! Thanks for this video, I appreciate it.

[@razenby]

No problem.

[@bobjohnson6007]

Thank you, this video helped very much. The other side was quite tricky, had to partially remove air filter box. I say partially, as there was a tube attached to the bottom of the box, which I was reluctant to detach as reattaching looked difficult

[@razenby]

Glad it helped

[@charlesadams8529]

Fantastic video. Really helpful, made this awkward job much easier. Thank you for sharing with us 😊

[@razenby]

Glad you found int useful. Thanks for watching.

[@kimwilson955]

Thanks so much , your video helped me and my dad fix my headlights !! 😄

[@razenby]

You are welcome. Glad I could help. Please subscribe if you can.

[@cglees]

Excellent video really helped me out thank you 🙏. We have a volvo and a corsa, volvo takes 2 mins with no tools!!! Bloody GM

[@razenby]

We have C30 volvo and it takes just a minute to change the bulb. Mind you H7 bulbs fail a lot. I bought Philips so called 'long life' H7s that just lasted six months. When one fails I change both as they don't last. The old fashioned 60W twin filament bulbs in my Range rover 2001 last many,many years proving what my dad used to say that the old stuff is much better than the new rubbish. Angry over-driven, low life expectancy crappo.

[@cglees]

@@razenby 👍

[@tomsargeant6567]

There’s a joke here somewhere… how many people does it take to change a headlamp bulb in a Corsa D? 3 to make the KZbin video showing you what other parts of the car you have to disassemble to get the actual headlamps out, 45k people to like that vid, 1 person to watch the vid, miscellaneous numbers of Amazon employees to source, pack and ship the special tool you need to drill out the one bolt with the rounded off head that the last person left… and one miserable cnt to actually do the work (me). Thanks for the vid, this was brilliant. Lesson re-learned; always check to see if you can get to the headlight bulbs before buying a crp car!

[@razenby]

Thanks for watching. Do you find the bulbs don't last as long these days? I bought some Osram long life H5 bulbs and one went poof after eight months and about 4000 miles. If these tits deigning LED headlight fail to get a grip then we are gonna need autodimming glasses whilst driving. Alright n the city but you can see bugger all in the dark in this part pf Oxfordshire.

[@tomsargeant6567]

I have a 98 SLK with original bulbs, and an 02 golf with original bulbs… in for a penny in for a pound I put Nightbreakers H1 and H7 and replaced the sidelights with long life’s as well in the terrible little Corsa whilst I had it in bits, although to be honest I think they will outlast the car! In my little corner of Wiltshire, just next to Oxfordshire and Berkshire, we have the private school parade of dazzling 4wds to contend with twice a day… ok I’m just jealous; the best lights I’ve ever had including a couple of discos and rangeys are on a 17 Yeti!

[@bowser515]

My focus ST-3 headlight change.... Two easily accessed screws. The Mrs Corsa D... Three weeks in a garage. Who on Earth designed this? Thanks for the guide.

[@razenby]

Glad it was useful. I used to run a development team and it is amazing the daft designs engineers come up with if no one is there to give them a clip around the ear and tell them not to be so stupid. Stupid design = Bad management. On what planet would this be a good idea???.. It shows contempt for the owners.

[@adamhoneybun1166]

Very helpful thanks for taking the time to show us all. 👍

[@razenby]

You are welcome.

[@jamiejeffries5017]

Hi, I’ve done all the necessary things and changed my bulb. It wasn’t hard and pretty straight forward. 2008 corsa design. Issue I have now is adjusting the headlight patten on the road. It’s now too pointed down to the ground. I hope I can adjust this manually (as I cannot via the inside controls) those cogs next to the connect I can imagine adjust the headlight? You see what I mean at 9:25 in the video… to spin in into a better position. What’s your thoughts?

[@jamiejeffries5017]

Actually sorry there is a black connector right next to the bulb which is supposed to be the electronic motor that moves the dead lamps positioning. I hope I just have that in the wrong position when I re installed it as I mistaken that as the bulb housing.

[@razenby]

There are three things that can affect the beam pattern/position: 1. The bulb isn't sitting correctly in the holder or it is the incorrect bulb type.. 2. The headlight isn't mounted correctly - this should be evident when you look at the headlight so unlikely. 3. There is a headlight leveling motor in our Corsa controlled by the BECM. Check the plug is fully in and the locking slide engaged. . Did you by any change turn the ignition on without the headlight connected? On many cars this will need the headlight resetting with a OBD terminal / code scanner.

[@jamiejeffries5017]

@@razenby thanks for the information, I’ve also seen that there are little manual adjuster behind the headlight when lifting up the bonnet. Using an Allen key like tool. I’ll look into it and report back, many thanks

[@razenby]

You shouldn't need to adjust that if you just took the headlight out and put it back. Have you checked thatthe bulb is still clipped in the correct position?

[@pauld1827]

My god you need to be a mechanic nowadays to change a bulb

[@razenby]

It is really strange Vauxhall overlooked this issue and glossed over it in the manual.

[@likmaerse]

Shocking just for a bulb,welldone

[@razenby]

Thanks. I agree. I kept asking myself if I was being a fool but the local Vauxhall dealer confirmed it was a headlight out job. Some claim it can be done but they are confused as they have a different variant of the car with more space.

[@andrewmills3788]

Thanks, helped a lot. They are a pain.

[@razenby]

We like our Corsa but on some models changing the bulb is a right faff. Glad it helped. Remember to like and subscribe. Thanks.

[@jdaley197931]

Thank you for this video. I just had to change the same bulb on a fleet car.

[@razenby]

You are welcome.

[@colinbox3637]

Thanks, really helpful this 👍🏻👍🏻

[@razenby]

Pleased it was useful.

[@properjob7970]

Thank you 😊, saved me a lot of time working it out. Very well explained 🙂👍

[@razenby]

No problem. It had me stumped for a minute.

[@erha007mail]

Thank you so much! I managed to change the entire headlamp thanks to your video.

[@razenby]

Glad it helped. good job.

[@simonnrgaard3729]

I actually managed to change it without removing the headlight on my 2011 model - it seems a little less tight in there than the one in the video and I might have only managed because of my rather small hands but it's definitely possible on some models although very fiddly.

[@razenby]

Good job. It is possible on some variants

[@kevinparsons8119]

What model mate?

[@simonnrgaard3729]

@@kevinparsons8119 Corsa D 1.4 I from 2011 :)

[@1prime368]

Thank you sir helped alot 🙏

[@razenby]

You are welcome.

[@saxosilver]

Type of main bulb?

[@razenby]

H5 I think..maybee...??

[@GazzaKnightMedia]

H7

[@Pipboy83]

I need to change both XD wish me luck. Thanks for the help :)

[@razenby]

Good luck!

[@raysimkiss8031]

You don't need to take the headlight out the passenger bulb can be reached by just removing the fuse box lid etc you can just about get your hands in to do it Drivers said you need to remove the airbag, which is a plug and one bolt rest is on like 3 rubber grommets

[@raysimkiss8031]

That being said I was only changing dipped beam

[@razenby]

This was the driver side. The Passenger side on the 1.4 Corsa D you cant.

[@costaspapacostas2238]

Complicated gerrman engineering ,i found in several cars audi a4 i had to desmandle everything from back seats until the front seats , to replace, the rear windscreen,corsa d dismantle bumper and headlight to replace a bulb.

[@razenby]

It is a strange and weird thing they have done - it is almost as though they don't believe an owner should attempt to do anything on the car even change a bulb!!.

[@andywalker321]

Thanks for making this vid, it helped me a lot :-)

[@razenby]

Glad it helped!

[@Tidda86]

Thank you

[@razenby]

You're welcome

[@mitjafabjan3582]

You didn't actually show how the light bulb itself is changed...

[@razenby]

That instruction is in the user manual!! I only showed you what no one else would.

[@davezetec]

Cheers boss used your guide this evening on the girlfriends car, what a crappy design from vx 🙄

[@razenby]

Nice one. Glad I could help

[@davezetec]

​@@razenby haha its gone again so im back here reminding myself how to do it​

[@razenby]

@@davezetec Crikey. On my Mercedes the first OEM factory bulb blew after about 8 about years so I changed them both for Osram long-life bulbs . All good so far after 4 years.

[@davezetec]

​@@razenby to be fair to my girlfriends Corsa I did throw in a ring branded one from a random spare bulb kit ive had in my boot for about 10 years.

[@REPORODGE]

Dont buy cheap bulbs for this car i aint doin this again!

[@razenby]

Good advice! Dont buy cheap bulbs for any car - they never last and are a false economy!!

[@gilbobtv3999]

Great vid , what a faff

[@razenby]

I agree. Thanks for watching.

[@AlexG-wk3nh]

This is a ridiculous process to change a headlight, considering the indicator is very easy to change.

[@razenby]

Agreed... Some say it can be done but I doubt they ever tried it...

[@ntshembo]

wow, just to change a light

[@razenby]

It would appear to be the case... Someone in charge of the designers took their eye of the ball !!!

[@peterellis8688]

And you missed the main part of the video. Changing the bulb.

[@razenby]

In that respect the manual is correct I figured anyone could follow that.

[@PonySixfinger]

same problem for me. i think i'll just pay for halfords to do it

[@razenby]

How much do they charge?

[@PonySixfinger]

@@razenby 16 quid, without taking the full headlamp off. Only took about a minute

[@razenby]

@@PonySixfinger There are different arrangements of the fuse box under the bonnet. Some Corsas you can, others you can't. That is what the Vauxhall main dealer said too. This is a 1.4 with all the options.

[@PonySixfinger]

@@razenby I know, it's the same as mine which is why I looked for and found this video. Definitely worth the 16 quid

[@oldboyoverland]

Might just pay Halfords the fiver, to do mine ... Wowser

[@razenby]

It is a strange thing!!!

[@kyle404040]

Stupid design, not so bad once you commit to doing it this way from the start. About 30-40 mins in the dark with broken fasteners everywhere

[@razenby]

I agree. On the bright side I actually think the Corsa is not a bad car. Good VFM and ours has been reliable.. Touch wood.

[@toto62223]

Oui effectivement c est une belle merde a faire.je maudit opel.

[@razenby]

Je suis d'accord avec toi. Je ne sais pas à quoi ils pensaient..

[@croatiavu1070]

Horor !

[@razenby]

It is an odd thing.. Even the guys at the Vauxhall main dealer just shrugged and said 'we know'

[@davehitchman5171]

You can get the fuse box half out by removing the battery. It will allow you to remove the cover BUT then you have a hole about 3" across with the bulb buried in and slightly up and worse held in by two clips. Even with the cover off you cant get anything on the little tiny clips to get them out of the way (2, one each side of the bulb you cant see without a mirror)... The other side means removal of the air filter and air intake... there is slightly more room and I did manage that one. The Germans require you to have a spare bulb kit to change the bulb at the side of the road. Frankly this car is a crick of shit, avoid at all costs and never ever ever buy. If you want to but ANY can, then check that HELLA (who created this abomination) had nothing to do with this. In fact the next time I contemplate buying a car I will insist they change every bulb while I watch, because if they refuse then its clear its a crap car.

[@razenby]

Hi Dave, I wonder how many marques have a similar problem problem? I have a Volvo C30 and there is a big lever. You just open the bonnet and lift the lever and the headlight pops out. Literally 10 seconds to get the headlight out.

[@themadakh3229]

This is ridiculous by vauxhall

[@razenby]

I agree.. Makes a mockery of having to carry spare bulbs in France!!

[@ravey1981]

Its an absolute bollock of a job. I now replace both at the same time and take the entire bumper off to do it. Worst design ever.

[@razenby]

It does beggar belied that they would make such a stupid design. One comment said they left the headlamp bottom screw out when they reassembled to make it easy next time. Thanks for watching.

[@ravey1981]

@@razenby coincidentally, I've just replaced both dip bulbs on my 2012 Corsa without doing any of this. The passenger side I could just reach with my fingertips and the drivers side I took the airbox off which was a 2 minute job. I don't know if prefacelift cars are tighter.

[@MOMAN145]

Think it might be quicker and easier to just buy a new car!

[@razenby]

Haha.. quite a good car actually - apart from a coil pack and a headlight bulb nothing has gone wrong in 60K miles. (Touch wood).

[@flyingspeedtriple]

What an absolute nightmare! Got to try and do this with my Corsa right now!!! Not looking forward to it! Thanks for the vid.

[@razenby]

Good luck. It is just one fastener at a time..

[@sociallynoncompliant9491]

I think sometimes you need to remind yourself your changing a bulb. What a rigmarole 😂 good video bro

[@razenby]

pleased it was useful. Thanks.

[@rickerd83]

Thanks so much!! I forgot about the bolt behind the bumper

[@razenby]

no problem

[@jtr159]

The person who designed it this way must have been on shrooms or something. First we tried doing the replacement normally under the hood - impossible, we're not contortionists. Then we figured oh, the headlight assembly must come off, no biggie right? We removed the visible bolts and the assembly would rattle around but budge - so we wondered there must be a hidden bolt somewhere. Then we found your video and realized the work still ahead of us and just drove the car off a cliff. The engineer who came up with this crap should be forced to replace headlights on these for eternity. I pity the fools working at the Vauxhall dealership. Good god. Anyway, thanks for the video!

[@razenby]

We are on the same page, Glad it was useful. Some leave that lower bolt out to simplify next time....

[@declanmccormick5964]

Thank you so much, manual was dreadful but this was perfect.

[@razenby]

Glad it helped!

[@joshuapicot-smith8749]

Honestly I appreciate this a lot. Not all hero’s wear capes 👑

[@razenby]

You are veryt welcome. It is a strange oversight by the manufacturer. It makes a mockery of the rules that you must carry spare bulbs in countries like France.

[@danarbin6486]

Thanks mate 👍 What a bloody pain!

[@razenby]

You are welcome. Yes it is incredible....

[@number1715]

It’s the same on the Antara I had to take the radiator cover off and take the light unit out first time bought a Vauxhall never again 😡

[@razenby]

Yes, very annoying design.

[@barrymontgomery6167]

Video 100% and yes manual misleading, this saved me 1.5 hrs work easy great job

[@razenby]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching.

[@harveyedwards3725]

Excellent video, I tried to change the same bulb for a young lad, old school thinking it would take 5 mins and gave up. I will now have another go, leaving myself half hour! It would have been nice if you’d gone on to show the actual bulb change, but a very helpful video… top man

[@razenby]

Thanks, The bulb change is the only procedure that s accurately described in the manual.

[@Al-mf4uo]

Your passive aggressive comments about the user's manual and the basic design which requires one to dismantle so much of the Car in order to change a simple headlight we're certainly much kinder than the thoughts going through my Grad AS I was doing it!! Thanks so very much for a well done and helpful Video. Saved me much time and grief.

[@razenby]

Thanks. I have worked in and managed design teams all my life and I have seen how designers brush ignore issues. This one certainly caught them with their trousers down to the extent that they couldn't bear to write the truth in the user manual. The service manager at the local Vauxhall dealer just shrugged his shoulders when I asked him about it. He said 'there are a few models that have the same problem' . On my Volvo you pull up a slide lock and the headlight module comes out. No tools required.

[@paweljagiello6405]

Thanks for this vid mate, You are a life saver, once a replace this f..k bulb I am getting rid of the car. Regards

[@razenby]

No problem. You are welcome. Just fita quality bulb and you can forget about it for about 5 years, As for me,I am actually quite impressed with the Vauxhall. We own 2009 Volvo C30 and Ford Fiesta and both of those have had reliability issues whereas the Corsa is still going fine. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water!!

[@paweljagiello6405]

@@razenby 😆😆😆

[@sideshowlol]

I have an 08 Corsa. Exactly the same issue with access to the back of the headlamp units. Started removing the unit and then decided to check YT just in case I'd missed something obvious. Found your vid. So it looks as if I do have to remove the entire headlight housing. As you say, Vauxhall evidently want to make it as difficult as possible for owners to do a basic bulb change! Thank you for making a very helpful walk through. Cheers 😎👍

[@razenby]

You are welcome. The guy at the Vauxhall main dealer service shop just shrugged his shoulders.. Careless design.

[@ekimwerac]

Thanks for the help with this. Having previously been able to contort my fingers into position just enough to change the bulbs in the past, I eventually needed to do this the long way (with the help of your video) - the bulb connectors both broke off leaving me no choice but to strip down. In my reassembly, I decided to leave off the hidden screw/bolt - I don't believe it's necessary. I also greased the pressure springs that retain the bulb and also fitted a small pull strap to the new bulb (using a bit of garden wire, a 1 mm drill and a bit of earth sheathing). So hopefully I won't need the full strip down again, and if I need to take out the headlamp, only the visible screws to be removed :) . Many thanks again for the insights

[@razenby]

Hi Michael, it is bad how fragile the inner parts of the headlamp are. I keep getting daft comments from Corsa owners with different under bonnet configuration reckoning that they had no problem changing the bulb without headlight removal with itty bitty fingers. Good to hear confirmation. Cheers.

[@drumsnfooty]

Genius idea about the pull strap. Wish I'd read your post before I changed the one on my son's car just now. Will remember for next time.

[@gmweb1304]

You definitely live up o your name. This video is magic. I have to replace exact same thing, on the same side. This is the best video I have found. Thank you so much for the great tutorial 👍👍

[@razenby]

Glad it helped.

[@adamwalker7525]

Thanks for the informative video. I can keep whats left of my hair for another day! Watched video twice then tackled the light which armed with the info only took me 30 minutes!

[@razenby]

I am pleased it was useful.

[@steencd]

Finally someone who knows how to explain all the steps in the process. Maybe except for actually changing the bulb 😉. But I hope that will be the easiest part of it all when I get to that point.

[@razenby]

Thanks. The bulb change part of the job is the only bit explained in the user manual!! Good luck.

[@yorkshirestu83]

I wonder if it's different for different models? I have a Corsa D 08 plate and just changed the bulb no problem. I unclipped the cover and just pulled it back enough to reach in and pull the bulb and the wire through the gap. It was a bit fiddly to replace and secure but far easier than when I did the same on my wife's 206.

[@razenby]

Yes some models have a more accessible dip beam bulb. (see other comments) It depends on the layout in the engine compartment. On this car the gap that you can make isn't enough to even get your little finger in - even with the cover removed from the fuse box.

[@yorkshirestu83]

@@razenby Ah ok, guess I was just lucky then. Appreciate the video and reply.

[@ruatoomey9107]

Fair play to you. Can’t imagine trying to do this at the side of the road in France where you must carry spare bulbs to change if needed. If I can’t change a bulb in a car then I’m not buying it. Opel/ Vauxhall should not have got a safety rating because of this

[@razenby]

At first I didn't believe it myself ....

[@DaveKarloff]

WELL SAID RUA, I WON'T BUY A VEHICLE THAT YOU CAN'T REPLACE THINGS SIMPLY ON,AS WE COULD YEARS AGO, WHAT A COMPLETE PISS TAKE THESE CAR MANUFACTURERS ARE !

[@garryb8081]

Changed the bulb on my 11plate corsa in about 5 mins. Must have had more room than you because there is no way you would have done all of that to change the bulb if you could fit your hand inside.😀

[@razenby]

Some are OK there are variants... Not even room for a finger.... I had a moan at the Vauxhall main dealer them when I took it in for an MOT and they confirmed that's how they do it on our model.

[@TheOneAndOnlyOuuo]

Currently at a petrol station with my -08 corsa, both headlights dead. The cover actually comes off by pulling it out sideways. Then my fingers just barely fit. The problem: manual says to push the to the side to remove the bulb. Snapped off one of the connectors while doing that and pliers don’t fit in to pull it out. Now I’m here cursing every single engineer involved in designing this piece of…

[@razenby]

It is very frustrating.. I don't know what they were thinking...

[@ottofumbler7267]

Thanks for this. What absolute monkey designed this? Why didn't they put the fuse box at the back and the battery at the front as opposed to side-by-side? If they'd gone the other way, then you'd only need to lift the battery out and have full access to the headlight bulbs without having to take the car body apart. The mind boggles 🧐 I also had to cut slots into the wheel arch screws with an angle grinder as the torx heads were rusted and rounded out... as you would expect on a 14 y/o car. New screws required to do a good job.

[@razenby]

It is an annoying thing especially when the bulbs seem to blow quite regularly. Thanks for watching.

[@carlarthur4442]

What a palaver, I've just sold my Volvo and it was dead easy to change the headlight bulbs , one little lever that held the whole headlight unit in place, I've just downsized to a vauxhall agila 1.2 and it looks like i will at some point have the same problem changing the bulbs 💡, so thank you for forewarning me about this problem.

[@razenby]

you are welcome. I have to say though that overall the Corsa has been a great car.

[@Garrett1980]

what a shit design, good vid though thanks, why'd we ever leave the sealed halogen beam, miss those.

[@razenby]

You are welcome

[@jwenneberg]

I came here to see how and where the actual bulp, socket and clamp is located to remove the bulb by feeling my way forward, but this video shows how to replace the whole lamp. I am though very impressed by your patience... it even looks like it is raining!?! Kudos to you sir 👍

[@razenby]

You have to remove the headlight to change the build. On some models variants with a different fuse box you can just about get to the bulb. Otherwise it is necessary take the headlight out.

[@sonnyday6210]

NO don't take bumper off. I did in 10 minutes. All you need is a 1.5mm allen key, hook it through one of the holes of metal prongs sticking out then pull it with pilers

[@jwenneberg]

@@razenby I have small hands, I mangaed to replace the bulp. I was just looking for a clear view on how the bulp were actual placed in the headlamp so that my fingers shouldn't seek blindly.

[@dragannestorovic7957]

Unbeleivable! Constructor and all engeniers approving and all that were involved in this shuld be beaten with wet socks untill they wet their pants. Thank you for video!!!

[@razenby]

It would certainly make them think twice!!

[@fireflamezdjflamez2966]

Why do Vauxhall cars so difficult to fix it really pissis me off I sold my corsa d just because of the headlamp is so difficult to change and I will never look back on a Vauxhall . Everything is so hard to get to

[@razenby]

It is a stupid oversight by vauxhall

[@EB-oc5rh]

This video is brilliant and thank you. What a palaver to change a bulb. Vauxhall need to be doing better. I think I'll pay halfords the £8 to change it.

[@razenby]

Thanks. Good plan.

[@charliebrooks6562]

Isn’t it possible to just remove the spring clip and replace the bulb from inside the bonnet without having to take off the front wing!?!?

[@razenby]

On some versions.. Not this one...

[@charliebrooks6562]

Isn’t it possible to just remove the spring clip and replace the bulb from inside the bonnet without having to take off the front wing!?!?

[@razenby]

On some models. It depends which variant you have. However it is quicker to do it the way shown as it is a lot less hassle and you can easily make sure the new bulb is seated correctly. See comments from oter viewers.

[@carolfeeney8427]

I am now going to try my hand and follow your advice. i would have probably taken your route but with over sixty years experience I thought that I was looking to make hard work out of an easy job .how wrong can you be

[@razenby]

Good luck.

[@GeminiHammer]

Hi having watched the video ( very informative) I was wondering if you could help the near side light on my corsa d point to the sky for some reason have not removed hole unit as yet but can you tell me if there is some sort of retaining clip to hold bulbs in place as can move the upper bulb about and can’t see if it has clip or not or does it fit into a locking hole as such thanks andy

[@razenby]

main beam or dipped beam? I think you are correct, the most likely cause is likely that the bulb has come loose. Unlikely that the lens has shifted but you never know. . You are probably going to have to take the headlight out to get access.

[@LFOVCF]

Jesus Christ Vauxhaul, you should be ashamed for making a routine bulb change, a frickin nightmare!

[@razenby]

Design engineers need the team to have a strong common sense anchor. Without it they brush everything under the carpet. The Engine boys decided that the bulbs aren't their department.

[@davefdd]

What a mischief, and well done that's been very helpful!

[@razenby]

Glad it was helpful!

[@1drpiperdee]

Just looked at changing mine see the amount of room they give I walked away, now I’m here nice one I’m gonna hav bit of fun sorting it now 👍🏻

[@razenby]

Ahh, good luck. It isn't too bad a job once you know what you are up against. There is a good tip on here that you should leave the lower screw out for next time. I did that on the driver's side and the headlight feels OK with just the top screw fitted. Subscribe if you can thanks.

[@francismolloy7775]

Krusty the clown 🤡 head of head lamp design at Vauxhall/opel

[@razenby]

Indeed... It is a strange thing that they did in the Vauxhall design department

[@volt8684]

Had to do my daughters yaris, same rigmarole remove front valance and - bloody designers

[@razenby]

It is annoying.. Yet in France you are still required by law to carry spare bulbs.... The manufacturers should be required to enable owners to easily change a bulb without tools.

[@josephkron4484]

Thought it was just me, didn't think a bulb could be this hard replaced

[@razenby]

No definitely not just you! Thanks for watching.

[@paulmiller1463]

What a pain in the back side this is. But great video had it done in about 10 mins once I watched this. Thanks.

[@razenby]

It is an odd oversight by Vauxhall. Glad you found it useful.

[@lukesims6636]

Thanks mate that helped 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@razenby]

Good job.

[@randywatson57]

Brilliant video mate. Just changed the bulb doing exactly as the video. Took less then 15 minutes. Much appreciated. Thank you

[@razenby]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching and subscribe if you can.

[@Sup3rBald73]

2 of the wheel arch liner torx screws on mine were stripped as was 1 of the screws underneath the bumper so I had to use a dremel to make a cut and use a screwdriver to remove it so I could install a set of osram drl’s,, on changing the offside bulb the long screw snapped they are available from vauxhall.

[@razenby]

Great tip thanks.

[@SachinKumar-ki9dr]

Very helpful but omg what a crap layout of the interior. Hope the newer shapes are easier

[@razenby]

Thanks. It is quite straight forward really but I cant think what they were thinking. I hope so too!

[@leerowe7599]

Pretty straight forward once you know and the off side is also straight forward, I found it easier to remove the air box which was easy enough, good vid 😉

[@razenby]

the air box is on the LHS side. Due to the constraint wiring of the looms on the RHS (UK offside) the fuse box cant be moved and taking the cover didn't help. the way . A the local Vauxhall garage they do it this is what they do. I got into it as they were going to charge me £50 change the Nearside Bulb.

[@killcar5nbike2]

Many thanks you handsome bugger. Just did this on mine, figured I'd change all the bulbs whilst I was in there. It's actually easier to do this on the drivers side too than it is to pull the air box and fiddle about in the tiny gap

[@razenby]

Great job. Thanks for watching.

[@RP-ou5gc]

Brilliant vid I was all set to let someone else do it. Video was great, made it straight forward. Cheers

[@razenby]

Good job.