It doesn’t matter if it’s for your specific security, for roadworthiness tests or to avoid a fine, ensuring that your headlamp bulbs are always functional is very important. In fact, bulbs are wearing units that will predictably burn out as time passes and consequently need to be replaced. You’re most likely on this website because one of your parking lights is burnt out and you’re questioning how to change your Opel Zafira 3’s license plate bulb, we’ve written this document to help you do it without any help and not have to go to your technician. Firstly, we will look at changing the license plate bulb from the outside, secondly, how to replace the license plate bulb without outside access, and thirdly, how to replace the rear license plate bulb of your Opel Zafira 3.
How to change the license plate bulb on your Opel Zafira 3 throughout the outside
This technique is the least difficult of the two, actually, for this one you will just have to take away the protective covers of the bulbs. Unfortunately on some years or packages of car these covers do not open from the outside and if this is the case we will take some time on in the second part of this article content to teach you the approach.
So let’s begin with replacing the number plate bulb by going through the outside of your Opel Zafira 3. It doesn’t matter if it’s the front or the back of your vehicle the technique will be similar.
Here are a few simple steps to follow to execute this routine service:
- With the engine turned off, unplug the battery terminals from your car
- Position yourself in front of your license plate and use a flat screwdriver or knife to place the flat part into the notch assigned for this goal (usually on the transparent cover) and lever on the plastic window to open the license plate bulb slot of your Opel Zafira 3
- Use your screwdriver or knife to eject the bulb from its place, in the event you are afraid of damaging something, you can as well do it with your fingers.
- Finally, put the new license plate light bulb
- Last step, before reassembling, reconnect your battery and check the light to confirm the achievement of the operation.
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How to change the number plate bulb on your Opel Zafira 3 without outside access
Second part of our content, change this license plate bulb on your Opel Zafira 3 without external access. Most often you will be able to access it, but some series (often at the rear does not allow this access).
How to change the front license plate bulb on my Opel Zafira 3
To change the one on the front plate, nothing could be less difficult, you will have to put yourself under the vehicle (preferably positioned on candles to give you some space), and, going through the rear of the bumper, you will have to unclip the license plate bulb block, usually kept by two soft plastic tabs by pressing on both at the same time, then now that you have your license plate bulb block in hand, Take away the plastic that works as a seal, then with a thin screwdriver, on one side you will find a small notch, use a lever to open the plastic cover (take extra care not to apply too much pressure or you will break the plastic cover), and you will just have to take away the burnt-out license plate bulb and replace it with the new , then verify and reassemble the whole thing.
How to change the rear license plate bulb on my Opel Zafira 3
Finally last solution, you must change the bulb on the backplate of your Opel Zafira 3, but you simply cannot open the cover from the outside of your vehicle. In such a case, here is the technique to accomplish this task:
- Unplug the battery from your Opel Zafira 3
- Identify the spot of your light bulbs from the outside.
- From the inside of the trunk, you have to remove the lining of the trunk, kept by clips, you will have to lever carefully on all the frame of the trunk to remove it.
- Once located, before removing the bulb holders, unplug the holders for less difficult access.
- Using a screwdriver, lever the two plastic parts to remove the bulb holder
- Change the burnt-out license plate bulb on your Opel Zafira 3, check it and reassemble it, paying attention to the clips on the trunk liner
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There you have it, you have discovered the main methods for replacing license plate bulbs on your car, take note that on some models the method may be a bit different but you should be able to realize it following the outline of this document. If you can’t do it, don’t hesitate to go to your garage it would be a shame to break a part of your Opel Zafira 3. If you wish to change other bulbs like the position light bulbs on your Opel Zafira 3 or the low beam bulbs on Opel Zafira 3, don’t hesitate to browse our articles which explain you the operation to follow.
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