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Author:  Funnelman [ 23 Mar 2011, 11:51 ]
Post subject:  How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls (Corsa B)

This is specifically for a Corsa B

Firstly - disconnect the battery. It is safer and it stops you switching the radio on everytime you pull the panel down - which drives you mad. Just make sure you have the security code first.

Remove the cover on the hazard switch

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Then depress the clip at the top of the switch mechanism and remove the switch itself

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Then turn the fan/heated rear screen switch to no.3 and stick a thin screwdriver into the slot in the bottom to release the clip (it is a bit hit & miss but you'll find it.)

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Remove the other two dials (heat & airflow direction), they just pull off, there is no clip, then prise off the square knob on the slider control

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Also remove the trim around the slider control

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Undo the two Philips screws behind the trim

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Push the vents down as far as they will go, then force then a bit more so you can get at the rear of them. Use a broad bladed screwdriver to prise the vents out of their mounts. They have a stud at each end that they swivel on, so it is a bit brutal. Just lever and pull at the same time and they will come out. You'll see a shallow channel on the end, which will help you to see how to remove the second one easier, and also how to replace them with less force.

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Undo the two Philips screws top left & right. These also secure the MFD

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Pull the unit as far forward as possible

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Now at this stage you may find it easier to remove the heater control wires. I don't always do this, but it isn't difficult and makes later bits a bit simpler. Unclip the spring end connector and the coloured plastic clip. Make a note of which clip colour goes where - this is important! You will be glad you did this when it comes to putting it back together.

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Then take off the connector block - it can only go back one way round.

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Undo the two gold coloured Torx screws. A small straight driver will usually do the job.

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You ought to be left with this - the black bar near the front of the photo with two silver lines running along it is the bulb carrier. To remove this unclip one end (noting the clips at each end which need to be depressed) then note that near the centre there are two white plastic lugs that prevent you pulling the carrier straight out. It need to be tipped forwards and pulled at the same time. Then unclip the other end. You may need to apply gentle leverage with a screwdriver - but not force it. Look for those retaining lugs or else it simply won't budge.

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Now all you have to do is to put it all back together.

Author:  Corsa Addict [ 23 Mar 2011, 11:57 ]
Post subject:  Re: How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls

:duim:

thread made sticky

Author:  Koperdraad [ 09 Sep 2011, 08:49 ]
Post subject:  Re: How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls

Okay so there are 2 bulbs?

Author:  shujinko the nut [ 25 May 2012, 12:52 ]
Post subject:  Re: How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls

gan nogal dit try die weekend...what size bulbs/led's do i need?

Author:  Zeus [ 29 May 2012, 12:39 ]
Post subject:  Re: How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls

this looks like a mission.... but my heater bulbs is already blown haha

Author:  CoRsA FeVeR [ 29 May 2012, 13:01 ]
Post subject:  Re: How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls

:shifty: a mission & a half

Author:  Corsa Addict [ 29 May 2012, 13:30 ]
Post subject:  Re: How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls

I'll most probably end up breaking something :oops: :mzekezeke:

Author:  CoRsA FeVeR [ 29 May 2012, 13:41 ]
Post subject:  Re: How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls

:thumbdown:
Corsa Addict wrote:
I'll most probably end up breaking something :oops: :mzekezeke:

I almost always break something when its dashboard related :veryvery: my father says i don't have patience lol :argue:

Author:  Corsa Addict [ 29 May 2012, 13:46 ]
Post subject:  Re: How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls

hehe. I have no patience whatsoever! :ninja:

Author:  shujinko the nut [ 30 May 2012, 08:55 ]
Post subject:  Re: How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls

i did it...yor what a job...lots can go wrong and a lot did.did it yesterday.if i had more time it would probably have gone smoother.will try again this weekend when i get the time.looks kinda good so far :mzekezeke:

Author:  crispy boss [ 30 May 2012, 14:04 ]
Post subject:  Re: How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls

tried this.

got nowhere.

bought a daihatsu instead :lol:

Author:  Zeus [ 30 May 2012, 14:39 ]
Post subject:  Re: How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls

crispy boss wrote:
tried this.

got nowhere.

bought a daihatsu instead :lol:



bwahahahahah :mzekezeke: then i wont even bother

Author:  CoRsA FeVeR [ 30 May 2012, 14:41 ]
Post subject:  Re: How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls

lmfao

Author:  crispy boss [ 30 May 2012, 15:53 ]
Post subject:  Re: How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls

its not that difficult really.

just a las

but its always nice to have everything working

Author:  shujinko the nut [ 01 Jun 2012, 11:54 ]
Post subject:  Re: How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls

crispy boss wrote:
its not that difficult really.

just a las

but its always nice to have everything working


x10000 :correct:
a big las
but atleast i can see where to put on my heater again and not fiddle in the dark :whistle:

Author:  4Morrie [ 17 Feb 2017, 14:39 ]
Post subject:  Re: How to get at the bulbs behind the heater controls (Cors

Hey guys, I need to replace the bulps on my newly acquired Corsa B (small referb project :-) ) This guide is fairly helpful but for some reason I cannot see the picture. Can someone sort me please?

Thanks

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