How to change air filter on Opel Astra H saloon – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 2year / 60000km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.4 (L69),
OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.6 (L69),
OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.8 (L69)
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change air filter on OPEL ASTRA H Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for Astra H Saloon (A04) and other OPEL models
Replacement: air filter – Opel Astra H saloon. Tip from AUTODOC:
Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
Please note: all work on the car – Opel Astra H saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Open the hood.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4
Slightly raise the cover of the air filter housing.
Step 5
Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
Step 6
Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 7
Clean the air filter cover and housing.
Replacement: air filter – Opel Astra H saloon. Tip:
Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
Step 8
Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
Step 9
Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
AUTODOC recommends:
Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality filters – Opel Astra H saloon.During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
Step 10
Reinstall the air filter cover. Fasten it.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: air filter – Opel Astra H saloon. Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the part.
Step 11
Screw in the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 13
Close the hood.
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