When to replace the Air Filter on your VAUXHALL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air Filter : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Sport Hatch (A04) 1.6 (L08), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Sport Hatch (A04) 1.8 (L08), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Sport Hatch (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L08), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Sport Hatch (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L08), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Sport Hatch (A04) 1.9 CDTi (L08), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Sport Hatch (A04) 1.9 CDTi (L08), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Sport Hatch (A04) 1.6 (L08), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Sport Hatch (A04) 1.9 CDTi (L08), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Sport Hatch (A04) 1.8 i 16V (L08), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Sport Hatch (A04) 2.0 VXR (L08), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Sport Hatch (A04) 1.3 CDTi (L08), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Sport Hatch (A04) 1.4 i 16V (L08), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Sport Hatch (A04) 1.6 i 16V (L08), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) Sport Hatch (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L08) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: air filter – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Sport Hatch. Tools you need:
Drive socket # 7
Ratchet wrench
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Sport Hatch. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Sport Hatch.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 4
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  3. Step 5
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  4. Step 6
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    Detach the fasteners connecting the air pipe and the wiring harness to the air filter housing.
  5. Step 7
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    Take off the filter lid.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  7. Step 9
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Sport Hatch. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
  8. Step 10
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    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: air filter – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Sport Hatch. Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Take care to only use quality filters.During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
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