When to replace the Pollen Filter on your OPEL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.6 (L48), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.8 (L48), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.4 (L48) 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: pollen filter – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). Tools you might need:
Drive socket # 5.5
Torx bit T20
Ratchet wrench
Replacement: pollen filter – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the cabin filter at least once every six months, in early spring and autumn seasons.
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • If the air flow into the cabin has sharply reduced, replace the filter before a scheduled maintenance.
  • Please note: all work on the car – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Move the passenger seat fully backwards.
  2. Step 2
    Spread a cloth under the cabin filter cover to protect the interior upholstery from getting dirty.
    Step 3
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    Open the glove box.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the glove box fastening screws. Use Torx T20.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the glovebox.
    Replacement: pollen filter – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Be careful to avoid damaging the glove compartment fasteners.
  5. Step 6
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    Unplug the glove box light connector.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the passenger side kick panel.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the cover under the glove box.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the cabin filter housing cover. Use a drive socket #5.5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the cabin filter cover.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). Tip:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  11. Step 12
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    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
    Replacement: pollen filter – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality filters – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48).
  12. Step 13
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    Install the filter cover.
  13. Step 14
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    Screw in the fasteners of the cabin filter housing cover. Use a drive socket #5.5. Use a ratchet wrench.
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