When to replace the Pollen Filter on your OPEL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.4 (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.4 (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.6 (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.8 (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.9 CDTi 16V (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.9 CDTi (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.8 (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.6 Turbo (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.6 (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L08), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L08) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for Astra H GTC (A04) and other OPEL models
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Tools
Required Tools:
Drive socket # 10
Torx bit T20
Clip removal tool
Replacement: pollen filter – OPEL ASTRA H GTC (L08). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: pollen filter – OPEL ASTRA H GTC (L08). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the bottom trim panel. Use Torx T20.
  2. Step 2
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    Remove the clips of the bottom trim panel. Use a clip removal tool.
  3. Step 3
    Remove the bottom cover of the glove box.
    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.
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    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 air distribution housing assembly. Use a drive socket #10.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the air distribution housing assembly.
  8. Step 9
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    Release the cabin filter cover clips. Use a clip removal tool.
  9. Step 10
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    Release the cabin filter cover clips.
  10. Step 11
    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    Step 12
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
    Replacement: pollen filter – OPEL ASTRA H GTC (L08). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  11. Step 13
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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: pollen filter – OPEL ASTRA H GTC (L08). Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Take care to only use quality filters.
  12. Step 14
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    Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – OPEL ASTRA H GTC (L08). Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the fasteners.
  13. Step 15
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    Attach the cabin filter cover clips.
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