When to replace the Pollen Filter on your VAUXHALL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.4 i, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.4 i, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.4 i 16V, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.6 i, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.6 i, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.6 i, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.6 i 16V, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.8 i, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.8 i 16V, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 2.0 i, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 2.0 i 16V, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.7 D, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.7 D, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.7 TD, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.8 i 16V, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.7 TD, VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.8 i 16V 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 Mk III (F) and other VAUXHALL models
Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #24
Drive socket # 8
Drive socket # 13
Ratchet wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
Universal puller
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F). 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Pollen Filter on VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1991 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove the windscreen wiper arm nut covers.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.4 i 1992 Pollen Filter - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Clean the fasteners of the wiper arms. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  3. Step 3
    VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.4 i 16V 1993 Pollen Filter replacement: free workshop manuals
    Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper arms. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Pollen Filter on VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.6 i 16V 1994 by yourself
    Remove the wiper arms. Use a universal puller.
  5. Step 5
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 6
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 7
    How to remove VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.8 i 1995 Pollen Filter - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Unscrew the fasteners of the cowl grille. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  6. Step 8
    How to replace Pollen Filter on VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1996: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Remove the wiper cowl grille located on the left side.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the wiper cowl grille located on the right side.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  9. Step 11
    Changing of Pollen Filter on VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1991 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Clean the plastic panel fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the plastic panel fasteners. Use a combination spanner #24.
  11. Step 13
    Replacing Pollen Filter on VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1993 1.4 i by yourself
    Remove the plastic panel.
  12. Step 14
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    Press the pollen filter retaining clips to release them.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the cabin filter.
  14. Step 16
    Switch on the air recirculation mode.
    Step 17
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1996 1.8 i Pollen Filter
    Clean the mounting seat of the cabin filter.
  15. Step 18
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    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F). Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Attention! Use quality filters – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F).
  16. Step 19
    How to change Pollen Filter on VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1991 - free PDF and video manuals
    Lock the pollen filter retaining clips in place.
  17. Step 20
    How to replace VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) 1.4 i 1992 Pollen Filter - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Install the plastic panel.
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