How to change right engine mounts on Opel Astra G F48 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.2 16V (F08, F48),
OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 (F08, F48),
OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.8 16V (F08, F48),
OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 (F08, F48),
OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.8 16V (F08, F48),
OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 (F08, F48),
OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.4 (F08, F48),
OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 LPG (F08, F48)
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change engine mount / motor mount on OPEL ASTRA-G CC 1 (F48_,F08_) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Engine Mount for Astra G CC (T98) and other OPEL models
Replacement: engine mounts – Opel Astra G F48. AUTODOC recommends:
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: engine mounts – Opel Astra G F48. Use the following procedure:
Step 1
Open the bonnet.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4
Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
Step 5
Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 6
Detach the fasteners connecting the air pipe and the wiring harness to the air filter housing.
Step 7
Take off the filter lid. Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
Step 8
Unscrew the filter housing fastening bolts. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9
Remove the air filter housing.
Step 10
Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
Step 11
Support the engine skid plate. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 12
Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12.
Replacement: engine mounts – Opel Astra G F48. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold the engine skid plate cautiously tight when unscrewing the fasteners and when lowering the hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 13
Remove the hydraulic transmission jack. Remove the oil pan cover.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: engine mounts – Opel Astra G F48. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 14
Lower the car.
Step 15
Support the engine in the oil pan area. Use a jack.
Replacement: engine mounts – Opel Astra G F48. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure that the engine is supported.
Step 16
Unscrew the engine mount fasteners (6 pieces). Use a drive socket #E20. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17
Remove the engine mount.
Replacement: engine mounts – Opel Astra G F48. Tip:
Carefully check the other engine mounts and replace them if necessary.
Step 18
Grip the bracket with the engine mount in a vice.
Step 19
Unscrew the engine mount from the bracket. Use Torx T55. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20
Screw the new engine mount to the bracket. Use Torx T55. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21
Remove the bracket with the engine mount from the vice.
Step 22
Clean the mounting seat of the engine mount. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23
Install the engine mount to its mounting seat.
Step 24
Screw in the engine mount fasteners (6 pieces). Use a drive socket #E20. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 25
Remove the support from under the engine.
Step 26
Lift the car and set it on jack stands.
Step 27
Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
Step 28
Support the engine skid plate. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 29
Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12.
Step 30
Remove the hydraulic transmission jack.
AUTODOC recommends:
Opel Astra G F48 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 31
Lower the car.
Step 32
Reinstall the air filter housing.
Step 33
Screw the filter housing fastening bolts. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 34
Insert the filter cartridge into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
Replacement: engine mounts – Opel Astra G F48. Tip from AUTODOC:
Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
Step 35
Reinstall the air filter cover. Fasten it.
Step 36
Attach the fasteners connecting the air pipe and the wiring harness to the air filter housing.
Step 37
Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
Step 38
Connect the air intake pipe to the air filter housing.
Step 39
Fasten the clamp on the air intake hose. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 40
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 41
Close the hood.
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