When to replace the Spark Plug on your OPEL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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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: spark plugs – OPEL ASTRA J. Tools you might need:
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Electronic spray
Torx bit T30
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat screwdriver
Crow bar
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – OPEL ASTRA J. Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – OPEL ASTRA J.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood. Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 2
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    Remove the engine cover.
  2. Step 3
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    Detach the connector from the ignition coil. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the ignition coil bracket. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 5
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    Pry up the ignition coil. Use a crowbar.
  5. Step 6
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    Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Take out the spark plugs.
  9. Step 10
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  10. Step 11
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
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