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How to front and rear brake pads removal.


Just thought I'd put this up as we don't have one yet.

Jack up and remove wheel from the car to gain access to brake.

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Next take out the guide bolt from the bottom 10mm

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you may need to

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How to Install aftermarket head unit


1. Make sure you have everything you need.

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If you don't know how to remove the factory unit then please see my [url=http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-How-to-remove-the-head-unit-from-the-car-includes-Screen-removal]Ho

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How to retrofit flex floor Astra-J (MK6) 5 Door


Here is a list of the parts needed.
*Please note parts prices vary from dealer to dealer these are the prices I paid.*

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[align=center]How-to remove front bumper from Astra-j (MK6 5 Door Facelift)


Tools needed 
*Trim tools
*Torx 10 bit
*Socket Set

The first thing you need to do is remove 3 torx 10 screws on each side of the wheel arch.

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Then there is small bolt where the bumper

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How To Remove Rear bumper

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Start by taking the rear lights off to do this there is a wingnut behind each light unit.

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Then pull the light unit towards you then right or left (my

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How to remove the head unit from the car.
Includes Screen removal.

Tools needed
* Cross head screw driver
* 7mm socket
*Small slot head screw driver or paper scraper.


Here's how it look to start.

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1. Remove the non-slip mat.

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How to change speakers

to remove door cards please see remove door cards how to

Tools needed

*7mm Socket
*Trim tools
*Phillips Cross head screw driver
*Torx 10 bit
*Stanley knife
*Wire cutters
*Crimping tool
*Soldering Iron (optional)

Here's everything I have.

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fit

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How-to remove Window covers & door mirrors


Tools needed
*Trim tools
*Phillips Cross head
*10mm Socket

if replacing the mirror/s you will need to remove the door cards How-to Here.

So to start this is what we have (you may not have wind deflectors fitted).

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This is a How To for the Door Ambient LED Lights

There are now two Versions of this How to so this is Version one
Using the Correct LED but Taking Power
from the Window Switch Ambient Light Circuit
this means they will come on when you Open the Door
and go off when you Close the Door
and stay on when you Turn the Side Lights or Headlights on
i have my Lights wired like t

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GENERAL AND THINGS TO CHECK.......

This How to is for the Heated Leather Seats
And Electric Lumber Support on the Astra J 5 Door
 
I have been Told this will Work for the GTC as well.

The first Thing you are Going to do is to Check the Rear Fuse Box
in the Rear Boot and look for a Fuse in Position (21)
a (25 amp) Fuse should be There if so you