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Author: tucpal - Replies: 6 - Views: 7546
How to add a Connector
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This How to Covers How to Wire a Male and Female auto Connector

This is Really the Best way to join wires
or Add an Accessory that can be Unplugged Easily if Required
In this Case i am Adding Connectors
to my Load Resisters for my LED DRL,S
as this will make Taking the Headlights out much Easier
this will Help with Most Lighting Retro Fits etc.

You can Always Twist
Author: tucpal - Replies: 12 - Views: 30463
How to remove Wing Mirror Covers, Astra j
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How to Remove the Wing Mirror Covers
on the Astra J and will also Apply to the GTC.


It is best to use a Trim Tool for this job
take your Time and Do not be heavy handed.

Start at the Top of the Wing Mirror
take the Trim Tool and push it in between
The cover and the Mirror Housing
you can use your finger nails to get it started
there are Two Clips at the top.

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Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 10 - Views: 19234
How to remove air vent trim
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How to remove air vent trim

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So start by getting a trim in the bottom and then slide it across.

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Now with a sligh
Author: TUFFKNUX - Replies: 138 - Views: 116941
How To Fit Sub To CD400 Head Unit
Today I made it my mission to fit my Fli 12" subwoofer into my Astra.

Tools you will need:

Speaker to RCA converter: £6.99 from eBay. I suggest this one as it fits snug behind the CD unit: HERE (see photo below)
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Author: tucpal - Replies: 3 - Views: 27432
How to fit a Front Grill Astra J
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This How To Covers How to fit a front Grill to the Astra J

I Have already done this in the past i dont have this bumper anymore  
but i will cover the basics here.

i will be fitting the Grill with no Badge to the Astra j 5 Door Preface Lift.
Here is the original front Grill with the Griffin badge.

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Author: tucpal - Replies: 24 - Views: 29571
HOW TO FIT A PEDAL BOX, ASTRA J.
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HOW TO FIT AND USE A DTE PEDAL BOX...

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Pedal Box,s can be found on ebay under DTE PEDAL BOX, VAUXHALL. and other sellers do them also
They are all the Same any Vauxhall one will Fit petrol, diesel, Corsa, Insignia, Astra H, ETC.
they all have the same Connector and do the same job Alter
Author: tucpal - Replies: 10 - Views: 12584
How to, Door Lock Catch Covers. Astra J.
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How to make the Door Catches look Better by Adding Door Lock Covers.

A very Simple and Cheep upgrade that makes the Door Latches look alot Neater.

I just came Across these and i Have Never seen them Before so i Ordered a Set
To see what they were Like and i am Pleased to say they Look Very Good
and they Add a bit of Detail to the Car
They are very Simple to fit and Just Clip
Author: tucpal - Replies: 11 - Views: 24782
How to Stop brake Squeal, Astra J.
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This How to covers How to stop Brake Squeal
and How to Grease the slider Pins and Pads and Shims This will stop the Pads from Sticking and making Noise
And will also keep your Brakes in tip top Condition .


SLIDER PIN GREASE. Silicone grease.

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Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 24 - Views: 40242
How-to remove Instrument Cluster (IPC)
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How-to remove Instrument Cluster (IPC)

So the first thing you should do is disconnect the battery negative

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Once you have done that jump in the car and you need to lower and pull out the steering wheel using the rake adjustment

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Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 66 - Views: 60720
How-to Instrument Cluster LED Conversion
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How-to Instrument Cluster LED Conversion

LED'S needed are

4x PLCC-2 side load I recommend KINGBRIGHT they are by far the brightest LED'S http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351305339638?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

12x PLCC-2