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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 FIT AN ANTI DAZZLE REAR VIEW MIRROR.

You will Have to find a Second Hand Auto Dim Mirror on eBay
If you can get the Small Loom that Goes too the Mirror
and the Console in the Headliner with it Also as it is needed.
 
If not go to your Local Dealer and Order one as you do Need it
you wont Need the Surround as this Can not be Fitted to the Glass
Unless you Replace

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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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Here is a how to with full instructions on how to de-badge your Astra, not for everyone but i prefer it

Firstly, sorry about the state of my car, its very dirty, I KNOW

You will need:

Nylon thread or fishing wire (nylon string off an old kite works the best)
Tar remover
Credit/debit card
Color coded polish (not the people)

BEFORE:

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The ones just above the exhaust on this picture? I want to wrap them black
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Well after cleaning the inside of the car today i discovered
that you can store the rear seat belt out the way and stop it knocking against the plastic trim

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it sits in there nice and snug
and it only took me two and a half years to fi

So I got these sprayed by a mate for £50! Thought that was quite cheap, how much should I be looking to pay to get them fitted?? Tucpal, fancy it???? Lol

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This is a how-to for fitting rear springs to a GTC the 5dr will be similar

Tools required
Trolley Jack
Qty 2 Axle stands
Locking wheel nut key
19mm socket
21mm Socket
Breaker Bar
Ratchet
Torque Wrench
New lower shock bolt part no. 11610587

Start by loosening off the wheel nuts on both rear wheels using the 19mm socket and locking wheel nut key

Jack up the rear of the car from the centre of the rear axl

How do I remove the rear tail lights from my car ?

Thinking of getting the rear badge hydrodipped a mix of red and black, can you remove it to dip it??