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How to Remove and Replace the Cabin Pollen Filter
for the Astra j and GTC.

STEP ONE.....

Pull out the Door Seal just by the side of the Glove Box
to gain Access to the side Trim so it can be Removed.

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Just Pull the side Trim away
to Gain Access to the 4 Bolts.

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So i thought id show you guys how to change the glove box bulb for a nice w5w 501 smd bulb, i used one with 12 smds.

Items needed:
Blunt knife of plastic lever
New bulb

So this firstly, how the light switch works, when the pin is extended the light comes on, when the pin is pushed in, the light goes off.

The first step is to use a blunt table knife or other tool to lift down the light from the rear a

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HOW TO CHANGE THE GEAR OIL...

Changing your gear box oil is thought to be not necessary but i found it to improve smoothness of gear changes especially as i was having some issues changing from 1-2 and 2-3. The part number for my oil was which i got from my local dealership. If you need to know your oil number then contact rusty. I measured how much came about and it was about 1.

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Hi all.

Currently in the process of rebadging my GTC to Opel blitz from the griffin.

The steering wheel I found out however is not just a case of replacing the plastic badge, but the airbag.  Dealer want around £500 for a new one.

Was gonna just not bother (or get a sticker!), but then I found this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Astra-J-H...SwHnFV4Zmv

Hello everyone!
Today I began doing the impossible
My Insignia (Edition - 2nd trim) came from factory with CD300. And because I had a very good deal I bought a complete DVD800 NAVI (display, buttons, all cables possible, from the armrest also the cables and the plugs with USB etc).
But as I know it would need programing aftet the hard wiring install. And for programming it would request the code from Opel. Would Opel give me the code or not?

PS: the same retrofit I want to do with th

Hello
my dshcam plug has broken off flush with the power outlet socket (just the spring loaded metal connector)
I cannot seem to get it out, any idea easiest way to get to the outlet (Fuse 6 I believe) and repair/replace it ?

Many Thanks

Now that Photobucket has decided to fleece us for hosting our photos, what is everyone using which is free and works roughly the same. (i.e. post a URL to a specific photo for threads (Forum friendly etc.)

Hi there


I've recently bought a second hand 62 plate sri turbo, and loving the car overall. Was buying second hand so didn't have a huge amount of choice in relation to optional extras etc!

However, I've got the basic navi 400 without bluetooth connectivity. It's all a bit too basic, and I'm planning to keep this car for a few years, so looking at options to replace the infotainment system.

I'm hoping someone might be able to let me know what is available in terms of other vauxhall/op

Hi folks,

I'm about to change the rear shocks on my car, and according to the info on the Vauxhall workshop manuals website the bottom bolt that connects the shock to the suspension arm should not be reused, but a new one fitted.

The torque settings given are to tighten initially to 150 Nm, and then tighten a further 65 degrees. This suggests to me that it's a stretch bolt. Am I correct?

In all the years I've replaced shock absorbers on various Vauxhall cars, this is the first time I've