change OPEL ASTRA J 2018 Workshop Manual

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When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 270.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
cold regions with very low
temperatures, the factory filled
coolant provides frost protection
down to approx. -37 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 254.
Coolant levelCaution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.

Vehicle care2112. Rotate the bulb holderanticlockwise to disengage.
Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector.
3. Disengage the bulb holder from the plug connector by pressing
the retaining lug.
4. Replace the bulb and connect bulb holder with the plug
connector.
5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the reflector and
rotate clockwise to secure.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
Sidelight/Daytime running light (2)
1. Rotate bulb socket (2) anticlockwise to disengage.
Withdraw the bulb socket from the
reflector.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling.
3. Replace and insert new bulb into socket.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise.
Adaptive forward lighting9 Danger
Adaptive forward lighting system
uses Xenon headlights.
Xenon headlights work under
extremely high electrical voltage.
Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Sidelight/Daytime running lights are
designed as Light Emitting Diodes
(LEDs) and cannot be changed.
Bulbs for corner lighting can be
changed.

Vehicle care2172. Unscrew both plastic securingnuts from the inside by hand.
3. Carefully withdraw the light assembly from the recesses and
remove.
4. Detach wiring plug from bulb carrier.
5. Remove the bulb holder by turning and replace the bulb by
withdrawing or pushing the bulb
slightly into the socket and
rotating anticlockwise:
Tail light/Brake light ( 1)
Turn signal light ( 2)
Version with Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Only turn signal light ( 2) can be
changed.
6. Insert and turn bulb holder clockwise into the tail light
assembly. Connect the wiring
plug with the light assembly. Fit
light assembly with the retaining
pins into the recesses of the
vehicle body and tighten the
plastic securing nuts from the
inside of the load compartment.
Close cover and engage.
Light assembly in the tailgate
1. Open the tailgate and remove the
covers on the respective side.
2. Unscrew three screws.
3. Remove the tail light assembly from tailgate.
4. Remove the bulb holder by turning and replace the bulb by
withdrawing or pushing the bulb
slightly into the socket and rotating anticlockwise:

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Tail light (1)
Rear fog light/Reverse light ( 2),
depending on the side.
Version with Light Emitting Diode
(LED)
Only rear fog light respectively
reverse light ( 2), depending on the
side of the vehicle, can be
changed.
5. Insert and turn bulb holder clockwise into the tail light
assembly. Fit the tail light
assembly in the tailgate and
tighten the screws. Attach all
covers.
4-door notchback
1. Remove cover on the responding side.
2.Unscrew two plastic securing nuts
from the inside by hand.
3. Carefully withdraw tail light assembly from recesses and
remove. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position.
4. Detach wiring plug from bulb carrier.

224Vehicle careNo.Circuit16Starter17Transmission control module18Heated rear window19Front power windows20Rear power windows21Rear electrical centre22Left high beam (Halogen)23Headlamp washer system24Right low beam (Xenon)25Left low beam (Xenon)26Front fog lights27Diesel fuel heating28Start stop system29Electric parking brake30ABS31Adaptive cruise control32AirbagNo.Circuit33Adaptive forward lighting/Auto‐
matic light control34Exhaust gas recirculation35Exterior mirror/Rain sensor36Climate control37Canister vent solenoid38Vacuum pump39Central control module40Windscreen washer/Rear
window washer system41Right high beam (Halogen)42Radiator fan43Windscreen wiper44Windscreen wiper45Radiator fan46–47Horn48Radiator fanNo.Circuit49Fuel pump50Headlamp levelling/Adaptive
forward lighting51Air shutter52Auxiliary heater/Diesel engine53Transmission control module/
Engine control module54Vacuum pump/Instrument
panel cluster/Heating ventila‐
tion/Air conditioning system
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.

Vehicle care239Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight- ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● Remove the spare wheel 3 242.
● Never change more than one wheel at once.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free. ● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.●Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel nuts and thread with
a clean cloth before mounting the wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a
screwdriver and remove. Pull off
the wheel cover. Vehicle tools
3 227.
Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel
nut caps with a screwdriver and
remove. To protect the wheel,
place a soft cloth between the
screwdriver and the alloy wheel.Alloy wheels with centre wheel
bolt cap: Disengage centre cap by
inserting and pulling the extractor
in the recess of the brand
emblem. Vehicle tools 3 227.
2. Two types of jacks and wheel nut wrenches are possible dependingon the version. Vehicle tools
3 227.
Variant 1a with rigid wheel
wrench:

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Set the jack to the necessary
height. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Attach jack handle and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate
handle until wheel is clear of the ground.
5. Unscrew the wheel nuts.
6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel 3 242.
7. Screw on the wheel nuts.
8. Lower the vehicle and remove jack.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it is located securely and
tighten each nut in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
140 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel nut caps.
Install centre cap on alloy wheels.
11. Install vehicle jacking point cover on versions with sill panelling.
12. Stow the replaced wheel 3 242,
the vehicle tools 3 227 and the
adapter for the locking wheel nuts 3 60.
13. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.Have the defective tyre renewed or repaired as soon as possible.
Jacking position for lifting platform
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform centrically under the recess
of the sill.

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Front arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Spare wheel Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare
wheel.
If mounting a spare wheel, which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.
The spare wheel has always a steel
rim.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
The spare wheel is located in the load
compartment beneath the floor
covering. It is secured with a wing nut.
To remove: 1. Open the floor cover.
2. Only 3-door hatchback: remove rear storage by pressing both
buttons. Fold down cover and
extract storage upwards.
3. The spare wheel is secured with a
wing nut. Loosen nut, remove
conus (only 3-door hatchback) to
take out the spare wheel.
Under the spare wheel there is the box with vehicle tools.
4. When, after a wheel change, no wheel is placed in the spare wheel
well, secure the tool box by
tightening the wing nut and close
the floor cover.

254Service and maintenancepollution, presence of airborne sand
and high dust content, driving at high
altitude and large variations of
temperature. Under these severe operating conditions, certain servicework may be required more frequently than the regular service interval.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 83.
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration
The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 83.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.

Technical data259Vehicle dataRecommended fluids and lubricants
European service schedule Required engine oil qualityAll European countries with European service interval 3 253Engine oil qualityPetrol engine
B14NETAll other petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesdexos1 Gen2✔––dexos2–✔✔
All engines except B14NET: In case dexos quality is unavailable, you may not use max. one litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 once between each oil change.
Engine oil viscosity grades
All European countries with European service interval 3 253Ambient temperaturePetrol and diesel enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40