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Guide to Replacing the Starter Motor on the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra H - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Starter motor

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The steps illustrated in this guide will show you how to remove and replace the starter motor on the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI. First, open the bonnet of the vehicle and locate the starter motor, situated at the bottom left of the engine bay; to access it, you will need to raise the vehicle, first unscrewing the bolts from the engine bay and then the lower ones, as shown in the video.

Finally, disconnect the electrical wiring of the starter motor to remove it, replacing it with the new one; apply the reverse procedure for reassembly!


Updated on 26 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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