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Replacement of the starter motor of the Opel Astra 1.6

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra H - Years 2004-2010
Part: Starter motor

Today we will discover the main instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the starter motor of the Opel Astra 1.6. First, we open the hood of the car and start disconnecting the battery terminals; then we locate the starter motor, unscrewing the fixing screws and disconnecting the electrical wiring, as shown in the video. At this point we remove and replace the starter motor with the new one, as well as with the original one; we then reassemble all the components and finally connect the battery, verifying the correct ignition of the engine!

Posted on 25 July 2025 by ScegliAuto

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