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How to replace the windshield wiper motor of the Opel Astra

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra H - Years 2004-2010

Today we will discover the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the motor and mechanism of the front wipers of the Opel Astra. First, we open the car's hood and start by disassembling the wipers and arms, unscrewing the fixing nuts; we remove the upper plastic cover and unscrew the screws of the wiper mechanism, disconnecting the electrical connector of the wiper motor to remove it, as shown in the video. At this point, we carry out the repair or replacement of the wiper motor, then reassembling the entire mechanism.

Posted on 28 July 2025 by ScegliAuto

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