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How to replace the air filter on an Opel Astra J

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra J - Years 2009-2016
Part: Air filter

Today, you will learn how to replace the air filter on a 2012 Opel Astra J model. To perform the replacement, open the front bonnet and unscrew the 5 screws on the filter box cover; then unscrew the screw on the air tube clamp. Remove the air tube and open the filter box. Remove the damaged filter and clean the inside of the box before inserting the new filter. Once the new filter is in place, refit the cover and the air tube, tighten the screw on the clamp, and screw in the cover screws.

Posted on 13 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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