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How to Open the Bonnet of an Opel Astra

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra J - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Body

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Learn how to perform maintenance on your vehicle. Open the bonnet of an Opel Astra.

Open the door (driver's side) and pull the lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard (as shown in the video), then lift the bonnet slightly and move the release lever to the left. Once the bonnet is released, lift it upwards and secure it with the prop rod. Now that the bonnet is open, you can carry out your maintenance.

To close the bonnet: remove the prop rod and let the bonnet fall down from a minimal height. Ensure it is properly closed.


Updated on 12 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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