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Removing the Front Door Panel

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra F - Years 1991-1998
Part: Door trim panel

First, remove the cap behind the internal opening lever (it is shaped like the window lift button) and unscrew the screws underneath; two more screws are located along the internal handle (the access holes are visible); finally, unscrew the screws located under the lower edge of the panel. At this point, lever along the edges of the panel to release the clips and then remove it; to facilitate the removal of the panel, it may be helpful to unclip the triangular plastic cover located just behind the external rear-view mirror.

Updated on 8 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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