Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car Tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle Tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions
  1. Car
    2. :
  2. Vauxhall
    3. :
  3. Astra
    4. : Replacing the tappet cover membrane on Opel Astra

Vauxhall Astra - Video tutorial

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra J - Years 2009-2016
Part: EGR valve
Operation: Replacing the tappet cover membrane on Opel Astra

After removing the cover, heat all the areas that fix the smoke valve with a hairdryer. To remove it, once heated, it will be sufficient to pry it underneath with one or two flat screwdrivers, lifting it and then extracting it from its seat. If you see that you are struggling, heat the gasket again. Warm up the area immediately next to the same valve to remove the lid, as shown in the video. Take the new membrane you purchased and put it back in place exactly as it was the one you removed, then fit the valve and close the lid by simply pressing.


Posted on 29 March 2024 by ScegliAuto

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Astra 2015-2022 - Where is the EGR valve located in an Opel Astra? Read Answer
    • Astra 2004-2010 - What are the problems with the Vauxhall Astra EGR valve? Read Answer
    • Astra 2004-2010 - How to clean the EGR valve of the Opel Astra H 1.7 CDTi from 101hp? Read Answer
    • Astra 2009-2016 - What problems can a faulty EGR valve cause on the Opel Astra? Read Answer
    • Astra 2009-2016 - What problems can the EGR valve of the Opel Astra J 1.7 CDTI cause? Read Answer
    • Astra 2004-2010 - Where is the EGR valve of the Opel Astra H located? Read Answer
    • Astra 2004-2010 - Where is the EGR valve on the Opel Astra H? Read Answer
    • Astra 2004-2010 - Why does the EGR valve of an Opel Astra not work well? Read Answer
    • Astra 2004-2010 - How much does a new EGR valve cost for the Opel Astra H 1.7 ctdi? Read Answer
    • Astra 2004-2010 - Where is the EGR valve of the Opel Astra1.3 cdti located? Read Answer
    • Astra 2004-2010 - Where is the EGR valve of the Opel Astra H located? Read Answer
    • Astra 2004-2010 - Where is the EGR valve of the Opel Astra H located? Read Answer
    • Astra 2004-2010 - Cost to eliminate the EGR valve of the Opel Astra Read Answer
    • Astra 2004-2010 - Where is the EGR valve of the 2005 Opel Astra 1.9? Read Answer

Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos