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    4. : How to replace the gear shift and handbrake cover of an Opel Astra

Vauxhall Astra - Video tutorial

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra J - Years 2009-2016
Part: Gearshift gaiter
Operation: How to replace the gear shift and handbrake cover of an Opel Astra

Today with the help of this short video, we will illustrate the steps used to replace the gear shift boot of an Opel Astra. We will start by removing the old boot, to do this we will need to insert a flathead screwdriver into the plastic part of the gear shift in order to completely extract the boot. Then we will need to remove the gear shift and the knob by using the screwdriver to pry it off. Once it is dislodged, we can insert the new boot onto the gear shift and then the knob. Finally, we can place the boot back into its housing. To replace the handbrake boot, we will need to remove the outer part of the lower dashboard located under the gear shift and then pull off the entire boot, dislodging it, and finally install the new one, as shown in the video.


Posted on 6 March 2024 by ScegliAuto

How to reset the tire pressure warning light on Dacia Sandero?

Let's see below how it is possible to reset the low tire pressure signal on the car: first of all it is necessary to check the correct tire pressure by comparing it with the pressures reported in the use and maintenance manual. After that, turn on the ignition and locate the command on the right side of the steering wheel at the top that allows you to access the on-board computer menu, then select the car symbol, after which select the "up arrow" command up to that the indication "tire pressure" appears on the display. At that point, press the "Ok" control on the steering wheel and keep it pressed to reset the signal.

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