Door handle and lock parts — removal and installation (Opel Astra F)

Interior door handle

Remove the interior door trim panel.

Using a screwdriver, carefully release the clamps and pull the handle assembly out of the door, disconnect the leash and remove the assembly (fig. 11.4, 11.5).





Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, however, it is necessary to check the operation of the mechanism before installing the interior door trim.

Front door exterior handle

Remove the interior door trim panel and pull back the plastic sheet to expose the handle.

Unscrew the two nuts securing the outer door handle (Fig. 11.6).



If required, disconnect the central locking microswitch clip from the rear edge of the outer handle assembly.

Disconnect the two lower clips, then carefully remove the outer plastic section of the outer door handle assembly and disconnect the actuator.

Pull the inner section of the outer handle assembly out from the inside of the door and disconnect the lock cylinder linkage rod.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, however, it is necessary to check the operation of the mechanism before installing the inner door panel, then install the trim panel.

Rear Door Outside Handle - Saloon and Hatchback Models

Remove the inner panel and move the plastic sheet aside to expose the handle.

Remove the insulating spacers from the inner and outer edges of the window opening.

Unscrew the upper bolt securing the rear window guide, which can be reached near the rear edge of the window opening.

Using a Torx wrench, loosen the lower bolt of the rear window guide, then remove the guide from the door.



Unscrew the two nuts securing the outer door handle.

Remove the two lower clips, then carefully pry the outside door handle assembly out from the outside of the door and disconnect the linkage rod.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly, with the operation of the unit checked before being placed in place of the finishing panel.

External handle of the rear door of the station wagon model

Remove the interior door trim panel and move the plastic sheet aside to access the handle.

Remove the two screws securing the outer handle to the door.

Release the two lower clamps, then carefully pull the outer handle assembly out and disconnect the linkage rod.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly, with the operation of the unit checked before placing it on the finishing panel sheet.

Front door lock

Remove the interior door trim panel and move the plastic sheet away from the rear edge of the door.

Loosen the rear window guide mounting bolt at the rear edge of the door, then carefully remove the guide through the lower door opening.

Where required, through the doorway, detach the plastic cover clamp from the lock.

Working through the door window opening, disconnect the three lever mechanism rods from the lock.

On models with central locking, disconnect the negative battery terminal, then disconnect the plug from the central locking motor through the door opening.

Remove the three Torx screws securing the lock to the rear edge of the door, then carefully remove the lock assembly (together with the lock rod and the central locking motor where required) near the window lift mechanism out through the lower door opening.



Installation is the reverse of removal, but the door lock, handle and window lift mechanism should be checked before installing the door trim panel. Note that the outer handle linkage can be adjusted using the knurled plastic adjustment wheel located at the end of the linkage.

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Rear Door Lock - Saloon and Hatchback Models

Roll down the window completely, then remove the inner door trim and plastic sheet.

Remove the sealing gaskets from the inner and outer edges of the window opening.

Loosen the clamp bolt securing the upper window guide near the rear edge of the window opening.

Unscrew the clamping bolt (type Torx) securing the lower window guide from the inside, then remove the guide from the door.

Through the doorway, remove the plastic cover clips from the lock where necessary.

Working through the door opening, disconnect the drive rods from the lock assembly.

On models with central locking, disconnect the negative battery terminal and the central locking motor connector.

Remove the three Torx screws securing the lock to the bottom edge of the door, then remove the lock assembly (together with the lock button drive rod and the central locking electric motor where required) near the window lift mechanism out through the lower door opening.

The rear door lock is installed in the reverse order of removal, with a check of its operation.

Rear Door Lock - Station Wagon Models

Roll down the window completely, then remove the inner door trim and plastic sheet.



At the top of the window opening, remove the two rear screws securing the rear window upper track.

At the bottom of the window opening, remove the screw securing the rear window lower track, then the track clamp bolt and nut and pull it up through the window opening.

The further order of work is as indicated in the four points above, starting with the words "Through the doorway..." in the previous subsection.

The lock is installed in the reverse order of removal.

Front door lock cylinder

Remove the outside door handle as described earlier in this section.

Insert the key into the lock, then remove the spring ring from the end of the lock cylinder (Fig. 11.7).



Remove the lock cylinder with the key and lever mechanism.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, however, it is necessary to check the operation of the door lock, handle and window lifter before installing the door trim.

Lock retainer

Before removing the retainer, mark its position so that you can accurately put it back in place later.

To remove the latch, simply unscrew the screw with a socket wrench.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, however it is necessary to adjust the position of the latch for normal door closing.