Removal and installation front seats (Opel Astra G)

The models of cars covered in this Manual are equipped with an additional restraint system (SRS). Before performing any work near the airbag units, steering column, instrument panel, front seats, turn off the SRS to avoid injury in case of its accidental deployment (see Chapter On-board electrical equipment). The SRS circuit wiring is easily identified by the yellow color of the insulation.

Front seat wiring connector retaining elements



Front seat mounting bolts

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute before proceeding with the upcoming work, during which time the SRS independent power supply capacitor should discharge.



2. If necessary, in order to expand the working space, unscrew the fastening screws and remove the overhead box from the side panel.

3. Carefully pry up and remove the plastic cover installed on the outside of the seat, then unscrew the fastening screw.



4. Disconnect the seat belt anchor from the seat.



5. Move the seat as far back as possible, if equipped, disconnect the electrical wiring from the emergency belt tensioner module, from the side airbag module, from the seat heating element and from the seat occupied sensor. To disconnect the connector, pull the red lock and squeeze the latch (see illustration Front seat wiring connector retaining elements).

6. Loosen the front bolts securing the seat to the base frame, - the bolts are installed in the front of both guide rails (see illustration Front seat mounting bolts).



7. Slide the seats forward as far as they will go and remove the rear mounting bolts.

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8. With the help of an assistant, carefully lift the seat and remove it from the car.

9. If necessary, unscrew the fasteners and remove the seat base frame from the floor.

Installation

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of dismantling the components.

1. Before screwing in, the threaded portion of the fastening bolts should be lubricated with a fixing anaerobic sealant. Make sure that all fasteners are tightened to the required force.