Interior trim panels — removal and installation (Opel Astra G)

Front door trim

1. Disconnect the battery from ground and wait at least 1 minute.

2. Remove the mirror and window switches (see photo).









3. On models with a manual window lift, remove the window lift handle by removing the hook clip made from a piece of stiff wire.



4. Remove the door speaker (see photo).











5. On Astra models, remove the inner handle cover (see photo).







6. Remove the screws on the bottom edge of the door trim. One of the screws is located behind the door handle (see photo).









7. Use a fork tool to remove the door trim retaining clips (see photo).







8. Lift the trim and remove it, disconnecting the cable from the door handle (see photo).





9. Remove the water-repellent screen (see photo).





10. Installation of the cladding is carried out in reverse order.

Rear door trim

11. Disconnect the battery from ground and wait at least 1 minute.

12. Pry up and remove the power window switch (on some vehicles the switch is attached with screws).

13. On models with manual window lift, remove the window lift handle (see photo).





14. Remove the pocket (see photo).









15. Remove the ashtray and speaker grille (see photo).



16. Loosen the screws on the bottom edge of the door trim (see photo).





17. Using a fork tool, remove the door trim retaining clips.

18. Lift the trim and remove it, disconnecting the cable from the door handle and the wires from the speaker (see photo).





19. Remove the water-repellent screen (see photo).









20. Installation of the cladding is carried out in reverse order.

Rear compartment lid trim

21. Remove the latches, unscrew the screws and remove the trim.

22. Remove the upper brake light from the latches.

23. Installation of the cladding is carried out in reverse order.

Rear side trim (coupe)

24. Remove the rear seat back.

25. Use a screwdriver to pry up and remove the trim.

26. Installation of the cladding is carried out in reverse order.

Rear side trim (hatchback)

27. The procedure for removing the rear side trim on a hatchback body is illustrated in the photo.

Rear pillar trims (coupe)

28. Remove the rear side trim.

29. Unscrew the screws and remove the cover, carefully prying it off with a screwdriver.

Lower trims of the front passenger compartment panel

30. The lower trims of the front passenger compartment panel are secured with screws in the recesses on the driver and passenger sides (see photo).