Switches — Removal and Installation (Opel Astra G)

Ignition switch and steering wheel lock

1. Disconnect the battery from ground. Remove the steering wheel.

2. Remove both steering column covers.

3. Remove the windshield wiper switch from the latches, remove the immobilizer transmitter unit from the lock.

4. Insert the ignition key into the lock.

5. Press the lock by inserting a screwdriver into the hole at the top of the steering column and remove the lock drum (see photo).





6. To install the drum, push it in until the lock clicks and turn the key to position 0 and remove. If the lock enters the hole in the steering column when removing the drum, then press the lock (see photo), then install the drum.

Ignition switch

7. Remove the ignition/steering wheel lock drum. Turn the ignition key to position 0.

8. Press the tab at the bottom of the switch, and at the same time use a screwdriver to pry up and disconnect the wire connector (see photo).



9. Remove the ignition switch from the latches.

10. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Turn signal/wiper switches

11. The procedure for removing these switches is the same.

12. Remove the steering wheel (Chapter 10).

13. Loosen the screws and remove both steering column covers.

14. Release the latches and remove the turn signal/wiper switch from the steering column (see photo).



15. Disconnect the wires from the switch (see photo).





16. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Light and fog light switch

17. The procedure for removing the light switch is illustrated in the photo.

Hazard warning switch

18. The procedure for removing the hazard warning switch is illustrated in the photo.

Heater Fan Switch

19. Remove the heater control panel.

20. Remove the switch button, pry the switch from the top and bottom and remove.

Door opening and luggage compartment light switches

21. Loosen the bolt and remove the switch (see photo).





22. To remove the luggage compartment light switch, remove the inner trim of the rear cover and disconnect the wire (see photo).

Sunroof drive switch

23. Remove the front interior light. Unscrew the screws securing the switch cover (see photo), disconnect the wires. Pry and remove the switch from the panel.