Hatchback and Astra GTC models
1. Open the tailgate, remove the luggage compartment shelf and unscrew the fastening elements of the shelf cables from the window frame upholstery.
2. Insert a plastic wedge under the upholstery of the window frame, wring out 4 latches and separate the upholstery from the window frame (see resist. illustration) first on one side and then on the other side.
3. Remove the tailgate lock cover (see resist. illustration), for which remove the latch and unscrew the fixing bolt in the opening of the door handle.
4. Insert a plastic wedge or lever under the upholstery, release 8 latches one by one and remove the door upholstery.
5. Installation is made in an order, the return to an order of removal. Replace any damaged fasteners with new ones.
Note: On Astra GTC models, the window frame upholstery is fastened with three latches, and the tailgate lock trim with one spacer rivet and three latches in the door handle opening.
Models Wagon
6. Insert a plastic wedge under the upholstery of the window frame, wring out 4 latches and detach the upholstery.
7. Remove the spacer rivet and disconnect the tailgate lock trim (see resist. illustration), remove 2 expansion rivets and unscrew 2 fixing bolts, insert a plastic wedge or lever under the upholstery, remove 12 clips one by one and remove the door upholstery.
8. Installation is made in an order, the return to an order of removal. Replace any damaged fasteners with new ones.
Models Zafira
9. Turn out 3 fixing bolts (arrows A) (see resist. illustration), release the door lock trim from the door handle opening and remove the trim.
10. Turn out 2 fixing bolts (arrows B) (see illustration 15.9), insert a plastic wedge or lever under the upholstery, remove 10 clips one by one and remove the lower door trim.
11. In a similar way, release the upholstery of the window frame (see illustration 15.9) of 4 clips and remove it.
12. Turn out the fixing bolts one by one (see resist. illustration) and using a plastic wedge, remove the side trim, first from one side and then from the other side of the window frame.
13. Installation is made in an order, the return to an order of removal. Replace any damaged fasteners with new ones.
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