2009 Opel Astra Hatchback H Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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1.2 with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 79 HP engine (2005.8–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 89 HP engine (2005.8–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2009.8–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2004.3–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 109 HP engine (2007.2–) | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out | |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 109 HP engine (2007.2–) | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out | |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 123 HP engine (2007.2–) | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out | |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 123 HP engine (2007.2–) | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out | |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.3–) | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 99 HP at 4400 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 2300 RPM engine (2004.3–) | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 CDTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.4–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws or nuts | |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.6–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP engine (2004.9–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws or nuts | |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2005.9–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2004.3–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws or nuts | |
2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2004.9–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws or nuts | |
2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 237 HP engine (2005.3–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws or nuts | |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws or nuts |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTJ engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTL engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ engines | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
With air-conditioning | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Without air-conditioning system | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
With air-conditioning | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Without air-conditioning system | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XER engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XER engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 31.72 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 33.93 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust gas return cooler | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines | 21.39 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 21.39 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTL engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
High-pressure line | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
High-pressure pump | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 50.89 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | hand-screwed |
Second stage | 360° |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTL engines | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | slacken |
Third stage | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On exhaust manifold | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Replace seals and nuts. |
First stage | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
Second stage | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
On the engine block | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Banjo screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
Support | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Support | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Union nuts | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
At the turbocharger | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
On the engine block | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
At the turbocharger | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
On the engine block | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ engines | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.6–) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten in several steps. See figure 1. | |
Screws | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTJ engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 2. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 60° |
Fourth stage | 60° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 3. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 4. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 60° |
Fourth stage | 60° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 4. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 60° |
Fourth stage | 60° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 5. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 45° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 6. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 45° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 28.76 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws See figure 6. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 60° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 7. | |
Second stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 90° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 7. | |
Second stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 7. | |
Second stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 90° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws See figure 8. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 8. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 8. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 45° |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 9. | |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTL engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 40° |
First stage | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
Second stage | 100° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 100° |
Third stage | 25° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 100° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 30° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 89 HP engine (2005.8–) | 169.64 lbf⋅ft |
Left-hand thread |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
1.9 CDTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.4–) | 250.77 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. (left-hand thread) | |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.6–) | 250.77 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP engine (2004.9–) | 250.77 lbf⋅ft |
Left-hand thread | |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2005.9–) | 250.77 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 40–50° |
First stage | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 40–50° |
All other modifications | 144.56 lbf⋅ft |
1.2 with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 79 HP engine (2005.8–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 89 HP engine (2005.8–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2009.8–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2004.3–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 CDTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.4–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.6–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP engine (2004.9–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2005.9–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 89 HP engine (2005.8–) | 32.45 lbf⋅ft |
Retap thread in holes and use new screws. |
First stage | 62.69 lbf⋅ft |
Retap thread in holes and use new screws. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 21.39 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread, use new screws and screw-locking compound. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 62.69 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread, use new screws and screw-locking compound. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
1.9 CDTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.4–) | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound. | |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.6–) | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP engine (2004.9–) | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound. | |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2005.9–) | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. Use screw-locking compound. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. Use screw-locking compound. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Clean thread and use new screws. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 10. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 28.76 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten new bolts helically in outside to inside order. | |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 28.76 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out | |
Second stage | 60° |
Use new screws. |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.3–) | 64.91 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 99 HP at 4400 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 2300 RPM engine (2004.3–) | 64.91 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 100° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 100° |
helically from the inside out |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 100° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
Vibration damper | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L A 18 XER engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XE1 engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 120° |
Third stage | 15° |
Exhaust side | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Intake-side | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XER engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTJ engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTL engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust side | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Intake-side | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain guide rail | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain slip rail | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain tensioner | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 89 HP engine (2005.8–) | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Drive wheel toothed belt |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 60° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 60° |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 109 HP engine (2007.2–) | 81.87 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 109 HP engine (2007.2–) | 81.87 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 123 HP engine (2007.2–) | 81.87 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 123 HP engine (2007.2–) | 81.87 lbf⋅ft |
1.7 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 79 HP at 4400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.3–) | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
Part number 97320335 | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
Part number 98021306 | 81.87 lbf⋅ft |
Locking screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 150° |
Third stage | 15° |
1.9 CDTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.4–) | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.6–) | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP engine (2004.9–) | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2005.9–) | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
1.2 with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 79 HP engine (2005.8–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 89 HP engine (2005.8–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Chain tensioner | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Chain tensioner | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 89 HP engine (2005.8–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 89 HP engine (2005.8–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
Cap | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 150° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
Cap | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 150° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
M10 | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ engines | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 120° |
Third stage | 15° |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTJ engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTL engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. |
Banjo screws | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XER engines | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings | |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L A 18 XER engines | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Engine oil | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Aluminium oil sump (Torx screws) | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Aluminium oil sump (hexagon-head screws) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Sheet-steel sump | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XER engines | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings | |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Aluminium screws for engines with number from 1493405 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Up to engine number 1493404, steel screws | 57.53 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
With hexagon-head screws | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XER engines | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTJ engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTL engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 33.93 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L A 18 XER engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XER engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTJ engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTL engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Turbo charger union nuts | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
At the bracket | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Turbo charger | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Banjo screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Banjo screws | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XER engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L Z 12 XEP engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XER engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | Wait 60 seconds. |
Third stage | Unscrew nut(s). |
Fourth stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 89 HP engine (2005.8–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump lower part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump lower part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound. |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2006.1–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2006.1–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Oil sump top part | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Oil sump top part | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTL engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XER engines | 3.32 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTJ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XER engines | 3.32 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTJ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTH engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTJ engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTL engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Knock sensor | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensor downstream of catalytic converter | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensors in front of catalytic converter | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use assembly paste |
On the engine block | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
On the engine block | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTL engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
At the bracket | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Left | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Right | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Right | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
On engine bracket | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
On the engine block | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
Left | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Right | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Right | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
On engine bracket | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DT engines | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTH engines | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTJ engines | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.9 L Z 19 DTL engines | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
On engine bracket | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
Central screws | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
On engine bracket | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Engine suspension | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XER engines | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XER engines | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
At the subframe | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
At the gearbox | 59 lbf⋅ft |
At the subframe | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
Bottom | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
Bottom | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 59 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L Z 12 XEP engines | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Catalytic converter bracket | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.2 with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 79 HP engine (2005.8–) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 30° |
1.4 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2009.8–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2004.3–) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2007.2–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten in several steps. | |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2004.3–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2004.3–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. |
Nuts | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2004.3–) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2006.1–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2006.1–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 CDTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.4–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 118 HP engine (2004.6–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP engine (2004.9–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
1.9 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2005.9–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Note correct order of tensioning. | |
Second stage | Wait 5 minutes. |
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste | |
Third stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 237 HP engine (2005.3–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
All other modifications | 50.89 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L A 16 XER engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XER engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
On primary catalytic converter | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L Z 12 XEP engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Spark plugs | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2009 Opel Astra Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Opel warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Clutch Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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2009 Opel Astra Hatchback generations
In 2009 Opel offered 2 generations of the Astra Hatchback. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.