Removal and installation of components of the panel of devices

A new multi-function after installation must be programmed at an original Opel workshop.

Multifunction display

Astra models

1. Remove the front ashtray (see chapter Body).

2. Remove the lid from the instrument panel (see chapter Body).

3. Remove the radio and its mounting box (see Check of serviceability of functioning and restoration repair of a heater of back glass).

4. If equipped, remove the GPS navigation unit.

5. Remove the heating / ventilation / air conditioning control panel from the instrument panel overlay (see chapter Cooling, heating systems).

6. Remove the deflectors of the central air ducts from the instrument panel (see chapter Cooling, heating systems).

7. Remove a decorative overlay of the panel of devices and disconnect electroconducting from the multipurpose display. Also disconnect the hazard switch connector (see Removal and installation of switches).

8. Remove the fixing screws from the back of the cover.



9. Remove the multifunction display assembly.



10. Installation is carried out in the reverse order.

Models Zafira

1. Remove the front ashtray (see chapter Body).

2. Remove the two lower mounting screws and separate the control panel for the operation of heating / ventilation / air conditioning systems from the instrument panel (see chapter Cooling, heating systems).

3. Remove the alarm switch and disconnect the wiring connector from it (see Removal and installation of switches).

4. Remove the heating/ventilation/air conditioning control panel.

5. Remove the steering wheel (see chapter Suspension and steering), - do not forget to first disconnect the battery.

6. Turn out fixing screws and remove sections of a casing of a steering column (see chapter Suspension and steering). Pull down the handle of the column position control lever.

7. Release the fasteners and remove the steering column switches from the steering column (see Removal and installation of switches).

8. Remove the radio (see Check of serviceability of functioning and restoration repair of a heater of back glass).

9. Remove the light control switch (see Removal and installation of switches).

10. Remove the fuse box cover from the instrument panel.

11. Having inserted a screwdriver into the groove of the grille of the side air duct deflector, unscrew the fixing screw and remove the deflector.

12. Turn out screws of fastening of facing of an instrument panel to the panel of devices (three screws above the shield, one on each side of the steering column and one in the lower corners of the trim frame).

13. Remove the instrument panel trim from the instrument panel, while also removing the lighting control switch from the rails. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the multifunction display unit, then separate the remaining harnesses from the bezel trim.




14. Remove the multifunction display assembly from the trim panel.

15. Installation is carried out in the reverse order.

Outdoor temperature sensor

1. With the hood open, disconnect the wiring from the sensor located inside the front bumper assembly.

2. Rotate the sensor and remove it from the bumper.



3. Installation is carried out in the reverse order.

Coolant temperature sensor

See Chapter Cooling, heating systems.

Coolant level switch

The sensor-switch is installed at the base of the expansion tank of the cooling system.

1. Partially drain the coolant until the sensor opens (see chapter Cooling, heating systems). Remove a broad tank and disconnect from the gauge electroconducting.


2. Turning the tank over, use a screwdriver to release the sensor.

3. Installation is carried out in the reverse order.

Sensor-switch of the liquid level in the washer fluid reservoir

The sensor-switch is installed on the left under the front bumper.

1. Remove the bumper (see chapter Body).

2. Disconnect from the located reservoir of washer liquid of the gauge electroconducting.

3. Carefully remove the sensor from the tank.

4. Installation is carried out in the reverse order.

Oil level switch

1. Remove the oil pan (see chapter Engine).

2. Remove the fixing ring from the pallet.

3. Separate from the pallet a contact socket of the gauge of level of oil.

4. Turn out fixing bolts and remove the sensor from the pallet in gathering with a sealing ring, - the ring is subject to replacement without fail.

5. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Don't forget to replace the o-ring. For a description of the pallet installation procedure, see Chapter Engine.