The Opel Astra G ran from 1998 to 2004 and the Astra H from 2004 to 2009. The 4-door saloon body was offered across both generations and has a different rear structure to the hatchback, though the front seat mounting positions remain consistent with the rest of the range. Both G and H use GM’s F platform, updated for the H to include revised suspension geometry.
Part number 863316 is the Recaro direct-fit sub-frame for the Astra G and H 4-door. The price for this sub-frame is £480, which is noticeably higher than most Recaro sub-frames in this range. That reflects the construction: this is a complete replacement frame rather than adaptor bars fitted to the existing seat rails. The factory floor rails are replaced entirely, and the Recaro seat mounts on the new structure with its own integrated runners.
That complete-frame approach is more involved to install but gives a more solid result, particularly in cars where the factory rails have aged or corroded. The 4-door Astra saloon was a popular fleet car across both G and H generations, and examples at high mileage benefit from a base that is not working around worn OEM components.
This sub-frame fits Recaro seats only. It covers base-mountable bucket seats and reclining sport seats. Side-mounted shells are not within scope. The price listed is for one seat position. Contact us with your Recaro model and confirm whether your Astra is the 2-door or 4-door body before ordering, as the sub-frame is body-style specific.
