Vectra/Calibra cars
Removing
Remove the front bumper.
Remove turn signal.
Raise the hood. Protect the hood and hinges with adhesive tape from damage.
Loosen the nine front fender mounting bolts.
Loosen the 2 bolts on the outside of the A-pillar.
On Calibra vehicles: Partially release the protective apron.
Loosen the bolt at the bottom of the A-pillar.
Loosen the two bolts on the wheel housing bracket.
On Vectra vehicles: Remove the headlight mounting bolt.
Loosen the wheel bolts, raise the vehicle and remove the front wheels.
Remove the wheel arch insert. To do this, remove the expansion bushings. There are small pins in the bushings, which should be knocked out with a suitable drift. The pins can be reused.
Press and remove the front fender from the body. Separate the sealing mass with a sharp knife or heat it with a hair dryer.
Installation
Clean the contact surface and cover with a layer of Opel sealant.
Install the fender, carefully fit to the body and secure.
Apply a protective coating to the inner surface of the wing.
On Calibra vehicles: attach the protective apron.
Insert the insert and secure with expanding sleeves by driving the pins into them.
Tighten the protective cover nuts.
Install turn signal.
Install the front bumper.
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