Front Brake Disc Guard — Removal and Installation (Opel Vectra A)

Removal

1. Where applicable, remove the hubcaps then loosen the front wheel bolts and apply the handbrake. Jack up and support the front of the vehicle on axle stands. Remove the wheel.

2. Remove the brake disc as described in Chapter 10.

3. Using a screwdriver inserted through the holes in the hub flange, remove the three screws securing the disc guard to the hub mounting element

4. Using metal shears or a similar tool, cut off the portion of the rear edge of the protective cover that interferes with its removal, then remove the cover.

Installation

5. When installing a new protective cover, cut out part of the rear edge in the same way as when removing the old cover. File the cut edges and cover them with anti-corrosion paint.

6. Next, install in reverse order, paying attention to the following.

7. Install the brake disc as described in Chapter 10.

8. Do not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the vehicle is lowered to the ground.