Panel deflectors — removal and installation (Opel Vectra A)

Central deflectors

Removal

1. Using a screwdriver as a lever, carefully remove the cover from the hazard warning switch.

2. Carefully remove the deflector assembly from the panel, placing a piece of cardboard under the screwdriver blade to avoid damaging the trim panel (see illustrations).





3. If necessary, remove the deflector cover as follows.

(Source is on the website: «OPELBOOK»)

4. Set the knurled air flow control wheel to the "O" position, then pull the drive lever to the side to release it from the mounting element.

5. Release the two lower retaining clips with a screwdriver and remove the cover from the instrument panel.

Installation

6. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. If the casing has been removed, the air flow regulator drive lever must be moved towards the limiter and then inserted into the fastening element (regulator wheel in the "O" position).

Passenger side deflector

Removal

7. Carefully remove the deflector from the dashboard using a screwdriver, placing a piece of cardboard under its blade to avoid damaging the panel.

8. If necessary, remove the deflector cover as follows.

9. Set the knurled air flow control wheel to the "O" position, then pull the Drive Lever to the side to release it from the mounting element.

10. Remove the screw securing the cover to the panel, then release the retaining clips and remove the cover from the panel.

Installation

11. Installation is carried out in reverse order (see point 6).

Driver side deflector

12. The procedure is similar to the previous one, except that there is no screw securing the cover to the panel.

Side window deflector deflectors

Removal

13. Using a screwdriver as a lever, remove the deflector from the panel, being careful not to damage it.

Installation

14. To install, push the deflector into place.