Trunk lid trim (Hatchback/Station wagon/Signum) (Opel Vectra C)

Contents: Hatchback Models (GTC) ⬇ Models Universal ⬇ Signum Models ⬇

Hatchback Models (GTC)

1. Open the tailgate and remove the luggage compartment shelf.

2. Remove the decorative covers on the left and right sides of the rear door trim and unscrew the mounting screws (see accompanying illustration).

15.2 Removing the trims (3 and 4) of the rear door window frame (hatchback models): 1. Screws for fixing the pads; 2. Fastening elements of the luggage compartment shelf cables; 5. Lower part of the upholstery

Note: If you are removing only the lower part of the trim, it is enough to unscrew the screws securing the rear window frame trims; paragraphs 3 and 4 can be skipped.

3. Remove the luggage compartment shelf cable fastening elements from the window frame trim (see illustration 15.2).

4. Insert the plastic wedge under the window frame trims one by one, press the fasteners and separate the trims from the window frame (see illustration 12.2) in the directions indicated by the arrows.

Note: Each window frame trim is secured with three clips.

5. Using a special tool (for example, Hazet 799-3) remove 4 plugs from the bottom of the tailgate trim (see accompanying illustration), then using the same tool, remove the expansion rivets and remove the 2 holders.

15.5 Removing the lower part of the trim (5) of the rear doors (hatchback models)

6. Remove 2 screws (see illustration 15.5), insert a plastic wedge under the trim, press the 4 fasteners in the lower corners of the trim and remove it from the tailgate.

7. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Replace all damaged fasteners, rivets and plugs with new ones.

Models Universal

8. Open the tailgate, unscrew the fastening screw and remove the tailgate handle trim panel (see accompanying illustration).

15.8 Fastenings of the lower part of the trim (4) of the tailgate (models Universal): 1. Mounting screw; 2. Tailgate handle trim panel; 3. Sensor switch

9. On models equipped with an automatic tailgate opening mechanism, use a plastic wedge to remove the sensor switch from the mounting housing (see illustration 15.8). Press the 2 fastening latches of the switch housing and remove the housing from the upholstery, disconnect the electrical wiring connector from the back of the housing.

10. Using a plastic wedge, press out the 10 fasteners of the lower part of the trim and remove it from the tailgate.

11. Insert a plastic wedge under the rear window frame trim, gradually moving it along the edge of the trim, press the 8 fasteners and separate the trim (see accompanying illustration).

15.11 Fixators (indicated by arrows) trims (5) of the rear door window frame (models Universal): 6. High-level brake light wiring connector

12. Disconnect the high-level brake light wiring connector and remove the window frame trim.

13. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Upon completion of the work, check the operation of the high-level brake light and the automatic opening mechanism of the tailgate.

Signum Models

14. Open the tailgate, remove the light fixture from the trim (see accompanying illustration) and disconnect the connector of its electrical wiring.

15.14 Fastenings of the lower part of the trim (1) of the tailgate (signum models): 2. Expansion rivets; 3. Lighting lamp; 4. Mounting screws

15. Remove the 3 mounting screws, then use the special tool (for example, Hazet 799-3) remove 2 expansion rivets (see illustration 15.14) from the rear door trim. Using a plastic wedge, press out 10 fasteners and remove the lower part of the rear door trim.

16. Using a plastic wedge, press the 4 fasteners and remove the upper trim of the rear door window frame (see accompanying illustration).