Opel Vectra C / Opel Vectra GTS / Opel Vectra Caravan / Opel Signum with 2002, book repair in eBook

Content

Operation and maintenance manual

General information about the car
Devices and controls
Lighting
Actions in emergency situations
Car maintenance

General information about the car and maintenance

Marking the car and engine
Engine characteristics
Maintenance
Resetting the counter - reminders
Maintenance schedule

Checks on the car

Engine and exhaust system
Engine / engine compartment: leak test
Checking the oil level
Engine oil replacement / oil filter replacement
Replacing the oil filter
How to check the coolant level
Controlling the level of antifreeze
Fuel filter for diesel engine drainage / replacement
Replacing the fuel filter in a gasoline engine
Check poly V-belt
Replacement of a gear belt / check of cogwheels
Exhaust system inspection
Engine air filter: filter cartridge replacement
Replacement of spark plugs
Gearbox / drive axle
Checking the transmission for leaks
Automatic gearbox: oil change / oil level check
Transmission type CV-Tronic- VT20-E
Front axle / steering
How to check the rubber cuffs of the propshaft
How to check management cuffs
How to check the steering rods and ball bearings
How to check backlash of steering draft
Power steering: checking the fluid level
Brakes / tires / wheels
Checking the brake fluid level
Checking the thickness of brake pads
Checking the parking brake
Inspection of the brake actuator
Brake fluid replacement
Brake fluid replacement in brake system
Wheel profile / wheel mounting check
Checking the tire pressure
Checking the spool of the tire
Body / interior equipment / heating
Insight into the integrity of the air cushion module
Replacing the air filter of the passenger compartment
Lubrication of door hinges
Electrical devices
Checking electricity consumption
Remote control: battery replacement
Checking the rubber bands of the wiper
Checking the water level in the washer reservoir
Checking the car battery

Caring for a car

Car wash
Care of paint
Bottom protection / preservation of voids
Care and cleaning of the car's skin
Painting of chips and scratches of paint from stones
Toolbox
Help when starting the engine
Towing a car
Lifting a car with a jack

Automotive electrical equipment

Electrical devices
Installation of additional electrical appliances
Diagnosis of electrical appliances
Checking electrical switches for current conductivity
Relay check
Checking rear window heating
Disconnecting the electrical connector
Checking the stoplight
Installing and dismounting the car's sound signal
Fuse replacement
Battery mounting and disassembly
Assembly and dismantling of the generator / generator voltage monitoring
Installation and dismantling of the voltage regulator / Starter mounting and dismantling
Glass cleaning system
Replacing the wiper blades
Installing and checking the angle of the windscreen wiper blades
Removing and installing windshield washer nozzle
Installing and removing the wiper arm
Installing and dismounting the windscreen washer of the front window
Installing and dismounting the Caravan Signum rear window washer
Assembly and disassembly of the pump and windscreen washer tank
Damage to the wiper blade / causes / disposal methods
Damage to the wiper blade / causes / disposal methods
Lighting devices
Table of categories of lamps
Replacement of incandescent lamps in headlamps
Fitting and dismantling of fog lights
Fitting and dismantling of side direction indicators
Installing and dismantling the rear light
Installing and removing additional stop lights
Mounting and dismantling of the license plate lamp
Installation and dismantling of the front ceiling light
Replacement of incandescent lamps, interior lighting
Instrument board / switches / radio system
Mounting dismantling of the dashboard
Mounting the removal of the turn knob
Display panel assembly and disassembly
Lighting switch, installation and dismantling
Switch at the top of the console, assembly and disassembly
Switch at the bottom of the console assembly and disassembly
Mounting and dismantling of the door panel of the switches
Installing and dismantling the cigarette lighter
Installing and dismounting the radio
Installation and removal of stereo speakers
Heating / climate control
Air conditioning
Ventilation grilles installation and dismantling
Additional heating
Diagnosis of problems in the heating system

Chassis

Front axle
Shock absorber mounting and dismantling
Shock absorber
Mounting and dismantling of suspension spring / shock absorber
Checking the shock absorber
Disposal of the shock absorber
Installing and dismantling the wheel hub
Mounting and dismounting of the propshaft
Mounting and dismantling of the connecting shaft
Assembly and dismantling of the axle neck
Checking the axle joint
Mounting and dismantling of the suspension arm / bearing hydraulics check / installation
Dismantling of the semiaxis / replacement of cuffs
Rear axle
Shock absorber rear axle assembly and dismantling
Installing and dismantling the rear axle suspension
Rear wheel hub assembly and dismantling
Control / airbag
Airbag - safety rules
Installing and dismantling the airbag system
Assembly and disassembly of the steering wheel
Mounting and dismantling of the contact disk
Mounting and dismantling of the tip of the steering rod
Installation and dismantling of rubber cuffs of steering draft
Wheels and tires
Tire pressure
List of tires and wheels
Designations for tires and wheel tires / production date
Measuring the tire profile
Wheel balancing
Snow chains
Wheel mounting and dismantling
Replacement of wheels / taking into account the direction of rotation
Recommendations for wheel care
Allowable errors during tire operation

Brake system

Brake system specifications
Installation and dismantling of front brake pads
Fitting and dismantling of the front wheel caliper
Installation and dismantling of rear brake pads
Mounting and dismantling of the rear wheel caliper
Installation and dismantling of the brake disc
Measurement of the thickness of the brake disc
Fitting and dismounting the parking brake cable / lever
Brake hose assembly and disassembly
Bleeding the brake system
Diagnosis of the brake booster
Mounting and disassembly of the brake light switch
Diagnosis of problems in the braking system

Engine mechanical / engine cooling

Opening the engine cover closure
Installation of the piston of the first cylinder of the engine in position of the top dead point
Fitting and dismantling of a gear belt
Fitting and dismantling of the timing belt / belt tension
The device of the six-cylinder petrol engine
Mounting and dismantling of the right engine support, and also its fastening
Cylinder head / tightening methods
Valve clearance check / adjustment
Mounting and dismantling of the attachment drive belt
Engine starting
Diagnosis of engine failures
Lubrication of the engine
Recommended engine oil for Opel Vectra C / Signum
Circulation of oil
Measuring the temperature of the engine oil
Checking the oil pressure
Engine cooling system
Circulation of coolant
Radiator-antifreeze
How to drain and pour coolant
Thermostat of the cooling system, its installation and dismantling
Checking the thermostat
Mounting and dismantling of the radiator
Mounting and dismantling of the fan
Installing and dismantling the coolant pump
Diagnosis of engine cooling system failures

Engine management system

Engine management system
Injection in a gasoline engine and ignition system
Diesel engine fuel system
Fuel injection in a gasoline engine
Functions of the electronic control system of the gasoline engine
Sensors and drives of fuel injection
Engine idle speed / ignition / emission control
General diagnosis of the functioning of the injection system
Engine overview
Installing and dismantling the injector valve
Diagnosis of faults in the petrol injection system
Ignition
Ignition system
Installation and dismantling of the ignition module
Diesel engine injection system
Principle of operation of the diesel engine injection system
Preheating system
Installation and dismantling of glow plugs
Common rail fuel rail
Engine overview
Supply system
Reducing fuel consumption
Safety rules when replacing fuel system elements
Fuel pressure relief in the power system
Installing and dismantling the fuel pump
Installation and dismantling of crash-boxes
Removing air from the fuel system
Installing and dismantling the fuel vapor trap valve
Air filter / inlet nozzles
Installing and dismounting the air filter

Exhaust system

How to avoid damage to the catalytic converter
Functions of the catalytic converter
Turbocharger
General view of the exhaust system
Installation and dismantling of the exhaust system
Mounting and dismantling of the oxygen sensor
Assembly and removal of the particle filter
Check of tightness of system of release of the fulfilled gases

Car interior

Important safety advice when installing and dismantling the car's interior
Mounting and dismantling of clamps
Mounting and dismantling of car handrails
Mounting and dismantling of the rearview mirror
Mounting and dismantling of the sun visor
Installation and dismantling of the glove box
Mounting and dismantling of the center console
Installation and dismantling of ashtrays
Mounting and dismantling of gear change mechanism
Installation and dismantling of moldings
Installing and removing the side panel
Assembly and dismantling of the panel under the steering wheel
Assembly and disassembly of the steering column panel
Installation and dismantling of the door seal
Installation and dismantling of plastic car thresholds
Mounting and dismantling of plastic covers of A-pillars
Mounting and dismantling of plastic covers of B-pillars
Mounting and dismantling of plastic covers for C / D racks
Fitting and dismantling of the side trim in the luggage compartment
Fitting and dismantling of the luggage compartment side trim
Assembly and dismantling of the luggage compartment
Assembly and dismantling of the luggage compartment lining
Fitting and dismantling of front seats
Installing and dismantling the rear seat cushion

Car body

Safety rules for the installation and dismantling of body parts
Damage and chips on the windshield
Mounting and dismantling of the release clamps
Installation and dismantling of side moldings
Mounting and dismantling of the windshield fairing
Front bumper mounting / demounting / front bumper mounting
Rear bumper / rear bumper mounting and dismantling
Mounting and dismantling of the engine sump
Installation and dismantling of front liners
Rear axle mounting and dismantling
Installation and dismantling of the front wings
Installation and dismantling of the side linings of the bottom
Fitting and dismantling / hood adjustment
Fitting and dismounting the boot lid
Fitting and dismantling of luggage compartment cover
Assembly and dismantling of the boot lid
Assembly and dismantling of the trunk lid
Assembly and dismantling of the tailgate trim
Trunk lining / Caravan
The trunk lid / Signum trim
Installation and dismantling of car doors
Assembly and dismantling of door locks
Assembly and removal of door handles
Installation and dismantling of door trim
Mounting and dismantling of the triangular cover of the exterior rear-view mirror
Mounting and dismantling of exterior mirror housings
Mounting and dismantling of rear view mirrors
Mounting and dismantling of the servomotor for exterior mirrors
Mounting and dismantling of exterior mirrors
Installing and dismantling the front door windowglass
Installing and dismantling the rear window lifter

Current flow diagrams

How to use the electrical circuit
Electrical circuit compatibility with earlier circuits
Guide to reading the wiring diagram
Relay diagram
Electroschemes