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How to Replace the Vehicle Identification Plate Opel Vectra C

Paint 2 illustrations ~125 words

Note. The vehicle external colour is specified by either a 3-digit colour code or a 2-digit colour code, depending on the production plant, with the suffix "L" (internal code).

3-digit codes:
Letter "Y"=One-coat painting
Letter "Z"=Two-coat painting
3-digit No,=Colour number
Example: 474 = Synthetic resin coat, colour: Casablanca white

2-digit No. with letters = colour code

Example: 10L = colour: Casablanca white

Vehicles are painted as before using the known painting systems from the current "Paint Repair Systems" BROCHURE, KTA-2207, edition 11/98.

Remove

  1. 1. Heat vehicle identification plate with hot air gun and pull off.
  2. 2. Remove residues of adhesive (silicone remover or naphtha).

Install

  1. 3. Clean base surface.
  2. 4. Position and attach vehicle identification plate ensuring bubble-free application. Only process adhesive foil at temperatures exceeding 18°C.

Note. Surface must be dry and free from dust and grease.