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Astra G Workshop Manual
General Vehicle Information
A Maintenance, Body and Chassis Sheet Metal Parts, Frame
B Paint
Description and Operation
Other Information
Technical Service Bulletins
Front End
Vehicle Side
Painting Repair System
Painting Repair Operations
Repair Instructions
Paint Information on the Vehicle Identification Plate
Overview of Paint Repair Pictograms
Blending System
Brief description of blend-in painting (two-coat paint applications)
Brief description of touch-in painting (two-coat paint applications)
Paint Systems
Paint Stages
Time Allowances (hrs)
Production Painted Plastic Parts (Exterior)
Operations - General
Step A - Observe Service Literature and Safety Measures
Step B - Prepare Workshop Equipment, Aids
Overview of Paint Systems (Individual Part Paint Application / Blend-in Painting / Touching-up)
System 1, 2-C Acrylic-coat for 1-coat Paint Applications
System 3, Top 2-coat Base Metallic for 2-coat Paint Applications
System 4, Water Base Coat for 2-coat Solid Paint Applications
System 5, Top 2-coat Metallic Base Coat for 2-coat Paint Applications
System 6, 2-C Acrylic-coat for 1-coat Paint Applications
System 8, Top 2-coat Base Metallic for 2-coat Paint Applications
System 9, Water Base Coat for 2-coat Paint Applications
Introduction
General
System 2, VOC Coat for 1-coat Paint Applications
System 7, VOC Coats for 1-coat Paint Applications
System 10, VOC Coat for 1-coat Paint Applications
System 11, Water Base Coat for 2-coat Paint Applications
Special Applications for the Exterior Colour China Blue (Astra-G-Bertone Production)
Exterior Colours - Model Year 2003.5
System 12, Two-colour Paint Applications on Plastic Surfaces
Brief description of blend-in painting (three-coat paint applications)
Brief description of touch-in painting (three-coat paint applications)
Contents of the publication 'Paint repair systems'
Exterior Colours - Model Year 2005
Product Version
Sanding means for various operations
VOC guideline - background information
System 13, Painting individual parts for 1-coat paint application (metal, aluminium)
System 14, Painting individual parts for 2-coat paint application (metal, aluminium)
System 15, Blend-in painting / touching up for 2-coat paint application (metal)
System 16, Individual part painting for 2-coat paint application (plastic)
System 17, Two-colour paint applications on plastic surfaces
Practical tips
Vehicle Identification Plate, Replace 61, 63, 67)
Explanation of Time Allowances - Paint Stages I, II and III
Areas for Exterior Painting (Example: Model F48)
Areas for Interior Painting (Example: Model F48)
Procedural Schematic for Paint Repairs
Description and Operation
Component Locator
Specifications
Other Information
Technical Service Bulletins
Adhesive Foiles
Corrosion Protection
C Body Equipment
D Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
E Front Wheel Suspension, Wheels and Tyres
F Rear Axle and Rear Wheel Suspension
H Brakes
J Engine and Engine Aggregates
K Clutch and Transmission
L Fuel and Exhaust System
M Steering
N Electrical Equipment and Instruments
R Accessories