Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Safety Measures  

  Important!   

It is explicitly requested that the warnings and cautionary measures outlined in these Service Instructions be carefully read and observed to limit the possibility of injury to workshop personnel - as a consequence of unprofessional conduct - or damage to the vehicle and the possibility of jeopardising vehicle safety.  

-  During operations where there is the risk of an electric short circuit, disconnect the ground cable from the battery. This also applies when the vehicle is being electrically welded. Disconnecting the ground cable automatically deletes the memory contents of electronic systems. When the battery is reconnected, the clock, board computer, and electronic window winders must be reprogrammed if necessary. With coded radio, inform customer of decoding.  

-  Disconnect battery from vehicle electrical system before charging or quick-charging.  

-  Never use a quick charger for starting.  

-  Never disconnect or reconnect wiring harness plugs from/to control units or trigger boxes with the ignition switched on.  

-  At temperatures above +80 ° C/176 ° F (drying oven), remove control units.  

-  Wiring harnesses and wiring troughs released or removed as a result of repair procedures must be re-installed in their original positions, using genuine parts (cable ties, clips, wiring trough brackets, etc.) from the Aftersales Department.  

-  Before removing parts of the fuel system, clean connection points and the immediate vicinity.  

-  During operations on the fuel system, keep sources of ignition away and avoid sparks.  

-  For operations on the fuel system, ensure utmost cleanliness.  

-  Observe relevant legislation regarding environmental and health safety and labour safety in regard to explosive and inflammable materials.  

Safety Measures (continued)  

  Important!   

-  Check routing of fuel lines and check for chafing and firm connections. Fuel lines must be installed without twisting and without cross-section restrictions.  

-  Fuel lines must not contact moving parts or sharp edges. Other cables must not be fastened to them.  

-  Check fuel system for leaks.  

-  Leaking fuel must be mopped up immediately.  

-  If repairs cannot be carried out immediately, close off opened components or mask them carefully.  

-  Leaks (dead air) in the intake and exhaust system in front of the catalytic converter lead to malfunctions.  

-  Check all parts for signs of wear and replace if necessary.  

These warnings and cautionary measures are not exhaustive; Adam Opel AG/Vauxhall Motors Ltd. cannot possibly envisage all conceivable ways in which maintenance and repair might be carried out or the possible hazardous consequences of each method. It is therefore particularly important that anyone who uses a service procedure which is not recommended first satisfies himself thoroughly that neither his own safety nor vehicle safety will be jeopardised by the service method he selects.  

It is to be expressly noted, that all the works of the following operations are only to be carried out under observance of the applicable Guidelines and regulations of the competent local authorities in relation to health accident prevention and protection of the environment.  

Contact with various materials may be damaging to health.