Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Replace oil intake pipe (Z 10 XE, Z 10 XEP, without air conditioning, LHD)

  Remove

1.   Open bonnet 2.   Raise vehicle Note:   With model variant "ECO" - remove lower engine compartment cover 3.   Drain engine oil •   Place collecting basin underneath. •   Remove drain bolt 4.   Loosen exhaust system Note:   When removing the centre muffler, a catalytic converter, an exhaust manifold, or an exhaust manifold with catalytic converter, secure that portion of the exhaust system remaining on the vehicle against uncontrolled suspension. •   For this purpose, the exhaust system portion including the flexpipe may be fastened to the vehicle underbody using suitable means, e.g. wire. Note:   Angular dislocations of the flexpipe as small as 5 to 10 degrees offset from the intended installation position can already cause damage and subsequent complete failure of the flexpipe. •   Detach oxygen sensor (catalytic converter control) cable harness plug (1) •   Detach exhaust system – 2x damper rings (arrows) •   Removet front exhaust pipe (2) – Unscrew 3x nuts •   Suspend front exhaust pipe from left front axle body

5.   Remove ribbed V-belt cover •   Unscrew 3 bolts (1) •   Remove clip (arrow) 6.   Install engine oil drain bolt •   Replace seal ring •   Tighten bolt 10 Nm

7.   Remove oil pan •   Transmission – Unscrew 3 bolts (1) •   Crankshaft bearing bridge – Unscrew 14 bolts

8.   Remove oil intake pipe (1) •   Unscrew 4 bolts 9.   Clean sealing surfaces •   Crankshaft bearing bridge, oil pan, timing case 10.   Install oil intake pipe •   Replace gasket (2) •   Tighten 4x bolts 14 Nm

  Install