Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Remove air cleaner housing with air intake hose and hot film mass air flow meter – see illustration "Air Ducts".

For version with AC: Remove ribbed V-belts – see operation "Ribbed V-belts, Remove and Install".

Remove V-belt – see operation "V-belt, Remove and Install".

Remove exhaust manifold – see operation "Exhaust Manifold (with Turbocharger), Remove and Install".

Open coolant drain bolt – collect escaping coolant.

Detach radiator coolant hose (1), coolant compensation tank coolant hose (2) and heater core coolant hose (3) from coolant pipe.

Detach coolant hose (4) from coolant pump connection.

Remove fastening bolts (5).

Pull coolant pipe out of thermostat housing and remove.

Push new seal rings (1) onto coolant pipe – coat seal rings lightly with silicon grease (white).

Insert coolant pipe into thermostat housing – ensure correct seating.

Fasten coolant pipe to cylinder block – tightening torque 20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.

Attach coolant hoses.

Install exhaust manifold – see operation "Exhaust Manifold (with Turbocharger), Remove and Install".

Install V-belt – see operation "V-belt, Remove and Install".

For version with AC: Install ribbed V-belt – see operation "Ribbed V-belt, Remove and Install".

Install air cleaner housing with air intake hose and hot film mass air flow meter – see illustration "Air Ducts".