Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Replace exhaust manifold gasket (cast manifold version)

Note:   On vehicles as of model year 04 with ESP - every time the battery is disconnected, the steering angle sensor loses its basic setting. It must be recalibrated.

  Remove

4.   Detach front exhaust pipe (1) Note:   With model variant "ECO" - remove lower engine compartment cover •   Unscrew 3 nuts

5.   Lower vehicle 6.   Remove intake pipe (1) •   Remove bolt (2)

7.   Detach oil dipstick guide tube •   Withdraw oil dipstick •   Remove bolt 8.   Remove heated oxygen sensor for mixture regulation •   Disconnect wiring harness plug •   Unclip cable •   Unscrew carefully using KM-6129 (1) 9.   Remove left engine transport shackle (2) •   Remove bolt 10.   Remove exhaust manifold heat shield •   Unscrew 2 bolts

11.   Remove exhaust manifold •   Unscrew 7x nuts •   Remove gasket. 12.   Clean sealing surfaces •   Cylinder head, exhaust manifold 13.   Remove oil dipstick guide tube

  Install

14.   Insert dipstick guide tube •   Replace 2 seal rings (1)

22.	Attach front exhaust pipe Note:   With "ECO" model variant - install lower engine compartment cover •   Replace gasket •   Tighten 3x nuts 25 Nm – Replace nuts