Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Air Cleaner Housing, Remove and Install  

  Remove, Disconnect   

Detach wiring harness plug (1) and vacuum hoses (2) from tank vent valve - when detaching the vacuum hoses (2) from the valve body, ensure that the valve connections are not damaged. Damaged valves must be replaced. Close off vacuum hose to activated carbon canister.     Important!    Damaged valve connections may lead to vehicle fires as a result of leaks.     Remove, Disconnect    Detach wiring harness plug (3) from intake air temperature sensor (for X 25 XE only) and wiring harness plug (5) from hot film mass air flow meter.   Loosen fastening clamp (4).

  Remove, Disconnect   

Unclip upper part of air cleaner housing from lower part of air cleaner housing and remove with hot film mass air flow meter and air intake hose.  

Detach and remove lower part of air cleaner housing from brackets.  

Notice: 

Before assembling components of the intake system (hoses, connections, etc.), they must be cleaned of any possible contamination (grease, oil, etc.). When tightening the hose clamps, be sure to observe exactly the tightening torque of 3.5 Nm / 2.6 lbf. ft.  

  Important!   

It is only ensured that the intake system is free of leaks, thus ensuring operational safety of the engine, if the hose clamps are tightened correctly to the prescribed tightening torque.  

  Install, Connect   

Insert lower part of air cleaner housing in retainer and fasten.  

Clip upper part of air cleaner housing to lower part of air cleaner housing.  

Connect air intake hose to throttle valve connection.  

Connect wiring harness plug to intake air temperature sensor (for X 25 XE only), hot film mass air flow meter and tank vent valve.  

Attach vacuum hoses to tank vent valve.