Operation 8
Only the special service tools specified below may be used for replacing the spark plugs.
Operation descriptions for the replacement of spark plugs can be found in the Service Instructions, group "J"!
Note. EPC group "P" - Electrical equipment, spark plug
Spark plugs, all Opel / Vauxhall vehicles
| Vehicle model / engine | Spark plug type | M A 1) | Tool | Catalogue no. | Part no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nm] | |||||
| Agila-B: K 10 B, K 10 B LPG, K 12 B, K 12 B LPG | Denso ZXU20PR11 | 18 | KM-194-E | 47 08 892 | 93 193 723 |
| Z 10 XEP, Z 12 XEP, Z 12 XEP LPG, Z 14 XEL, Z 14 XEP, Z 14 XEP LPG, Z 16 XE, Z 16 XE1, Z 16 XEP, Z 16 XER, Z 18 XE, Z 18 XEL, Z 18 XER | Bosch FQR 8 LEU2 | 20-25 | KM-194-E | 12 14 031 | 93 176 801 |
| Corsa-D: A 10 XEP, A 12 XEL, A 12 XER, A 14 XEL, A 14 XER | GM Champion RC10MCC R6 | 20-25 | KM-194-E | 12 14 016 | 55 565 219 |
| Corsa-D: A 16 LEL, A 16 LER | NGK ZFR6BP-G | 20-25 | KM-194-E | 12 14 528 | 55 564 763 |
| Meriva-B: A 14 XER | GM Champion RC10MCC R6 | 20-25 | KM-194-E | 12 14 016 | 55 565 219 |
| Meriva-B: A 14 NEL, A 14 NET | NGK ZFR6BP-G | 20-25 | KM-194-E | 12 14 528 | 55 564 763 |
| Astra-H: Z 14 XEP LPG, Z 16 XER LPG | Bosch FQR 8 LEU2 | 20-25 | KM-194-E | 12 14 031 | 93 176 801 |
| Astra-J: A 14 XER, A 16 XER | GM Champion RC10MCC R6 | 20-25 | KM-194-E | 12 14 016 | 55 565 219 |
| Astra-J: A 14 NET | ZFR7BP-G | 20-25 | EN-194-E, KM-194-E | 12 14 059 | 55 571 719 |
| Astra-J: A 16 LET | ZFR7BP-G | 20-25 | EN-6363, KM-6363 | 12 14 059 | 55 571 719 |
| Zafira-B: Z 18 XER LPG | Bosch FQR 8 LEU2 | 20-25 | KM-6363 | 12 14 031 | 93 176 801 |
| Insignia: A 16 LET | NGK ZFR6BP-G | 20-25 | KM-194-E | 12 14 528 | 55 564 763 |
| Insignia: A 16 XER, A 18 XER, | Bosch FQR8LEU2 | 20-25 | KM-6363 | 12 14 031 | 93 176 801 |
| Insignia: A 20 NHT | AC Delco 41-108 | 10-20 | KM-194-E | 48 11 581 | 12 620 540 |
| Z 20 LEH, Z 20 LEL, Z 20 LER | Bosch FQR 8 LE2 | 20-25 | KM-194-E | 12 14 041 | 93 180 485 |
| Z 22 SE | Bosch HLR 8 STEX | 16-20 | KM-194-E | 12 14 013 | 9 199 038 |
| Z 16 YNG | Bosch FR 7-DPP33 | 20-25 | KM-194-E | 12 14 029 | 93 175 994 |
| Z 16 XNT | NGK IFR6W-7G | 20-25 | KM-194-E | 12 14 058 | 55 564 962 |
| Z 16 LEL, Z 16 LET, Z 16 LER | NGK ZFR6BP-G | 20-25 | KM-194-E | 12 14 528 | 55 564 763 |
| Astra-H: Z 20 LEH | NGK PFR 6T-G | 22-25 | KM-194-E | 12 14 046 | 55 562 534 |
| Z 20 LET | Bosch FLR8 LDCU | 20-30 | KM-194-E | 12 14 000 | 9 195 109 |
| Z 20 NET | NGK PFR 6T-10G | 22-25 | KM-194-E | 12 14 030 | 12 787 099 |
| A 28 NET, A 28 NER, Z 28 NEL, Z 28 NET | NGK DILFR7B10G | 26-30 | KM-194-E | 12 14 065 | 55 564 748 |
| Z 22 YH | Beru 14 FGR-8DQU7 | 22-25 | KM-194-E | 12 14 027 | 93 175 880 |
| Opel GT Z 20 NHH | AC Delco 41-108 | 10-20 | KM-194-E | 48 11 581 | 12 620 540 |
| Z 32 SE (Z 32 XE) | Bosch HR 7MPP302 | 16-20 | KM-194-E | 48 05 484 | 92 067 204 |
Spark plug replacement interval and electrode distance
| Engines | Spark plug change interval | Electrode gap |
|---|---|---|
| [mm] | ||
| all engines with LPG option | every 30,000 km / 20,000 mls | - |
| 4 cylinder engines (exceptions follow) | 4 years / 60,000 km / 40,000 mls | 1.0 |
| Z 10 XEP, Z 12 XEP, Z 14 XEP, Z 20 NHH, A/Z 16 LEL, A/Z 16 LER, Z 16 LET | 4 years / 60,000 km / 40,000 mls | 0.9 |
| Vectra-C / Signum: Z 16 XE, Z 18 XE, Z 18 XEL: Astra-G, Astra-H, Zafira-B: Z 16 XEP | 4 years / 60,000 km / 40,000 mls | 0.9 |
| Z 20 LEH | 4 years / 60,000 km / 40,000 mls | 0,8 |
| Z 16 XNT | 4 years / 60,000 km / 40,000 mls | 0,7 |
| Z 16 YNG, Z 20 LET, all engines with LPG option | 2 years / 30,000 km / 20,000 mls | 0.7 (Z 16 YNG) |
| 1.0 (Z 20 LET) | ||
| Z 22 SE | 8 years / 120,000 km / 80,000 mls | 1.1 |
| Vectra-C / Signum: Z 16 XE, Z 18 XE, Z 18 XEL (with spark plug FGR 8 KQE0), depending on chassis number | 8 years / 120,000 km / 80,000 mls | 1.35 |
| Z 20 NET, Z 22 YH | 8 years / 120,000 km / 80,000 mls | 1.0 (Z 20 NET) 0.8 (Z 22 YH) |
| Z 28 NEL, Z 28 NET | 0.95 | |
| A 20 NHT | 8 years / 120,000 km / 80,000 mls | 0.9 |
| Z 24 XE (Z 24 SED) | 90,000 km / 60,000 mls | 0,9 - 1,1 |
| Z 32 SE (Z 32 XE) | 90,000 km / 60,000 mls | 1.1 |
| Agila-B: K 10 B, K 12 B | 7 years / 105,000 km / 70,000 mls | 1,0 - 1,1 |
Ignition Cable, Z 24 Xe (Z 24 Sed) Engine in Antara
| Ignition cable for cylinder no. | Part no. | Catalogue no. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96 460 221 | 48 10 048 |
| 2 | 96 460 222 | 48 10 049 |
| 3 | 96 460 223 | 48 10 050 |
| 4 | 96 460 224 | 48 10 051 |
Spark Plug Replacement Intervals for Z 20 Net and Z 20 Leh Engines
The following countries have a shortened spark plug interval of 15,000 km / 10,000 mls for the Z 20 NET and Z 20 LEH engine:
- Albania
- Bolivia
- Bosnia-Herzegovina
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Croatia
- Moldavia
- Romania
- Russia
- South Africa
- Ukraine
The fuel quality does not comply with European fuel standard EN 228 for petrol/CNG fuels in the specified countries.
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