Remove
- 1. Open bonnet
- 2. Remove engine cover • Unscrew 2x bolts (1) • Remove oil filler cap (2)
Install
- 3. Install engine cover • Tighten 2x bolts • Attach oil filler cap
- 4. Close bonnet
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Contents
Wiring diagrams Section: DOHC Petrol Engine- How to Check and Measure the Cylinder Head and Attaching Parts (Survey)
- How to Check the Cylinder Head Height
- How to Check for Plane Surface the Cylinder Head
- Air Mass Meter, 4 Cylinder Petrol
- How to Measure the Valve
- How to Check the Inner Diameter of Valve Guide
- Valve Stem Play, Determine
- Air Mass Meter, Z18XE, Z20LEL, Y22XE, Z22XE
- How to Check the Installation Height of Valves
- How to Check the Installation Height of Valve Guide
- Battery / Starter, Petrol (Current Measurement)
- Battery / Starter (Voltage Measurement)
- How to Overhaul the Cylinder Head
- Cylinder Head, Attach to Assembly Tool Set KM-6215
- Cylinder Head, Disassemble
- Flexible Maintenance Intervals - Astra-H
- How to Remove the Valves
- Compression 4-cylinder, Unsynchronised
- Valve Seat, Cut (In Cylinder Head)
- Engine Overview
- Z 16 XER Petrol Engine
- DOHC Petrol Turbocharged Engine Z 20 LEH - Overview
- Z 16 XE1 Petrol Engine
- Valve Guide, Ream
- Crankshaft Impulse Sensor, Petrol and Z19DT
- Valve, Grind
- Valve, Grind In
- How to Replace the Valve Stem Seals
- Available Engine Variants - Astra-H Gtc
- How to Assemble the Cylinder Head
- Cylinder Head Machining Special Tools
- Survey of All Vehicle Types
- Oil Filter
- Measuring Oil Consumption
- Introducing the Z 20 LER Dohc-Ii Petrol Engine
- Torque and Power Diagram - Z 20 LER
- Injector (Multi-Point Fuel Injection), All Except Z22YH
- Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
- Arrangement of Diagnostic Plug
- Adjustment Data for Astra-H Z 14 XEP (1.4 16V Twinport Ecotec) 66 kW
- Knock Sensor
- Exhaust Manifold for the Z 14 XEP - Corsa-C, Combo-C, Tigra-B, Astra-H
- Adjustment Data for Astra-H Z 14 XEP Lpg (1.4 Lpg) 66 kW
- Adjustment Data for Astra-H A 16 XER (1.6 Ecotec) 85 kW
- Adjustment Data for Astra-H A 16 LET (1.6 Turbo Ecotec) 132 kW
- Adjustment Data for Astra-H Z 16 XER (1.6 16V Ecotec) 85 kW
- Adjustment Data for Astra-H Z 16 XEP Lpg (1.6 Lpg Ecoflex) 85 kW
- Adjustment Data for Astra-H Z 16 LET (1.6 Turbo Ecotec) 132 kW
- Lubrication of Radial Shaft Seal Rings No Longer Applicable
- Adjustment Data for Astra-H A 18 XER (1.8 Ecotec) 103 kW
- Oxygen Sensor, Motronic M1.5.5
- Adjustment Data for Astra-H Z 18 XER (1.8 16V Ecotec) 103 kW
- Adjustment Data for Astra-H Z 20 LEH (2.0 Turbo Ecotec) 177 kW
- Adjustment Data for Astra-H Z 20 LER (2.0 Turbo Ecotec) 147 kW
- Camshaft Sensor, Multec S/f Except Z14XE MY2004
- Camshaft Sensor, Simtec 70/71/81
- Damage Diagnosis, Dual Mass Flywheel
- Engine Data - Z 14 XEP, Z 14 XEL, Z 16 XEP
- Performance Data - Z 14 XEP, Z 14 XEL, Z 16 XEP
- View of Engine - Z 14 XEP
- Torque and Power Curves - Z 14 XEP
- View of Engine - Z 14 XEL
- Torque and Power Curves - Z 14 XEL
- Throttle Valve Potentiometer (Double Signal), Motronic (As of MY2001)
- View of Engine - Z 16 XEP
- Torque and Power Curves - Z 16 XEP
- View of Engine - Z 18 XE
- Torque and Power Curves - Z 18 XE
- Pedal Position Double Signal, All Petrol (MY 2002, MY 2003 and MY 2004)
- Z 20 LEL DOHC Ii Turbocharged Petrol Engine
- View of Engine Z 20 LEL
- Torque and Power Curves - Z 20 LEL
- Technical Data - Z 20 LEL
- Specified Time Allowance
- View of Engine Compartment - Z 20 LEL
- Purging Air Line No Longer Fitted on Z 20 NET DOHC Turbo Petrol Engine
- New Camshaft Sensor - Z 10 XEP, Z 12 XEP, Z 14 XEP Petrol Engines
- Elimination of Twinport Sensor - Z 10 XEP, Z 12 XEP and Z 14 XEP Petrol Engines
- Introduction
- Throttle Valve Potentiometer (Double Signal), Simtec (MY 2003), Simtecand Multec-F (MY 2004)
- Camshaft Control, Z 10 XEP, Z 12 XEP, Z 14 XEP (MY 2005 Onwards)
- Setting the Phase Sensor Disc with KM-954
- Camshaft Sensor
- Timing Case
- Timing Chain Tensioner
- Bosch Motronic 7.6.2 Engine Control Unit
- Crankshaft Guide Bearing, DOHC Engines
- Twinport Sensor
- Camshaft Sensor, Z20LEL
- Crankshaft Impulse Sensor, Z20LEL
- Engine Identification Code / Engine Number
- How to Check the Compression
- Check Engine Pressure Loss
- How to Measure the Oil Temperature
- How to Check the Oil Pressure
- How to Check the Fuel Pressure
- How to Check for Leaks the Engine ((CO Content in Cooling System))
- Replacing the Air Cleaner Housing
- How to Replace the Resonator
- How to Replace the Ribbed V-Belt (Without Air Conditioning)
- How to Replace (Without Air-Conditioning) the Ribbed V-Belt Tensioner
- How to Replace the Timing Case Seal Ring
- How to Check the Timing
- How to Adjust the Timing
- How to Remove and Install the Cylinder Head Cover
- How to Remove and Install the Camshaft Sprockets
- Removing and Installing Both Camshafts
- Replace All Valve Stem Seals (Cylinder Head Installed)
- How to Replace (Up to MY 2005.5) the Exhaust Manifold
- How to Remove and Install the Intake Manifold
- How to Remove and Install the Attaching Parts - Cylinder Head
- Replace EGR Valve
- How to Replace the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipe
- How to Remove and Install the Hydraulic Valve Lifter
- Removing and Installing Roller Cam Followers
- How to Replace the Seal Ring - Front Crankshaft
- Replacing One Piston / Con-Rod
- How to Replace the Con-Rod Bearing
- How to Check (With Plastigage) the Con-Rod Bearing Play
- Check Con-Rod Bearing Play (With Micrometer Gauge and Internal Measuring Device)
- How to Check the Crankshaft End Play
- How to Check the Radial Run-Out of Crankshaft
- How to Check (With Plastigage) the Crankshaft Bearing Play
- Check Crankshaft Bearing Play (With Micrometer Gauge Internal Measuring Device)
- How to Check for Plane Surface the Cylinder Block
- Engine Oil with Oil Filter Change
- How to Remove and Install (Up to MY 2005.5) the Oil Filter Housing
- How to Remove and Install the Oil Pressure Switch
- How to Remove and Install the Oil Pan
- How to Remove and Install the Oil Intake Pipe
- Replace Oil Pressure Regulating Valve
- How to Check the Oil Pump
- Replace Engine Damping Block (Front)
- Replace Engine Damping Block (Rear)
- Replace Left Engine Damping Block
- Replace Right-Hand Engine Damping Block
- Special Service Tools
- Sealants, Lubricants and Locking Agents
- Specifications
- Checking and Adjustment Values
- Ribbed V-Belt - Engine Timing
- Oil Circulation
- Cylinder Head
- Crankshaft Drive, Cylinder Block
- Recommended Torque Values
- Illustration of Coolant Hoses
- Testing Ribbed V-Belt Tensioner
- Replace Air Cleaner Housing
- Replace Resonator
- Replace Ribbed V-Belt
- Replace Ribbed V-Belt Tensioner
- Replace Front Toothed Belt Cover (Top)
- Replace Front Toothed Belt Cover (Lower)
- Replace Rear Toothed Belt Cover
- Replace Toothed Belt
- Replace Toothed Belt Tensioner
- Replace Guide Roller Toothed Belt
- How to Check and Correct the Toothed Belt Tension
- How to Adjust the Toothed Belt Tension
- Replacing Upper Engine Cover
- How to Replace the Seal Ring - Camshaft
- How to Replace (Cylinder Head Installed) the All Valve Stem Seals
- Replacing Exhaust Manifold
- Removing and Installing Intake Manifold
- How to Remove and Install the Cylinder Head
- How to Remove and Install the Drive Disc
- Replace Front Crankshaft Seal Ring
- How to Remove and Install the Piston with Con-Rod
- How to Replace the Piston Rings
- Check Con-Rod Bearing Clearance (With Plastigage)
- Check Con-Rod Bearing Clearance (With Micrometer Gauge and Internal Measuring Device)
- Replace One Piston/con-Rod
- How to Remove and Install the Crankshaft
- How to Check the Crankshaft Out-Of-Round
- Check Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (With Plastigage)
- Check Crankshaft Bearing Clearing (With Micrometer Gauge and Internal Measuring Device)
- Replace Engine Oil Level Sensor
- How to Remove and Install the Oil Pump
- Replace Overpressure Valve
- Replace Oil Pressure Switch
- Replace Oil Dipstick Guide Tube
- Replace Front Engine Damping Block
- Replace Rear Engine Damping Block
- Replace Right Engine Damping Block
- How to Remove and Install the Engine
- Replace Switchover Valve Vacuum Unit
- Sealants, Lubricants and Locking Compounds (Dohc-I -)
- Checking and Adjustment Values - Dohc-I
- Ribbed V-Belt
- Toothed Belt
- Oil Circuit
- Crank Drive, Cylinder Block
- How to Replace (Z16XEP) the Air Cleaner Housing
- How to Install and Remove the Cup Tappet
- How to Replace (Z16XEP) the Intake Manifold
- How to Replace the Intake Manifold Flange
- How to Remove and Install (Z16XEP) the Attaching Parts - Cylinder Head
- Replace Engine Venting Pipe
- Check Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (With Micrometer Gauge Internal Measuring Device)
- Make Bores for Adapter KM-412-31
- How to Replace the Cylinder Head Oil Pressure Switch
- How to Replace the Cylinder Block Oil Pressure Switch
- How to Replace (Old Design) the Oil Dipstick Guide Tube
- Mta Transmission From/to Engine, Detach and Attach (Engine Removed)
- Toothed Belt Diagnosis - Possible Causes and Remedys
- Sealing, Lubricating and Locking Compounds (Dohc-I -)
- Coolant Circuit
- Crank Drive, Cylinder Block Z16XEP, Z16XE1
- Engine Management
- Torque Guide Values
- Engine Compartment Overview
- Engine Compartment Vacuum Routing
- DOHC Ii Petrol Engine Z 20 LEL / Z 20 LER Engine Code/engine Number
- How to Check the Ribbed V-Belt Tension
- How to Check the Engine Oil Pressure
- Replace Air Intake Pipe
- Replacing Resonator
- Removing and Installing Charge Air Pipe
- Replace Front Toothed Belt Cover (Upper)
- Removing and Installing Exhaust Manifold with Turbocharger
- Replace Intake Manifold
- Removing and Installing Engine Vent Pipe
- Check and Adjust Balancer Shaft Unit/crankshaft Tooth Backlash
- Adjust Balancer Shaft Unit/crankshaft Tooth Backlash
- How to Remove and Install the Balancer Shaft Unit
- Checking Con-Rod Bearing Play (With Plastigage)
- Check Con-Rod Bearing Play with Micrometer Gauge and Internal Measuring Device
- Check Crankshaft End Play
- Check Crankshaft Bearing Clearance with Plastigage
- Check Crankshaft Bearing Clearance with Micrometer Gauge and Internal Measuring Device
- Replace Engine Oil with Oil Filter
- Removing and Installing Temperature Regulator Housing (Heat Exchanger)
- Removing and Installing Temperature Regulator (Heat Exchanger)
- Replace Engine Oil Cooler Oil Lines / Heat Exchanger
- Replace Engine Oil Cooler / Heat Exchanger
- Replace Oil Pump Seal Ring - Replace Front Crankshaft Seal Ring
- How to Remove and Install the Lower Part of Oil Pan
- How to Remove and Install the Upper Part of Oil Pan
- Removing and Installing Engine Oil Level Sensor
- How to Replace the Pressure Relief Valve in Oil Circuit
- How to Remove and Install (Z 20 LEL the Oil Baffle Plates (Z 20 LER))
- Removing and Installing Turbocharger Oil Feed Line (Cylinder Block)
- How to Remove and Install the Oil Feed Line - Turbocharger (Turbocharger)
- How to Remove and Install the Oil Return Line - Turbocharger
- Replace Front Engine Damper Block
- Replace Rear Engine Damper Block
- Replace Camshaft Sensor
- Z18XE Engine - No Compression Because of a Broken Valve Spring
- Spark Plug Damages - Possible Causes and Failure Modes
- Engine Z16XEP - High Oil Consumption
- How to Remove from Engine and Install the Manual Transmission
- How to Remove from Engine and Install the Mta-Manual Transmission
- Mta Manual Transmission From/to Engine Detach and Attach (Engine Removed)
- Engine Z16XER, Z18XER (Camshaft Bearing Bridge Leaky)
- Engine Z20LEH, Z20LER (Exhaust Manifold Leaky)
- Engine Z10/12/14XEP - Loss of Oil Between Oil Filter Modul and Engine Block
- Engine Z22SE/Z22YH, Tensioner Timing Chain (Rattling Noise from Timing Chain)
- Engine Z16/18XER, Cylinderhead (Oil Leakage Between Camshaft Bearing Bridge and Camshaft Cover)
- Engine Z18XER - Rattling Noise from Poly-V-Belt
- Illustration - Coolant Hoses (Z 20 LEH)
- How to Remove and Install (Z 20 LEH) the Oil Baffle Plate
- Engine A/Z10/12/14XEP/L - Crankcase Ventilation Hoses Cracked
- Replace Rear Crankshaft Seal Ring (New Version from MY 2005)
- How to Replace (New Design from MY 2005) the Seal Ring (Rear)
- How to Remove and Install (New Design) the Oil Pan
- How to Replace (New Design) the Engine Oil Level Sensor
- How to Replace (From MY 2005.5) the Exhaust Manifold
- How to Remove and Install (From MY 2005.5) the Oil Filter Housing
- Removing and Installing Air Cleaner Housing
- How to Replace the Front Toothed Belt Cover, Centre
- How to Remove and Install the Camshafts
- How to Replace the Camshaft Adjustment Valves
- Attach and Detach Attaching Parts
- Check Con-Rod Bearing Clearance (With Micrometer Gauge and Internal Measuring Device)pф=
- How to Replace the Piston
- How to Remove and Install the Oil Dipstick Guide Tube
- How to Remove and Install the Oil Filter Housing
- How to Replace (New Design) the Oil Dipstick Guide Tube
- Remove and Install Automatic Transmission with Torque Converter from Engine
- How to Replace (Z16XE1 / A16XER / Z16XER) the Air Cleaner Housing
- How to Remove and Install (Z16XE1) the Attaching Parts - Cylinder Head
- Illustration of Air Duct
- Illustration of Engine Compartment Vacuum Routing
- How to Replace the Accessory Drive
- Toothed Belt Guide Roller. Replace
- Replace Toothed Belt Drivewheel
- How to Replace the Intake Manifold (Petrol Engines)
- How to Replace the Camshaft Sprockets
- How to Remove and Install the Flywheel
- How to Replace the Seal Ring - Crankshaft (Front)
- Check Crankshaft Bearing Play (With Plastigage) -
- Replace Turbocharger Oil Return Line
- Replace Engine Damping Blocks
- Replace Spark Plugs
- DOHC Petrol Engine Engine Number
- Overview of Engine Compartment
- Check Ribbed V-Belt Tension
- Check for Engine Leaks (CO Content in Coolant)
- Replace Guide Rail (Primary Chain)
- How to Replace (Primary) the Hydraulic Chain Tensioner
- Replace Chain Tensioner of Balance Shaft Timing Chain
- Replace Timing Chain (Secondary)
- Replace Cylinder Head Cover
- Replace Roller Cam Follower
- Replace Hydraulic Valve Lifter
- Detach and Reattach Attaching Parts of Cylinder Head (Cylinder Head Removed)
- Replace High-Pressure Fuel Pump
- How to Replace the All Valve Stem Seals
- Replace Drive Disc
- How to Replace (At) the Seal Ring - Rear Crankshaft
- Replace One Piston And/or Con-Rod (Piston Removed with Con-Rod)
- Replace Torsional Vibration Damper
- Replace the Crankshaft Gear
- Replace Oil Pump
- Overhaul Oil Pump
- Engine Oil with Filter Change
- Additional Work for Replacement of Oil Pan
- Replace Oil Pump Pressure Regulating Valve
- Replace Oil Filter Short Circuit Valve
- Replace Oil Spray Nozzle (Timing Chain)
- Replace (Rear) Engine Damping Block Bracket
- Engine Maintenance Using a Section Engine
- Engine Timing
- Replace Turbocharger Oil Feed Line
- Removing and Installing Oil Baffle Plate
- Attach Engine to Engine Overhaul Stand and Remove
- Air Cleaner Housing, Air Ducts
- Illustration Engine Management Z16XEP
- Illustration Engine Management Z16XE1
- Replace Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
- Crank Drive, Cylinder Block A16XER, Z16XER
- How to Replace the Ribbed V-Belt (With Air Conditioning)
- ABS MK60 ESP
- ABS MK70
- Accessories
- Adhesive Foiles
- Air Conditioning
- Airbag
- Anti-Theft Warning System-M
- Automatic Transmission Front Wheel Drive
- Battery
- Board Computer
- Body Equipment
- Brake Hydraulics, Brake Lines
- Brakes
- Car Level Control
- Central Door Locking System
- Clutch
- Clutch and Transmission
- Communication / Navigation
- Connector pinouts
- Cooling System
- Corrosion Protection
- Diesel Engine
- DOHC Diesel Engine
- DOHC Petrol Engine
- Ecc Electronic Climate Control
- Ehps - Electrical Hydraulic Power Steering
- Electrical Equipment and Instruments
- Electrical Window Winders
- Electronic Module
- Electronic Ride Control
- Electronic Temperature Control
- Engine and Engine Aggregates
- Engine Electrics
- Exhaust System
- Fittings, Hinges, Locks
- Folding Roof
- Frame
- Front End
- Front Wheel Brake
- Front Wheel Suspension
- Front Wheel Suspension, Wheels and Tyres
- Fuel and Exhaust System
- Fuel Injection Systems
- Fuel System
- Fuse Box
- General Vehicle Information
- Glass, Window Guides, Window Winders
- Graphic Info Display
- Headlamps, Lamps and Horn
- Heating, Ventilation
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Immobiliser
- Instruments, Telltales
- Lpg
- Maintenance, Body and Chassis Sheet Metal Parts, Frame
- Manual Transmission Front Wheel Drive
- Mid (Multi Info Display)
- Other Accessories
- Outside Rear View Mirror
- Paint
- Painting Repair Operations
- Painting Repair System
- Parkpilot
- Radiator Grille
- Radio
- Rear Axle and Rear Wheel Suspension
- Rear Axle Front Wheel Drive
- Rear Fog Lamp
- Rear Wheel Brake
- Roof
- Sac Semi Automatic Climate Control
- Seat Heating Systems
- Seats, Upholstery, Inner Trim Panels
- Sensors
- Service Brake, Parking Brake
- Servo Motors
- Sheet Metal Parts (Bolted)
- Sheet Metal Parts (Cement and Seal)
- Sheet Metal Parts (Welded)
- Sliding Roof
- Steering
- Steering Gear
- Steering Intermediate Shaft
- Steering Linkage
- Steering Wheel - Steering Column
- Switches
- Switches, Control Unit, Relays, Ignition Lock
- TID (Triple Info Display)
- Trailer Hitch
- Trim Panels, Radiator Grille, Spoiler
- Trim Strips, Lettering, Coverings
- Turbo-Charging
- Wheels and Tyres
- Windscreen Wash/wipe System, Heated Screen
- Wiring Harnesses