Safety Measures
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It is explicitly requested that the warnings and cautionary measures outlined in these Service Instructions be carefully read and observed to limit the possibility of injury to workshop personnel - as a consequence of unprofessional conduct - or damage to the vehicle and the possibility of jeopardizing vehicle safety.
- During operations where there is a risk of an electric short circuit, disconnect the ground cable from the battery. This also applies when the vehicle is being electrically welded. Disconnecting the ground cable automatically deletes the memory contents of electronic systems. When the battery is reconnected, the clock, board computer, and electronic window winders must be reprogrammed if necessary. With coded radio, inform customer of decoding.
- Wiring harnesses and cable troughs that are detached or removed for repair work must always be refastened at the original point using genuine parts (cable ties, clips, cable trough holders, etc. ) from the "Parts and Accessories" Department.
- Disconnect battery from vehicle electrical system before charging or quick - charging.
- Never use a quick charger for starting. - Never disconnect or reconnect wiring harness plugs from / to control units or trigger boxes with the ignition switched on.
- At temperatures above +80 °C / 176 °F (drying oven), remove control units. - Caution when touching voltage - bearing parts of the ignition system!
- During operations on the fuel system, keep sources of ignition away and avoid sparks.
- For operations on the fuel system, ensure utmost cleanliness.
- Check fuel system for leaks - leaking fuel must be mopped up immediately.
- Before removing parts of the fuel system, clean connection points and the immediate vicinity.
- Do not clean the oxygen sensor with fuel or allow it to be contacted by fuel.
- Protect the oxygen sensor against silicone.
- Do not apply underseal over or in the immediately vicinity of the catalytic conveter or oxygen sensor.
- If repairs cannot be carried out immediately, close off opened components or mask them carefully.
- Leaks (dead air) in the intake and exhaust system in front of the catalytic converter lead to incorrect oxygen sensor measurements.
Leaks in the controlled canister purge system lead to irregular idling.
- During operations in the engine compartment, note that the fan can switch on automatically - risk of injury.
These warnings and cautionary measures are not exhaustive; the Adam Opel AG / Vauxhall Motors Ltd. cannot possibly envisage all conceivable ways in which maintenance and repair might be carried out or the possible hazardous consequences of each method. It is therefore particularly important that anyone who uses a service procedure which is not recommended first satisfies himself thoroughly that neither his own safety nor vehicle safety will be jeopardised by the service method he selects. Attention is drawn to the fact that all work in connection with the following service operations should only be carried out in accordance with the pertinent rules and instructions of the local authorities responsible for health protection, accident prevention and environmental protection. Contact with various materials may be damaging to health