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Wiring diagrams Section: DOHC Petrol Engine- Z 16 XEP with F13+ Manual Transmission
- Air Mass Meter, Z18XE, Z20LEL, Y22XE, Z22XE
- Z 16 LET Turbo Petrol Engine
- Intake Manifold Z 16 LET Turbo Petrol Engine
- Oil Filter Housing Z 16 LET Turbo Petrol Engine
- Piston Cooling Z 16 LET Turbo Petrol Engine
- Camshaft Bearing Bridge for Z 16 LET and Z 18 XER Petrol Engines
- Survey of All Vehicle Types
- Oil Filter
- Lubrication of Radial Shaft Seal Rings No Longer Applicable
- Camshaft Sensor, Multec S/f Except Z14XE MY2004
- Camshaft Sensor, Simtec 70/71/81
- Ignition, Primary, Z14XE, Z16XE, Z16YNG
- Illustration - Air Cleaner Housing, Air Ducts Z 16 XE
- Engine Number
- Throttle Valve Potentiometer (Double Signal), Multec/trionic (MY 2001,MY 2002 and MY 2003), Simtec (MY 2001 and MY 2002)
- Survey of Engine Compartment (Z 16 XE)
- Check Compression Pressure (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Check Engine Pressure Loss (Z 16 XE)
- Check Oil Temperature (Z 16 XE)
- Check Engine Oil Pressure (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Pedal Position Double Signal, All Petrol (MY 2002, MY 2003 and MY 2004)
- Check Timing (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Check and Set Timing (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Check and Correct Toothed Belt Tension (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Check Toothed Belt Tension (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Ribbed V-Belt (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Ribbed V-Belt Tensioner (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Engine Overview
- Replace Front Upper Part of Toothed Belt Cover (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Engine Code
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve, All Petrol (MY 2002, MY 2003 and MY2004)
- Replace Front Lower Part of Toothed Belt Cover (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Overview of Engine Parameters and Engine Management Systems
- Replace Toothed Belt (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Mileage and Consumption Values
- Replace Toothed Belt Tension Roller (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Engine/transmission Bearing
- Replace Toothed Belt Guide Roller (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Rear Toothed Belt Cover (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Remove / Install Cylinder Head Cover (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Camshaft Timing Gears (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- New Camshaft Sensor - Z 10 XEP, Z 12 XEP, Z 14 XEP Petrol Engines
- Replace Front Camshaft Seal Ring (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Remove / Install Both Camshafts (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Exhaust Manifold (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Elimination of Twinport Sensor - Z 10 XEP, Z 12 XEP and Z 14 XEP Petrol Engines
- Z 18 XE Dohc-I Petrol Engine - Overview
- Replace Upper Part of Intake Manifold (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- DOHC-0 Engine Z 14 XEP - Corsa-C Combo, Meriva and Tigra-B
- View of Z 18 XE Engine
- Replace Intake Manifold Seal (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Z 18 XE Torque and Output Curve
- Throttle Valve Potentiometer (Double Signal), Simtec (MY 2003), Simtecand Multec-F (MY 2004)
- Specific Characteristics of the Z 14 XEP Engine
- Z 18 XE Block Diagram
- Remove / Install Flywheel (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning System, Mta, Rhd)
- View of the Engine, Z 12 XEP, Z 14 XEP
- Replace Rear Crankshaft Seal Ring (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Engine Vent Flange (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Torque and Power Diagram, Z 14 XEP
- Engine Oil with Filter Change (Z 16 XE)
- Exhaust Manifold, Z 12 XEP, Z 14 XEP
- Replace Oil Filter Short-Circuit Valve (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Lhd)
- Replace Front Crankshaft Seal Ring (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Camshaft Control, Z 10 XEP, Z 12 XE, Z 14 XEP (From End MY 2004 to MY 2005)
- Remove / Install Oil Pan (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Camshaft Control, Z 10 XEP, Z 12 XEP, Z 14 XEP (MY 2005 Onwards)
- Remove / Install Oil Pump (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Setting the Phase Sensor Disc with KM-954
- Check Oil Pump
- Camshaft Sensor
- Wheel Speed Sensor, Except Vectra-C/signum and Astra-H
- Remove / Install Oil Pump Pressure Regulating Valve (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Timing Case
- Replace Intake Pipe for Oil Pump (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Timing Chain Tensioner
- Remove / Install Oil Baffle Plate (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Bosch Motronic 7.6.2 Engine Control Unit
- Replace Oil Dipstick Guide Tube (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Dynamic Oil Level Monitoring Sensor (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Vacuum Hose Connector, Brake Servo
- Top Up and Bleed Cooling System
- Remove / Install Coolant Connector (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Crankshaft Guide Bearing, DOHC Engines
- Check Engine for Leaks (CO Content in Cooling System) (Z 16 XE)
- Replace Fan Motor (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Radiator (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Thermostat (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Remove / Install Thermostat Housing (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Coolant Pump (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Coolant Pipe (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Engine Damping Blocks (Both Sides) (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Remove / Install Front Reaction Member (Z 16 XE, Rhd)
- Remove / Install Rear Reaction Member (Z 16 XE, Rhd)
- Remove / Install Right Engine Damping Block (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Remove / Install Left Engine Damping Block (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Remove / Install Engine with Transmission (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Mta, Rhd)
- Overhaul Engine Using an Engine Short Block (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Remove / Install Mta Manual Transmission of Engine (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Remove / Install Throttle Valve Module (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Injectors (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Lhd)
- Replace Intake Air Temperature Sensor (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Check Fuel Pressure (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Oxygen Sensor, Mixture Regulation (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Lambda Sensor for Catalytic Converter Control (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Dis Ignition Module (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Crankshaft Sensor (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Knock Sensor (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Coolant Temperature Sensor (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Camshaft Sensor (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Pedal Sensor (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace Starter (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- How to Remove and Install or Replace (Z 16 XE the Alternator (With AC, Rhd))
- Replace Regulator for Alternator (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Special Service Tools
- Sealants, Lubricants and Locking Compounds
- Specifications
- Cooling System
- Ribbed V-Belt
- Engine Control Unit
- Engine Management
- Torque Guide Values
- Engine, Built-On Engine Parts
- Air Cleaner Housing, Air Ducts
- Survey of Engine Compartment (Z 18 XE
- Check Engine Pressure Loss (Z 18 XE)
- Check Oil Temperature (Z 18 XE)
- Check Engine Oil Pressure (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, Lhd)
- How to Check (Z 18 XE the Timing (With AC, Lhd))
- How to Check and Set (Z 18 XE the Timing (With AC, Lhd))
- How to Check and Adjust (Z 18 XE the Toothed Belt Tension (With AC, Lhd))
- Check Toothed Belt Tension (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, Lhd)
- Replace V-Belt (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Replace V-Belt Tensioner (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Replace Front Toothed Belt Cover (Top) (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Replace Front Toothed Belt Cover (Bottom) (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Replace Toothed Belt (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Replace Toothed Belt Tension Roller (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Replace Toothed Belt Guide Rollers (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Replace Rear Toothed Belt Cover (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Replace Camshaft Sprockets (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Replace Front Camshaft Seal Ring (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Remove and Install Both Camshafts (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Replace Exhaust Manifold Gasket (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, Lhd)
- Replace Inlet Manifold Gasket (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Replace Oil Filter Short Circuit Valve (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Removing and Installing Oil Pump Pressure Regulating Valve (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, Lhd)
- Replace Dynamic Oil Level Control Sensor (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- How to Remove and Install (Z 18 XE the Oil Dipstick (With AC, Lhd))
- Check Engine for Leaks (Co-Content in Cooling System) (Z 18 XE)
- Replace Engine Damping Blocks (Both Sides) (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- How to Remove and Install (Z 18 XE the Front Reaction Member (With AC, Lhd))
- How to Remove and Install (Z 18 XE the Rear Reaction Member (With AC, Lhd))
- How to Remove and Install (Z 18 XE the Right-Hand and Left-Hand Engine Damping Block (With AC, Lhd))
- How to Remove and Install (Z 18 XE the Left-Hand Engine Damping Block (With AC, Lhd))
- Check Fuel Pressure (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, Lhd)
- Replace Coolant Temperature Sensor (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Replace Pedal Sensor (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Sealants, Lubricants and Locking Agents
- How to Remove and Install the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
- Z18XE Engine - No Compression Because of a Broken Valve Spring
- Replace One Con-Rod Bearing (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Remove and Install Oil Pan (Z 16 XE, with Air Conditioning, Rhd)
- Replace One Con-Rod Bearing (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, Lhd)
- How to Check the Oil Pump
- Remove and Install Oil Intake Pipe (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, Lhd)
- Replace Front Crankshaft Seal Ring (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Remove and Install Both Spark Plugs (Z 18 XE, with AC, Lhd)
- Engine Z10/Z12/Z14XE/P - Strong Vibration from Poly-V-Belt, Often Together with DTC P0300-P0304 (Misfire)
- Engine Z18XE - DTC P1372(2) Crankshaft Segment Failure
- 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 for Leaks the Engine ((CO Content in Cooling System))
- Replacing Resonator
- Replace Ribbed V-Belt (Without Air Conditioning)
- Replace Ribbed V-Belt Tensioner (Without Air Conditioning)
- Replace Timing Case Sealing Ring
- How to Remove and Install the Cylinder Head Cover
- Replace All Valve Stem Seals (Cylinder Head Installed)
- Replace Exhaust Manifold
- How to Remove and Install the Attaching Parts - Cylinder Head
- Replace EGR Valve
- Replace 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
- How to Replace the Con-Rod Bearing
- How to Check (With Plastigage) the Con-Rod Bearing Play
- Check Con-Rod Bearing Clearance (With Micrometer Gauge and Internal Measuring Device)
- How to Check the Crankshaft End Play
- How to Check the Crankshaft Out-Of-Round
- How to Check (With Plastigage) the Crankshaft Bearing Play
- Check Crankshaft Bearing Play (With Micrometer Gauge and Internal Measuring Device)
- How to Check for Plane Surface the Cylinder Block
- Engine Oil with Oil Filter Change
- How to Remove and Install 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
- Replacing Oil Dipstick Guide Tube
- Replace Engine Damping Block (Front)
- Replace Engine Damping Block (Rear)
- Replace Left Engine Damping Block
- Replace Right Engine Damping Block
- Z14XEP Manual Transmission, Removing from and Attaching to Engine
- Checking and Adjustment Values
- Ribbed V-Belt - Engine Timing
- Oil Circuit
- Cylinder Head
- Crank Drive, Cylinder Block
- Engine Z10/12/14XEP - Loss of Oil Between Oil Filter Modul and Engine Block
- Coolant Hose Illustration
- How to Check the Ribbed V-Belt Tensioner
- Check Compression Pressure
- Check Oil Pressure
- How to Check the Fuel Pressure
- Removing and Installing Air Cleaner Housing
- Replace Resonator
- How to Replace the Ribbed V-Belt
- Replace Ribbed V-Belt Tensioner
- How to Replace the Front Toothed Belt Cover (Upper)
- How to Replace the Front Toothed Belt Cover (Lower)
- How to Replace the Toothed Belt
- Replace Toothed Belt Tensioner
- Replace Toothed Belt Guide Roller
- How to Replace the Toothed Belt Drive Gear
- How to Check the Timing
- How to Adjust the Timing
- How to Replace the Camshaft Sprockets
- Removing and Installing Both Camshafts
- How to Check and Adjust the Valve Play
- How to Replace the Camshaft Seal Ring
- How to Remove and Install the Bucket Tappets
- How to Replace the Exhaust Manifold Gasket
- How to Replace the Intake Manifold Gasket
- How to Replace the Intake Manifold Flange
- How to Remove and Install the Flywheel
- How to Replace the Seal Ring - (Front) Crankshaft
- How to Replace the Crankshaft Rear Seal Ring
- How to Replace the Engine Vent Pipe
- Replace Piston Rings
- Check Con-Rod Bearing Clearance (With Plastigage)
- Check Con-Rod Bearing Play (With Micrometer Gauge and Internal Measuring Instrument)
- Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change
- How to Replace the Engine Oil Level Sensor
- How to Remove and Install the Oil Pump
- Replace Oil Pressure Switch
- How to Remove and Install the Engine
- How to Remove and Install (Engine Removed) the Mta Transmission from Engine
- How to Remove and Install the Spark Plugs
- Sealants, Lubricants and Locking Compounds (Dohc-I -)
- Checking and Adjustment Values - Dohc-I
- Toothed Belt
- Coolant Circuit
- Illustration: Air Ducting
- Check Engine Oil Pressure
- How to Replace the Accessory Drive
- How to Replace the Toothed Belt Tensioner
- How to Replace the Intake Manifold (Petrol Engine)
- How to Remove and Install the Exhaust Manifold with Turbocharger
- How to Remove and Install the Piston with Con-Rod
- How to Replace the Pistons
- Check Crankshaft Bearing Play (With Micrometer Gauge and Internal Measuring Instrument)
- Check Crankshaft Bearing Play (With Plastigage)
- How to Remove and Install the Oil Baffle Plate
- How to Replace the Pressure Relief Valve
- How to Replace the Turbocharger Oil Feed Line
- How to Replace the Turbocharger Oil Return Line
- How to Replace the Engine Damping Blocks
- Engine A/Z10/12/14XEP/L - Crankcase Ventilation Hoses Cracked
- How to Remove from Engine and Install the Manual Transmission
- Replace Rear Seal Ring for the Crankshaft (2005 Model Year and Beyond)
- Engine Management Illustration
- How to Remove and Install the Thermostat Housing
- Replace Intake Air Temperature Sensor
- Replacing Upper Engine Cover
- How to Replace (Cylinder Head Installed) the All Valve Stem Seals
- How to Remove and Install the Crankshaft
- Check Crankshaft Bearing Play (With Plastigage) -
- Check Crankshaft Bearing Play (With External Micrometer and Interior Measuring Instrument)
- Starter
- Alternator
- ABS
- ABS 5.3
- ABS 5.3/TC/ESP
- ABS 5/TC, ABS 5.3/TC
- ABS 8
- ABS 8/ESP
- Adhesive Foiles
- Air Conditioning
- Airbag
- Antenna
- Anti-Theft Warning System-M
- Anti-Theft Warning System-S
- Battery
- Board Computer
- Body Equipment
- Brake Hydraulics, Brake Lines
- Brakes
- CAN Bus
- Central Door Locking System
- Central Electrics
- Central Locking with Atws (Electronic)
- Clutch
- Clutch and Transmission
- Communication / Navigation
- Connector pinouts
- Cooling System
- Corrosion Protection
- DOHC Diesel Engine
- DOHC Petrol Engine
- Ecc Electronic Climate Control
- Electrical Equipment and Instruments
- Electrical Window Winders
- Electronic Module
- Engine and Engine Aggregates
- Engine Electrics
- Eps Electrical Power Steering
- Exhaust System
- Fittings, Hinges, Locks
- Front End
- Front Wheel Brake
- Front Wheel Suspension
- Front Wheel Suspension, Wheels and Tyres
- Fuel and Exhaust System
- Fuel Injection Systems
- Fuel System
- General Vehicle Information
- Glass, Window Guides, Window Winders
- Glassfibre Parts (Bolted)
- Graphic Info Display
- Headlamps, Lamps and Horn
- Heating, Ventilation
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Immobiliser
- Info Display Ccrt 700
- Instruments, Telltales
- Lpg
- Maintenance, Body and Chassis Sheet Metal Parts, Frame
- Manual Transmission Front Wheel Drive
- Mid (Multi Info Display)
- OHC Petrol Engine
- Other Accessories
- Outside Rear View Mirror
- Paint
- Painting Repair Operations
- Painting Repair System
- Parkpilot
- Radiator Grille
- Radio
- Rear Axle Front Wheel Drive
- Rear Wheel Brake
- 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, 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