Safety Measures
You are particularly asked to carefully read and comply with all warning information and precautionary measures specified in these service instructions in order to reduce the risk of physical injury to workshop personnel, damaging the vehicle or jeopardising road safety because of incorrect procedures.
When removing the wheels, mark the position of the wheels in relation to the wheel hub. These marks must be taken into account when the wheel is replaced. Tighten the wheel nuts to a torque of 140 Nm.
- During operations where there is the 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. If the radio is coded, inform the customer of how to decode it.
- Wiring harnesses and cable troughs which have been loosened or detached for repair work are to be re�attached, in their original locations, using genuine parts (cable ties, clips, cable trough brackets, etc.) from the Service Department.
- Disconnect the battery from the electrical system before charging or quick charging.
- Never use the quick charger for starting.
- Never connect or disconnect wiring harness plugs of control and switching equipment when the ignition is switched on.
- Remove control units if the temperature is to exceed 80�C (drying oven).
- Caution when touching voltage�bearing parts of the ignition system!
Safety Measures
- During operations on the fuel system, keep sources of ignition away and avoid sparks.
- Absolute cleanliness must be observed when working on the fuel system.
- Check fuel system for leaks - leaking fuel must be mopped up immediately.
- Before removing parts of the fuel system, clean connection points and the surrounding areas.
- Do not clean the oxygen sensor with fuel or allow it to come into contact with fuel.
- Protect the oxygen sensor from the effects of silicone.
- Do not apply underseal over or in the immediate vicinity of the catalytic converter or oxygen sensor.
- If repairs cannot be carried out immediately, close off opened components or cover 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 as Adam Opel AG/Vauxhall Motors Ltd. cannot possibly envisage all conceivable situations and aspects of maintenance and repair procedures or the possible hazardous consequences of each method. It is therefore vital that every person who carries out repair work on a vehicle first of all carefully ensures that his own safety and that of the vehicle will not be endangered by his choice of repair method. 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 certain materials may be damaging to health.