Replace Rear Engine Mounting (Z 20 NET, AC, Rhd, Mt) Opel Vectra C

Remove

1. 1. Open bonnet
2. 2. Disconnect battery. • Detach ground cable
3. 3. Raise vehicle
4. 4. Remove exhaust system • Remove front exhaust pipe – Unscrew 3x nut (1) • Expose wiring harness

Important. When removing the centre muffler, a catalytic converter, an exhaust manifold, or an exhaust manifold with catalytic converter, secure that portion of the exhaust system remaining on the vehicle against uncontrolled suspension. The exhaust system piece with the flex pipe inside can be secured for this purpose using suitable means, such as a wire on the vehicle underbody. Bends in the flex pipe with an angle as little as 5 – 10 degrees from the intended installation position may result in damage with subsequent total failure of the flex pipe.

Important. Secure front exhaust pipe from hanging over

5. 5. Remove exhaust system • Detach exhaust system – 6x damper ring

Note. 2nd and 3rd mechanic is required

6. 6. Lower vehicle
7. 7. Remove pollen filter housing • Disconnect wiring harness plug for hot film mass air flow meter (1) • Unclip wiring harness (4) • Remove intake pipe – Release clamp (2)
8. 8. Remove air intake hose. • Release clamp (arrow) • Remove wastegate unit hose (3) • Detach tank vent line

9. 9. Remove turbo heat shield • Unscrew 2x bolt • Unclip shield

10. 10. Connect wiring harness plug for mixture regulation oxygen sensor (1) • Unclip wiring harness

11. 11. Disconnect 2x wiring harness plug • Catalytic converter control oxygen sensor (1), catalytic converter temperature sensor (1) • Unclip wiring harness plug
12. 12. Release catalytic converter • Unscrew 3x nut
13. 13. Raise vehicle

14. 14. Remove charge air pipe • Release 2x clamp • Unscrew 2x bolt (1)

15. 15. Remove catalytic converter support • Unscrew 2x nut • Unscrew 2x bolt
16. 16. Remove catalytic converter • Remove steering gear heat shield – Unscrew 3x bolt
17. 17. Detach rear reaction member bracket • Unscrew 4x bolt (arrows)

18. 18. Remove rear reaction member • Unscrew 2x nut – Remove 2x bolt

Install

19. 19. Install rear reaction member • Insert 2x bolt • Replace 2x nut • Screw in 2x nut
20. 20. Install rear reaction member bracket • Tighten 3x bolt – Tightening torque 80 Nm • Tighten bolt – Tightening torque 80 Nm
21. 21. Attach rear reaction member • Tighten 2x nut – Tightening torque 60 Nm
22. 22. Fit catalytic converter • Attach steering gear heat shield – Tighten 3x bolt
23. 23. Lower vehicle
24. 24. Attach catalytic converter • Replace 3x nut • Screw in 1x nut (1) until dimension I is approx. 1 mm • Screw in 2x nut (2) • Tighten 3x nut – Tightening torque 25 Nm

Note. Use assembly paste.

Note. The tightening sequence must be observed; ensure that the catalytic converter flange and turbo flange do not touch at the edge.

25. 25. Raise vehicle
26. 26. Fit catalytic converter support • Tighten 2x nut – Tightening torque 40 Nm • Tighten 2x bolt – Tightening torque 25 Nm
27. 27. Position exhaust system • Replace gasket

Note. 2nd and 3rd mechanic are required

28. 28. Attach exhaust system • Replace 3x nut • Tighten 3x nut – Tightening torque 16 Nm . • Route wiring harness and clip in
29. 29. Fit charge air pipe • Tighten 2x clamp • Tighten 2x bolt
30. 30. Lower vehicle
31. 31. Connect 2x wiring harness plug • Unclip 2x wiring harness plug • Catalytic converter control oxygen sensor, catalytic converter temperature sensor
32. 32. Disconnect wiring harness plug for oxygen sensor, mixture regulation
33. 33. Attach turbo heat shield • Fit heat shield • Tighten 3x bolt – Tightening torque 20 Nm
34. 34. Install air intake hose. • Attach tank vent line • Attach wastegate hose • Tighten clamp
35. 35. Install air cleaner housing • Install intake pipe – Tighten clamp – Tightening torque 3,5 Nm • Connect wiring harness plug to hot film mass air flow meter • Attach wiring harness
36. 36. Connect battery.
37. 37. Close bonnet
38. 38. Program volatile memories