How to Replace the Starter Opel Vivaro A

Remove

1. 1. Disconnect battery negative lead
2. 2. Remove upper front panel – see operation ”Upper Front Panel, Remove and Install or Replace”
3. 3. Release hose (1) from high pressure pipe for power steering • Release from clip (2)

4. 4. Release high pressure pipe (1) for power steering from oil cooler housing • Remove bolt (2)

5. 5. Remove deflector (1) from auxiliary support bracket • Remove bolt (2) • Release 2x clip

6. 6. Disconnect harness connector (1) from alternator
7. 7. Disconnect harness lead (3) from alternator • Remove nut (2)

8. 8. Disconnect harness connector from oil pressure switch
9. 9. Disconnect 2x harness lead from starter • Remove nut (1) • Release nut (2)
10. 10. Release earth lead from starter • Remove bolt (3), then move to one side

11. 11. Remove starter from transmission • Remove 2x bolt (1)

Install

12. 12. Install new starter to transmission • Install 2x bolt (1) 44 Nm

13. 13. Connect 2x harness lead to starter • Install nut (1) 8 Nm • Secure nut (2) 5 Nm
14. 14. Secure earth lead to starter • Install bolt (3) 21 Nm

15. 15. Connect harness connector to oil pressure switch
16. 16. Connect harness connector (1) to alternator
17. 17. Connect harness lead (3) to alternator • Install nut (2)

18. 18. Install deflector (1) to auxiliary support bracket • Secure 2x clip • Install bolt (2) 10 Nm

19. 19. Secure high pressure pipe (1) for power steering to oil cooler housing • Install bolt (2)

20. 20. Secure hose (1) to high pressure pipe for power steering • Secure to clip (2)

21. 21. Install upper front panel – see operation ”Upper Front Panel, Remove and Install or Replace”
22. 22. Connect battery negative lead
23. 23. Program all volatile memories