1988 OPEL CALIBRA key battery

to-metal contact between components, due
to flexible rubber mountings, etc.
To check whether a component is properly
earthed, disconnect the battery, and connect
one lead of an ohmmeter to a known good
earth point. Connect the other lead to the wire
or earth connection being tested. The
resistance reading should be zero; if not,
check the connection as follows.
If an earth connection is thought to be
faulty, dismantle the connection, and clean
back to bare metal both the bodyshell and the
wire terminal or the component earth
connection mating surface. Be careful to
remove all traces of dirt and corrosion, then
use a knife to trim away any paint, so that a
clean metal-to-metal joint is made. On
reassembly, tighten the joint fasteners
securely; if a wire terminal is being refitted,
use serrated washers between the terminal
and the bodyshell, to ensure a clean and
secure connection. When the connection is
remade, prevent the onset of corrosion in the
future by applying a coat of petroleum jelly or
silicone-based grease.
3Fuses and relays - general
Fuses
1Fuses are designed to break a circuit when
a predetermined current is reached, to protect
the components and wiring which could be
damaged by excessive current flow. Any
excessive current flow will be due to a fault in
the circuit, usually a short-circuit (Section 2).
2The main fuses and relays are located in a
panel at the lower right-hand side of the facia,
under a hinged cover (see illustration).
3The circuits protected by the various fuses
and relays are marked on the inside of the
panel cover.
4A blown fuse can be recognised from its
melted or broken wire.
5To remove a fuse, first ensure that the
relevant circuit is switched off. Then open the
cover and pull the relevant fuse or relay from the
panel (see illustration). If desired, the lower
end of the panel can be tilted forwards, after
releasing the retaining clips to improve access. 6Before renewing a blown fuse, trace and
rectify the cause, and always use a fuse of the
correct rating. Never substitute a fuse of a
higher rating, or make temporary repairs using
wire or metal foil, as more serious damage or
even fire could result.
7Spare fuses are provided in the blank
terminal positions in the fusebox.
8Note that the fuses are colour-coded, see
Specifications. Refer to the wiring diagrams
for details of the fuse ratings and the circuits
protected.
Relays
9A relay is an electrically operated switch,
which is used for the following reasons:
a)A relay can switch a heavy current
remotely from the circuit in which the
current is flowing, allowing the use of
lighter-gauge wiring and switch contacts.
b)A relay can receive more than one control
input, unlike a mechanical switch.
c)A relay can have a timer function - for
example, the intermittent wiper relay.
10Most of the relays are located at the rear
of the main fusebox (remove the securing
screws and pull the fusebox forwards to
improve access). The rear wiper motor relay is
located in the tailgate, behind the tailgate trim
panel. On some models, additional engine-
related relays are located in the relay box
mounted on the left-hand side of the engine
compartment.
11On certain models, additional relays are
located in a box at the left-hand rear of the
engine compartment (see illustration).
12If a circuit or system controlled by a relay
develops a fault, and the relay is suspect,
operate the system. If the relay is functioning, it
should be possible to hear it “click” as it is
energised. If this is the case, the fault lies with
the components or wiring of the system. If the
relay is not being energised, then either the
relay is not receiving a main supply or a
switching voltage, or the relay itself is faulty.
Testing is by the substitution of a known good
unit, but be careful - while some relays are
identical in appearance and in operation, others
look similar but perform different functions.
13To remove a relay, first ensure that the
relevant circuit is switched off. The relay can
then simply be pulled out from the socket,
and pushed back into position.
4Ignition switch and lock
cylinder - removal and
refitting
3
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Turn the steering wheel as necessary to
expose the two front steering column shroud
securing screws, which are covered by plastic
caps. Prise out the caps and remove the
screws.
3Remove the three securing screws from the
underside of the lower column shroud, then
remove both the upper and lower shrouds.
4To remove the lock cylinder, insert the
ignition key and turn it to position “II”.
5Insert a thin rod into the hole in the lock
housing, then press the rod to release the
detent spring, and pull out the lock cylinder
using the key.
6The ignition switch is secured to the
steering lock housing by two grub screws.
Disconnect the wiring plug, and remove the
screws to extract the switch (see illustration).
Removal of the steering wheel, may aid
removal. Refer to Chapter 10 or Section 57, as
applicable. It is recommended that the switch
and the lock cylinder are not both removed at
the same time, so that their mutual alignment
is not lost.
Refitting
7Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Body electrical systems 12•3
3.11 Relays in engine compartment box -
2.0 litre SRi model shown
4.6 Removing an ignition switch securing
screw
3.5 Removing a fuse -
2.0 litre model shown3.2 Main fuses and relays in facia panel -
2.0 litre SRi model shown
12

6Remove the three securing screws, and
withdraw the speaker from the door.
Disconnect the wiring plug (see illustration).
Refitting
7Refitting is a reversal of removal, but note
that the speaker can only be fitted one way
up, so that the lug on the bottom of the
speaker rim engages with the corresponding
hole in the door skin.
Rear speaker -Hatchback
models
Removal
8Remove the upper rear quarter trim panel,
as described in Chapter 11.
9Remove the four securing screws, and
withdraw the speaker.
Refitting
10Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Rear speaker Saloon models
Removal
11Carefully prise the trim cover from the
parcel shelf, to expose the speaker.
12Remove the four securing screws,
withdraw the speaker and disconnect the
wiring.
Refitting
13Refitting is a reversal of removal.
50Radio/cassette player -
removal and refitting
2
Removal
1All the radio/cassette players fitted to the
Cavalier range have DIN standard fixings. Two
special tools, obtainable from in-car
entertainment specialists, are required for
removal.
2Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3Unscrew the four grub screws from the
corners of the radio cassette player, using an
Allen key or hexagon bit (see illustration).
4Insert the tools into the holes exposed by
removal of the grub screws, and push them
until they snap into place. Pull the tools
outwards to release the unit (see illustration).
5Pull the unit forwards, and withdraw it from
the facia.
Refitting
6To refit the radio/cassette player, simply
push the unit into the facia until the retaining
lugs snap into place, then refit the grub
screws.
51Sunroof motor - removal and
refitting
3
Removal
1Ensure that the sunroof is fully closed.
2Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3Prise the courtesy lamp from the roof trim
panel, and disconnect the wiring.
4Remove the two trim panel securing
screws, and withdraw the trim panel from the
roof, disconnecting the wiring from the
sunroof operating switch.
5Disconnect the wiring plugs from the motor.
6Unscrew the securing nut, and withdraw
the motor assembly.
Refitting
7Refitting is a reversal of removal.
52Speedometer cable - removal
and refitting
3
Removal
1Remove the instrument panel, as described
in Section 18.
2Pull the cable through the bulkhead into the
engine compartment, noting its routing.
3Working in the engine compartment,
unscrew the securing sleeve and disconnect
the speedometer cable from the top of the
transmission (see illustration).
4The cable can now be withdrawn from the
vehicle, noting its routing so that it can be
refitted in the same position.
Refitting
5Refitting is a reversal of removal, ensuring
that the cable is correctly routed. Make sure
that the cable is not kinked or twisted
between the instrument panel and the
bulkhead as the instrument panel is refitted.
Note that the cable should be routed to the
right of the steering column support bracket.
12•18Body electrical systems
49.6 Withdrawing a front door-mounted
speaker - wiring plug arrowed
50.4 . . . and withdraw the radio/cassette player using the special
tools52.3 Speedometer cable securing sleeve (arrowed) at
transmission - SOHC model
50.3 Unscrew the grub screws . . .

4Disconnect the plug connections.
5Unbolt the six M6 nuts from the two side
brackets.
6Remove the airbag unit (see illustration).
Refitting
4Refitting is a reversal of removal.
60Bracket, passenger airbag
unit - removal and refitting
5
Note: Read warning at the beginning of
Section 55, before starting work. This process
involves removal of the windscreen, refer to
Chapter 11, before starting work.
Removal
1Remove the passenger side airbag unit as
described in Section 59.
2Remove the airbag unit cover.
3Remove the water deflector from in front of
the windscreen.
4Remove the windscreen.
5The brackets can now be unbolted.
Refitting
4Refitting is a reversal of removal.
61Airbag control unit - removal
and refitting
4
Note: Read warning at the beginning of
Section 55, before starting work.
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead and
cover the battery terminal to prevent
accidental reconnection.
2Remove the centre console rear section as
described in Chapter 11.
3Disconnect the control unit wiring plug,
then undo the three nuts and remove the unit
from the car (see illustration).
Refitting
4Refitting is a reversal of removal.
62Wiring diagrams -general
1The wiring diagrams are of the current flow
type, each circuit being shown in the simplest
possible fashion. Note that since the diagrams
were originally written in German (to the DIN
standard), all wire colours and abbreviations
used on the diagrams themselves are in
German. Refer to the information given
overleaf for clarification.
2The bottom line of the diagram represents
the “earth” or negative connection; the
numbers below this line are track numbers,
enabling circuits and components to be
located using the key.
3The lines at the top of the diagram
represent “live feed” or positive connection
points. The line marked “30” is live at all
times, that marked “15” is live only when the
ignition is switched on.
4Numbers on the diagram that are framed in
square boxes at the end of a wire show the
track reference number in which that wire is
continued. At the point indicated will be
another framed number referring back to the
circuit just left.
5As an example of how to use the diagrams,
trace with the help of the following text the
reversing lamp switch circuit located between
track reference numbers 496 and 498 on the
1991 model year diagram on page 12•40.
6Starting at the top of track 497, the supply
for the circuit comes from the line “15”,
showing that the circuit is fed only when the
ignition is switched on, through fuse 22 (F22,rated at 10 amps). Note that this fuse can also
protect the feed for several other circuits,
some of which may not be applicable to the
vehicle being worked on.
7If the vehicle in question has a manual
transmission (MT), the circuit continues along
a black wire of 0.75 mm cross-section (as
shown by “SW 0.75” in the wire path), through
terminal 12 of connector X5 to the reversing
lamp switch S7. From the switch the circuit
continues along a white wire, with a black
tracer and of 0.75 mm cross-section (WSSW
0.75), through terminal 2 of connector X5 and
terminal 1 of connector X6, to the reversing
lamp bulbs (E17 and E18). The circuit is
completed by a brown wire from each
bulbholder to earth; in this case the “earth”
wire simply attaches the component to the
nearest piece of metal bodywork, but in other
cases earthing is achieved by the component
mounting and no wire is needed. The diagram
shows, as simply as possible, that when the
switch contacts (which are normally open) are
closed by the driver selecting reverse gear,
current is allowed to flow to earth through the
switch and bulbs causing the reversing lamps
to light.
8If the vehicle in question has automatic
transmission (AT), the circuit differs in that the
“live feed” goes from fuse 22 to terminal “F” of
the transmission selector lever position switch
connector X46 (track reference number 773).
When position “R” is selected, terminals “F”
and “G” are connected so that the circuit feed
continues (back to track reference number
496, the “RFS/reversing lamp” circuit) along
the same route described above for manual
transmission models.
Body electrical systems 12•21
61.3 Airbag control unit details59.6 Removing the passenger side airbag
12

Wiring diagrams 12•23
12
Key to wiring diagrams for 1989 models
E1Sidelamp - left406
E2Tail lamp -left302, 380, 407
E3Number plate lamp413
E4Side lamp right409
E5Tail lamp right382, 410
E6Engine compartment lamp416
E7Headlamp main beam - left437
E8Headlampmain beam - right438
E9Headlampdipped beam - left384, 439
E10Headlamp dipped beam - right386, 440
E11Instrument illumination lamps328 to 329
E12Gear selector lever illumination lamp (automatics)799
E13Luggage compartment lamp485
E14Courtesy lamp487
E15Glovebox lamp599
E16Cigarette lighter illumination lamp598
E17Reversing lamp - left497
E18Reversing lamp - right498
E19Heated rearwindow572
E20Front foglamp -left448
E21Front foglamp - right447
E24Rear foglamp - left454
E25Seat heater -front left575
E30Seat heater - front right579
E32Clock illumination lamp552
E38Trip computer illumination lamp539
E39Rear foglamp - right455
E41Courtesy lamp (with delay)488 to 490
E50Kerb lamp - driver’s door635
E51Kerb lamp - passenger door653
F1 toFuse (in fusebox)Various
F30
F32Fuse - mixture preheating (not UK)232
F33Fuse - electronic carburettor (not UK)201
F34Fuse (in relay box, engine compartment)834
F35Voltage stabiliser302
F36Fuse - fuel filter heating (Diesel models)866
G1Battery101
G2Alternator110
G3Battery - Diesel models846
G6Alternator - Diesel models850 to 852
H2Horn591
H3Direction indicator warning lamp318, 320
H4Oil pressure warning lamp310
H5Brake fluid level warning lamp313
H6Hazard warning flasher warning lamp470
H7Alternator charge warning lamp310
H8Headlamp main beam warning lamp322
H9Brake lamp - left388
H10Brake lamp - right390H11Direction indicator lamp - front left472
H12Direction indicatorlamp - rear left473
H13Direction indicator lamp - front right481
H14Direction indicator lamp - rear right482
H16Glow plug warning lamp (Diesel models)323
H17Trailer direction indicator warning lamp321
H18Horns (twin)592, 593
H19Headlamps-on warning buzzer494, 495
H21Handbrake-on warning lamp315
H23Radio/cassette player585, 586
H25Door mirror heater warning lamp678
H26ABS warning lamp319
H30Engine fault warning lamp324
H33Direction indicator side repeater lamp - left476
H34Direction indicator side repeater lamp - right478
H42Automatic transmission warning lamp325
H45Four-wheel-drive warning lamp327
H46Catalytic converter temperature warning lamp (not UK)329
K1Relay-heated rear window571 to 572
K5Relay - front foglamps448 to 450
K6Relay - air conditioning (not UK)801 to 802
K7Relay - air conditioning blower (not UK)808 to 809
K8Relay - intermittent windscreen wipe503 to 506
K9Relay - headlamp wash522 to 523
K10Relay - direction indicator/hazard warning flashers467 to 469
K20HEI ignition control unit122 to 124
K25Relay - glow plugs (Diesel models)856 to 859
K30Relay - intermittent rear window wipe515 to 517
K35Relay - door mirror heater683 to 685
K37Central locking control unit606 to 612
K45Relay - mixture preheating (not UK)231 to 232
K47Relay - surge arrester (ABS)702 to 703
K50ABS control unit707 to 721
K51Relay - cooling fan830 to 831
K54Electronic carburettor control unit (not UK)203 to 226
K55Relay - electronic carburettor (not UK)203 to 206
K57Fuel injection control unit (not UK)139 to 161
K58Relay -fuel pump (not UK)162 to 163
K59Relay - daytime running lamps (not UK)420 to 426
K61Motronic M4.1 control unit170 to 194
K62Dim-dip control unit428 to 432
K63Relay - horn593 to 594
K64Relay - air conditioning blower (not UK)802 to 803
K67Relay -cooling fan827 to 828
K68Relay -fuel injection system294 to 299, 196 to 199
K69Motronic M2.5 control unit267 to 297
K71Ride control unit (not UK)739 to 754
K80Relay -fuel filter heater (Diesel models)865 to 866
K82Relay - engine revolution862 to 863
K83Four-wheel-drive control unit725 to 731 NoDescriptionTrackNoDescriptionTrack

12•38Wiring diagrams
Key to wiring diagrams for 1991 models
NoDescriptionTrackNoDescriptionTrack Wiring diagrams for 1991 models
Location of applicable circuitsTrackLocation of applicable circuitsTrack
Air conditioning system800 to 850
Alternator111
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)701 to 722
Anti-theft alarm system633 to 647
Automatic transmission control system773 to 799
Battery100
Brake lamps461 to 462
Carburettor118 to 121
Central locking system600 to 627
Check control system347 to 371
Cigarette lighter597 to 598
Clock661 to 663
Courtesy lamps - front487 to 494
Courtesy lamps - rear569 to 573
Direction indicator and hazard warning lamps467 to 482
Door mirrors536 to 548
Electric windows665 to 699
Engine compartment lamp415
Foglamps - front444 to 452
Foglamps - rear444 to 457
Fuel injection and ignition (Multec) - C16NZ engine129 to 164
Fuel injection and ignition (Multec) - C18NZ engine972 to 997
Fuel injection/ignition (Motronic M1.5) - 2.0litre sohc 168 to 199
Fuel injection/ignition (Motronic M2.5) - 2.0litre dohc 261 to 299
Glovebox lamp599Headlamp aim adjustment system758 to 766
Headlamp dim-dip427 to 431
Headlamp washers519 to 532
Headlamps437 to 442
Headlamps “ON” warning buzzer493 to 495
Heated front seats560 to 566
Heated rear window549 to 556
Heater blower motor853 to 862
Horn(s)592 to 596
Ignition (HEI) - 14NV engine121 to 128
Ignition (MSTS/EZ+) - 16SV, 18 SV engines236 to 256
Instruments301 to 344
Luggage compartment lamp485
Radiator cooling fan113, 115
Radio/cassette player586 to 591
Rear number plate lamp413
Reversing lamps496 to 498
Side and tail lamps401 to 410
Starter motor102 to 110
Sunroof863 to 870
Tailgate wiper510 to 516
Trip computer650 to 662
Windscreen and tailgate washers511 to 529
Windscreen wipers501 to 506
E1Side lamp - left406
E2Tail lamp - left356, 374, 407
E3Number plate lamp413
E4Side lamp - right409
E5Tail lamp - right358, 376, 410
E6Engine compartment lamp415
E7Headlamp main beam - left437
E8Headlamp main beam - right438
E9Headlamp dipped beam - left360, 378, 439
E10Headlamp dipped beam - right362, 380, 440
E11Instrument illumination lamps328 to 329
E12Selector lever illumination lamp (automatic transmission)799
E13Luggage compartment lamp485
E14Courtesy lamp487
E15Glovebox lamp599
E16Cigarette lighter illumination lamp596
E17Reversing lamp - left497
E18Reversing lamp - right498
E19Heated rear window552
E20Front foglamp - left448
E21Front foglamp - right447
E24Rear foglamp - left454
E25Driver’s seat heater580
E27Courtesy lamp - rear left569 to 570
E28Courtesy lamp - rear right572 to 573
E30Passenger front seat heater564
E32Clock illumination lamp663
E38Trip computer illumination lamp654
E39Rear foglamp - right455
E41Courtesy lamp (with delay)488 to 490
E50Kerb lamp - driver’s door666
E51Kerb lamp - passenger door684
F1 onFusesVarious
G1Battery101
G2Alternator111
G3Battery - (Diesel models)882, 901
G6Alternator - (Diesel models)884 to 886, 909 to 911H1Radio/cassette player589 to 590, 634
H2Horn592
H3Direction indicator warning lamp315 to 320
H4Oil pressure warning lamp310
H5Brake fluid level warning lamp313
H6Hazard warning flasher lamp470
H7Alternator charge warning lamp310
H8Headlamp main beam warning lamp322
H9Brake lamp - left364, 382, 461
H10Brake lamp - right366, 384, 462
H11Direction indicator lamp - front left472
H12Direction indicator lamp - rear left473
H13Direction indicator lamp - front right461
H14Direction indicator lamp - rear right482
H15Fuel level warning lamp305
H16Glow plug warning lamp (Diesel models)323
H17Trailer direction indicator warning lamp321
H18Horn593
H19Headlamps-on warning buzzer494 to 495
H21Handbrake-on warning lamp315
H25Door mirror warning lamp542, 952
H26ABS warning lamp319
H30Engine fault warning lamp324
H33Direction indicator side repeater lamp - left476
H34Direction indicator side repeater lamp - right478
H42Automatic transmission warning lamp325
H45Four-wheel-drive warning lamp327
H46Catalytic converter temperature warning lamp329
H47Anti-theft alarm horn638
H48Horn594
K3Relay - starter motor (anti-theft alarm)109 to 110
K5Relay - front foglamps448 to 450
K6Relay - air conditioning801 to 802
K7Relay - air conditioning blower804 to 805
K8Relay - intermittent windscreen wipe503 to 506
K9Relay - headlamp wash519 to 520
K10Relay - direction indicator/hazard warning flashers467 to 469

Wiring diagrams 12•55
12
Key to wiring diagrams for 1992 and later models
NoDescriptionTrackNoDescriptionTrack
E1Left parking lamp506
E2Left tail lamp507, 745
E3Licence plate lamp513
E4Right parking lamp509
E5Right tail lamp510, 746
E6Engine compartment lamp515
E7Left high beam 535
E8Right high beam536
E9Left low beam537, 747
E10Right low beam538, 748
E11Instrument lights728, 729
E12Selector lever lamp 498, 499
E13Boot lamp585
E14Passenger compartment lamp587
E15Glove box lamp677
E16Cigarette lighter lamp676
E17Left reversing lamp597
E18Right reversing lamp598
E19Heated back window652
E20Left fog lamp553
E21Right fog lamp554
E24Left rear fog lamp548
E25Left front heating mat660
E27Left rear reading lamp680, 681
E28Right rear reading lamp683, 684
E30Right front heating mat664
E32Clock lamp863
E37Left mirror make-up lamp686
E38Computer lamp854
E39Right rear foglamp549
E40Right mirror make-up lamp688
E41Passenger compartment delay lamp 588 to 590
E50Driver door lamp866
E51Passenger door lamp884
F1 onFusesVarious
F35Voltage stabilizer702
G1Battery101
G2Alternator114
G6Diesel alternator 402 to 405
H1Radio784 to 798
H3Turn signal lamp telltale716, 718
H4Oil pressure telltale710
H5Brake fluid telltale712
H6Telltale hazard warning system570
H7Charging indicator lamp710
H8High beam telltale722
H9Left stop lamp561, 749
H10Right stop lamp562, 750
H11Left front turn signal lamp572
H12Left rear turn signal lamp573
H13Right front turn signal lamp581
H14Right rear turn signal lamp582
H15Fuel telltale705, 706
H16Preheating time telltale715
H17Trailer turn signal lamp telltale717
H18Horn670
H19Headlamps on warning buzzer594, 595
H21Parking brake telltale713
H23Airbag telltale719
H25Heated back window & mirror telltale642, 765
H26ABS telltale721
H27Safety checking warning buzzer996 to 998
H28Seat belt warning telltale723
H30Engine telltale724H33Left auxiliary turn signal lamp576
H34Right auxiliary turn signal lamp578
H36Additional stop lamp563
H37Left front loudspeaker788 to 790
H38Right front loudspeaker794 to 796
H39Left rear loudspeaker788, 789
H40Right rear loudspeaker791, 792
H42Automatic program power telltale725
H45Four wheel drive telltale727
H46Catalytic converter temperature telltale729
H47Anti-theft warning unit horn838
H48Horn671
H51Traction control telltale720
H52Left front tweeter787 to 791
H53Right front tweeter793 to 797
K3Starter relay anti-theft warning unit109, 110
K5Fog lamps relay554 to 555
K6Air conditioning relay901, 902
K7Four stage air conditioning blower relay904, 905
K8Windshield wiper interval relay603 to 606
K9Headlamps washer unit relay619, 620
K10Flasher unit567 to 569
K20Ignition coil module149, 150, 171, 172, 241, 242, 302 to 305,
361 to 364, 1001 to 1005, 1055 to 1061
K22Coolant pump relay133, 134, 969, 970
K25Glow time relay440 to 443
K26Radiator blower relays972 to 974
K27Radiator blower relay137 to 139
K30Back window wiper interval relay613 to 615
K31Airbag control unit1191 to 1198
K34Radiator blower time delay relay356 to 358, 956 to 958
K35Heated back window & mirror time delay relay650 to 652
K37Central locking control unit805 to 812
K51Radiator blower relay430, 431, 942, 943, 956, 957
K52Radiator blower relay145 to 147, 433,435,
982 to 984, 960 to 962
K57Multec unit control211 to 230, 244 to 262
K58Fuel pump relay231, 232, 262, 263
K59Running light relay520 to 525
K60Compressor relay931,932
K61Motronic control unit270 to 294, 307 to 337,
366 to 396, 1007 to 1037, 1063 to 1096
K63Horn relay671, 672
K641 stage air conditioning blower relay913, 914
K67Radiator blower relay142, 143, 436, 437, 948,
949, 964, 965, 986, 987
K68Fuel injection unit relay295 to 299, 393 to 397,
334 to 338, 1093 to 1097, 1034 to 1038
K73High beam relay (Calibra)530, 531
K76Glow time control unit413 to 417
K77Glow plugs relay419, 420
K78Preresistor relay (70A)422, 423
K79Charge indicator relay406 to 408
K80Filter heating relay426, 427, 452, 453
K82Engine revolution relay447, 448
K83Four wheel drive unit control342 to 349
K84EZ Plus control unit155 to 166, 177 to 191
K85Automatic transmission control unit473 to 496
K86Check control unit736 to 752
K87Radiator blower relay945, 946, 953, 954, 977, 978
K88Catalytic converter temperature control unit462 to 464
K89Rear fog lamp relay543 to 545
K90Compressor relay (automatic transmission only)930, 931
K94Anti-theft warning unit control unit833 to 847

10Using an Allen key or hexagon bit, extract
the two securing screws and withdraw the
rotor arm, leaving the metal rotor hub in the
housing (see illustrations).
11Examine the O-ring on the plastic shield,
and renew if necessary.
Refitting
12Refitting is a reversal of removal, noting
that the rotor arm can only be fitted in one
position. If necessary, turn the metal rotor hub
so that the screw holes align with those in the
rotor arm and the end of the camshaft. Ensure
that the HT leads are correctly reconnected.
18Distributor (SOHC models) -
removal and refitting
3
Note: Refer to Section 3 before proceeding. A
tachometer and a timing light will be required
to check the ignition timing on completion 14
NV and 16 SV
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Remove the distributor cap, as described in
Section 17.
3Disconnect the distributor wiring plug (see
illustrations).
4On 14 NV models, disconnect the vacuum
pipe from the diaphragm unit on the side of
the distributor.
5If the original distributor is to be refitted,
make alignment marks between the
distributor body and the camshaft housing, sothat the distributor can be refitted in its
original position.
6Turn the crankshaft. This can be done by
either using a socket or spanner on the
crankshaft pulley bolt, or by engaging top
gear and pushing the vehicle backwards or
forwards. Bring No 1 cylinder to the firing
point. No 1 cylinder is at the firing point when:
a)The relevant timing marks are aligned. On
14 NV models, the pointer on the rear
timing belt cover should be aligned
halfway between the two notches in the
crankshaft pulley. On 16 NV models, the
pointer on the rear timing belt cover
should be aligned with the notch in the
crankshaft pulley
b)The tip of the rotor arm is pointing to the
position occupied by the No 1 cylinder HT
lead terminal in the distributor cap
c)On the Bosch distributor, the rotor arm is
aligned with the notch in the distributorbody (remove the rotor arm and plastic
shield, then refit the rotor arm to check
the alignment with the notch). On the
Lucas distributor, the rotor arm is
approximately aligned with the TDC arrow
stamped in the distributor body (see
illustration).
7Unscrew the clamp nut and remove the
clamp plate, then withdraw the distributor
from the camshaft housing (see illustrations).
8If desired, the distributor can be
dismantled, as described in Section 20.
9Check the condition of the O-ring on the
rear of the distributor body, and renew if
necessary.
Refitting
10Begin refitting by checking that No 1
cylinder is still at the firing point. The relevant
timing marks should be aligned. If the engine
has been turned whilst the distributor has
Engine electrical systems 5•11
18.6 TDC arrow on the Lucas distributor
body
18.7C . . .and withdraw the distributor18.7B . . .remove the clamp plate . . .18.7A Unscrew the clamp nut . . .
18.3B Disconnecting the distributor wiring
on the C16 NZ engine18.3A Disconnecting the distributor wiring
plug - 1.6 litre model (Bosch distributor)
17.10B . . .and withdraw the rotor arm -
2.0 litre model17.10A Extract the two securing
screws . . .
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to be refitted, tie a length of string to the end
of the wiring. Then feed the wiring through the
boot lid and untie the string, leaving it in
position in the boot lid to assist refitting.
3Mark the position of the hinges on the boot
lid.
4With the help of an assistant, support the
weight of the boot lid, then unscrew the
securing bolts from the hinges, and lift the
boot lid from the vehicle. If the boot lid is to be
refitted, rest it carefully on rags or cardboard,
to avoid damaging the paint.
5If a new boot lid is to be fitted, transfer all
the serviceable fittings (rubber buffers, lock
mechanism, etc.), to it.
6If desired, the boot lid hinge counter-
balance springs can be removed, but before
unhooking them from the vehicle body, note
their position so that they can be refitted in
their original positions (see illustration). Use
a lever to unhook the springs.
Refitting
7Refitting is a reversal of removal,
remembering the following points.
8Align the hinges with the precisely made
marks on the boot lid.
9Where applicable, draw the central locking
solenoid wiring through the boot lid, using the
string.
10If necessary, adjust the hinge bolts and
the rubber buffer until a good fit is obtained
with the boot lid shut.
11If necessary, adjust the position of the
lock striker on the body, to achieve
satisfactory lock operation.
10Boot lid lock (Saloon
models) - removal and
refitting
2
Removal
1Open the boot lid fully.
2Unscrew the two securing screws, then
withdraw the lock and disconnect the
operating rod.
Refitting
3Refitting is a reversal of removal, but if
necessary adjust the position of the lock
striker on the body, to achieve satisfactory
lock operation.
11Boot lid lock cylinder
(Saloon models) - removal
and refitting
2
Removal
1Open the boot lid fully.
2Unscrew the two securing nuts, then
withdraw the lock cylinder complete with the
housing, and disconnect the operating rods(s).
3To remove the lock cylinder from the
housing, insert the key into the lock, then
extract the circlip and the operating lever
assembly from the end of the lock cylinder,
and withdraw the cylinder from the housing.
Refitting
4Refitting is a reversal of removal, but check
the operations of the lock on completion (see
illustration).
12Tailgate (Hatchback models)
-removal and refitting
2
Removal
1Open the tailgate fully.
2Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3Remove the securing screws, and withdraw
the tailgate trim panels.
4Disconnect all the relevant wiring now
exposed, and disconnect the washer fluid
hose.5If the original tailgate is to be refitted, tie
string to the ends of all the relevant wires, and
if necessary the washer fluid hose, then feed
the wiring and the hose through the top edge
of the tailgate. Untie the string, leaving it in
position in the tailgate to assist refitting.
6Prise off the rear roof trim panel, taking care
not to break the securing clips, and lower the
rear of the headlining slightly for access to the
tailgate hinge securing screws (see
illustrations). Mark the hinge positions on the
body.
7Have an assistant support the weight of the
tailgate, then disconnect the tailgate struts
from their mounting balljoints, with reference
to Section 15.
8Ensure that the tailgate is adequately
supported, then remove the hinge securing
screws and withdraw the tailgate from the
vehicle. If the tailgate is to be refitted, rest it
carefully on rags or cardboard, to avoid
damaging the paint.
9If desired, the hinges can be removed from
the tailgate by driving out the hinge pins.
10If the tailgate can be moved up and down
on its hinges due to wear in the hinge pins or
their holes, it may be possible to drill out the
holes and fit slightly oversize pins. Consult a
Vauxhall dealer for further advice.
11If a new tailgate is to be fitted, transfer all
serviceable components to it.
Refitting
12Refitting is a reversal of removal,
remembering the following points.
13Align the hinges with the previously made
marks on the body.
Bodywork and fittings 11•5
12.6B . . . for access to the tailgate hinge
screws12.6A Prise off the rear roof trim panel . . .
11.4 Boot lid/tailgate lock cylinder
components
1 Lock cylinder
2 Housing
3 Operating lever assembly
4 Circlip
9.6 Boot lid hinge counterbalance spring
locations - Saloon models
1 Position for basic boot lid
2 Position for boot lid with outer plastic
trim panel or spoiler
3 Position for boot lid with outer plastic
trim panel and spoiler
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