Gearbox removal & installation: Opel Agila F12 1.2 (Z12XE)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.2, 16V

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery
2. Remove the coolant expansion tank and place it aside
3. Disconnect the clutch cable
4. Bolts, gearbox support:
5. Gearbox rear support:

6. Disconnect the speedometer cable from the gearbox
7. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the gearbox
8. Remove the gearbox electrical connections
9. Disconnect the gearbox earth cables
10. Remove the engine/gearbox upper attaching bolts
11. Use a hoist to support the engine
12. Engine support tool:
13. Special tools:
14. Raise the vehicle
15. Drain the gearbox fluid
16. Remove the front wheels
17. Remove the drive shafts
18. Remove the left-hand gearbox support
19. Remove the rear gearbox support
20. Fit a transmission jack to support the transmission
21. With special tool:
22. Remove the engine/gearbox lower attaching bolts
23. Separate the gearbox from the engine
24. Remove the gearbox

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