Corsa B 16V DOHC petrol X14XE, C14SEL, X16XE, C16SEL, except C16XE — OPEL / VAUXHALL

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.4I, 16V, |, 1.6I

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

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• Use a wrench to counterhold

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
2. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
3. Check the timing marks
4. Lock the camshafts
5. Check the tensioner and idler pulleys; renew if necessary

6. Release the ancillary drive belt tension
7. Disconnect the reaction link
8. Remove the engine support
9. Steel oil sump:
10. Remove the flywheel inspection cover plate
11. Remove the crankshaft pulley
12. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold
13. Use new bolt(s)
14. Remove the plug
15. Stage 2:
16. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold
17. Remove the timing belt lower cover
18. Lock the camshafts
19. Remove the tensioner

Installation and checks

20. Note: The belt area between camshaft and crankshaft should be stretched
21. Vehicles with power steering:
22. Turn the tensioner clockwise
23. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
24. Vehicles with power steering and air conditioning:
25. Turn the crankshaft clockwise 2 rotations
26. Tension the timing belt
27. Lock the tensioner
28. Turn the tensioner clockwise
29. Turn the tensioner as shown
30. Check the timing marks again
31. Check the timing marks and tension again
32. Vehicles without power steering and air conditioning:
33. Refit the ancillary drive belt
34. Align the timing marks
35. Fit the ancillary drive belt
36. Refit the engine support
37. Note: Lift the engine
38. Stage 1:
39. Stage 2:
40. Stage 3:
41. Renew the bolt(s)
42. Refit the cover
43. Refit the engine support
44. Remove the engine support bar
45. All vehicles:
46. Refit the air filter with the inlet hose

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