2010 Opel Meriva A2 Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
helically from the inside out
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 16.23 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DT engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
helically from the inside out
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws or nuts
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 66.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 66.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines
On the engine block 16.23 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor bracket
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
M10 nuts 33.93 lbf⋅ft
M10 screws 35.4 lbf⋅ft
M14 screws 50.15 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DT engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 31.72 lbf⋅ft
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
M10 33.93 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines
M10 33.93 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGenerator bracket
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines
M10 35.4 lbf⋅ft
M14 50.15 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePower steering pump bracket
expand_more1.7 DTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.9–2010.5)
At the subframe 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreHydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump
expand_more1.7 DTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.9–2010.5)
Manufacturer Delphi 19.91 lbf⋅ft
Manufacturer TRW 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreServo steering pump
expand_more1.7 DTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.9–2010.5)
At the bracket 5.16 lbf⋅ft
Vacuum pump 17.7 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
expand_moreExhaust gas return cooler
Z17DT engine 21.39 lbf⋅ft
Z17DTH engine 17.7 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust recirculation pipe
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DT engines 21.39 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 21.39 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Fuel-distributing pipe 4.43 lbf⋅ft
High-pressure pump pulley 50.89 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection hoses
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 16.96 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines
M12 17.7 lbf⋅ft
M14 20.65 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 16.23 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Second stage slacken
Third stage 23.6 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection pump
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
On engine bracket 14.01 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection pump pulley
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Second stage Unscrew nut(s).
Third stage wait for 60 s
Fourth stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DT engines 51.63 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 51.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCharging
expand_moreCharge air pipes
1.7 DTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.9–2010.5) 17.7 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTurbo charger
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
On exhaust manifold 19.91 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines
expand_moreOn exhaust manifold
First stage 17.7 lbf⋅ft
Replace seals and nuts.
Second stage 35.4 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 17.7 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 35.4 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTurbocharger bracket
1.7 DTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.9–2010.5) 19.91 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
At the turbocharger 15.49 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines
At the turbocharger 15.49 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
On the engine block 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant drain plug
expand_more1.7 DTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.9–2010.5)
Coolant pump 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCoolant pump
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines
On the engine block 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCoolant pump pulley
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 11.8 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DT engines 11.8 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 11.8 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 11.8 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFan wheel
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2003.5–2010.5) 4.43 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRadiator mounting
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
Bottom 11.06 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
M10 31.72 lbf⋅ft
M8 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines
M7 13.28 lbf⋅ft
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines
M6 16.23 lbf⋅ft
M8 19.91 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR.
Nuts 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Tighten in several steps. See figure 1.
Screws 19.91 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
helically from the inside out
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT.
First stage 28.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage 60–75°
Third stage 60–75°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT.
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT.
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws. See figure 3.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws. See figure 3.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP.
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP.
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws. See figure 4.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 60°
Fourth stage 60°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET.
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET.
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
See figure 5.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
Fifth stage 45°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines
Figure 6. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE.
Figure 6. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE.
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 6.
Second stage 85°
Third stage 85°
Fourth stage 20°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws. See figure 6.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
Fifth stage 45°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines
First stage 28.76 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws
Second stage 60°
Third stage 60°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws. See figure 6.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
Fifth stage 45°
expand_moreValve cover
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines
M7 13.28 lbf⋅ft
helically from the inside out
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines
M7 13.28 lbf⋅ft
helically from the inside out
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DT engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 40°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 40°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines
First stage 9.59 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines
expand_moreM8
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreM9
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 30°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 100°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 100°
Third stage 25°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw. (left-hand thread)
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw. (left-hand thread)
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines
First stage 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines
First stage 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines
First stage 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines
First stage 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines
First stage 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
All other modifications 144.56 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCrankshaft pulley
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Y 13 DT engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFlywheel
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Y 13 DT engines 32.45 lbf⋅ft
Retap thread in holes and use new screws.
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
First stage 21.39 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines 32.45 lbf⋅ft
Retap thread in holes and use new screws.
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines 32.45 lbf⋅ft
Retap thread in holes and use new screws.
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 30°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines
First stage 62.69 lbf⋅ft
Clean the thread, use new screws and screw-locking compound.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines
First stage 62.69 lbf⋅ft
Retap thread in holes and use new screws.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreMain bearing
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 64.91 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines
expand_moreM10
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Alternately from outside to inside
Second stage 80°
Use new screws.
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines
expand_moreM10
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Alternately from outside to inside
Second stage 80°
Use new screws.
Outer screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines
expand_moreM6
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 60°
expand_moreM8
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 60°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DT engines 64.91 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 64.91 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines
First stage 28.76 lbf⋅ft
helically from the inside out
Second stage 60°
Use new screws.
expand_moreVibration damper
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines
First stage 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 59 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines
Inlet camshaft 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Outlet camshaft 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 81.87 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Y 13 DT engines 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Drive wheel, timing chain
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 47.2 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Drive wheel, timing chain
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines 110.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 60°
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines
Part number 97320335 47.2 lbf⋅ft
Part number 98021306 81.87 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 81.87 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreChain tensioner
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines
Cap 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Chain tensioner 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Control drive chain guide rail 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Control drive chain tensioning rail 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreControl drive timing chain slip rail
1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP engine (2003.9–2010.5) 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDrive belt tensioner device
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2006.1–2010.5) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 60°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
All other modifications 110.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 60°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
All other modifications 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Timing case cover 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines 4.43 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines 4.43 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 2.95 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines 4.43 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 2.95 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard at the top
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 2.95 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines 2.95 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 2.95 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 36.14 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 28.03 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DT engines 28.03 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 28.03 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 36.14 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreToothed belt tightener
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
Tension pulley with leaf spring 28.03 lbf⋅ft
Tensioning roller with spiral spring 36.14 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil cooler
1.7 DTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.9–2010.5) 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil drain plug
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Y 13 DT engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 57.53 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines
Aluminium oil sump (Torx screws) 10.33 lbf⋅ft
Aluminium oil sump (hexagon-head screws) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Sheet-steel sump 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines
Engine oil 10.33 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines
Aluminium screws for engines with number from 1493405 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Up to engine number 1493404, steel screws 57.53 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines
Engine oil 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines
Torx screws 10.33 lbf⋅ft
With hexagon-head screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil filter
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
Oil filter cover 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Slightly oil sealing lips.
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines
Oil filter cover 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil filter housing
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 11.06 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DT engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines
Oil filter cover 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil pressure sensor
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil pump
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines
Oil pump cover 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Y 13 DT engines 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines
Oil sump lower part 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Oil sump top part 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines 6.64 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines
At the gearbox 29.5 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines
At the gearbox 29.5 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines
At the gearbox 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines
At the gearbox 29.5 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the gearbox 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Oil sump lower part 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Oil sump top part 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreCamshaft sensor
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 4.43 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines 4.43 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines 4.43 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreCharge air pressure sensor
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 3.69 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 3.69 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCrankshaft sensor
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGlow plugs
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 10.33 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 13.28 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DT engines 13.28 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 13.28 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 10.33 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Knock sensor 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreLambda sensor
All other modifications 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 44.25 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines 40.57 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 44.25 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
On chassis 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn engine bracket
First stage 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreSubframe
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreTorque arm
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines
expand_moreAt the gearbox
Front 70.07 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the subframe
Front 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Rear 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAt the gearbox
Front 70.07 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOnto torque support bracket
Rear 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTorque support bracket
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 LET engines
expand_moreAt the gearbox on the rear side
First stage 59 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45–60°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines
expand_moreAt the gearbox on the rear side
First stage 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the gearbox on the rear side
First stage 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45–60°
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreCatalytic converter
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines
At the turbocharger 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Catalytic converter bracket 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust manifold
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L A 17 DTR engines 50.89 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 30°
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DTJ engines
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 30°
expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Tighten from inside to outside.
Second stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 SE engines 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L Z 16 XEP engines 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines
Z17DT engine 50.89 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Z17DTH engine 50.89 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines 50.89 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreExhaust manifold heat shields
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 8.85 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DT engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTH engines
Z17DT engine 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Z17DTH engine 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace seals and nuts.
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe bracket
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2003.5–2010.5) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe rear
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_morePrimary catalytic converter
At the turbocharger 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreFuel supply
Fuel filter bracket 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFuel filter housing
1.7 DTI with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2003.9–2010.5) 4.43 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
Spark plugs 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Y 17 DT engines 28.03 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L Z 17 DTR engines
At the gearbox 44.25 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 28.03 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2010 Opel Meriva user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Opel warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Opel Meriva service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2010 Opel Meriva you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2010 Opel Meriva generations

In 2010 Opel offered 2 generations of the Meriva. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

B

Gamma Platform (GM4300)

Opel Meriva A2 model years

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