2003 Vauxhall Vectra Wagon engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Use new screws or nuts
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
All Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 NET engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 YH engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screws or nuts

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley


All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m


Air-conditioning compressor bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Exhaust recirculation pipe	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH engines


First stage	hand-screwed
Second stage	360°360°360°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines


M10	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
M6	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging


Turbocharger oil feed line	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley

expand_more3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 208 HP engine (2003.10–2005.8)


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 NET engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 YH engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH engines

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH, Screws 1 – 10.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	65°65°65°
Third stage	65°65°65°
Fourth stage	65°65°65°
Fifth stage	65°65°65°
Sixth stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreScrews 11 – 14


Seventh stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Eighth stage	30°30°30°
Ninth stage	5°5°5°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines

expand_moreScrews 1 – 8

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT, Screws 1 – 8.


First stage	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.

expand_moreScrews 1 – 4


Second stage	130°130°130°
Third stage	130°130°130°

expand_moreScrews 5 – 8


Second stage	110°110°110°
Third stage	110°110°110°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 3.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 NET engines

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 NET, Screws 1 – 10.


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 4.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	60°60°60°
Fourth stage	35°35°35°

expand_moreScrews 11 – 14


Fifth stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 YH engines

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 4.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	60°60°60°
Fourth stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreScrews 11 – 14


Fifth stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines

Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 5.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreValve cover


All Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 NET engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 YH engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines


First stage	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 NET engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	50°50°50°
Third stage	50°50°50°
Fourth stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 YH engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	50°50°50°
Third stage	50°50°50°
Fourth stage	10°10°10°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH engines


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°


All Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines	173.33 lbf⋅ft173.33 lbf⋅ft235 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines


First stage	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 NET engines


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	75°75°75°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 YH engines


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	75°75°75°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines


First stage	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH engines


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°


All Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines	106.95 lbf⋅ft106.95 lbf⋅ft145 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 NET engines


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 YH engines


First stage	39.09 lbf⋅ft39.09 lbf⋅ft53 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
Second stage	25°25°25°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws. Use screw-locking compound.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 NET engines

expand_moreM10


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	70°70°70°
Third stage	15°15°15°


M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 YH engines

expand_moreM10


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Tighten new screws in inside-to-outside order.
Second stage	70°70°70°
Third stage	15°15°15°


M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreVibration damper

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	150°150°150°

expand_moreEngine control


Balance shaft timing chain guide rail	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


All Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Inlet camshaft	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail


2.0 16V Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP at 5500 RPM, 265 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.7)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioning rail


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 NET engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH engines


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR engines


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 NET engines


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 YH engines


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°


All other modifications	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreChain tensioner

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH engines


Cap	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 NET engines	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 YH engines	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m


Control drive chain guide rail	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Control drive chain tensioner	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreDrive chain balance shaft tensioner


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 NET engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel

expand_more2.0 16V Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP at 5500 RPM, 265 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.7)


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Intermediate shaft chain sprocket	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel

expand_more2.0 16V Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP at 5500 RPM, 265 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.7)


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Timing case cover	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


All Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines


Torx screws	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
With hexagon-head screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 NET engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 YH engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR engines	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines


Oil sump lower part	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Oil sump top part	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On the engine block	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On the engine block	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On the engine block	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All other modifications	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 208 HP engine (2003.10–2005.8)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreGlow plugs


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 YH engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 YH engines	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
All other modifications	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use assembly paste

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines

expand_moreM10


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


M12	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
Replace screws.


All other modifications	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


Screws on the chassis	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Screws on the engine bracket	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Nuts on the chassis	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreCatalytic converter


Clamps	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m


Catalytic converter bracket	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L Y 20 DTH engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Use new screws or nuts
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
All Vauxhall diesel V6 3.0 L Y 30 DT engines	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 NET engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 YH engines


First stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m


All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.2 L Z 32 SE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreExhaust pipe


Front	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Vauxhall Vectra Wagon 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 Vauxhall warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Maintenance Items

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2003 Vauxhall Vectra Wagon Second generation (MK2) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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