Engine — removal (Opel Omega A)

1. Remove the hood as described in Section 11.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the air cleaner on carbureted models, or disconnect and remove the air duct from the throttle body and air flow sensor on fuel injected models.

4. Remove the radiator as described in Section 2.

5. Disconnect the accelerator cable, throttle cable, automatic transmission kickdown cable, and cruise control cable, if equipped.

6. Unbolt the power steering pump and suspension assembly and set them aside (photo). There is no need to disconnect the hoses.





7. If equipped, remove the air conditioning compressor (Section 11) and move it to the side without disconnecting the refrigerant hoses.

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8. Disconnect the heater hoses at the bulkhead (photo).



9. Disconnect and plug the fuel supply and return hoses. Unscrew the mounting bracket from the intake manifold.

10. Disconnect the high-voltage wire from the ignition coil.

11. Locate the coolant hoses on the right side of the engine and disconnect them (photo). Also disconnect the brake booster hose.





12. Unscrew the engine grounding straps (photo).





13. Disconnect the upper hose from the thermostat housing.

14. Note the location and distribution of the engine wiring harness. Disconnect and remove the harness. To ensure quick and accurate installation, label each wire with tape. On fuel injected models, the harness should be disconnected at the top of the engine (photo) and near the air flow sensor.



15. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and secure it on axle stands.

16. Unbolt the exhaust outlet pipe from the exhaust manifold, remove the gasket. Where present, unbolt the exhaust hanger at the rear of the gearbox.

17. Unscrew and remove the front gearbox cover.

18. On models with a manual transmission, disconnect the clutch cable from the release lever and the transmission.



19. On models with automatic transmission, remove the bolts securing the torque converter to the drive plate, see. Section 6.

20. Remove the lower bolts securing the gearbox to the engine.

21. Lower the car to the ground.

22. Attach the winch to the engine and lift it slightly. There are lifting eyes at the front and rear of the engine.

23. Support the gearbox with a jack.

24. Unscrew the nuts from the top of both engine mounting brackets, unscrew the right mounting bracket from the block (photo).





25. Remove the upper bolts securing the gearbox to the engine.

26. Move the engine forward so that it is clear of the transmission. On models with automatic transmission, make sure that the torque converter is securely in contact with the transmission fluid pump, otherwise it may fall and spill fluid.



27. After freeing the engine from the gearbox, lift the engine out of the engine compartment (photo).



28. If the engine is to be removed, drain the oil and install the drain plug before lowering the engine onto the work bench.