How to carry out replacement: Oil Filter 1.4 (75) Zafira C P12
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How to change engine oil and filter on VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Oil Filter on your VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 24
Torx bit T45
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  2. Step 4
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
    Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
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    Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
  5. Step 8
    Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
    Step 9
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
    Step 10
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  6. Step 11
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 12
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use Torx T45. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 13
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk III (P12). AUTODOC recommends:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  9. Step 14
    Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
    Step 15
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    Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  10. Step 16
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  11. Step 17
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    Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
  12. Step 18
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    Install a new oil filter.
    Please note!
    Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  13. Step 19
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
  14. Step 20
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    Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use Torx T45. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 14 nm torque.
  15. Step 21
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
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