How to carry out replacement: Ignition Coil 1.8 i 16V (F68) VAUXHALL VECTRA (B) Hatchback
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How to change ignition coil on VAUXHALL Vectra (B) CC (J96) – replacement guide

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Replacement: ignition coil – VAUXHALL VECTRA (B) Hatchback. Tools you'll need:
Electronic spray
Torque wrench
Torx bit T20
Torx bit T30
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: ignition coil – VAUXHALL VECTRA (B) Hatchback. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for the ignition coils of all cylinders.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VAUXHALL VECTRA (B) Hatchback – 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 fasteners of the air distribution housing assembly. Use Torx T20.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the air distribution housing assembly.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  5. Step 7
    Remove the oil filler cap.
    Step 8
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    Cover the oil filler opening with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
  6. Step 9
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: ignition coil – VAUXHALL VECTRA (B) Hatchback. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the microfibre towel from the oil filler opening.
  8. Step 11
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    Install the oil filler cap.
  9. Step 12
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    Clean the ignition coil bolts.
  10. Step 13
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    Detach the connector from the ignition coil. Use a flat screwdriver.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the ignition coil bolts. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 15
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    Pry up the ignition coil. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 16
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    Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.
  14. Step 17
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  15. Step 18
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    Install the new ignition coil to the spark plug well. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
  16. Step 19
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    Tighten the ignition coil bolts. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 nm torque.
  17. Step 20
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    Treat the ignition coil connector with electronic spray. The spray will protect the electrical contacts from corrosion, oxidation, and will reduce the contact resistance.
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