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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Opel 🢒 2009 🢒 Insignia HB (Global Epsilon) 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Tires and Wheels 🢒 Transmission Fluid Replacement

Object Number: 2018702 Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the battery bray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
  2. Remove the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement.

1

Transmission Drain Plug

Warning: In order to reduce hydraulic pressure, ensure that the folding top has not been operated for 6 minutes before performing this procedure. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.

Warning: When the transmission is at operating temperatures, take necessary precautions when removing the check/fill plug, to avoid being burned by draining fluid.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

  1. Place pan under transmission to collect fluid.
  2. Allow transmission fluid to drain out for approximately 10 minutes.

Tighten
30 N·m(22 lb ft)

2

Transmission Filler Plug

Tighten
30 N·m(22 lb ft)

3

Transmission Fluid

Procedure

    • Fill up with 2.2 liters of transmission fluid, a residue of approximately 0.2 liters remains in the gearbox.
    • If a new gearbox is installed during servicing, this must be filled with 1.8 liters of transmission fluid because the new gearboxes are already filled with 0.68 liters of transmission fluid in the works.