Opel Corsa Quiz
Fuel and exhaust systems - carburettor models

Carburettor - removal and refitting

In this manual: Fuel and exhaust systems - carburettor models
Routine maintenance and servicing — 18OHV engine — 17OHC engines — 14DOHC (16-valve) engine — 12Cooling, heating and ventilation systems — 10Fuel and exhaust systems - carburettor models — 25Fuel and exhaust systems - fuel-injected models — 12Starting and charging systems — 9Contact breaker ignition system — 10Electronic (breakerless) ignition systems — 8Braking system — 23Suspension and steering — 25Bodywork and fittings — 21Body electrical system — 21Wiring diagrams — 1Reference — 25
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Note: Refer to the warning note in Section 1 before proceeding.

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery earth lead.

2. Remove the air cleaner.

3. Disconnect the choke cable (manual choke models) or the automatic choke electrical and/or coolant connections. Plug the coolant hoses to avoid spillage.

4. Disconnect the fuel supply hose from the carburettor or vapour separator. Be prepared for fuel spillage. On carburettors with a fuel return hose attached, disconnect that too.

Plug the fuel hoses.

5. Disconnect the accelerator cable.

6. Disconnect the distributor vacuum hose.

7. Disconnect the idle cut-off solenoid wire (when fitted).

8. Disconnect any remaining hoses or wires, then remove the securing nuts and lift the carburettor off its studs. Recover the gasket.

Refitting

9. Refit in the reverse order to removal, noting the following.

  1. Use a new gasket if the old one was damaged.
  2. Adjust the accelerator cable and (when fitted) the choke cable.
  3. If coolant hoses were disturbed check the coolant level after running the engine and top-up if necessary.
  4. Adjust the idle speed and mixture.

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