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How to Remove the Gearbox on Opel Vivaro

Model: Vauxhall Vivaro MK 1 - Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Transmission

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In today's tutorial video, you will learn how to remove the gearbox on a first-generation Opel Vivaro, following the main instructions outlined below. First, lift the vehicle and remove the front wheels; then disassemble the front lights by unscrewing the fixing screws and remove the bumper, as shown in the video.

At this point, disconnect the radiator hose, allowing all the fluid to drain; also remove the radiator by unscrewing all its fixing screws. Now disconnect the left front driveshaft and unscrew all the bolts of the gearbox to remove it!


Updated on 8 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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