Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Aston Martin
01 00 Introduction02 01 Body system03 02 Frame and mounting04 03 Engine05 04 Suspension06 05 Driveline07 06 Brake system08 07 Transmission09 08 Clutch10 09 Exhaust11 10 Fuel12 11 Steering13 12 Climate control14 13 Information, gauge and warning15 14 Power supply16 15 Vehicle entertainment17 16 Vacuum distribution18 17 Lighting19 18 Electric distribution and electronic control20 19 Electronic features21 20 Appendix and glossary
Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)04 · 03 Engine
04 · Engine

Installation

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Cooling System › Installation
03 EngineInstallation
Diagram showing removal of bolts on the front crossmember
7. Remove bolts (x3 each side). 7.5 Remove bolts (x2). Withdraw the front crossmember.
Diagram showing removal of bolts securing the fan pack to the radiator
8. Remove the fan pack from the radiator. 8.1 Remove bolts (x2) that secure the fan pack to the radiator. 8.2 Withdraw the fan pack from the radiator.
Diagram showing removal of hoses from the radiator
9. Remove hoses from the radiator.
Diagram showing removal of hoses from the engine bay
10. Withdraw the radiator complete with the condenser.

Installation

  1. Install the radiator, complete with the condenser. Connect the radiator hoses.
  2. Install the fan pack.
  3. Install the front crossmember. Install the wings.
  4. Install the condenser A/C pipes. Torque bolts to 8-10 Nm.
  5. Install the 'Slam' panel.
  6. Install the headlight units (Refer to 'Front Lights (17.01)', page 17-1-2).
  7. Install the air filter boxes (Refer to 'Air Charging (03.12)', page 3-13-1).
  8. Fill the coolant system.
  9. Charge the A/C system.

Thermostat

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Thermostat Renew03.03.GB

Removal

  1. Drain the engine coolant.
  2. Disconnect the hoses.
Diagram showing disconnecting hoses at the thermostat housing
3. Remove bolt (x1) from the timing cover (thermostat housing support bracket). 4. Remove the bolts (x3) that secure the thermostat.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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