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Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)04 · 03 Engine
04 · Engine

Maintenance (page 5 of 5)

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Engine Assembly
03 EngineMaintenance · page 5 of 5
  1. Remove the VMV to inlet manifold pipe from the VMV.
Illustrates fuel line disconnection step for engine assembly
Diagram showing a blue VMV component with red and green pipes connected
  1. Disconnect the torque tube to body (engine) earth lead.
  2. Disconnect the Starter / Alternator / Jump terminal cable from the chassis.
Close-up photo of an earth lead connection point on the vehicle chassis
  1. Disconnect the silencer from the two rear exhaust pipes.
Photo showing the underside of the vehicle with exhaust silencer and pipes
  1. Disconnect the handbrake cable from the rear subframe (Refer to ‘Hand Brake (06.05)’, page 6-3-1).

Use the brake cable release tool (Refer to ‘206-103 (Handbrake Cable Removal)’, page 20-1-4).

Photo of a hand using a tool to release a brake cable mechanism
  1. Disconnect the subframe wiring harness.
  2. Disconnect the rear brake pipes.

Caution
Brake fluid must not be allowed to contact vehicle paint work. Remove spilt brake fluid from paint work by rinsing away with running water.

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