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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
Engine Sealing › Installation
03 EngineInstallation

Remove bolts (x15) that secure the camshaft cover. Withdraw the camshaft cover. Discard all camshaft cover seals.

  1. Repeat from Step 1. for second camshaft cover.

Installation

  1. Apply a bead of sealant where indicated.
Diagram showing camshaft cover installation with arrows indicating RTV Sealant application points
RTV Sealant●
  1. Install new camshaft cover gaskets.
Camshaft cover and gasket assembly view
  1. Install the camshaft cover. Torque bolts (x15) to 8-12 Nm. in the sequence shown below.
  1. Place the wiring harness carrier and the electrical device over the camshaft studs. Torque bolts (x2) to 8-12 Nm.
  2. Install the rear suspension (Refer to 'Rear Suspension (04.02)', page 4-3-1).
  3. Install the ignition coils. Torque bolts to 5-7 Nm. Connect the ignition coils wiring harness plugs.
  4. Install the spark plug cover. Torque bolts to 2.5-3.5 Nm.
  5. Connect the camshaft cover ventilation pipe and camshaft sensor wiring harness plug.
  6. Install the inlet manifold (Refer to 'Inlet Manifold', page 3-2-7).

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