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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 Structure › Installation
03 EngineInstallation
  1. Remove bolts (x2 (M8) and (x14 (M10)) from the cylinder head in order as shown below.
Technical diagram of a cylinder head showing bolt removal sequence with numbered callouts 1 through 16, labeled 'Left Side Shown' and 'Engine Front' with an upward arrow.
  1. Withdraw the cylinder head. Discard the cylinder head gasket.

Cover the engine block to prevent ingress of foreign material.

Two photographs: the top shows hands withdrawing a cylinder head from an engine block with label 'Withdraw Cylinder Head'; the bottom shows a hand holding a discarded gasket with label 'Discard Gasket'.
  1. Remove the second cylinder head if required.
  2. Overhaul the cylinder head(s) as required (Refer to 'Cylinder Head', page 3-2-3).

Installation

Ensure all mating surfaces are clean, smooth and free of any contamination.

  1. Place a new cylinder head gasket over the locating dowels.
  2. Lubricate beneath the head of all the cylinder head bolts (x14 (M10) and x2 (M8) with engine oil. Do not lubricate the threads.
    Place the bolts to the cylinder head.

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