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
Engine Structure › Installation
03 EngineInstallation
  1. Disconnect the fuel rails from the fuel supply hoses.

Left and right hand fuel rails to the fuel supply hose unions are different sizes.

  1. Remove the secondary latch clip from each fuel line.
  2. Locate correct size of service tool around the union.
    • (Refer to ’412-038 (Quick Disconnect Tool)’, page 20-1-7)
    • (Refer to ’412-040 (Quick Disconnect Tool)’, page 20-1-7)
  3. Push back on the tool. While pushed back withdraw the fuel rail.

Installation

Ensure all faces are clean and free of damage / contamination.

  1. Place a new inlet manifold gasket to the inlet manifold. Locate the two ‘lipped’ holes in the gasket through the two corresponding bolt inserts in the inlet manifold.
  2. Install the inlet manifold.
    1. Place the inlet manifold to the cylinder head and install the vacuum harness to the rear of the inlet manifold.
    2. Locate the inlet manifold to the cylinder head. Ensure the gasket remains in position.
    3. Secure the inlet manifold to the cylinder head. Torque bolts (x7), in the order detailed below, to 8 - 12 Nm.
Diagram showing removal of secondary latch clips using special tools, and numbered tightening sequence for inlet manifold bolts (1-7) with engine front indicated.
  1. Remove the inlet manifold.
    1. Remove bolts (x7) that secure the inlet manifold to the cylinder head.
    2. Withdraw the inlet manifold sufficiently to gain access to it’s rear and disconnect the vacuum harness.
  2. Withdraw the inlet manifold. Discard the gaskets.
  3. Cover the inlets to the cylinder head to prevent contamination of the cylinders.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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