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Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)08 · 07 Transmission
08 · Transmission

Installation

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Transmission Cooling › Installation
07 TransmissionInstallation
  1. Remove bolts (x4) that secure the cooler matrix.
Diagram showing the cooler matrix secured by four bolts, with lines pointing to each bolt location on the assembly under the vehicle chassis.
  1. Withdraw the cooler matrix.

Installation

  1. Install the cooler matrix. Torque bolts (x4) to 8-10 Nm.
  2. Connect the cooler matrix pipes (x2).

The air intake pipe will restrict access to the cooler matrix pipes.

Access the top cooler matrix pipe through the grill divider.

  1. Use new ‘Oetiker’ hose clips when reconnecting hoses.
  2. Install screws (x4) that secure the top of the grill divider.
  3. Install the cooler air duct.
  4. Install the PAS cooler.
  5. Install the bumper (Refer to ‘Front Bumper’, page 1-13-1).
  6. Install the undertray.
  7. Run the engine to prime the cooling circuit.
  8. Check / Top up the transmission oil with the specified transmission oil (Refer to ‘Transmission Oil Check / Top Up’, page 7-1-4).

Thermostat (Automatic Gearbox)

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Thermostat (Automatic Gearbox) RenewTBA

Remove

⚠ Warning ⚠
Ensure that the transmission oil has cooled before removing the cooler matrix pipes. The transmission oil operates a very high temperatures.

  1. Remove the cooling pipes clamp.

Some transmission oil will start to drip.

Close-up view of the gearbox cooling pipes connected to the automatic gearbox, with red highlights indicating the connection points and clamp area.
  1. Remove the gearbox cooling pipes. Plug the open ends.
Diagram showing the gearbox cooling pipes highlighted in red, with callout lines pointing to the thermostat and bracket assembly location on the gearbox.
  1. Remove the thermostat and bracket assembly from the gearbox.
View of the gearbox with the thermostat and bracket assembly removed, showing the mounting flange and internal components with red highlights at the removal points.

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