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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)04 · 03 Engine
04 · Engine

Removal

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Cooling System › Removal
03 EngineRemoval
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Thermostat Cover - Renew03.03.HB

Removal

  1. Drain Coolant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
  2. Release breather valve (bolt x1) and tie aside.
  3. Disconnect breather pipe quickfits (x2) from air cleaner duct.
  4. Remove throttle body duct for access. (clips x3).
  5. Unclip engine harness for access (x4).
  6. Remove one end of engine breather hoses for access (x3).
  7. Remove breather valve bracket for access (nuts x2 bolt x1).
  8. Remove thermostat housing from manifold (bolt x3).
  9. Remove thermostat and sealing ring.

Installation

  1. Install thermostat and sealing ring.
  2. Install thermostat housing (torque).
  3. Install breather valve bracket.
  4. Install breather hoses (x3) and clip.
  5. Clip engine harness.
  6. Install breather valve.
  7. Install throttle body duct.
  8. Connect breather pipe quickfits (x2) to air cleaner duct.
  9. Refill coolant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
Sensor attachment clip removal

Figure 4

  1. Remove sensor from housing with multiplug, then disconnect (refer to Figure 5).
Sensor removal

Figure 5

Installation

  1. Clean seal area.
  2. Install sensor, with multiplug connected.
  3. Install sensor attachment clip.
  4. Connect throttle body coolant hose.
  5. Fit pulley to pump with bolts.
  6. Release tensioner and slip belt on idler.
  7. Torque pulley bolts (bolt x3).
  8. Install throttle body duct.
  9. Connect breather pipe quickfits (x2) to air cleaner duct.
  10. Refill cooling system (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).

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