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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
Engine Management System › Removal
03 EngineRemoval

Removal

  1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
  2. Remove rear exhaust silencer (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
  3. Disconnect multiplugs (x2), HEGO sensors.
  4. Secure sufficient lengths of string to HEGO sensor multiplugs for assembly purposes.
  5. Loosen LH and RH clamp nuts, catalysts to centre pipes.
  6. With assistance, manoeuvre exhaust centre pipe assembly rearwards to release from catalysts.
  7. Remove nuts (x3), catalyst to exhaust manifold.
  8. Release and support weight of LH catalyst from exhaust manifold.
  9. Manoeuvre HEGO sensor leads and remove cable tie. Release HEGO sensor leads from behind heat shield. Remove string from HEGO multiplugs.
  10. Remove catalyst assembly.
  11. Remove and discard gasket.
  12. Remove HEGO sensors from catalyst.

Installation

  1. Clean catalyst, mating joint faces and HEGO sensors.
  2. Install and tighten HEGO sensor to catalyst.
  3. Apply proprietary exhaust sealant around clamp joints.
  4. Install new gasket to exhaust manifold.
  5. Position catalyst, secure string (x2) to HEGO multiplugs, feed sensor leads behind heat shield. Install catalyst to exhaust manifold.
  6. Instal land tighten nuts (x3), catalyst to exhaust manifold.
  7. Align centre pipe assembly to catalyst, tighten clamp nuts to.
  8. Remove string (x2), connect multiplugs (x2), HEGO sensors.
  9. Install rear exhaust silencer (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
  10. Lower vehicle on ramp.

RH Front Upper Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) Sensor - Renew

WARNING
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WILL BE VERY HOT AFTER OPERATION. LET THE EXHAUST SYSTEM COOL BEFORE YOU DO WORK. IF YOU DO NOT, SEVERE INJURY CAN OCCUR.

Repair Operation Time (ROT)

ItemCode
Front Upper Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) Sensor - RenewRH 03.14.GB

Removal

  1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
  2. Remove rear exhaust silencer (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
  3. Disconnect multiplugs (x2), HEGO sensors.
  4. Secure sufficient lengths of string to HEGO sensor multiplugs for assembly purposes.
  5. Loosen LH and RH clamp nuts, catalysts to centre pipes.
  6. With assistance, manoeuvre exhaust centre pipe assembly rearwards to release from catalysts.
  7. Remove nuts (x3), catalyst to exhaust manifold.
  8. Release and support weight of LH catalyst from exhaust manifold.
  9. Manoeuvre HEGO sensor leads and remove cable tie. Release HEGO sensor leads from behind heat shield. Remove string from HEGO multiplugs.
  10. Remove catalyst assembly.
  11. Remove and discard gasket.
  12. Remove HEGO sensors from catalyst.

Installation

  1. Clean catalyst, mating joint faces and HEGO sensors.
  2. Install and tighten HEGO sensor to catalyst.
  3. Apply proprietary exhaust sealant around clamp joints.
  4. Install new gasket to exhaust manifold.
  5. Position catalyst, secure string (x2) to HEGO multiplugs, feed sensor leads behind heat shield. Install catalyst to exhaust manifold.
  6. Instal land tighten nuts (x3), catalyst to exhaust manifold.
  7. Align centre pipe assembly to catalyst, tighten clamp nuts to.
  8. Remove string (x2), connect multiplugs (x2), HEGO sensors.
  9. Install rear exhaust silencer (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
  10. Lower vehicle on ramp.

RH Rear Lower Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) Sensor - Renew

WARNING
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WILL BE VERY HOT AFTER OPERATION. LET THE EXHAUST SYSTEM COOL BEFORE YOU DO WORK. IF YOU DO NOT, SEVERE INJURY CAN OCCUR

Repair Operation Time (ROT)

ItemCode
Rear Lower Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) Sensor - Renew03.14.JB

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