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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)08 · Manifolds and exhaust system
08 · Engine

Gasket(s) - manifold chamber - VVC

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Gasket(s) - manifold chamber - VVC
Manifolds and exhaust systemGasket(s) - manifold chamber - VVC · page 1 of 2

Refit

  1. Clean exhaust manifold and cylinder head mating faces.
  2. Fit new exhaust manifold gasket to cylinder head.
Fit new exhaust manifold gasket to cylinder head.
  1. Position manifold and working in the sequence shown, tighten nuts to 45 Nm.
  2. Position coolant hose heat shield, fit bolts and tighten to 9 Nm.
  3. Position alternator bracket.
  4. Position alternator heat shield, fit bolts and tighten to 9 Nm.
  5. Tighten alternator bracket nut and bolt to 25 Nm.
  6. Align alternator to bracket, fit top bolt, tighten both bolts to 45 Nm.
  7. Connect alternator multiplug and lead, secure lead with nut.
  8. Fit alternator drive belt and engage to tensioner. Ensure drive belt is located correctly on pulleys.
  9. Adjust alternator drive belt tension. See ELECTRICAL, Adjustments.
  10. Position closing panel and secure with scrivets and Torx screw.
  11. Fit road wheel(s), fit wheel nuts and tighten in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
  12. Fit engine cover. See ENGINE, Repairs.
  13. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  14. Connect battery earth lead.

GASKET(S) - MANIFOLD CHAMBER - VVC

Service repair no - 30.15.37

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Remove engine compartment access panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  3. Remove engine compartment access cover. See ENGINE, Repairs.
Gasket(s) - manifold chamber - vvc – Remove engine compartment access cover. See ENGINE, Repairs.
  1. Remove nuts securing cross bracing, remove and discard bolt securing cross bracing and remove cross bracing.
  2. Release brake servo vacuum hose from clip on dipstick/oil filler tube.
Gasket(s) - manifold chamber - vvc – Release brake servo vacuum hose from clip on dipstick/oil filler tube.
  1. Remove bolt securing engine oil level dipstick/filler tube bracket to inlet manifold.
  2. Depress locking collar and remove dipstick/oil filler from tube.
  3. Depress locking collar and disconnect brake servo hose from inlet manifold chamber.

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