Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual page 83

62. Release harness from clips (x11) and position over
engine.
Purge Removal
63. Remove bottom screws (x2) and loosen top screw of
washer bottle.
64. Disconnect purge pipe from purge valve (move washer
bottle aside).
65. Release pipe from support clips (x2) and move pipe over
engine.
Fuel Pipe Removal
66. Remove fuel hose from rail (clip x1).
Clutch Pipe Removal
67. Remove clutch metal pipe from flexible.
68. Remove flexible hose grommet from support bracket.
Subframe/Engine Removal
69. Remove undertray.
70. Mark subframe position.
71. Remove harness clips (x2).
72. Remove load level sensor from subframe (nut & bolt).
73. Support torque tube with transmission jack.
74. Position trolley, support subframe, remove bolts (x12)
raise vehicle.
75. Ensure A/C HP pipe is clear of engine as body is raised.
Installation
1. Ensure A/C HP pipe is correct position as body is
lowered.
2. Install subframe to body (remove trolley).
3. Remove transmission jack.
4. Install harness clips (x2).
5. Install load level sensor.
6. Install undertray.
7. Lower ramp.
Cooling Install
8. Connect top hose and clip to body.
9. Connect bottom hose.
10. Connect expansion tank to engine hose.
11. Connect heater feed hose (quickfit).
12. Connect heater return hose (quickfit).
13. Connect expansion tank to engine (bleed) hose and
body clips (x2).
14. Refill coolant (see Workshop Manual procedure
03.03.AD Coolant - Drain & Refill
Booster Hose Install
15. Install vacuum hose to booster.
P.A.S. Install
16. Connect H.P. pipe to pump (renew o-ring).
17. Install PAS reservoir to bracket (bolt x1).
18. Install hoses (x2) to PAS reservoir.
19. Install suction hose to body p-clip (bolt x1).
20. Install pipes to steering rack (bolt x1) (torque) and fit
new o-rings (x2).
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Oil Tank Install
21. Connect oil pipe from oil thermostat (torque).
22. Install oil tank (bolts x3) (torque).
23. Connect breather hose to tank (quickfit).
24. Connect oil pipes to tank (x3) (torque).
25. Refill oil tank.
A/C Install
26. Fit new o-rings to A/C pipes (lubricate).
27. Install pipes to compressor (bolts x2) (torque).
28. Install bolt (x1) HP pipe to bracket.
29. Install bolts (x2) LP pipe to body p-clips.
30. Connect compressor clutch multiplug.
31. Recharge refrigerant (see Workshop Manual procedure
12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier - Renew
Steering Install
32. Connect steering column link to steering rack (bolt x1)
(torque).
Electrical Install
33. Feed harness into inner wing area.
34. Install fusebox to bracket.
35. Install earth lead to fusebox.
36. Install battery lead to fusebox (1x nut & rubber cover).
37. Install multiplugs to fuse box.
38. Install fusebox bracket fixings.
39. Install ECM and connect multiplugs to ECM (through
cover plate).
40. Secure ECM and cover plate with bolts (x3).
41. Re-clip ECM harness.
42. Reclip repeater light and screen wash system harness.
43. Connect repeater light multiplug.
44. Install starter cable to floor stud (nut x1).
45. Feed harness to inside of vehicle install grommet to
body.
46. Position harness to body and install clips (x11).
47. Connect multiplugs (x4) from inside of vehicle RH side
of I.P.
48. Install earth wires to terminals (nuts x13).
49. Connect multiplugs (x3) RH side of engine bay.
Purge Install
50. Connect purge pipe to purge valve.
51. Install bottom screws (x2) and tighten top screw of
washer bottle.
52. Move pipe into position and install pipe to support clips
(x2).
Fuel Install
53. Install fuel hose to rail (clip x1).
Clutch Pipe Install
54. Install clutch metal pipe from flexible.
55. Install flexible hose grommet to support bracket.
56. Bleed clutch.
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