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Caterham kit Assembly Manual

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  • Page 1 ASSEMBL Y GUIDE EDITION 1.0...

  • Page 2: Assembly Guide

    Welcome to your new Caterham kit Building your own Caterham is immensely rewarding and satisfying. Of course, it should be remembered that you are building a high performance sports car, not a flat-pack wardrobe, so it will be a little challenging from time to time;...
  • Page 3 Therefore, it MUST be read in conjunction with the ‘IVA Checklist Guide’, the latest version of which can be downloaded from the Caterham website. You’ll find the VOSA and the DVLA are a suspicious bunch and in order to register your car, you will need to provide proof refer-to-IVA-manual symbol in the bottom of each illustration where attention is required.
  • Page 4 Plan ahead! What is the Post Build Inspection? This is a free service offered by all Caterham service centres which we wholeheartedly recommend you take up on prior to your IVA test. It ensures that your car is correctly assembled and is road-worthy.
  • Page 5 MY BUILD NOTES HINTS & TIPS Download the IVA Checklist Guide: www.caterhamcars.com A ‘nyloc’ nut is one with a nylon insert that gets cut by the bolt thread, making it resistant to unwinding itself. This means that Book IVA Test When using a torque wrench, listen/feel the click they should not be repeatedly re‑used.
  • Page 6 S Y M B O L S F I X I N G S T O O L S SERIAL Pack NUMBER PACK NUMBER Item number Pack SERIAL NUMBER 30F015B Advice from factory PACK NUMBER Flat head 30F015B Allen key Ruler Spray adhesive WD40...
  • Page 7 LET’S GET READY LET’S GET READY P A R T S T O O L S F I X I N G S T I P S When deciding how high your axle stands Some tape or foam on the should be (the higher the better for working top of the axle stands will on), don’t forget that a complete car will...
  • Page 8 START WITH THE SUSPENSION WISHBONES START WITH THE SUSPENSION WISHBONES P A R T S T O O L S Lower wishbone 17mm 47Nm 19mm Upper wishbone 17mm Wishbone bush sleeve 19mm 47Nm F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL...
  • Page 9 NOW FOR THE STEERING RACK NOW FOR THE STEERING RACK P A R T S T O O L S Steering rack 10mm 13mm 20Nm Rack clamps Column universal joint Track rod end 13mm 22mm IVA cover ¾" F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL Pack...
  • Page 10 AND THEN THE DAMPERS AND THEN THE DAMPERS P A R T S T O O L S Spring / damper Lower damper eyelet Upper damper eyelet F I X I N G S T I P S 25Nm SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER...
  • Page 11 IT’S TIME FOR THE WINGSTAYS IT’S TIME FOR THE WINGSTAYS P A R T S T O O L S Wingstay 19mm 22mm 22mm ¾" 1 x ⅛" Front brake & upright assembly ⅛" F I X I N G S T I P S 61Nm SERIAL...
  • Page 12 Now is a good time to take some photos Have you applied for your IVA yet? ASSEMBL Y GUIDE ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 13 LET THERE BE LIGHTS LET THERE BE LIGHTS P A R T S T O O L S Headlight assembly Indicator pod 17mm Indicator assembly 24mm Headlight bracket 17mm F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL Pack NUMBER...
  • Page 14 LAST PART OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION: CONNECTING THE TWO SIDES TOGETHER LAST PART OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION: CONNECTING THE TWO SIDES TOGETHER P A R T S T O O L S Anti-roll bar 13mm Anti-roll bar bracket Anti-roll bar rubber 20Nm Anti-roll bar ball Anti-roll bar dust cover...
  • Page 15 FITTING THE BRAKE HOSES FITTING THE BRAKE HOSES P A R T S T O O L S Brake hose 13mm (x2) ⁹⁄ ₁ ₆" F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER Pack NUMBER The hose will want to curve once fitted.
  • Page 16 LET'S MAKE SOME NOISE LET'S MAKE SOME NOISE 270/310/360 P A R T S T O O L S Horn kit (x2) 10mm Spacer (miscellaneous box) Bolt for spacer 13mm 1 x 8mm 1 x 8mm 1 x 8mm F I X I N G S T I P S Miscellaneous box ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 17 FITTING THE RADIATOR ON THE STANDARD CHASSIS FITTING THE RADIATOR ON THE STANDARD CHASSIS 270/310/360 P A R T S T O O L S STANDARD CHASSIS Radiator 13mm 10mm Fan brackets (x2) 13mm Radiator bobbins (x4) F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL...
  • Page 18 THE RADIATOR MOUNTING FOR THE WIDE-BODIED CHASSIS IS SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT THE RADIATOR MOUNTING FOR THE WIDE-BODIED CHASSIS IS SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT 270/310/360 P A R T S T O O L S WIDE CHASSIS Radiator 13mm 10mm Fan brackets (x2) 10mm 13mm Radiator bobbins (x4) Brackets...
  • Page 19 THINGS ARE HEATING UP THINGS ARE HEATING UP P A R T S T O O L S Heater 10mm Valve Heater cable 19mm Lower hose 110mm (cut from long length) Upper hose 120mm (cut from long length) F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL...
  • Page 20 KEEPING THE AIR CLEAN KEEPING THE AIR CLEAN P A R T S T O O L S Air box Air filter Rubber mounts Trim F I X I N G S T I P S Unmarked bag: Bobbins are screwed into • M5 (x6) the car by hand.
  • Page 21 GETTING READY TO PUT THE ENGINE IN GETTING READY TO PUT THE ENGINE IN P A R T S T O O L S Engine mount Starter motor Bellhousing F I X I N G S T I P S You will need to remove the engine mounts and starter motor but don’t throw away the bolts –...
  • Page 22 ATTACH THE GEARBOX TO THE BELLHOUSING ATTACH THE GEARBOX TO THE BELLHOUSING P A R T S T O O L S Gearbox 10mm Bell housing F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER Pack NUMBER...
  • Page 23 AND THEN THE GEARBOX TO THE ENGINE AND THEN THE GEARBOX TO THE ENGINE P A R T S T O O L S F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER Pack NUMBER PACK NUMBER PACK NUMBER...
  • Page 24 AT LAST, THE ENGINE IS GOING IN AT LAST, THE ENGINE IS GOING IN P A R T S T O O L S Engine mounts Engine rubbers Tensioner ⅜” 13mm 13mm 15mm F I X I N G S T I P S When fitting the engine rubbers and mounts, It's 54Nm for the...
  • Page 25 AND THE GEARBOX IS FIXED IN PLACE AND THE GEARBOX IS FIXED IN PLACE 5 SPEED 6 SPEED P A R T S T O O L S 5 Speed 6 Speed 13mm 13mm 22mm 19mm 13mm F I X I N G S T I P S Once the engine is in, the wiring can be connected to the...
  • Page 26 FILLING THE ENGINE AND GEARBOX WITH OIL FILLING THE ENGINE AND GEARBOX WITH OIL P A R T S T O O L S Engine oil SW-30 Gear oil GL4 F I X I N G S T I P S Ford 1.6L Engine = 3.8 Litres 5 Speed Gearbox = (Pre-Filled) 6 Speed Gearbox = ...
  • Page 27 START PLUMBING START PLUMBING P A R T S T O O L S Lower radiator hose F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER Pack NUMBER Reminder for later on: nip up the Fit the hose to the larger PACK NUMBER PACK NUMBER...
  • Page 28 AND KEEP PLUMBING AND KEEP PLUMBING P A R T S T O O L S Upper radiator hose F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER Pack NUMBER Reminder for later on: nip up the PACK NUMBER PACK NUMBER 30C047B...
  • Page 29 Now is a good time to take some photos Have you applied for your IVA yet? ASSEMBL Y GUIDE ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 30 A BIT OF SUB-ASSEMBLY – SOME HOSES NEED MODIFYING A BIT OF SUB-ASSEMBLY – SOME HOSES NEED MODIFYING P A R T S T O O L S Silicone hoses F I X I N G S T I P S Don't throw away the long piece of hose after cutting.
  • Page 31 SUB-ASSEMBLY – TEMPERATURE SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY – TEMPERATURE SENSOR P A R T S T O O L S Temperature sender Earth tag Cooling submarine 13mm 10mm F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER Pack NUMBER...
  • Page 32 BACK TO THE PLUMBING BACK TO THE PLUMBING P A R T S T O O L S Submarine assembly F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER Pack NUMBER PACK NUMBER PACK NUMBER 30C047B 30C047B COOLING SIGMA...
  • Page 33 MORE PLUMBING MORE PLUMBING P A R T S T O O L S F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER Pack NUMBER PACK NUMBER PACK NUMBER 30C047B 30C047B COOLING SIGMA COOLING SIGMA This pack may include extra fasteners to cover different options This pack may include extra fasteners to cover different options BASIC...
  • Page 34 STILL MORE PLUMBING STILL MORE PLUMBING P A R T S T O O L S U shape hose 120mm 120mm F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER Pack NUMBER PACK NUMBER PACK NUMBER 30C047B 30C047B...
  • Page 35 A BREAK FROM PLUMBING TO FIT THE EXPANSION BOTTLE A BREAK FROM PLUMBING TO FIT THE EXPANSION BOTTLE P A R T S T O O L S Expansion bottle 13mm 11mm Expansion bottle cap Expansion bottle bracket 11mm F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL...
  • Page 36 SOME MORE HOSE MODIFICATION SOME MORE HOSE MODIFICATION P A R T S T O O L S T-Piece F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER Pack NUMBER The short 'L' shaped hose is pre‑formed. PACK NUMBER PACK NUMBER 30C047B...
  • Page 37 AND BACK TO PLUMBING AND BACK TO PLUMBING P A R T S T O O L S T-Piece assembly F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER Pack NUMBER PACK NUMBER PACK NUMBER 30C047B 30C047B COOLING SIGMA...
  • Page 38 LAST BIT OF PLUMBING LAST BIT OF PLUMBING P A R T S T O O L S ⅝" Hose F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER Pack NUMBER PACK NUMBER PACK NUMBER 30C047B 30C047B COOLING SIGMA...
  • Page 39 CONNECTING THE FUEL LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL LINE P A R T S T O O L S F I X I N G S T I P S ASSEMBL Y GUIDE ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 40 FIT THROTTLE CABLE FIT THROTTLE CABLE P A R T S T O O L S Throttle cable F I X I N G S T I P S Fixings are supplied loosely attached to the engine in place The silicone goes in the top of the pedal to prevent the cable coming out.
  • Page 41 PROTECTING & ATTACHING THE CLUTCH HOSE PROTECTING & ATTACHING THE CLUTCH HOSE P A R T S T O O L S 8mm water hose 14mm F I X I N G S T I P S Nip up the banjo bolt. The hose is used to stop chaffing.
  • Page 42 CONNECTING THE BATTERY (POSITIVE / RED FIRST) CONNECTING THE BATTERY (POSITIVE / RED FIRST) P A R T S T O O L S 10mm (x2) F I X I N G S T I P S Always connect live side of battery first Make the battery the (red wire).
  • Page 43 IT LIVES! IT LIVES! P A R T S T O O L S F I X I N G S T I P S ASSEMBL Y GUIDE ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 44 ONE LAST BIT OF PLUMBING… ONE LAST BIT OF PLUMBING… P A R T S T O O L S Hose F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER Pack NUMBER Cut off hook and trim if required. PACK NUMBER PACK NUMBER 30C047B...
  • Page 45 …TO CONNECT THE HEATER …TO CONNECT THE HEATER P A R T S T O O L S F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER Pack NUMBER The coolant concentrate should PACK NUMBER PACK NUMBER 30C047B 30C047B...
  • Page 46 FILL WITH COOLANT FILL WITH COOLANT P A R T S T O O L S Coolant concentrate F I X I N G S T I P S Fill expansion bottle to max mark ASSEMBL Y GUIDE ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 47 CONNECT THE AIRBOX TO THE ENGINE CONNECT THE AIRBOX TO THE ENGINE P A R T S T O O L S Airbox hose Insert set Hose clip F I X I N G S T I P S All fixings for this step should be in the supplied airbox box To help push insert in Spray brake cleaner in the use the work bench.
  • Page 48 GIVING IT SOME DIRECTION GIVING IT SOME DIRECTION P A R T S T O O L S Lower steering column ⁷⁄ ₁ ₆" Upper steering column Steering column clamp 11mm Steering column clamp plate ⁷⁄ ₃ ₂" Grub screw Steering column bush ¹¹⁄...
  • Page 49 THIS IS EXHAUSTING THIS IS EXHAUSTING P A R T S T O O L S Exhaust manifold gasket to follow Extension Exhaust primary pipes Cat / Collector Exhaust collector springs 17mm 47Nm & only) F I X I N G S T I P S Fixings are supplied loosely attached to the engine in place Use cable ties to compress...
  • Page 50 FITTING THE HANDBRAKE FITTING THE HANDBRAKE P A R T S T O O L S Handbrake assembly 13mm (x2) Handbrake pulley Handbrake clevis Pulley clevis pin Handbrake clevis pin Handbrake cable F I X I N G S T I P S Miscellaneous pack Remember to put a loop in Cable tie adjuster...
  • Page 51 SLIDE IN THE PROPSHAFT SLIDE IN THE PROPSHAFT P A R T S T O O L S Propshaft F I X I N G S T I P S Line the splines in the Grease prop if necessary, propshaft to the gearbox. it will have a grease nipple.
  • Page 52 HEAVY STUFF: FITTING THE DIFF HEAVY STUFF: FITTING THE DIFF P A R T S T O O L S Differential 19mm 61Nm 19mm 10mm to follow Extension F I X I N G S T I P S 47Nm SERIAL SERIAL Pack...
  • Page 53 FILL THE DIFFERENTIAL WITH OIL FILL THE DIFFERENTIAL WITH OIL P A R T S T O O L S Differential oil F I X I N G S T I P S Differential = 0.8L ASSEMBL Y GUIDE ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 54 PREPARING THE DEDION TUBE PREPARING THE DEDION TUBE P A R T S T O O L S DeDion tube LHS brake pipe RHS brake pipe ⅛" 3 way union Brake hose 11mm 13mm 14mm 5 x ⅛" F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL...
  • Page 55 AND FITTING IT IN PLACE AND FITTING IT IN PLACE P A R T S T O O L S F I X I N G S T I P S ASSEMBL Y GUIDE ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 56 ATTACHING THE REAR DAMPERS ATTACHING THE REAR DAMPERS P A R T S T O O L S Rear damper assembly 13mm 14mm 47Nm Rear damper sleeve 19mm F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER...
  • Page 57 THEN THE RADIUS ARM THEN THE RADIUS ARM P A R T S T O O L S Radius arm 19mm 17mm 19mm F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack NUMBER Pack NUMBER Before torquing up these bolts, reposition the PACK NUMBER PACK NUMBER...
  • Page 58 AND NOW THE (CAREFULLY SPACED) A-FRAME AND NOW THE (CAREFULLY SPACED) A-FRAME P A R T S T O O L S A-frame 19mm White nylon anti-squeak washers 19mm (x2) 81Nm F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL SERIAL Pack...
  • Page 59 IF YOU HAVE THE OPTIONAL REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR, IT GOES ON LIKE THIS IF YOU HAVE THE OPTIONAL REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR, IT GOES ON LIKE THIS P A R T S T O O L S Rear anti roll bar Anti roll bar rubber Rear anti roll bar clamp 10mm...
  • Page 60 INSERT THE DRIVESHAFTS INSERT THE DRIVESHAFTS P A R T S T O O L S Driveshaft Driveshaft nut F I X I N G S T I P S Driveshafts are handed, and so are the nuts, the left hand nut tightens anti‑clockwise. James A ASSEMBL Y GUIDE ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 61 FITTING THE REAR HUB FITTING THE REAR HUB P A R T S T O O L S Rear brake disc / flange assembly Brake pads Rear hub Driveshaft nut DeDion ear Driveshaft washer Anti roll bar bracket 12mm 13mm 15mm Anti roll bar drop link 17mm (x2)
  • Page 62 AND SPEED SENSOR (ONE SIDE ONLY) AND SPEED SENSOR (ONE SIDE ONLY) P A R T S T O O L S Speed sensor 1 x ⁄ " 30mm F I X I N G S T I P S ASSEMBL Y GUIDE ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 63 Now is a good time to take some photos Have you applied for your IVA yet? ASSEMBL Y GUIDE ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 64 JUST WING IT JUST WING IT P A R T S T O O L S Cycle wing Wheel Wheel nuts F I X I N G S T I P S Key the wing & wingstay You may need to bend the arms of before using adhesive.
  • Page 65 SOME EXTRA ADHESIVE UNDERNEATH JUST WING IT P A R T S T O O L S F I X I N G S T I P S The WD40 will help spread the adhesive. Mick F ASSEMBL Y GUIDE ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 66 TAPE IN PLACE FOR 24 HOURS TAPE IN PLACE FOR 24 HOURS P A R T S T O O L S F I X I N G S T I P S ASSEMBL Y GUIDE ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 67 FINISH WITH TRIM FINISH WITH TRIM P A R T S T O O L S F I X I N G S T I P S ASSEMBL Y GUIDE ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 68 FITTING THE REAR WINGS FITTING THE REAR WINGS P A R T S T O O L S Rear wing to follow Sanding Drum F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL Pack NUMBER Cut the supplied piping in half and it Don’t forget the fuel tank PACK NUMBER ZFG12...
  • Page 69 AND THE WING PROTECTORS AND THE WING PROTECTORS P A R T S T O O L S Wing protector ⅛" F I X I N G S T I P S For stainless steel protectors For carbon fibre protectors When drilling through protector start Carbon fibre protectors will not SERIAL...
  • Page 70 FITTING THE LIGHTS FITTING THE LIGHTS P A R T S T O O L S Side repeater Rear light Numberplate lamp F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL Pack NUMBER Use a cradle clip & cable tie to keep PACK NUMBER 30L002B the rear light loom out of the way.
  • Page 71 FUSE BOX COVER & KNEE TRIM PADS FUSE BOX COVER & KNEE TRIM PADS P A R T S T O O L S 7 x ⁵⁄ ₃ ₂" ⁵⁄ ₃ ₂" F I X I N G S T I P S Chassis fastener pack ZCH01 supplied loose: • Screw ¾"...
  • Page 72 FIT THE TUNNEL CARPET FIT THE TUNNEL CARPET P A R T S T O O L S F I X I N G S T I P S Spray on both tunnel Allow the adhesive to panel and carpet. go tacky before fitting.
  • Page 73 AND THE BOOT CARPET AND THE BOOT CARPET P A R T S T O O L S F I X I N G S T I P S S‑Pack cars have a fully carpeted boot. It's something of a jigsaw pattern, but the parts are simply glued in place like the bigger bits.
  • Page 74 THIS IS A COVER UP THIS IS A COVER UP P A R T S T O O L S Fuel filler cove Tunnel closing panel ⁵⁄ ₃ ₂" F I X I N G S T I P S Supplied loose: The fuel filler cover just screws to the boot floor.
  • Page 75 NOW FIT THE TUNNEL TOP NOW FIT THE TUNNEL TOP P A R T S T O O L S ⅛" F I X I N G S T I P S The hole can be seen if you flip the tunnel top over. Mick F ASSEMBL Y GUIDE ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 76 BELT UP BELT UP P A R T S T O O L S 47Nm F I X I N G S T I P S Supplied with seat belts These will be loosely fitted already – you'll need to tighten & torque. Chris N 47Nm ASSEMBL Y GUIDE...
  • Page 77 FITTING THE FOUR-POINT HARNESS FITTING THE FOUR-POINT HARNESS P A R T S T O O L S 17mm 47Nm F I X I N G S T I P S All fixings supplied with the harnesses The buckle is attached to a lap strap and this should be fitted to the tunnel side.
  • Page 78 FITTING THE SIX-POINT HARNESS FITTING THE SIX-POINT HARNESS P A R T S T O O L S 47Nm 7⁄ 1 6" 16mm 17mm 16mm 17mm F I X I N G S T I P S All fixings supplied with the harnesses The buckle is attached to a lap strap and this should be fitted to the tunnel side.
  • Page 79 FITTING CLOTH OR LEATHER SEATS FITTING CLOTH OR LEATHER SEATS P A R T S T O O L S Seat 13mm Seat base Headrest F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL Pack NUMBER Loosely fit the rear bolts to help Nip up all bolts once fitted.
  • Page 80 OR FITTING THE RACE SEATS OR FITTING THE RACE SEATS P A R T S T O O L S Seat 13mm Adjustable runner Fixed seat spacer F I X I N G S T I P S For fixed seats For adjustable seats Put a bit of Loctite on bolts that go Runners / seat spacers...
  • Page 81 FITTING THE ROLL OVER BAR FITTING THE ROLL OVER BAR P A R T S T O O L S Roll over bar 13mm 17mm 25Nm 17mm F I X I N G S T I P S 47Nm SERIAL Pack NUMBER If you've fitted the rear dampers they'll...
  • Page 82 OR THE ROLL CAGE FOR ACADEMY CARS OR THE ROLL CAGE FOR ACADEMY CARS P A R T S T O O L S 17mm 17mm 47Nm 47Nm F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL Pack NUMBER Mask up the paintwork before fitting to avoid scratches.
  • Page 83 AND THE SIDE IMPACT BAR AND THE SIDE IMPACT BAR P A R T S T O O L S 17mm 19mm 47Nm 5⁄ 1 6" 19mm F I X I N G S T I P S Use washers from rollcage pack SERIAL Pack NUMBER...
  • Page 84 EVEN MORE EXHAUSTING EVEN MORE EXHAUSTING P A R T S T O O L S Silencer 10mm 13mm Exhaust clamp Lambda sensor ⅞" Cat guard 19mm Clip Silencer mounting bracket Exhaust mounting bobbin F I X I N G S T I P S SERIAL Pack...
  • Page 85 THE NOSE CONE BADGE THE NOSE CONE BADGE P A R T S T O O L S Nose cone Bonnet Badge F I X I N G S T I P S The nose cone goes on Stick the supplied foam around the edge before the bonnet.
  • Page 86 FITTING THE WIPERS FITTING THE WIPERS P A R T S T O O L S Wiper arm Wiper blade F I X I N G S T I P S Ensure wipers are in paused position Now would be a good time to fill before fitting the wiper arms.
  • Page 87 AND FINALLY, AT LAST, THE WING MIRRORS AND FINALLY, AT LAST, THE WING MIRRORS P A R T S T O O L S Mirror head Mirror mount Mirror mount stud 25mm Grub screw Fibre washer F I X I N G S T I P S Wing mirror bag You may have to unclick the...
  • Page 88 THE LAST FEW STEPS… Using the 10mm spanner, ‘crack off’ the nipple about half of a turn. Your car is almost complete, but before you can drive triumphantly out of the garage (and legally, as far as Ask your assistant to pump the pedal a few times. You should see bubbly fluid flowing through the the end of your driveway) there are a few important things that need to be done.
  • Page 89 The only thing you’ll need for this job is to ensure that you have put some fuel in the car. The shape of the Caterham fuel tank does not lend itself to making use of every last drop, so we recommend an absolute minimum of 10 litres in the tank before trying to start the car.
  • Page 90 Caterham Cars Limited, 2–3 Kennet Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4QN +44 (0) 1322 625800 /CaterhamCars @caterhamcars Content is subject to change without notice. © Caterham 2017 Edition 1.0 12/17 Images are for illustrative purposes only.