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GENERAL DATA
04-30
Rear Suspension
* At unladen weight
Type Independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs and lower
"trapezoidal links"
All models, except those with Sports
Suspension:Nominal height to wheel arch from hub
centre*463 mm (18.228 in) ± 10 mm (0.39)
Models with Sports Suspension only:Nominal height
to wheel arch from hub centre*433 mm (17.047 in)
Road spring identification:
All models except Sports Suspension
⇒ Colour code WHITE / GREEN
Total coils 6.42
Active coils 4.7
Wire diameter 13.825 mm (0.5443 in)
Free length 349.86 (13.774 in)
Models with Sports Suspension, (fitted from 04MY)
⇒ Colour code ORANGE / ORANGE
⇒ Total coils 6.8
⇒ Active coils 5.6
⇒ Wire diameter 13.97
⇒ Free length 311
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TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-4
Engine – K1.8
TORQUE DESCRIPTION METRIC IMPERIAL
Big end bearing cap dowel bolts:
⇒ Stage 120 Nm 15 lbf.ft
⇒ Stage 2+45°+45°
Bearing ladder to cylinder block bolts:
⇒ Stage 1
†++5 Nm 3.5 lbf.ft
⇒ Stage 2
† ++30 Nm 22 lbf.ft
Camshaft carrier to cylinder head bolts
†++10 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Camshaft cover to carrier bolts
†8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Camshaft gear bolt 65 Nm 48 lbf.ft
Camshaft rear oil seal cover plate bolts:
⇒ Exhaust25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
⇒ Inlet6 Nm 4.5 lbf.ft
Camshaft sensor bolt 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Camshaft timing belt lower front cover bolts 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Camshaft drive belt upper front cover bolts 5 Nm 3.5 lbf.ft
Camshaft timing belt rear cover bolts 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Camshaft timing belt tensioner bolt
* 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Camshaft upper cover to rear cover bolts 5 Nm 3.5 lbf.ft
Coolant outlet elbow to cylinder head bolts 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Crankshaft pulley bolt 205 Nm 151 lbf.ft
Cylinder head bolts
⇒ Stage 1
†20 Nm 15 lbf.ft
⇒ Stage 2
†+180 °+180 °
⇒ Stage 3
†+180 °+180 °
Dipstick tube to cylinder block 10 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Dipstick tube bracket and thermostat housing to cylinder block bolt 10 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Engine earth lead to body nut 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Engine harness to oil pump housing bolts 10 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Engine LH gearbox mounting bracket through bolt 80 Nm 59 lbf.ft
Engine LH mounting bracket to body bolts 45 Nm 33 lbf.ft
Engine lower steady to sump mounting bracket bolt 80 Nm 59 lbf.ft
Engine lower steady bracket to sump bolts 100 Nm 74 lbf.ft
Engine lower steady to subframe bolt 80 Nm 59 lbf.ft
Engine steady to LH mounting bolt 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Engine steady (lower) to rear beam bolt 80 Nm 59 lbf.ft
Engine steady (lower) to sump mounting bracket bolt 80 Nm 59 lbf.ft
Engine steady (upper RH) to body bolt 80 Nm 59 lbf.ft
Engine steady (upper RH) to top arm bolt 80 Nm 59 lbf.ft
Engine to gearbox top and front cover plate bolts and nuts 80 Nm 59 lbf.ft
Flywheel to crankshaft bolts
†*80 Nm 59 lbf.ft
Front cover plate to gearbox M6 bolt 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Ignition coils to camshaft cover bolts 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Oil pick-up strainer bolt 12 Nm 9 lbf.ft
Oil pick-up strainer support bracket to oil rail bolt 12 Nm 9 lbf.ft
Oil pressure switch
+17 Nm 12.5 lbf.ft
Oil pressure relief valve plug
+25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Oil pump to cylinder block bolts
†*10 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Oil rail to bearing ladder nuts
++9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
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TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-7
† Tighten in sequence
*New bolts must be fitted
+ Apply sealant, Part No. STC50552 to threads
++ Apply sealant, Part No. STC 4600 to threads
+++ Apply sealant, Part No. STC 50550 to threads
Ignition coils to LH inlet manifold nut and bolts 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Ignition plug top coils to spark plug bolts 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Inlet manifold to cylinder head nuts and bolts 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
IRD support bracket to front mounting plate bolts 45 Nm 33 lbf.ft
IRD support bracket to sump bolts 45 Nm 33 lbf.ft
LH mounting to body bolts 48 Nm 35 lbf.ft
LH mounting bracket to gearbox bolts 85 Nm 63 lbf.ft
LH mounting to gearbox bracket through bolt 100 Nm 74 lbf.ft
Oil cooler to sump mounting bracket nuts 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Oil cooler pipes to oil filter and oil cooler unions 26 Nm 19 lbf.ft
Oil dipstick tube bracket to cylinder block bolt 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Oil pick-up strainer to bearing ladder bolts
+8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Oil pressure relief valve plug nut
+25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Oil pressure switch 14 Nm 10 lbf.ft
Oil pump to cylinder block bolts
†
⇒ Stage 1
⇒ Stage 25 Nm
9 Nm4 lbf.ft
7 lbf.ft
PAS pipe to engine front mounting plate bolt 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
PAS pipe support bracket to RH hydramount nut 85 Nm 63 lbf.ft
Sump to lower crankcase bolts
†++35 Nm 26 lbf.ft
Timing belt cover (front LH and RH) bolts 4 Nm 3 lbf.ft
Timing belt cover (lower) to cylinder block bolts 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Timing belt cover (rear LH and RH) bolts 4 Nm 3 lbf.ft
Rear timing belt cover backplate bolts 9 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Top arm to RH hydramount nut 85 Nm 63 lbf.ft
Top arm bracket to engine front plate and RH mounting bolts 100 Nm 74 lbf.ft
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TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-10
Engine Management System – MEMS
+ Apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to threads
TORQUE DESCRIPTION METRIC IMPERIAL
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolt 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Crankshaft position sensor (CKP) to housing bolt 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
'E' box retaining clip nut 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor to housing bolt
*15 Nm 11 lbf.ft
Fuel cut-off (inertia) switch nuts 2 Nm 1.5 lbf.ft
Idle air control (IAC) valve to manifold Torx screws 1.5 Nm 1.1 lbf.ft
Ignition coil and ht lead cover bolts 10 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Ignition coil mounting bolts 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Spark plugs to cylinder head 27 Nm 20 lbf.ft
Throttle body to inlet manifold chamber Torx screws (KV6) 7 Nm 5 lbf.ft
Throttle actuator support bracket to throttle body Torx screws
(vehicles with cruise control only)9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Throttle position sensor to housing Torx screws 1.5 Nm 1.1 lbf.ft
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TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-11
Engine Management System – Siemens
TORQUE DESCRIPTION METRIC IMPERIAL
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
CMP sensor mounting bracket bolt 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolt 9 Nm 6.5 lbf.ft
Engine Coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 17 Nm 12.5 lbf.ft
'E' box cover Allen screws 2 Nm 1.5 lbf.ft
'E' box mounting nut 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Plug top coils to LH inlet manifold nut and bolt 9 Nm 6.5 lbf.ft
Plug top coils to RH camshaft cover bolts 9 Nm 6.5 lbf.ft
Spark plugs25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Throttle body to inlet manifold chamber Torx screws (KV6) 7 Nm 5 lbf.ft
Throttle pedal assembly to bulkhead nuts 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Throttle position (TP) sensor screws 1.5 Nm 1.1 lbf.ft
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TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-13
Fuel delivery system – Petrol
1 Tighten in sequence using the procedure defined in 'Repairs' section.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - SIEMENS, REPAIRS, Sensor - combined - manifold absolute
pressure/Intake air temperature (MAP/IAT).
TORQUE DESCRIPTION METRIC IMPERIAL
Air cleaner to battery tray bolts 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Fuel filler neck to body nuts and bolt 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Fuel pump/sender unit to tank locking ring 35 Nm 26 lbf.ft
Fuel rail to inlet manifold bolt 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Fuel tank to body bolts 40 Nm 29 lbf.ft
Heated Oxygen (HO
2S) Sensor 40 Nm 29 lbf.ft
Ignition coils to LH inlet manifold nuts and bolts - KV6 - Up to 03 Model Year 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Inertia (fuel cut-off) switch 2 Nm 1.5 lbf.ft
Intake Air Control Valve (IACV) to throttle body Allen screws 6 Nm 4.5 lbf.ft
Subframe to body bolts 190 Nm 140 lbf.ft
Throttle housing to inlet manifold bolts
1 (K1.8)
⇒1st. stage4 Nm 3 lbf.ft
⇒2nd. stage9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Throttle body to inlet manifold chamber Torx screws (KV6) 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Throttle actuator support bracket to throttle body Torx screws (vehicles with cruise
control only)9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Throttle position sensor to housing Torx screws 1.5 Nm 1.1 lbf.ft
VIS motor to inlet manifold chamber screws (KV6 only) 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
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TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-16
Manifolds and Exhaust Systems – K1.8
†Tighten in sequence.
TORQUE DESCRIPTION METRIC IMPERIAL
Alternator bolts45 Nm 33 lbf.ft
Alternator mounting bracket bolts 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Coil cover bolts10 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Exhaust heatshield to manifold bolts 10 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Exhaust heatshield to manifold nut 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Exhaust front pipe to intermediate pipe nuts 60 Nm 44 lbf.ft
Exhaust front pipe to manifold nuts 60 Nm 44 lbf.ft
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head nuts
†45 Nm 33 lbf.ft
Exhaust manifold heatshield to front pipe bolts 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Heated Oxygen (HO
2S) Sensor 55 Nm 41 lbf.ft
Heatshield to alternator bracket:
⇒ Nut25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
⇒ Bolts10 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Inlet manifold to cylinder head nuts
†17 Nm 12.5 lbf.ft
Intermediate pipe to tail pipe flange nuts 60 Nm 44 lbf.ft
RH coil bolts10 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Tail pipe clamp nut 55 Nm 41 lbf.ft
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MAINTENANCE
10-4 MAINTENANCE
Seats and Seat Belts
Check
1.Check seat frames are secured to floor and
show no signs of movement.
2.Check operation of seat slide and tilt
mechanisms, ensuring there is no excessive
play between seat cushion and seat back.
3.Check tightness of accessible seat fixings.
4.Fully extract seat belt and allow it to return
under its own recoil mechanism.
5.Check entire length of seat belt webbing for
signs of fraying or damage. Repeat for all belts.
6.Check security of seat belt upper mountings.
7.Check for correct operation of seat belt height
adjusters.
8.Check security of seat belt buckle mountings.
9.Connect each belt to the correct buckle, check
seat belt buckle and tongue are secure.
Release seat belt buckle and check for correct
operation.
10.Check tightness of accessible seat belt
mountings.
Lamps, Horns and Warning Indicators
Check
1.Switch on side, head and tail lights and check
operation.
2.Check headlamp dim/dip operation.
3.Check headlamp levelling operation.
4.Check turn signals and hazard warning lights
operation.
5.Press brake pedal and check operation of
brake lights.
6.Check all exterior lamp lenses for clarity and
condition. Pay particular attention to head lamp
lenses for signs of stone chips or damage.
7.Check horn for loud clear sound.
8.Check operation of all instrument pack warning
and indicator lights.
9.Check for correct operation of interior courtesy
lights.
10.Switch on headlamps (with ignition switch at 'O'
position) and check light reminder warning
operates when door is opened.