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18-2-72 REPAIRS
5.Noting their fitted position disconnect ht leads
from ignition coil.
6.Remove 3 screws securing ignition coil to
support bracket and remove coils.
Refit
1.Position ignition coil to support bracket, fit and
tighten screws.
2.Connect ht leads to ignition coil ensuring they
are in the correct position.
3.Carefully position ignition coil assembly
between engine and bulkhead.
4.Connect ht leads to spark plugs and secure ht
leads to rocker covers.
5.Connect multiplugs to ignition coils.
6.Fit upper inlet manifold assembly.
+ MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST
SYSTEMS - V8, REPAIRS, Gasket - inlet
manifold - upper - Without Secondary Air
Injection.
Engine control module (ECM)
$% 18.30.01
Remove
1.Release fixings and remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Remove fixings securing fascia RH closing
panel, release diagnostic socket RH drive
models, and remove panel.
4.Remove 2 fixings and remove 'A' post lower
trim.
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5.Remove 2 nuts and release ECM from studs
and location on 'A' post lower panel.
6.Lower ECM into footwell and disconnect 5
multiplugs.
7.Remove ECM.
Refit
1.Position new ECM and connect multiplugs.
2.Fit ECM and secure with nuts.
3.Fit lower trim panel to 'A' post and secure with
fixings.
4.Fit diagnostic socket to closing panel, fit closing
panel and secure with fixings.
5.Connect battery earth lead.
6.Fit battery cover and secure with fixings.
7.Programme ECM and reset adaptions using
TestBook.
Sensor - engine coolant temperature
(ECT)
$% 18.30.10
Remove
1.Release turnbuckles and remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Remove auxiliary drive belt.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Belt - auxiliary drive.
4.Remove 2 bolts securing alternator, release
alternator from support bracket and position
aside.
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5.Disconnect multiplug from ECT sensor.
6.Remove sensor from inlet manifold and discard
sealing washer.
Refit
1.Clean sealant from threads in manifold.
2.Apply Loctite 577 to sensor threads.
3.Fit new sealing washer to ECT sensor and
tighten sensor to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
4.Connect multiplug to ECT sensor.
5.Position alternator, fit bolts and tighten to 45
Nm (33 lbf.ft).
6.Fit auxiliary drive belt.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Belt - auxiliary drive.
7.Top up cooling system.
8.Connect battery earth lead.
9.Fit battery cover and secure with fixings.
Sensor - crankshaft position (CKP)
$% 18.30.12
Remove
1.Release fixings and remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
4.Release fixings and remove underbelly panel.
5.Release CKP sensor multiplug from bracket.
6.Remove 2 bolts securing CKP sensor heat
shield and position aside.
7.Remove 2 nuts securing CKP sensor, remove
2 spacers, CKP sensor and sensor mounting.
8.Disconnect CKP sensor multiplug from engine
harness.
Refit
1.Ensure all components are clean.
2.Connect CKP sensor multiplug to engine
harness.
3.Fit sensor mounting, CKP sensor, 2 spacers
and tighten CKP sensor retaining nuts to 6 Nm
(5 lbf.ft).
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4.Fit CKP sensor heat shield and secure with
bolts.
5.Fit underbelly panel and secure with fixings.
6.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
7.Connect battery earth lead.
8.Fit battery cover and secure the fixings.
9.Reset adaptions using TestBook.
Sensor - radiator temperature
$% 18.30.20
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Position container to collect coolant spillage.
3.Disconnect multiplug from sensor.
4.Remove sensor and discard sealing washer.
Refit
1.Fit new sealing washer to sensor.
2.Fit and tighten sensor.
3.Connect multiplug to sensor.
4.Refill cooling system.
5.Connect battery earth lead.
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Sensor - camshaft position (CMP)
$% 18.30.24
Remove
1.Release fixings and remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
4.Release fixings and remove underbelly panel.
5.Remove engine oil filter.
+ ENGINE - V8, REPAIRS, Filter - oil.
6.Disconnect engine harness from CMP sensor
and release CMP sensor multiplug from
bracket.
7.Remove bolt from clamp securing CMP sensor
to timing gear cover.
8.Remove clamp and CMP sensor. Discard 'O'
ring from CMP sensor.
Refit
1.Ensure CMP sensor is clean, fit new 'O' ring
and sensor to cover.
2.Fit clamp to CMP sensor and tighten bolt to 8
Nm (6 lbf.ft).
3.Fit sensor multiplug to bracket and connect
engine harness to multiplug.
4.Fit engine oil filter.
+ ENGINE - V8, REPAIRS, Filter - oil.
5.Fit underbelly panel and secure with fixings.
6.Lower vehicle and connect battery earth lead.
7.Fit battery cover and secure with fixings.
Knock sensor (KS)
$% 18.30.28
Remove
1.Release fixings and remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
4.Remove fixings securing underbelly panel and
remove panel.
5.Disconnect multiplug from KS.
6.Remove nut securing KS to cylinder block and
remove KS.
Refit
1.Clean mating faces of KS and cylinder block.
2.Fit KS to cylinder block and tighten nut to 22
Nm (16 lbf.ft).
3.Connect multiplug to KS.
4.Fit underbelly panel and secure with fixings.
5.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
6.Connect battery earth lead.
7.Fit battery cover and secure the fixings.
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Air cleaner assembly
$% 19.10.01
Remove
1.Remove 2 nuts securing air intake ducting.
2.Remove both parts of air intake ducting.
3.Release 2 clips securing MAF sensor, release
2 clips securing air intake hose.
Note: Pre 03 MY air intake hose illustrated.
4.Release air intake hose and position aside. 5.Remove and discard MAF sensor 'O' ring.
6.Release air cleaner assembly from 3
grommets and remove assembly.
Refit
1.Position air cleaner assembly and secure in
grommets.
2.Fit new 'O' ring to MAF sensor.
3.Position air intake hose, secure MAF sensor
clips and tighten intake hose clips.
CAUTION: Ensure MAF sensor 'O' ring is
not displaced during fitting.
4.Fit air intake ducting and secure with nuts.
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18-2-78 REPAIRS
Element - air filter
$% 19.10.10
Remove
1.Release 2 clips and disconnect MAF sensor
from air filter cover, remove and discard 'O'
ring.
2.Release 2 clips and remove cover from air
filter.
3.Remove air filter element.
Refit
1.Clean air filter body and cover.
2.Fit new air filter element.
3.Position air cleaner cover and secure clips.
CAUTION: Ensure clips are correctly
located on cover.
4.Fit a new MAF sensor 'O' ring, position MAF
sensor and secure clips.
CAUTION: Ensure 'O' ring is not displaced
during fitting.
Cable - throttle
$% 19.20.06
Remove
1.Release 3 fasteners and remove drivers side
closing panel and move aside.
2.Release inner cable from throttle pedal.
3.Release outer cable from bulkhead.
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4.Release outer cable from clip, loosen lock nuts
and remove outer cable from abutment
bracket.
5.Release inner cable from operating lever and
remove cable.
Refit
1.Position cable, secure to bulkhead and
connect inner cable to throttle pedal.
2.Position inner cable to operating lever and
connect outer cable to abutment bracket and
retaining clip.
3.Position closing panel and secure fasteners.
4.Adjust throttle cable.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, ADJUSTMENTS, Cable - throttle.
Sensor - Mass Air Flow (MAF)
$% 19.22.25
Remove
1.Disconnect multiplug from MAF sensor.
2.Loosen clip and release air intake hose from
MAF sensor.
Note: Pre 03 MY air intake hose illustrated.
3.Release 2 clips and remove MAF sensor from
air cleaner, remove and discard 'O' ring.
Refit
1.Fit new MAF sensor 'O' ring, position MAF
sensor to air cleaner and secure with clips.
CAUTION: Ensure 'O' ring is not displaced
during fitting.
2.Position air intake hose to MAF sensor and
secure with clip.
3.Connect multiplug to MAF sensor.