2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE torque

Clutch Assembly (08.01)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 8-1-5
13. Remove Diagnostic tool.
14. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Clutch Hydraulic System-Bleed
08.00.AF
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove fluid reservoir cap and ensure fluid level is correct.
3. Clean area around clutch bleed nipple.
4. Remove cap from bleed nipple.
5. Position bleed container cont aining clean hydraulic fluid
and connect hose to bleed nipple.
6. Depress clutch pedal to floor 3 times and hold pedal down on third application.
7. Loosen bleed nipple allowing any air/fluid to escape.
8. Tighten bleed nipple.
9. Repeat procedure until air-free fluid emerges.
10. Disconnect bleed hose, remove container and install dust cap to bleed nipple.
11. Top-up fluid reservoir.
12. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Master Cylinder to Slave Cylinder Tube
Assembly-Renew
08.00.AJ
-Sportshift Only
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery. 2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove torque tube (see Workshop Manual procedure
05.01.CA Torque Tube - Remo ve for Access & Refit).
4. Remove grommet sealing clutch pipe to torque tube.
5. Remove clip, disconnect clutch pipe from slave cylinder adaptor.
6. Release clip securing transmi ssion harness to clutch pipe
mounting bracket.
7. Release clips (x4) securing clutch pipe to transmission harness.
8 . R e m o v e c l u t c h p i p e f r o m t o r q u e t u b e .
Installation
1. Install clutch pipe to torque tube.
2. Secure clutch pipe to tran smission harness using clips.
3. Secure transmission harne ss to clutch pipe mounting
bracket using clip.
4. Install clip and refit clutch pipe to slave cylinder adaptor.
5. Install grommet sealing clutch pipe to torque tube.
6. Install torque tube (see Workshop Manual procedure 05.01.CA Torque Tube - Remo ve for Access & Refit).
7. Bleed clutch hydraulics (see Workshop Manual procedure 08.00.AE Clut ch Hydraulic System -
Sportshift - Bleed).
8. Lower vehicle on ramp.
9. Connect vehicle battery.
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Warning
Avoid skin / eye contact or in gestion of clutch fluid. If
skin or eyes are sp lashed with clutch fluid, rinse the
affected area immediately with plenty of water and
obtain medical attention. If clutch fluid is ingested, obtain immediate medical attention.
Caution
Clutch fluid must not be allowed to contact vehicle paint work. Remove spilt clutch fl uid from the paint work by
rinsing away with running water.
Warning
Brake / Clutch fluid is hygroscopic. If kept in opened
containers it will absorb water vapour. Use only brake
fluid from freshly opened co ntainers when topping-up
the brake fluid reservoir.
Before proceeding to the next step, position cloth around
fluid reservoir to collect any spillage.
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Warning
Always disconnect the battery earth (- ve) terminal first.
Warning
When raising the vehicle on a ‘two post’ ramp, ensure
that the rear end of the vehicle is securely strapped to
the ramp. Failure to strap the rear of the vehicle down may lead to the vehicl e falling off the ramp.
Warning
Observe all oil/fluid manufact urers safety instructions
when handling components that have been in contact with transaxle oil.
Warning
Always connect the battery ea rth (+ve) terminal first.

Silencer Assembly (09.01)
Exhaust (09.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 9-1-3
Exhaust (09.00)
Silencer Assembly (09.01)
Variable Flow Silencer Assembly
The rear silencer assembly has a variable fl ow path controlled by two bypass valves.
The system is intended to enhance top end performance in mo tor sport applications and will not operate in most normal
driving conditions.
By directing exhaust gasses through a modified path at high vehicle speeds, exhaust back pressure is reduced and top end
performance is enhanced.
As engine speed increase from idle, the bypass valve is open until the engine speed is 1500 rpm.
From 1500 rpm to 3000 rpm, the valve is closed
Above 3000 rpm the bypass valves state is load dependent (fully open at higher loads).
Maintenance
LH Catalyst & Pipe Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove rear exhaust silencer (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Muffler & Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remove for Access & Refit).
3. Disconnect multiplugs (x2), HEGO sensors.
4. Release sensor lead from clip on heatshield.
5. Secure sufficient lengths of string to HEGO sensor multiplugs for assembly purposes.
6. Loosen LH and RH clamp nuts , catalysts to centre pipe.
7. Remove nuts (x3), catalyst to exhaust manifold.
8. With assistance, manoeuvre exhaust centre pipe assembly rearwards to release from catalysts.
9. With assistance, release and support weight of LH catalyst from exhaust manifold.
10. Manoeuvre HEGO sensor le ads and remove cable tie.
Release HEGO sensor leads from behind heat shield.
Secure cable tie. Remove string from HEGO multiplugs.
11. Remove catalyst assembly.
12. Remove and discard gasket. 13. Remove HEGO sensor
s (x2) from catalyst.
Installation
1. Clean catalyst, mating joint faces and HEGO sensors..
2. Install and tighten HEGO sensors (x2) to catalyst.
3. Apply proprietary exhaust se alant around pipe joints.
4. Install new gasket to exhaust manifold flange.
5. With assistance, position cata lyst, secure string (x2) to
HEGO multiplugs, feed sensor leads behind heat shield.
Install catalyst to exhaust manifold.
6. Install and torque tighten nuts (x3), catalyst to exhaust manifold.
7. Align centre pipe asembly to catalyst, torque tighten
clamp nuts.
8. Remove string (x2), conne ct multiplugs (x2), HEGO
sensors.
9. Secure sensor lead in clip on heatshield.
10. Install rear exhaust silencer (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Muffler & Bypass Valve Assembly -
Remove for Access & Refit).
11. Lower vehicle on ramp.
RH Catalyst & Pipe Assembly-Renew
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Silencer Assembly (09.01)
Exhaust (09.00)9-1-4 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove rear exhaust silencer (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Muffler & Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remove for Access & Refit).
3. Disconnect multiplugs (x2), HEGO sensors.
4. Release sensor lead from clip on heatshield.
5. Secure sufficient lengths of string to HEGO sensor multiplugs for assembly purposes.
6. Loosen LH and RH clamp nuts , catalysts to centre pipe.
7. With assistance, manoeuvre exhaust centre pipe assembly rearwards to release from catalysts.
8. Remove nuts (x3), catalyst to exhaust manifold.
9. With assistance, release and support weight of RH catalyst from exhaust manifold.
10. Manoeuvre HEGO sensor leads and remove cable tie. Release HEGO sensor leads from behind heat shield.
Remove string from HEGO multiplugs.
11. Remove catalyst assembly.
12. Remove and discard gasket.
13. Remove HEGO sensors (x2) from catalyst.
Installation
1. Clean catalyst, mating joint faces and HEGO sensors..
2. Install and tighten HEGO sensors (x2) to catalyst.
3. Apply proprietary exhaust sealant around pipe joints.
4. Install new gasket to exhaust manifold flange.
5. With assistance, position catal yst, secure string (x2) to
HEGO multiplugs, feed sensor leads behind heat shield.
Secue cable tie. Install catalyst to exhaust manifold.
6. Install and torque tighten nuts (x3), catalyst to exhaust manifold.
7. Align centre pipe asembly to catalyst, torque tighten
clamp nuts.
8. Remove string (x2), connect multiplugs (x2), HEGO sensors.
9. Secure sensor lead in clip on heatshield.
10. Install rear exhaus t silencer (refer to Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.KA Muffler & Bypass Valve Assembly -
Remove for Access & Refit).
11. Lower vehicle on ramp.
LH Exhaust Manifold-Renew-Roadster
Only
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp. 3. Remove heatshield deflec
tor, front floor (refer to
Workshop Manual procedure 09.04.AA Heatshield -
Front Floor - Renew).
4. Remove LH front wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front -
LH - Renew).
5. Remove nuts (x8), securing manifold to cylinder head.
6. Remove exhaust manifold, remove and discard gasket.
Installation
1. Clean manifold and mating face on engine. Install new gasket to engine.
2. Install manfold to engine.
3. Install nuts (x8) securing manifold to cylinder head
(torque).
4. Install LH front wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front -
LH - Renew).
5. Install heatshield deflector, front floor (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.04.AA Heatshield -
Front Floor - Renew).
6. Lower vehicle on ramp.
7. Connect vehicle battery.
Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO)
Sensor - Remove and Install
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
2. Release the two electrical connnectors for the Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) sensor from the bracket.
3. Disconnect the two electrical connnectors from the HEGO sensor.
4. Move the two wiring harnesses for the HEGO sensor away.
5. Remove the two bolts that attach the bracket to the engine.
6. Remove the bracket.
7. Remove the two bolts that attach the heat shield to the torque tube.
8. Move the heat shield away.
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ItemCode
Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO)
Sensor - Remove and Install 09.00.DB
WAR NI NG
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WILL BE VERY HOT AFTER
OPERATION. LET THE EXHA UST COOL BEFORE YOU
DO WORK. IF YOU DO NO T, PESONAL INJURY CAN
OCCUR.

Silencer Assembly (09.01)
Exhaust (09.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 9-1-5
9. Release the two wiring harn esses for the HEGO sensor
from the clip on the heat shield.
10. Release the HEGO sensor from the catalytic converter.
11. Install an applicable length of string to the wiring harness and the electrical connector for the HEGO sensor.
12. Use the string to put the wiring harness for the HEGO
sensor behind the heat shield.
13. Release the string from the electrical connector for the HEGO sensor.
14. Remove the HEGO sensor.
15. Clean the component mating faces.
Install
1. Put the HEGO sensor into position.
2. Attach an applicable length of string to the wiring harness for the HEGO sensor.
3. Use the string to put the wiring harness for the HEGO
sensor behind the heat shield.
4. Remove and discard the string.
5. Install the HEGO sensor into the catalytic converter.
6. Tighten the HEGO sensor.
7. Put the heat shield into position.
8. Install and tighten the two bolts that attach the heat shield to the torque tube.
9. Install the two wiring harnesses for the HEGO sensor into the clip on the heat shield.
10. Put the bracket into position.
11. Install and tighten the two bolts that attach the bracket to the engine.
12. Connect the two electrical connnectors to the HEGO
sensor.
13. Install the two electrical connnectors for the HEGO sensor into the bracket.
Silencer and Bypass Valve Assembly-
Remove for Access/Refit-Coupe Only
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove rear undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew). 3. Remove Allen bolts (x4), bumper diffuser to mounting
brackets. Remove diffuser, collect securing brackets.
4. Disconnect both by-p ass valve vacuum lines.
5. Remove bolts (x4), rear exhaust pipes to silencer. Collect springs from bolts.
6. Remove bolts (x4), securing LH and RH silencer rear hanger brackets to body.
7. Remove bolts (x4), silencer front mountings to subframe.
8. Position suitable lifter to support weight of silencer. With assistance, remove silencer.
9. Remove both rear rubber mountings and hanger brackets from silencer.
Installation
1. Clean muffler and mating faces on rear pipes.
2. Position silencer on lifter. Install silencer, position rear
hangers, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
3. Position front mountings to subframe, install and torque
tighten bolts (x4).
4. Align silencer to rear pipes, install springs (x4), install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
5. Check silencer to rear pipes for correct alignment and clearances.
6. Connect lines to both by-pass vacuum valves.
7. Position mounting brackets, install rear bumper diffuser. Install and tighten Allen bolts.
8. Install rear undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
9. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Silencer and Bypass Valve Assembly-
Remove for Access/Refit-Roadster Only
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
CAUTION
Turn the electrical harness for the HEGO sensor when
you remove the sensor in the step that follows. If you do not, the harness can be damaged.
CAUTION
Turn the electrical harness for the HEGO sensor when
you remove the sensor in the step that follows. If you do not, the harness can be damaged.
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WA R N I N G
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WILL BE VERY HOT AFTER
OPERATION. LET THE EXHAUST COOL BEFORE YOU DO WORK. IF YOU DO NO T, PESONAL INJURY CAN
OCCUR.
WA R N I N G
GET THE AID OF ONE MORE PERSON WHEN YOU
REMOVE THE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER.
THE SILENCER IS HEAVY .
WA R N I N G
GET THE AID OF ONE MORE PERSON WHEN YOU INSTALL THE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER.
THE SILENCER IS HEAVY .
Ensure correct alignment of exhaust pipes and silencer before tightening of fixing clamps.
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Silencer Assembly (09.01)
Exhaust (09.00)9-1-6 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
2. Clean silencer and mating faces on rear pipes.
3. Remove Rear RH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
RH - Renew).
4. Remove rear undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
5. Apply a proprietary exhaust sealant around all clamp joints
6. Remove Allen bolts (x2), loosen Allen bolts (x2), bumper diffuser to mounting brackets and remove diffuser.
7. Position silencer on lifter.
8. Install silencer, position rear hangers to body, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
9. Remove Rear LH wheel arch liner.
10. Disconnect both by-pass valve vacuum lines.
11. Remove Allen bolts (x2), loosen Allen bolts (x2), bumper diffuser to mounting brackets and Remove diffuser.
12. Position front mountings to subframe, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
13. Loosen clamp nuts (x2), remove stub pipes (x2).
14. Disconnect both by-pass valve vacuum lines.
15. Align silencer to rear pipes, install springs onto bolts (x4), install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
16. Remove bolts (x4), rear exha ust pipes to silencer. Collect
springs from bolts.
17. Loosen clamp nuts (x2), remove stub pipes (x2).
18. Install stub pipes (x2), centralise stub pipes to exhaust trim finisher. Torque ti ghten clamp nuts (x2).
19. Remove bolts (x4), securing LH and RH silencer rear
hanger brackets to body.
20. Remove bolts (x4), rear exhaust pipes to silencer and collect springs from bolts.
21. Check silencer to rear pipes for correct alignment and clearances.
22. Remove bolts (x4), silencer front mountings to subframe.
23. Remove bolts (x4), securing LH and RH silencer rear
hanger brackets to body.
24. Connect lines to both by-pass vacuum valves.
25. Position suitable lifter to support weight of silencer.
With assistance, remove silencer.
26. Remove bolts (x4), silencer front mountings to subframe.
27. Install rear bumper diffuser and install and tighten Allen
bolts (x4).
28. Install Rear RH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
RH - Renew).
Installation
1. Position suitable lifter to su pport weight of silencer. With
assistance, remove silencer.
2. Clean silencer and mating faces on rear pipes.
3. Install Rear LH wheel arch liner.
4. Apply a proprietary exhaust sealant around all clamp joints 5. Lower vehicle on ramp.
6. Position silencer on lifter. Install silencer, position rear
hangers to body, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
7. Position front mountings to subframe, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
8. Align silencer to rear pipes, install springs onto bolts (x4), install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
9. Install stub pipes (x2), centralise stub pipes to exhaust trim finisher and torque tighten clamp nuts (x2).
10. Check silencer to rear pipes for correct alignment and clearances.
11. Connect lines to both by-pass vacuum valves.
12. Install rear bumper diffuser and install and tighten Allen bolts (x4).
13. Install rear undertray (r efer to Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
14. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Silencer and Bypass Valve Assembly-
Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Coupe Only - Remove rear undertray (refer to
Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray -
Rear - Renew).
3. Roadster Only - Remove RH rear wheel arch liner (refer
to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch
Liner - Rear - RH - Renew).
4. Roadster Only - Remove LH rear wheel arch liner.
5. Remove Allen bolts (x2, loosen Allen bolts (x2), securing bumper diffuser to mounting brackets. Remove diffuser.
6. Disconnect both by-pass valve vacuum lines.
7. Loosen clamp nuts (x2), remove stub pipes (x2).
8. Remove bolts (x4), rear exha ust pipes to silencer. Collect
springs from bolts.
9. Remove bolts (x4), securing LH and RH silencer rear
hanger brackets to body.
10. Remove bolts (x4), muffler front mountings to subframe. Remove mountings from silencer.
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ItemCode
Silencer and Bypass Valve Assembly-
Renew 09.00.KB
WAR NI NG
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WILL BE VERY HOT AFTER
OPERATION. LET THE EXHA UST COOL BEFORE YOU
DO WORK. IF YOU DO NO T, PESONAL INJURY CAN
OCCUR.
WAR NI NG
GET THE AID OF ONE MORE PERSON WHEN YOU
REMOVE THE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER.
THE SILENCER IS HEAVY .

Silencer Assembly (09.01)
Exhaust (09.00)
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11. Position suitable lifter to support weight of silencer.
With assistance, remove silencer.
12. Remove both rear rubber mountings and hanger brackets from silencer.
Installation
1. Clean silencer and mating faces on rear pipes and stub pipes.
2. Install both rear rubber mountings and hanger brackets to silencer.
3. Position silencer on lifter . Install silencer, position
hangers, install and tighten bolts (x4).
4. Install front mountings to silencer, install and tighten bolts (x4).
5. Align silencer to rear pipes. Install springs (x4), and torque tighten bolts (x4).
6. Install and align stub pipes (x2) to silencer and trims in bumper. Align and tighten clamp bolts.
7. Check silencer to rear pipes for correct alignment and clearances.
8. Install stub pipes (x2), insta ll clamps (x2), centralise stub
pipes to exhaust trim finisher, torque tighten clamp nuts
(x2).
9. Check silencer to rear pipes for correct alignment and clearances.
10. Connect lines to both by-pass vacuum valves.
11. Install rear bumper diffuse r. Install and tighten Allen
bolts (x4).
12. Roadster Only - Install RH rear wheel arch liner (refer to
Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch
Liner - Rear - RH - Renew).
13. Roadster Only - Install LH rear wheel arch liner.
14. Coupe Only - Install rear undertray (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
15. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Exhaust Rear Silencer Mounting Rubber-
Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp. 2. Remove Allen bolts (x4), bumper diffuser to mounting
brackets. Remove diffuser, collect mounting brackets.
3. Remove bolts (x2), securing silencer rear hanger brackets to body.
4. Release/remove rubber mounting and hanger bracket from silencer bracket.
5. Remove rubber mounting from hanger bracket.
Installation
1. To aid assembly, apply liquid soap to rubber mounting .
2. Install rubber mounting on hanger bracket.
3. Install rubber mounting on muffler bracket.
4. Align hanger bracket to body, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
5. Position mounting brackets, install bumper diffuser, install and torque tighten Allen bolts (x4).
6. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Exhaust System-Renew
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove RH exhaust manifold.
4. Remove RH front wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front -
RH - Renew).
5. Remove LH front wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front -
LH - Renew).
6. Remove heatshield deflector, front floor (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.04.AA Heatshield -
Front Floor - Renew).
7. Loosen EGR pipe in valve.
8. Remove (nuts x2) EGR pipe from manifold, discard
gasket and tie aside.
WA R N I N G
GET THE AID OF ONE MORE PERSON WHEN YOU INSTALL THE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER.
THE SILENCER IS HEAVY .
Ensure correct alignment of exhaust pipes and silencer before tightening of fixing clamps.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WA R N I N G
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WILL BE VERY HOT AFTER
OPERATION. LET THE EXHAUST COOL BEFORE YOU DO WORK. IF YOU DO NO T, PESONAL INJURY CAN
OCCUR.
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Silencer Assembly (09.01)
Exhaust (09.00)9-1-8 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
9. Remove nut (x8) securing RH exhaust manifold to cylinder head (refer to Fig. 1).
10. Remove nut (x2) on RH engine mounting.
11. Raise engine by approximately 25mm.
12. Remove RH exhaust manifold from vehicle and discard
gasket.
13. Remove heatshield from manifold (bolts x4)
14. Remove nuts (x8) securing LH exhaust manifold to
cylinder head.
15. Remove exhaust manifold, remove and discard gasket.
Installation
1. Clean LH exhaust manifold and mating face on cylinder head. Install new manifold gasket.
2. Install LH exhaust manifold to cylinder head.
3. Install and torque tighten nuts (x8) securing exhaust manifold to cylinder head.
4. Clean exhaust manifold and mating face on engine. Install new gasket to engine.
5. Install heatshield to manifold (bolts x4)
6. Install RH exhaust mani fold to cylinder head.
7. Install nut (x8) securing manifold to cylinder head
(torque).
8. Lower engine.
9. Install nuts (x2) on engine mounts (torque).
10. Install (nuts x2) EGR pipe from manifold, clean mating face and fit new gasket (torque).
11. Install heatshield deflector, front floor (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.04.AA Heatshield -
Front Floor - Renew).
12. Tighten EGR pipe in valve (torque).
13. Install RH front wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front -
RH - Renew
14. Install LH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
15. Lower vehicle on ramp. 16. Connect vehicle battery.
Exhaust System (Excluding Manifold/
Downpipes)-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove undertrays - vehicle set (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 01.02.PD Undertrays - Vehicle Set -
Renew).
3. Remove Allen bolts(x4), bumper diffuser to mounting brackets. Remove diffuser
4. Disconnect both by-pass valve vacuum lines.
5. Remove bolts (x4), securing LH and RH silencer rear
hanger brackets to body. Remove hanger brackets.
6. Remove bolts (x4), rear exha ust pipes to silencer. Collect
springs from bolts
7. Remove bolts (x4), silencer front mountings to subframe. Remove mountings from silencer.
8. Position suitable lifter to support weight of silencer. with assistance, remove silencer.
9. Mark rear stub pipes to si lencer for assembly purposes.
10. Loosen clamps (x2), rear stub pipes to silencer. Remove stub pipes and clamps.
11. Remove bolts (x4), remove rear subframe cross brace.
12. Loosen clamps (x2), release RH and LH rear pipes from centre pipe.
13. Remove rear pipes through subframe.
14. Loosen clamps (x2), centre pipe to LH and RH catalysts.
15. Coupe Only - Release centre pipe from mountings, LH
and RH catalysts, remove centre pipe.
16. Roadster Only - Remove centre exhaust mounting bolts
(x4).
17. Release LH and RH catal ysts, remove centre pipe.
18. Disconnect multiplugs (x4), from each catalyst.
19. Coupe Only - Secure sufficient lengths of string to
HEGO sensor multiplugs for assembly purposes.
Figure 1
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ItemCode
Exhaust System (Excluding Manifold/
Downpipes)-Renew 09.00.NB
WAR NI NG
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, I.E. SEVERE BURNS TO
THE SKIN, ALLOW EXHAUS T SYSTEM TO COOL
DOWN BEFORE REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
WAR NI NG
GET THE AID OF ONE MORE PERSON WHEN YOU
REMOVE THE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER.
THE SILENCER IS HEAVY .
Attach lengths of string to th e HEGO sensor multiplugs. This
enables routing the HEGO sensor harness behind the exhaust heat shield on assembly.

Silencer Assembly (09.01)
Exhaust (09.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 9-1-9
20. Coupe Only - Remove cable ties (x2) from LH and RH
HEGO sensor harnesses.
21. Remove nuts (x6), securing each catalyst to exhaust manifolds.
22. With assistance, remove catalysts (x2), release HEGO sensor harnesses from behind heat shield.
23. Coupe Only - Remove string from multiplugs.
24. Discard gaskets (x2) from exhaust manifolds.
25. Coupe Only - Remove bolts (x11), heatshields to centre,
LH and RH rear pipes. Remove heatshields.
Installation
1. Clean heatshields.
2. Coupe Only - Position heatshields to centre, LH and RH
rear pipes. Install and tighten bolts.
3. Install new flange gaskets to exhaust manifolds.
4. With assistance, install both catalysts, install and torque tighten nuts (x6).
5. Roadster Only - Install bolts (x4) and nuts (x2) to
catalyst heatshield.
6. Coupe Only - Feed HEGO sensor harnesses behind
heat shield, secure harnesses with cable ties.
7. Apply exhaust sealant to cent re pipe, install centre pipe
to catalysts and centre mounting. Do not torque clamp
nuts at this stage.
8. Roadster Only - Install centre exhaust mounting bolts
(x4).
9. Apply exhaust sealant to LH and RH rear pipes.
10. Install LH and RH rear pi pes to centre pipe. Do not
torque clamp nuts at this stage.
11. Install both rear rubber mountings and hanger brackets to silencer.
12. Position silencer on lifter . Install silencer, position
hangers, install and tighten bolts (x4).
13. Install front mountings to silencer, install and tighten bolts (x4).
14. Align silencer to rear pipes, install springs (x4) and bolts (x4). Do not torque bolts at this stage.
15. Install and align stub pipes (x2) to silencer and to trims in
bumper.
16. Align clamps, do not torque tighten.
17. Connect lines to both by-pass vacuum valves.
18. Coupe Only - Remove string from multiplugs.
19. Connect multiplugs to HEGO sensors. 20. Working from front to rear, set all exhaust to body
clearances.
21. Tighten all exhaust fixings to the correct torque.
22. Install subframe cross brace, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
23. Position mounting brackets, install rear bumper diffuser. Install and tighten Allen bolts.
24. Install undertrays - vehicle set (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PD Undertrays - Vehicle Set -
Renew).
25. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Attach lengths of string to th e HEGO sensor multiplugs. This
enables routing the HEGO se nsor harness behind the
exhaust heat shield on assembly.
WA R N I N G
GET THE AID OF ONE MORE PERSON WHEN YOU
INSTALL THE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER.
THE SILENCER IS HEAVY .
Ensure correct alignment of exhaust pipes and silencer before tightening of fixing clamps.