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Power Conversion (03.11)
Engine (03.00)3-11-22 Workshop Manual May 2007
34. Note that piston grade number on crown and thick
flange on connecting rod faces to front of engine on LH
bank (B) (see Figure 16).
Figure 16
Installation
1. Clean cylinder bores.
2. Use an expander and remove and discard piston rings from pistons.
3. Clean pistons.
4. Install new piston rings, (each set), in cylinder bores to a pre-determined depth and measure ring gaps.
5. Remove each piston ring set from cylinder bores and install on pistons
6. Remove connecting rod bearing caps.
7. Install bearings in connecting rods and bearing caps.
8. Lubricate cylinder bores, pistons and rings with clean
engine oil.
9. Install special tools (303-303-535) to the connecting rod to prevent damage to crankshaft journal.
10. Correctly position ring gaps on pistons prior to
installation. 11. Install piston ring clamp to each piston in turn and install
in its respective cylinder bore. Remove piston ring
clamp (see Figure 17).
Figure 17
12. Lubricate crankshaft journa ls with clean engine oil.
13. Carefully pull each connecting rod into place on each crankshaft journal.
14. Install bearing caps to their relevant connecting rods. Install and torque tighten retaining bolts (x16).
15. Clean windage tray.
16. Install windage tray, install and torque tighten bolts (x8).
17. Clean old sealant from sump flange and engine bedplate.
18. Ensure that sump flange and mating face on engine bedplate are clean and dry.
19. Apply a continuous 3mm diameter bead of RTV sealant to sump flange as recommended.
20. Ensure that there are no gaps in sealant track.
21. Install sump, install and torque tighten bolts (x16) in the correct sequence.
22. Install A/C compressor mounting bracket, install and torque tighten Torx bolts (x4).
23. Lubricate and install new O-ring seals to oil pipes.
24. Install oil pipes in sump, install and torque tighten bolts (x2)
25. Install compressor, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
26. Connect multiplug to A/C compressor.
27. Install LH and RH HEGO sensor multiplug brackets to
sump. Install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
28. Secure harness clips (x6) in sump.
29. Connect multiplug to crankshaft timing sensor.
30. Connect multiplug to engine electric coolant temperature sensor.
31. Connect multiplug to oil pressure sensor.
Caution
Make sure the piston ring gaps are positioned at
different positions opposite th e thrust side of the piston
before installation.
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14.Disconnect multiplug from engine electric coolant
temperature sensor (see Figure 5).
Figure 5
15. Disconnect multiplug from crankshaft timing sensor. (see Figure 6)
Figure 6
16.Release harness clips (x6) from sump (see Figure 7).
Figure 7
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May 2007 Workshop Manual 3-11-27
10. Install special tools (303-535) to the connecting rod to
prevent damage to crankshaft journal.
11. Install piston ring clamp to piston, install piston assembly
in its cylinder bore. Remo ve piston ring clamp (see
Figure 16).
Figure 16
12. Lubricate crankshaft journal with clean engine oil.
13. Carefully pull connecting ro d into place on crankshaft
journal.
14. Install bearing cap to connecting rod. Install and torque tighten retaining bolts (x2).
15. Clean windage tray.
16. Install windage tray, install and torque tighten bolts (x8).
17. Clean old sealant from sump flange and engine bedplate.
18. Ensure that sump flange and mating face on engine bedplate are clean and dry.
19. Apply a continuous 3mm diameter bead of RTV sealant to sump flange as recommended.
20. Ensure that there are no gaps in sealant track.
21. Install sump, install and torque tighten bolts (x16) in the correct sequence.
22. Install A/C compressor mounting bracket, install and torque tighten Torx bolts (x4).
23. Lubricate and install new O-ring seals to oil pipes.
24. Install oil pipes in sump, install and torque tighten bolts (x2)
25. Install compressor, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
26. Connect multiplug to A/C compressor.
27. Install LH and RH HEGO se nsor multiplug brackets to
sump. Install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
28. Secure harness clips (x6) in sump.
29. Connect multiplug to crankshaft timing sensor.
30. Connect multiplug to engine electric coolant temperature sensor. 31. Connect multiplug to oil pressure sensor.
32. Clean oil scavenge pump and mating face on sump.
33. Install oil pump(s) drive sprocket.
34. Install new oil scavenge pu
mp gasket, align on dowels
(x2).
35. Install chain onto oil scavenge pump sprocket.
36. Install oil scavenge pump, align to dowels (x2), Install and torque tighten bolts (x3).
37. Install chain onto oil pump drive sprocket.
38. Clean oil pressure pump and mating face on sump.
39. Install new gasket to sump, align to dowels (x2).
40. Position oil pressure pump, install chain on pump sprocket.
41. Install oil pressure pump, align to dowels (x2), Install and torque tighten bolts (x3).
42. Install chain tensioner, install and torque tighten bolt, remove guide pin.
43. Install crankshaft timing sprocket.
44. Install cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.HW Gasket - Cylinder Head -
Engine Set - Renew With Engine Removed).Piston Ring Set-Additional-Renew (Each)
Removal
1. Mark bearing cap and connecting rod for correct
installation (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
Caution
Install pistons into cylinder block with the ‘arrow’ on the
piston crown facing to the front of the engine.
Caution
Use only a plastic scraper when removing old sealant
and gaskets from engine components.
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Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WA R N I N G
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN.
USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
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14.Disconnect multiplug from engine electric coolant
temperature sensor (see Figure 6).
Figure 6
15. Disconnect multiplug from crankshaft timing sensor (see Figure 7).
Figure 7
16. Release harness clips (x6) from sump (see Figure 8).
Figure 8
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May 2007 Workshop Manual 3-11-33
34. Note that piston grade number on crown and thick
flange on connecting rod faces to front of engine on LH
bank (B) (see Figure 17).
Figure 17
Installation
1. Clean cylinder bores.
2. Clean connecting rods,
3. Install pistons on connecting rods in their correct orientation, install circlip(s) (see Figure 18)
.
Figure 18
4. Correctly position ring gaps on pistons prior to installation.
5. Remove connecting rod bearing caps.
6. Install bearings in connecting rods and bearing caps.
7. Lubricate cylinder bores, pistons and rings with clean
engine oil.
8. Install special tools (303-535) to the connecting rod to prevent damage to crankshaft journal. 9. Install piston ring clamp to each piston in turn and install
in its respective cylinder bore. Remove piston ring
clamp (see Figure 19).
Figure 19
10. Lubricate crankshaft journals with clean engine oil.
11. Carefully pull each connecting rod into place on each crankshaft journal.
12. Install bearing caps to their relevant connecting rods. Install and torque tighten retaining bolts (x16).
13. Clean windage tray.
14. Install windage tray, install and torque tighten bolts (x8).
15. Clean old sealant from sump flange and engine bedplate.
16. Ensure that sump flange and mating face on engine bedplate are clean and dry.
17. Apply a continuous 3mm diameter bead of RTV sealant to sump flange as recommended.
18. Ensure that there are no gaps in sealant track.
19. Install sump, install and torque tighten bolts (x16) in the correct sequence.
20. Install A/C compressor mounting bracket, install and torque tighten Torx bolts (x4).
21. Lubricate and install new 'O' ring seals to oil pipes.
22. Install oil pipes in sump, install and torque tighten bolts (x2)
23. Install compressor, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
24. Connect multiplug to A/C compressor.
25. Install LH and RH HEGO se nsor multiplug brackets to
sump. Install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
26. Secure harness clips (x6) in sump.
27. Connect multiplug to crankshaft timing sensor.
28. Connect multiplug to engine electric coolant temperature sensor.
29. Connect multiplug to oil pressure sensor.
Caution
Make sure the piston ring gaps are positioned at
different positions opposite the thrust side of the piston
before installation.
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Caution
Install pistons into cylinder block with the

Power Steering (11.02)
Steering (11.00)11-2-2 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Maintenance
Power Steering System - Bleed
Procedure
1. Do a check of the fluid level in the PAS fluid reservoir. Add fluid if necessary.
2. Start the engine and let it idle for 20 seconds.
3. Operate the steering fully to the left and then the right through three cycles.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Wait for five minutes then do a check of the fluid level in the PAS fluid reservoir again.
6. Add fluid if necessary.
7. Install the PAS fluid reservoir cap.
Power Steering Pump-Renew
Removal
1. Remove A/C compressor (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.BE Compre ssor - Air Conditioning -
Renew).
2. Coolant drain (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain & Refill).
3. Remove PAS fluid from reservoir.
4. Disconnect HP union from PAS pump pipe.
5. Remove bolt P-clip suction hose to body.
6. Remove bolt (x1) HP pump pipe to engine.
7. Remove bolts (x3) PAS pump to engine.
8. Disconnect bottom hose and move aside.
9. Unclip (x1) harness from cylinder head for access.
10. Manouvre pump forward and up.
11. Disconnect suction hose (cut off clip) and remove pump.
12. Remove HP union pipe from pump (mark position on
pump).
Installation
1. Install HP union pipe to pump (align correctly), fit new O-ring.
2. Install pump to vehicle connect suction pipe to PAS pump, align timing marks and fit new clip.
3. Manouvre pump into position.
4. Install bolts (x3) PAS pump to engine (torque).
5. Install bolt (x1) HP pump pipe to engine (torque).
6. Connect bottom hose.
7. Clip (x1) harness from cylinder head for access. 8. Install bolt P-clip suction hose to body (torque).
9. Connect HP union to PAS pump pipe, replace O-ring
(torque).
10. Coolant refill (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain & Refill).
11. Install A/C compressor (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.BE Compre ssor - Air Conditioning -
Renew).
12. Top-up PAS fluid.
13. Start and run engine, operate steering lock to lock x2.
14. Top-up PAS fluid.
Power Assisted Steering (PAS) Rack -
Remove and Install
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front undertray (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 01.02.NB - Front Undertray).
3. Remove the front wheels and tyres (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 04.04.ED - Wheel and Tyre - Pair).
4. Remove the front right side wheel-arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 01.02.GB - Front Right
Side Wheel-Arch Liner).
5. Put a container in position under the oil tank to collect oil.
6. Remove the drain plug from the oil tank.
Figure 1
7. Let the oil drain into the container.
8. Install and tighten the drain plug into the oil tank (refer to Figure 1).
9. Remove the container.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the radiator closing panel (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 01.02.AA - Radiator Closing Panel).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Power Assisted Steering (PAS) Rack -
Remove and Install 11.02.AA

Instrument Cluster (13.01)
Information, Gauge and Warning (13.00)13-1-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Information, Gauge and Warning (13.00)
Instrument Cluster (13.01)
Description
The Driver Information module contains the necessary electronic control units and memories to control, process and
present all necessary vehicle information to the driver.
1. Information on vehicle performance is presented in visible form using the instruments and gauges. These
devices present such information as Vehicle Speed,
Engine Speed, Fuel Level and Coolant Temperature.
2. Information on vehicle status is presented by an array of warning lights.
• Red - indicate immediate danger warnings
• Amber - indicate conditions which are serious but not immediately dangerous
• Green and Blue - indicate normal actuation of items such as turn signals or fog lamps
The message centres and the shift position Sensor
display are used to present information on the distance
recorders (trip meters), current gear mode and current
gear engaged.
3. The right message centre is used to display any warning/ information message text. These text messages may be
reinforced in some cases by illumination of the
appropriate warning lamps.
The following table defines all information and warning
lamps and their significance:

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Instrument Cluster (13.01)
Information, Gauge and Warning (13.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 13-1-3
Information and Warning Lamps
Name / FunctionDescriptionSymbolInput SignalPower
On Check
General Warning
– Amber/Red Controlled internally by the DIM. It is used in conjunction with
several text messages to indicate information to the driver. Internal
SRS (Airbag) Controlled externally by the SRS module and indicates a fault in the SRS module. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
High Engine
Coolant Temp. This tell tale is controlled internally by the DIM. Activated
when the engine coolant temperature signal from the CAN bus
reaches a pre defined value. (The
actual symbol is not lit, only
the red LED.) CAN
DSC Controlled externally by the ABS/DSC module. Indicates when the system is in operation or when it is turned off. The tell tale
is triggered by a CAN signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
ABS Controlled externally by th e ABS/DSC module. Indicates a
fault in the ABS system. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Rear Fog Lights Controlled externally by the SRS module. Indicates that the
rear fog lights are turned on. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Seat Belts Controlled externally by the CEM. Indicates that the seat belts are not fastened properly. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Brake (General) Controlled externally by either the CEM or the ABS / DSC module. It indicates low brake fluid level, brake fault and park
brake. The tell tale is triggered by two low side inputs or a CAN
signal. Low side x 2
and
CAN Ye s ( 5 S e c o n d s )
Side Lights Controlled externally by th e CEM. Indicates that the side lights
are on. High side
Oil Pressure Controlled exte rnally by the PCM. Indicates low oil pressure.
The tell tale is triggered by a CAN signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Battery Charge Controlled externally by th e CEM. Indicates that the alternator
is no longer charging the battery properly. The tell tale is
triggered by a CAN signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Fuel Level Low Controlled internally by the DIM. Activated when the fuel level drops below a pre defined value. The fuel information is
provided from the CAN bus. The symbol is not lit, only the
amber LED. CAN
Turn Left/Right Controlled externally by th e CEM. The tell tale is triggered by a
CAN signal. CAN
High Beam Controlled externally by the CEM. Indicates that the high beam is switched on. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN signal. CAN
Check Engine Controlled externally by the PCM. Indicates a fault in the engine management system. The te ll tale is not connected to
the microprocessor. Low side
Tyre Pressure Controlled by the DIM. In dicates a low or rapid change in the
tyre pressure or a tyre pressure monitoring system fault. Low side Yes (5 Seconds)
Not Used
PATS Controlled externally by the PCM. Indicates key acceptance status. Low side