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Power Steering (11.02)
Steering (11.00)11-2-6 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
43. Remove the front bolt that attaches the brake backplate to the front wheel knuckle.
Figure 19
44. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the track rod
end to the front wheel knuckle.
Figure 20
45. Use the special tool to release the track rod end from the vertical link.
Figure 21
46. Remove the special tool from the track rod end.
47. Do steps 39 to 48 for the other side.
48. Put a container in position under the PAS rack to collect spilled oil.
49. Lower the vehicle. 50. Remove the bolt that attaches the PAS pipes to the PAS
rack.
Figure 22
51. Disconnect the PAS pipes from the PAS rack.
Figure 23
52. Let the oil drain into the container.
53. Lift the vehicle.
54. Remove and discard the two O-ring seals from the PAS pipes.
Figure 24
55. Install applicable caps to seal the open ports.
56. Make sure that the area is clean.

Power Steering (11.02)
Steering (11.00)11-2-8 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
9. At the left side, install the track rod end onto the front wheel knuckle, and install and torque the nut.
Figure 31
10. Install and tighten the front bolt that attaches the brake backplate to the front wheel knuckle.
Figure 32
11. Install the brake disc.
12. Install and tighten the two screws that attach the brake disc to the wheel hub.
Figure 33
13. Remove and discard the cable tie to release the brake caliper. 14. Put the brake caliper in position on the front wheel
knuckle.
Figure 34
15. Install and tighten the two new bolts that attach the brake caliper to the front wheel knuckle.
Figure 35
16. Do steps 9 to 15 for the right side.
17. Install the pinion coupling.
Figure 36
18. Turn the steering to get access to install the bolt that attaches the pinion coupling to the PAS rack.
19. Install and torque the bolt that attaches the pinion coupling to the PAS rack.

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

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-3
F26 20A Headlamp wash pump (HID Only)
F27 25A Spare
F28 10A Module - ABS/Key Reader and Steering angle sensors
F29 25A Spare
F30 5A Alternator battery sensing
F31 30A Heated front screen
F32 30A Wiper (slow)
F33 30A Wiper (fast)
F34 20A Heater Blower motor
F35 60A Cooling fan module
Central
Electronics
Module
Fusebox
Fuse/
RelayRatingFunction
F43 10A Multi media module display/Phone/GPS tuner/Media player
F44 10A Airbag module
F45 15A Accessory socket and illumination
F46 5A Driver Information/Master light switch/Glove box relay/Master lock switch Battery Off
switch/Boot release switch/Speaker-switch/
JBFB-R7/Centre console module/Bluetooth
module
F47 5A Interior lamps (front)/Seat switches/Fuel flap switch/glovebox switch/Rear power
illumination
F48 15A Windscreen wash pump
F49 10A Occupant detect (Driver and passenger seat)/Airbag module
F50
F51 10A Diagnostic connectors/Centre stack switches
F52 5A Start button
F53 10A Module - HID lighting
F54 10A Engine fuse box/Boot fuse box/Tyre pressure monitor module/Satellite navigation relay
F55
F56 10A Centre console module/Sounder module/
Hazard switch
F57 15A Diagnostic connectors/Brake pedal switch
F58 10A High beam (RH)
F59 10A High beam (LH)
F60 15A Drivers seat power (Heating)
F61 15A Passenger seat power (Heating)
F62 20A A/C module
F63 20A
F64 5A AM/FM receiver module/Traffic Monitoring Control module (TMC)
F65 5A Media player/Multi media module and display/Audio amplifier
F66 10A Centre console module/Infotainment control module
F67
F68
F69 5A BFB-R5
F70
F71
F72
F73
F74 15A Fuel pump
F75
F76
F77 15A Boot power socket
F78
F79 5A Reversing lamps/Module - Parking aid
F80 5A Battery ‘Off’ switch
F81 20A Ignition switch
F82 25A Passenger door module
F83 25A Driver door module
F84 25A Passenger seat power/Passenger seat switchpack
F85 25A Driver seat power/Driver seat switchpack
F86 5A Start button, Driver and passenger seats

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-27
7. Release/remove LH and RH quarter trim middle panel,
fir tree clips (x8)
8. Remove bolts (x4) and screw (x2) securing LH and RH upper quarter trim moulding to body.
9. Disconnect multiplug (x2) LH and RH speaker.
10. Remove nuts (x6) LH and RH speaker to trim moulding and remove speakers.
11. Feed seatbelt/s through trim moulding aperture and remove moulding.
12. Remove bolts (x4) seat belt bracket to body and position bracket aside.
13. Remove rear floor carpet.
14. Remove nut (x1) and bolt (x1) subwoofer to body.
15. Lift subwoofer assembly and disconnect multiplug (x1) and remove assembly
16. Remove power amplifier (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.AB Power Amplifier - Renew).
17. Remove tyre sealant bottle.
18. Remove mobility kit from storage rack
19. Slide fusebox rearwards and release from bracket.
20. Release terminal cover, remove nut (x1) main battery lead to fusebox.
21. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) and remove fusebox.
22. Remove nuts (x6), Star wash ers (x6), plain washers (x6)
and rubber seals (x6) rear lamp assembly.
23. Disconnect multiplug (x2) and remove LH and RH rear
lamp assembly.
24. Remove multi-media module - LH side of luggage compartment (see Workshop Manual procedure
19.07.BB Module - Multi Media - Renew).
25. Remove front floor carpet and A lower post trim panel. - check procedure on refit.
26. Remove bolts (x4) handbrake lever bracket to floor and position lever aside.
27. Remove bolts (x4) footrest bracket to body and floor.
28. Remove brake booster (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.07.AB Brake Booster - RHD - Renew). 29.Disconnect throttle pedal multiplugs (x2) (see Fig. 1).
30. Remove earth headers (x3) (see Fig. 2).
31. Disconnect Stop light switch, Clutch UP switch and
Clutch DOWN switch multip lugs Clipped to body x1)
(see Fig. 3). Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-29
40. Under vehicle
41. Disconnect petrol tank mult iplug and release from body
(see Fig. 10).
42. Remove harness clips (x2) (see Fig. 11).
43. Release grommet and push harness into passenger compartment. 44. Disconnect Fuel pump modu
le, parking aid module (x2)
and pre-tensioner multiplugs (clipped to body) (see Fig.
12).
45. Remove earth header (see Fig. 13).
46. Disconnect crash sensor and parking brake multiplugs.
47. Remove clips (x13).
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
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Fig. 13
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Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-35
11. Connect door harness to main harness multiplug and
secure boot.
12. Connect Crash sensor an d parking brake multiplugs.
13. Connect Fuel pump module, parking aid module (x2) and pre-tensioner multiplugs (clip to body).
14. Install earth header.
15. Install clips (x13).
16. Connect petrol tank multiplug and secure to body
17. Install harness clips (x2).
18. Pull harness from passenger compartment and secure grommet.
19. Connect crash sensor, battery disconnect switch and pre-tensioner multiplugs (clip to body x2).
20. Install battery header.
21. Install earth headers (x2).
22. Secure in-line fuse to body.
23. Secure harness to floor (bolts x4).
24. Install clips (x8).
25. Feed harness into tailgate area and secure grommet (LH).
26. Connect LH tailgate harness multiplug (clip to body).
27. Install LH harness clips (x3).
28. Connect RH tailgate ha rness multiplug (clipped to
body).
29. Feed harness into tailgate area and secure grommet (RH).
30. Install RH harness clips (x4).
31. Install nuts (x7) harness to tunnel.
32. Install earth headers (x2).
33. Connect Airbag module (x2) multiplugs.
34. Install harness clips (x3).
35. Install nuts (x3) harness to tunnel.
36. Install earth headers (x2).
37. Connect Yaw sensor multiplug.
38. Install earth headers (x2).
39. Install nuts (x3) harness to front bulkhead.
40. Install harness clips (x4).
41. Connect fuel filler flap release and interior light
multiplugs.
42. Push rear light harness through body and secure grommet.
43. Install new harness clips (x7).
44. Pull harness from interior, connect Lucar connectors (x2) to AM/FM tuner and clip service loop.
45. Connect GPS (x2) and AM/FM tuner multiplugs.
46. Install bolts (x4) and earth strap for Satellite Navigation mounting plate access.
47. Connect rear bumper harness (x2) and Subframe harness multiplugs (clipped to body x1).
48. Push harness into w/arch area and secure grommet.
49. Install wires to earth headers (x3).
50. Push rear light harness through body and fit grommet. 51. Secure harness to body (x3).
52. Connect Interior light, a
ccessory sockets (x2), battery
disconnect switch, power plug (clipped to body x4).
53. Install new harness clips (x4).
54. Feed harness from cabin th rough bulkhead into under
bonnet area and secure grommet.
55. Connect multiplugs forward harness to main harness (x3) (clip to body).
56. Connect (bolted) multiplug forward harness to main harness (clip to body).
57. Install brake booster (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.07.AB Brake Booster - RHD - Renew
58. Install footrest (bolts x4).
59. Install handbrake lever (bolts x4).
60. Install front floor carpet and a post trim panel.
61. Install multimedia module (see Workshop Manual procedure 19.07.BB Module - Multi Media - Renew).
62. Position LH and RH rear lamp assemblies and connect
multiplugs (x2).
63. Install rubber seals (x3), plain washers (x3), and star washers (x3). Install and tighten nuts (x3).
64. Position fusebox, connect main battery feed, install and torque tighten nut, install terminal cover.
65. Connect multiplugs (x2) and install fusebox in mounting bracket.
66. Install mobility kit.
67. Install tyre sealant bottle.
68. Install power amplifier (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.AB Power Amplifier - Renew).
69. Fit rear floor carpet - check procedure
70. Connect multiplug (x1) subwoofer.
71. Install subwoofer (nut x1 and bolt x1).
72. Install seat belt bracket (bolts x4).
73. Install speaker to LH and RH trim moulding (nuts x6).
74. Connect multiplug (x2) LH and RH speaker
75. Feed seatbelt/s through quarter trim moulding.
76. Install quarter trim moulding (bolts x2 and screw x1).
77. Install RH and LH quarter trim middle panel, secure
with clips, Install and tighten screw.
78. Install RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.JB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
79. Install central electronic module (see Workshop Manual procedure 18.01.LC Module - Central Electronic -
Renew).
80. Install instrument panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AB Instrument Panel - Facia Assembly
- Remove for Access and Refit).
81. Install front header panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BB Panel Assembly - Header - Renew).
82. Connect vehicle battery.

Fluids/Capacities
Appendix & Glossary
May 2007 Workshop Manual 20-1-3
Fluids/Capacities
Terms
Frequently used alternative names or spellings for vehicle
components mentioned in this Workshop Manual.
Capacities
Europe UK USA
Engine sump (incl. filter) 9 .5 litres 16.7 pints 10.0 Qts
Engine sump (excl. filter) 8 .5 litres 15.0 pints 9.0 Qts
Engine cooling system 12 litres 21 pints 14.4 Qts
Screen washer reservoir 2.0 litres 3.5 pints 2.2 Qts
Gearbox & Cooler 4.7 litres 7.9 pints 5.6 Qts
Final drive 2.0 litres 3.5 pints 2.2 Qts
Fuel tank 80.0 litres 17.6 galls 88.0 Qts
Recommended Fluids
Engine oil (Initial fill) Castrol Edge Sport 10w60
Do not mix Engine oil with any mineral oils.
Engine coolant 50% water, 50% OAT Coolant (Arteco Havoline XLC only)
Do not mix OAT coolant with any glycol based anti-freeze.
Gearbox oil Shell Transaxle Oil 75w90
Final drive oil Mobil 1 80w140
Brake fluid Castrol Super Response DOT4
Power steering fluid Esso Power steering Fluid
A/C Refrigerant R134A (HFC134A)
A/C Compressor oil ND8
UK EnglishUS English
Bonnet Hood
Boot Trunk
Brake Disc Rotor
Handbrake Parking Brake
Petrol Gasoline
Tyre Tire
Wing Fender
Windscreen Windshield
Sill Rocker Panel

Special Tools - Pictorial Index
Appendix & Glossary
May 2007 Workshop Manual 20-1-7
204-523 (Ball Joint Splitter)
418-583 (Oxygen Sensor Diagnostic Lead)
204-524 (Front Suspension Support)
501-F111 (Door Service Trolley)
Part No./Description

&
501-115 (Front Veneer Removal)
206-100 (Brake Hose Install)
501-112 (Wiper Linkage to Wiper Motor)
206-103 (Handbrake Cable Removal)
Part No./Description



Maintenance Schedules
Appendix & Glossary20-1-12 Workshop Manual May 2007
Maintenance Schedules
1000mls
1500km
3 months10000mls
16000km
12 months20000mls
32000km
24 months
Pre-maintenance
x x x Pre-Maintenance Road Test Evaluation.
x x x Install vehicle protection kit and wing covers.
x x x Check Bulletins/Field Service Actions/Recall Status.
Fluids, Filters and Leaks Checks x - - Check/top-up engine oil level.- x x Renew engine oil and filter. Clean sump filters.
x x x Check for engine oil leaks. Every 48,000km
(30,000 miles)/3 Years Renew air cleaner elements.
Every 32,000km
(20,000 miles)/2 Years Renew air cleaner elements - extreme environments.
x x - Check transaxle for leaks.
Every
32,000km (20,000
miles)/3 Ye a r s Every
96,000km (60,000
miles)/6 Ye a r s Every
160,000km (100,000
miles)/10 years Check/top-up transaxle oil levels.
Every 64,000km
(40,000 miles)/4 Years Renew transaxle oil and clean filter.
Every 160,000km
(100,000 miles)/5 Years Renew engine coolant-ensure 50/50 concentration.
x x x Check/top-up engine coolant.
x x x Check for fuel leaks. Every 2 Years Renew brake/clutch fluid.
- x x Check/top-up brake/clutch fluid reservoir.
x x x Check power steering system for leaks.
x x x Check brake hoses, pipes and unions for leaks.
x x x Check suspension dampers for leaks.
x x x Top-up windscreen/headlamp washer reservoir.
x x x Check exhaust system for leaks.
x x x Check A/C system for leaks. - - x Renew pollen filter.
x x x Check/top-up power steering fluid.