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Technical data - engine - vehicle

• General
• Cylinder block
• Cylinder head
• Valves & springs
• Camshafts
• Pistons
• Crankshaft
• Oil pump
• Coolant thermostat
• Dimensions
• Capacities
• Wheels & tyres
• Front suspension
• Rear suspension
• Electrical
• Transmission
• Clutch
• Brakes
• Steering
• Fuel consumption

Chassis

• General description
• Chassis straightness check
• Rear subframe
• Front subframe

Bodycare & repair

• General description
• Lotus composite body features
• Bodycare
• Accident damage assessment
• Body panel bonding materials
• Replacement of bonded-on panels - general
• Roof panel
• Windscreen frame
• Body side panels
• Rear bulkhead 

Body fittings

• General overview
• Reservoir access hatch
• Tailgate
• A panels
• Front clamshell
• Front bumper
• Rear clamshell
• Rear bumper
• Door mirrors
• Door shell, beam & hinges
• Door weatherstrip seals
• Door window, guide rails & lift mechanism
• Door latch mechanism
• Windscreen removal/replacement
• Tailgate glass
• Cabin rear window
• Rear quarter light window

Front suspension

• General description
• Geometry & adjustments
• Wishbone pivot bushes & swivel joints
• Anti-roll bar
• Suspension disassembly/assembly
• Front wheel bearings

Rear suspension

• General description
• Geometry & adjustments
• Wishbone pivot bushes & spherical joints
• Anti-roll bar
• Suspension disassembly/assembly
• Rear wheel bearings 

Engine & engine management

• Introduction
• Air cleaner element inspection/replacement
• Engine oil & filter change
• Auxiliary drive belt
• Engine removal/replacement
• Engine special tools
• Engine repair (cd t000t1506)

Engine management

• Diagnostic trouble code list
• Can bus diagnostics; lotus techcentre

Transmission

• Introduction
• Gearchange mechanis
• Lubrication
• Driveshafts
• Transmission removal/replacement
• Transmission overhaul

Wheels & tyres

• General description
• Tyre pressure monitoring system (tpms)
• Wheels
• Wheel bolts
• Tyres
• Winter tyres & snow chains
• Punctured tyre emergency inflator

Steering

• General description
• Power steering rack operation
• Pas fluid check & refill procedure
• Steering wheel
• Steering column assembly
• Intermediate column
• Track rod ends & rack gaiters
• Front wheel alignment & rack gaiters
• Rack & pinion assembly removal/replacement
• Pas pump & testing procedure

Brakes

• General description
• Brake fluid check & change
• Brake pad replacement (front & rear)
• Parking brake mechanism
• Brake discs
• Brake callipers
• Brake master cylinder
• Vacuum servo unit
• Pedal box
• Abs theory of operation
• Abs electro-hydraulic unit
• Wheel speed sensors
• Data link connector (dlc)
• Special tools 

Engine cooling

• General description
• Maintenance
• Drain/refill procedure
• Radiator & cooling fan
• Radiator fan & re-circ. pump control
• Radiator feed & return pipes

Fuel system

• General description
• Fuel requirement & filling
• Precautions
• Fuel pump/sender assembly
• Fuel tank
• Fuel supply test
• Charcoal canister 

Electrics

• Pfk 457 vehicle security alarm
• Central door locking
• Electric windows
• Door mirrors
• Switches & instruments - driver’s information
• Component location & fuse ratings
• Audio equipment
• Battery, battery cables & earthing points
• Wiper mechanism
• Harness routing
• Headlamp assemblies
• Bulb replacement
• Instrument panel
• Circuit diagrams 

Maintenance & lubrication

• Recommended lubricants
• Maintenance schedule
• Pre-delivery inspection
• Pre-delivery paint mark up
• Licence plate fitment 

Air conditioning, heating & ventilation

• General description
• Heater/a.c. airflow overview
• Cooling fans & re-circulation pump
• Refrigerant handling
• Refrigerant pipework precautions
• Refrigerant oil
• Compressor
• Condenser
• Receiver-drier
• Heater/evaporator/fan
• Air distribution unit
• Refrigerant pipes

Clutch

• General description
• Clutch pedal
• Hydraulic release system
• Clutch assembly 

Interior trim

• General description
• Door trim panel
• Door trim panel components
• Door sill trim panel
• Lower'a'post trim panel
• Centre console
• Fascia dash panel
• Fascia lower panels
• Main fascia panel
• Steering column shroud
• Windscreen pillar trim panels
• Rear quarter panels
• Rear seat backrest or bulkhead pad
• Rear window surround
• Roof lining

Airbag system

• General description
• Airbag tell tale
• Data link connector
• Trouble codes
• Lotus techcentre
• Safety precautions, shipping, storage & disposal
• Theory of operation
• Sensor & diagnostic module
• Driver airbag module
• Rotary connector
• Passenger airbag module
• Seat belt pre-tensioners 
• Passive restraint