McLaren MP4-12C User manual

Repair Procedures:
Fender Cover Inner
Adjust Headlamp
Luggage Bin
Bleed Steering Fluid
Engine Oil Level
Lift Vehicle
Wheel – Remove
Brakes – Check Brake Discs
Front Brakes – Pads
Front Brakes – Calipers
Front Brakes – Discs
Front Brakes – Hoses
Rear Brakes – Pads
Rear Brakes – Calipers
Rear Brakes – Discs
Rear Brakes – Hoses
Parking Brakes – Pads
Parking Brakes – Actuator
Parking Brakes – Caliper
Brakes – Bleed
Brakes – Bed
Floor – Engine and Fuel Tank Panel
Floor – Front Panel
Floor – Tunnel Panel
Floor – Rear Lower Extension Panel
Floor – Guide Vanes
Floor – Transmission Panel
Suspension – Front Upper Wishbone
Suspension – Front Lower Wishbone
Suspension – Rear Upper Wishbone
Suspension – Rear Lower Wishbone
Suspension – Steering Track Rod
Suspension – Front Upright
Suspension – Front Hub
Suspension – Rear Tie Rod
Suspension – Rear Upright
Suspension – Rear Hub
Suspension – Rear Drop Link
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Suspension – Z-Bar
Suspension – Wheel Alignment
Wheel Liner Rear
Engine Oil – Change
Turbo Oil Return Hose
Air Filter – Replace
Coolant – Drain Fluid
Clutch – Drain Fluid
Clutch – Replace Filter
Floor – Diffuser Floor Panel
Transmission – Drain Fluid
Transmission – Replace Filter
Fuel Filter – Replace
Body – Remove Door Cover
Body – Remove Lower Rear
Body – Remove Side Lower
Body – Remove Radiator Grills
Intake Sound Generator – Replace
Engine Compartment Side Cover
Spark Plugs – Replace
Service Sheets:
Mileage Dependent Tasks
1 Year / 10k Mile
2 Year / 20k Mile
3 Year / 30k Mile
4 Year / 40k Mile
5 Year / 50k Mile
6 Year / 60k Mile
7 Year / 70k Mile
8 Year / 80k Mile
9 Year / 90k Mile
10 Year / 100k Mile
11 Year / 110k Mile
12 Year / 120k Mile
13 Year / 130k Mile
14 Year / 140k Mile
15 Year / 150k Mile
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Instructions
FG02 Body Systems / A04 Panels Glazing Paint / Roof Panels Fenders Fuel Filler / AA-RM-02A04-03-001 - Remove/install fender cover - Inner
Remove fender cover - Inner
Care
Point: Work carefully to prevent paint damage.
1.
Open luggage compartment lid.
Care
Point: Start pulling up cover fender from rear edge.
2.
Remove fender inner (1).
Install fender cover - Inner
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Care
Point: Start with front edge because of firtree clip and ensure alignment with hole.
1.
Install components in reverse order.
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Instructions
FG02 Body Systems / A02 Exterior Trim Lighting Wipers / Frontlamps Side Markers / AA-RM-02A02-04-003 - Adjust headlamp
Preparation work
1.
AA-RM-02A04-03-001 Remove/install fender cover - Inner
Care
Point: Use suitable headlamp alignment equipment.
Care
Point: First technician carries out adjustment, whilst second technician operates headlamp alignment equipment.
Adjust headlamp
Care
Point: Inboard adjuster for vertical adjustment, outboard adjuster for
horizontal adjustment.
1.
Use adjuster for vertical adjustment (1).
2.
Use adjuster for horizontal adjustment (2).
Care
Point: Height equals 62cm with inclination of -1.2%. Ensure dipped
beams are +/- 0.1% of 1.2%.
3.
Carry out adjustment to country specific legislation in regards to angle and height.
4.
Check headlamp functionality.
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Instructions
FG02 Body Systems / A02 Exterior Trim Lighting Wipers / Luggage Cell Ducts Wheelarch Liners / AA-RM-02A02-03-004 - Remove/install luggage bin - Rear
Remove luggage bin - Rear
1.
Open luggage compartment lid.
2.
Remove contents of luggage bin.
3.
Remove luggage bin finisher.
4.
Remove bolts (1). M6 x 16 4 Nm
5.
Remove fixings (2).
6.
Remove luggage bin (3).
Install luggage bin - Rear
1.
Install components in reverse order.
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Torque settings
FG02 Body Systems / A02 Exterior Trim Lighting Wipers / Luggage Cell Ducts Wheelarch Liners / AA-RM-02A02-03-004 - Remove/install luggage bin - Rear
Description Dimension Value
Bolt luggage bin - Rear M6 x 16 4 Nm
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Instructions
FG03 Chassis / D01 Steering System / Steering System / AA-RM-03D01-01-008 - Fill/bleed fluid - Steering system
WARNING!
Risk of injury and poisoning working with hydraulic fluid under pressure!
Risk of injury to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. If any part of the hydraulic circuit has failed, a
possibility of the system not depressurising can occur. Extra precaution is required in this event. If hydraulic fluid is swallowed, this
can lead to poisoning symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, cramps and unconsciousness.
Always wear skin protection cream, protective gloves and safety glasses when working on a potentially pressurised system.
Fill/bleed fluid - Steering system
1.
Open bonnet.
2.
Remove power steering reservoir cap (1).
3.
Fill up power steering reservoir (1.5 litres maximum). Pentosin CHF202
Care
Point: Ensure the car is on the ground.
4.
Turn steering wheel from lock (A) to lock (B) three times.
5.
Check power steering fluid and fill up if necessary.
6.
Install power steering reservoir cap.
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1.
Open bonnet.
2.
Remove power steering reservoir cap (1).
3.
Fill up power steering reservoir (1.5 litres maximum). Pentosin CHF202
Care
Point: Ensure the car is on the ground.
4.
Turn steering wheel from lock (A) to lock (B) three times.
5.
Check power steering fluid and fill up if necessary.
6.
Install power steering reservoir cap.
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Instructions
FG04 Powertrain / F02 Oil System Engine / Oil System Engine / AA-RM-04F02-01-007 - Check oil level
Check oil level
Care
Point: The oil level check is completed with the engine running at
2000rpm for 40 seconds.
1.
The following conditions must be met to allow an engine oil level check to be carried out:
Care
Point: •The vehicle must be stationary
and positioned on a level
surface.
•Engine running with the throttle
pedal fully released.
•Neutral gear selected and the
foot brake applied (use left
foot).
If any of these conditions are not
met, a warning message will be
displayed on the instrument
cluster.
Care
Point: The foot brake must be applied for the entire duration of the oil level
check.
Care
Point: The oil level status can be viewed in the Vehicle information section
in the left hand instrument cluster
display.
2.
Start the engine and navigate to the left hand cluster display to oil level check.
3.
If all prerequisite conditions have been met you will be taken to the apply throttle screen.
Care
Point: Allow the engine oil temperature to reach a temperature of 70°C
(measured via the oil level
sensor).
Care
Point: The oil level check will limit the rpm input to 2000rpm once the
test has begun, but the throttle
must be applied for the duration of
the oil level check. If the throttle
pedal is released and the engine
speed drops below 2000 rpm
during the oil level check, then the
oil level check will abort, and
return you to the apply throttle
screen.
The 40 second countdown timer
will begin when the oil temperature
has exceeded 40°C.
4.
Apply throttle and raise the engine speed to 2000 rpm.
The 40 second countdown timer will begin
when the oil temperature has exceeded 40°C.
Care
Point: The line on the display indicates the target oil level.
Care
Point: Once the oil level check has been completed and returned a value,
do not continue to test the system.
This may lead to aeration of the oil
and return a false value. To end
the oil level check, release the
throttle and abort back to the
vehicle info menu.
5.
When the timer has reached '0
Care
Point: When the timer has reached '0
Care
Point: The engine must be switched off and the instrument cluster must be
returned to the vehicle info menu
before carrying out an oil top up
and retest.
6.
If the engine oil is below target level, top up with the correct quantity of oil, in accordance
to the graphic opposite. Approximately 0.50
litres is required to raise the level from
minimum to target level.
7.
Carry out the oil level check process to ensure the level is correct.
8.
Top up as required by repeating steps 1-6.
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Care
Point: The oil level check is completed with the engine running at
2000rpm for 40 seconds.
1.
The following conditions must be met to allow an engine oil level check to be carried out:
Care
Point: •The vehicle must be stationary
and positioned on a level
surface.
•Engine running with the throttle
pedal fully released.
•Neutral gear selected and the
foot brake applied (use left
foot).
If any of these conditions are not
met, a warning message will be
displayed on the instrument
cluster.
Care
Point: The foot brake must be applied for the entire duration of the oil level
check.
Care
Point: The oil level status can be viewed in the Vehicle information section
in the left hand instrument cluster
display.
2.
Start the engine and navigate to the left hand cluster display to oil level check.
3.
If all prerequisite conditions have been met you will be taken to the apply throttle screen.
Care
Point: Allow the engine oil temperature to reach a temperature of 70°C
(measured via the oil level
sensor).
Care
Point: The oil level check will limit the rpm input to 2000rpm once the
test has begun, but the throttle
must be applied for the duration of
the oil level check. If the throttle
pedal is released and the engine
speed drops below 2000 rpm
during the oil level check, then the
oil level check will abort, and
return you to the apply throttle
screen.
The 40 second countdown timer
will begin when the oil temperature
has exceeded 40°C.
4.
Apply throttle and raise the engine speed to 2000 rpm.
The 40 second countdown timer will begin
when the oil temperature has exceeded 40°C.
Care
Point: The line on the display indicates the target oil level.
Care
Point: Once the oil level check has been completed and returned a value,
do not continue to test the system.
This may lead to aeration of the oil
and return a false value. To end
the oil level check, release the
throttle and abort back to the
vehicle info menu.
5.
When the timer has reached '0
Care
Point: When the timer has reached '0
Care
Point: The engine must be switched off and the instrument cluster must be
returned to the vehicle info menu
before carrying out an oil top up
and retest.
6.
If the engine oil is below target level, top up with the correct quantity of oil, in accordance
to the graphic opposite. Approximately 0.50
litres is required to raise the level from
minimum to target level.
7.
Carry out the oil level check process to ensure the level is correct.
8.
Top up as required by repeating steps 1-6.
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Care
Point: The oil level check is completed with the engine running at
2000rpm for 40 seconds.
1.
The following conditions must be met to allow an engine oil level check to be carried out:
Care
Point: •The vehicle must be stationary
and positioned on a level
surface.
•Engine running with the throttle
pedal fully released.
•Neutral gear selected and the
foot brake applied (use left
foot).
If any of these conditions are not
met, a warning message will be
displayed on the instrument
cluster.
Care
Point: The foot brake must be applied for the entire duration of the oil level
check.
Care
Point: The oil level status can be viewed in the Vehicle information section
in the left hand instrument cluster
display.
2.
Start the engine and navigate to the left hand cluster display to oil level check.
3.
If all prerequisite conditions have been met you will be taken to the apply throttle screen.
Care
Point: Allow the engine oil temperature to reach a temperature of 70°C
(measured via the oil level
sensor).
Care
Point: The oil level check will limit the rpm input to 2000rpm once the
test has begun, but the throttle
must be applied for the duration of
the oil level check. If the throttle
pedal is released and the engine
speed drops below 2000 rpm
during the oil level check, then the
oil level check will abort, and
return you to the apply throttle
screen.
The 40 second countdown timer
will begin when the oil temperature
has exceeded 40°C.
4.
Apply throttle and raise the engine speed to 2000 rpm.
The 40 second countdown timer will begin
when the oil temperature has exceeded 40°C.
Care
Point: The line on the display indicates the target oil level.
Care
Point: Once the oil level check has been completed and returned a value,
do not continue to test the system.
This may lead to aeration of the oil
and return a false value. To end
the oil level check, release the
throttle and abort back to the
vehicle info menu.
5.
When the timer has reached '0
Care
Point: When the timer has reached '0
Care
Point: The engine must be switched off and the instrument cluster must be
returned to the vehicle info menu
before carrying out an oil top up
and retest.
6.
If the engine oil is below target level, top up with the correct quantity of oil, in accordance
to the graphic opposite. Approximately 0.50
litres is required to raise the level from
minimum to target level.
7.
Carry out the oil level check process to ensure the level is correct.
8.
Top up as required by repeating steps 1-6.
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Care
Point: The oil level check is completed with the engine running at
2000rpm for 40 seconds.
1.
The following conditions must be met to allow an engine oil level check to be carried out:
Care
Point: •The vehicle must be stationary
and positioned on a level
surface.
•Engine running with the throttle
pedal fully released.
•Neutral gear selected and the
foot brake applied (use left
foot).
If any of these conditions are not
met, a warning message will be
displayed on the instrument
cluster.
Care
Point: The foot brake must be applied for the entire duration of the oil level
check.
Care
Point: The oil level status can be viewed in the Vehicle information section
in the left hand instrument cluster
display.
2.
Start the engine and navigate to the left hand cluster display to oil level check.
3.
If all prerequisite conditions have been met you will be taken to the apply throttle screen.
Care
Point: Allow the engine oil temperature to reach a temperature of 70°C
(measured via the oil level
sensor).
Care
Point: The oil level check will limit the rpm input to 2000rpm once the
test has begun, but the throttle
must be applied for the duration of
the oil level check. If the throttle
pedal is released and the engine
speed drops below 2000 rpm
during the oil level check, then the
oil level check will abort, and
return you to the apply throttle
screen.
The 40 second countdown timer
will begin when the oil temperature
has exceeded 40°C.
4.
Apply throttle and raise the engine speed to 2000 rpm.
The 40 second countdown timer will begin
when the oil temperature has exceeded 40°C.
Care
Point: The line on the display indicates the target oil level.
Care
Point: Once the oil level check has been completed and returned a value,
do not continue to test the system.
This may lead to aeration of the oil
and return a false value. To end
the oil level check, release the
throttle and abort back to the
vehicle info menu.
5.
When the timer has reached '0
Care
Point: When the timer has reached '0
Care
Point: The engine must be switched off and the instrument cluster must be
returned to the vehicle info menu
before carrying out an oil top up
and retest.
6.
If the engine oil is below target level, top up with the correct quantity of oil, in accordance
to the graphic opposite. Approximately 0.50
litres is required to raise the level from
minimum to target level.
7.
Carry out the oil level check process to ensure the level is correct.
8.
Top up as required by repeating steps 1-6.
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Instructions
FG02 Body Systems / A04 Panels Glazing Paint / Floors Diffuser / AA-RM-02A04-04-007 - Lift vehicle on lifting platform
DANGER!
Risk of death working with lifting platforms!
Care must be taken while working with the lifting platform. Death may occur if a vehicle slips or topples off the lifting platform.
Position the support plates on the lifting platform support points at the same height.
•Raise the vehicle a few inches first (wheels are still touching the ground) and check the position and fit of the support plates and
lift points before raising the vehicle to the full lifted position.
•Do not raise the vehicle off the lifting platform plates when components are being supported.
•Centre the vehicle lengthwise and crosswise between the lifting platform columns.
•Comply with all relevant statutory and accident prevention regulations.
Lift vehicle
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Care
Point: Ensure vehicle is in correct orientation to allow door opening.
Care
Point: Ensure lifting arm pads do not obstruct removal of floor panels.
1.
Carefully position lifting arms on jacking points (1).
2.
Raise vehicle.
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Instructions
FG03 Chassis / B03 Wheels Tyres / Wheel Assembly / AA-RM-03B03-01-001 - Remove/install wheel
Preparation work
1.
AA-RM-02A04-04-007 Secure/lift vehicle on lifting platform
Remove wheel
1.
Remove wheel bolts in sequence A - E. 130
Nm
2.
Remove wheel (1).
Install wheel
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Care
Point: Ensure that the tyres are in the correct orientation. All Pzero, all winter, and rear corsa tyres are asymmetric. Front corsa tyres are directional.
Care
Point: Measure tread depth, check rim and tyre for any damage.
1.
Install components in reverse order.
2.
Check tyre pressure and correct, if necessary.
Care
Point: Once vehicle is on ground.
3.
Apply pressure to top of wheel towards vehicle. If excessive inward movement of wheel is present, the upper ball joint has failed. The wishbone will require replacing.
Torque settings
FG03 Chassis / B03 Wheels Tyres / Wheel Assembly / AA-RM-03B03-01-001 - Remove/install wheel
Description Dimension Value
Bolt Wheel 130 Nm
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nstructions
FG03 Chassis / C01 Brake System / Brake Discs Calipers Front / AA-RM-03C01-01-006 - Cleaning/ Checking carbon ceramic brake disc (CCM)/Iron brake disc
(Fe)
Preparation work
1.
AA-RM-02A04-04-007 Secure/lift vehicle on lifting platform
2.
AA-RM-03B03-01-001 Remove/install wheels
3.
AA-RM-03C01-01-002 Remove/install brake caliper - front
5.
AA-RM-03C01-01-003 Remove/install brake - Disc - front
6.
AA-RM-03C02-01-002 Remove/install caliper parking brake
7.
AA-RM-03C01-03-001 Remove/install brake caliper - rear
9.
AA-RM-03C01-03-002 Remove/install brake disc - rear
Cleaning/ Checking carbon ceramic brake disc (CCM)/Iron brake disc (Fe)
1.
When carrying out this procedure the following safety equipment must be worn –dust mask, sleeve protection, and plastic
gloves.
Care
Point: Only pick up the disc from the bell housing. Do not handle from the ventilation channels.
Care
Point: Cleaning of the discs, pads, and cross drilled holes must be carried out before replacement.
Care
Point: It is important to keep all pads and discs free of dirt/ grease as these impurities can cause a loss of friction when braking.
Care
Point: Do not under any circumstances soak brake discs/pads in solvent. Solvent must not be absorbed by the composite material.
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Care
Point: Pads and discs can only be cleaned with acetone solvents. Under no circumstances can standard brake cleaner be used.
Care
Point: The use of a fine grade sand paper to lightly rub the surface is permissable.
Cleaning carbon ceramic brake disc (CCM)/Iron brake discs (Fe) and pads
1.
Clean Iron brake discs (Fe) and pads.
Care
Point: Do not machine cross drilled holes.
Care
Point: Do not flare cross drilled holes.
Care
Point: Do not carry out any form of grinding on the disc.
Care
Point: Cleaning of the discs, pads, and cross drilled holes must be carried out before replacement.
Care
Point: Only use screwdriver/ punch with a max diameter of 5mm to clean cross drilled holes.
Cleaning cross drilled holes
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1.
Use a screwdriver/ punch (A) to initially clear the cross drilled holes of composite build up.
2.
Once all holes are cleared, use a pressurised air gun (B) to clean out the final remnants of
build up.
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