1998 Lotus Elise Service Notes.pdf
Service Manual for the second generation English manufactured Roadster with hand finished fibreglass body: LOTUS ELISE! This repair manual’s coverage includes the Lotus Elise Series 1 Standard (111S contained a VVC Rover K-Series engine with a modified head and VVT type technology), Lotus Elise 340R limited (the engine is based on the Rover 1.8 L K series unit and is reworked in a similar way to the VHPD=Very High Power Derivate 190 race version but tuned for road use ) and the Lotus Exige (Hardtop version of The Elise).
Contents
- Introduction
- Technical Data - Engine [ Section M111 Elise ~ Engine Designation of std and 111S: K16(18K4F) and K16(18K4K) Cylinder Head ~ Camshafts & Valve Timing ~ Valves ~ Valve Guides ~ Valve Seats ~ Valve Springs ~ Crankshaft ~ Piston Rings ~ Piston ~ Cylinder Block ~ Oil Pump ~ Coolant Thermostat ]
- Technical Data - Vehicle
- Chassis (AF) [ Chassis ~ Straightness Check ~ Rear Subframe and Longerons ]
- Bodycare and Repair [ Lotus Composite Body Features ~ Bodycare ~ Accident Damage Assessment ~ Body Panel Bonding Materials ~ Replacement of Bonded On Panels General ~ Front Cash Structure ~ Windscreen Frame ~ Sill Panels ~ Rear Bulkhead Panel and Capping Rail ]
- Body Fitting [ Soft Top Roof ~ Front Bonnet ~ Engine Cover Lid ~ Front Clampshell ~ Rear Clampshell ~ Door Mirrors ~ Door Beam and Hinge ~ Door Shell Assy ~ Door Glass, Guide Channels and Winder Mechanism ~ Door Seals ~ Door Latch Mechanism ~ Instrument Binnacle & Dash Panel ~ Windscreen ~ Roof Header Retaining Strip ~ Decal Positioning ~ Rear Boot Bulkhead ]
- Front Suspension [ Geometry & Adjustments ~ Anti Roll Bar ~ Suspension Disassemby/Assembly ~ Front Wheel Bearing ]
- Rear Suspension [ Geometry & Adjustments ~ Suspension Disassemby/Assembly ~ rear Toe Link Fixings ~ Rear Wheel Bearings ~ Wheel Speed Sensors ~ Barrel Shaped Road Springs ]
- Engine (including rover publication) [ Maintenance Operations ~ Engine Removal/Replacement ~ Special Tools ]
- Engine Management [ Component Location ~ Lotus Check Scanner Tool ~ Throttle Cable Adjustment ~ Electronic Control Module (ECM) ~ RElay Module ~ Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAO) Sensor ~ Chrankshaft Position Sensor ~ Intake Air Temperature Sensor ~ Throttle Position Sensor ~ idle Air Control (IAC) Valve ~ Oxygen Sensor ~ Camshaft Position Sensor (VVC only) ~ Oil Temp. Sensor ~ Fuel System ~ Ignition System ]
- Transmission [ Gearchange Mechanism ~ Lubrication ~ Driveshafts ~ Transmission Replacement ~ Transmission Overhaul Special Tools ]
- Wheels and Tyres [ Winter Tires and Snowchains ~ Emergency Punctured Tyre Inflator ~ Security Wheelnuts ]
- Steering [ Steering Wheel ~ Upper Column Assy ~ Intermediate Column ~ Front Wheel Alignment & Rack Gaiters ~ Rack Pinion Assy Removal REplacment ~ Adjustment of Rack Bar Thrust Pad ]
- Brakes[ Brake Fluid Check & Change ~ Front Brake Pad Replacement ~ Rear Brake Pad Replacement ~ Parking brake mechanism ~ Brake Discs ~ Master Cylinder ~ Pedal Box ~ Caliper Overhaul ]
- Engine Cooling [ Maintenance ~ Drain Refill Procedure ~ Radiator Cooling Fan ~ Radiator Fan Control ~ Radiator Feed and Return Pipes ~ Water Pump and Thermostat ]
- Fuel System [ Fuel Filling ~ Fuel Filter ~ Fuel Tank ~ Fuel Pump/Sender Assy ~ Charcoal Canister ]
- Electrics [ Vehicle Security Alarm standard Lucas and Cobra 6019HF option ~ Switches and Instruments ~ Componen Locations and Fuse Ratings ~ Audio Equipment ~ Battery, Battery Cables and Earthing Points ~ Wiper Mechanism ~ Fitment of Driving Lamps ~ Harness Routing ~ Introduction of Uprated Starter Motor ~ Circuit Diagrams ~ Vehicle Security Alarm (Cobra 6422 option) ]
- Maintenance and Lubrication [ Maintenance Schedule ~ Pre delivery Inspection ]
- HEating & Ventilation [ Control Cables ~ Heater Matrix & Blower Fan Unit ]
- Air Conditioning, Heating and Ventilation (2000 MOdel Year onwards) [ Control Operation and airflow Distribution ~ Vacuum Control System ~ AC Clutch and Cooling Fan Control ~ Coolant Re Circulation Pump ~ Refrigerant Handling ~ Refrigerant Pipework Precautions ~ Refrigerant Oil ~ Compressor ~ Condenser ~ Receiver Drier ~ Expansion Valve ~ Evaporator Unit ~ Heater Blower Fan Assy ~ Exige AC Circuit Diagram ]
- Clutch [ Adjustment ~ Hydraulic Release System ~ Clutch Assy ]
- Motorsport [ 190 VHPD engine ~ Competition/Competition Style Seats & 6 Point Competition Harness ~ Roll Over Bar Competition Reinforcement Kit ~ Hand Held Fire Extinguisher ~ Plumbed in Fire Extinguisher ~ Uniball Toe Link Kit ~ Road Spring and Damper Set ~ Adjustable Front Anti Roll Bar ~ Oil Cooler Kit ~ Battery Isolator Switch ~ Removable Steering Wheel ~ Stage 2 (135 bhp) Engine Tuning Kit ~ Yokohama A038-R Competition Tyres ~ 349R 340 PS/Tonne Pack ~ 340R Oil Cooler Kit ~ Goodridge Brake Hose Set ~ 5th Point Seat Harness Kit ~ Rear Racelight Conversion Kit ~ Tonneau Cover ~ 340R Exchange 190 bhp ECM ~ 340R Tach Timer ~ 340 Competition Roll Over Bar ]
- 340 Supplement (340 R)
- Exige Supplement (Exige)
Download free auto repair manual: 1998 Lotus Elise Service Notes.pdf (624 pages pdf file, 25 MB).
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