2001-Onwards Lotus Elise, Exige & 340R Service Notes
Shop manual for Lotus Elise, Exige & 340R covering body fittings, body panel bonding materials, and chassis components. Ref: C8049A
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Lotus Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Lotus Elise, Lotus Exige, Lotus 340R
Sub-models / Variants: 2001 Model Year Onwards
Trade Names: Elise, Exige, 340R
Build Years: 2001–Onwards
Technical Data:
- Brake Disc Thickness (New): 26.0 mm (1.02 in)
- Brake Disc Thickness (Service Min): 24.9 mm (0.98 in)
- Brake Disc Runout (New Max): 0.03 mm (0.001 in)
- Brake Disc Runout (Service Max): 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
- Brake Caliper Fixing Torque (Upper M10): 45–50 Nm (33–37 lbf.ft)
- Brake Caliper Fixing Torque (Lower M8): 26–30 Nm (19–22 lbf.ft)
- Front Brake Pad Thickness (Standard): 9.0 mm
- Front Brake Pad Thickness (Minimum): 2.5 mm
- Rear Brake Pad Thickness (Standard): 6.5 mm
- Rear Brake Pad Thickness (Minimum): 2.5 mm
- Clutch Pedal to Chassis Torque: 9 Nm
- Master Cylinder/Pedal Box Torque: 28 Nm
- Coolant Fan Fuse Rating: 25 A
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Technical Scope for 2001-Onwards Lotus Elise, Exige & 340R
- Covers 2001-Onwards Lotus Elise, Exige, and 340R sports cars including bodywork, braking, chassis, clutch, and electrical system diagnostics
- Official Lotus Service Notes, 2001 Model Year Onwards documentation
- Contains 47 exploded-view diagrams and 3 distinct torque-specification tables
- Stored against your account so you can retrieve it after a hard-drive loss
- Page spreads stay legible when printed at original size
- This official 2001 service manual remains the primary factory reference for the Lotus Elise, Exige, and 340R model lineup
Component and Bodywork Documentation
This Lotus Elise, Exige & 340R manual details the structural maintenance of the composite body panels and chassis. The document covers the removal and bonding procedures for the front and rear clamshells, door shells, and windshield frames using specified Betamate and Betaseal adhesives. Detailed sections explain the operation and adjustment of the door hinges, window winder mechanisms, and door latch assemblies. The manual also outlines the identification of body panels, composite material features, and provides a guide for accident damage assessment.
Specification Highlights and Technical Preview
Sections covering the braking system and pedal box provide comprehensive data for the Lotus Elise, Exige & 340R. The manual includes tightening specifications for caliper bolts, disc runout tolerances, and pad thickness limits. The pedal box assembly, including brake, clutch, and throttle linkage adjustments, is fully documented with component part identification. The manual also provides electrical system data, including fuse box locations, relay ratings, security system operation, and instrument cluster warning lamp functionality. Service intervals for the clutch hydraulic system and brake fluid maintenance are clearly listed for the 2001-Onwards Lotus Elise, Exige & 340R. Note: This page is a contents overview for the manual. It does not provide repair or diagnostic instructions. An official 910-page Lotus OEM workshop manual covering the 2001-Onwards Lotus Elise, Exige & 340R, documenting bodywork, braking, clutch, and electrical technical specifications for the entire chassis range.
Document Reference: Lotus Service Notes, 2001 / 01 publication date
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