ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Owners Manual

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
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19. Disconnect multiplugs (x8) and remove centre column
switch panel (see Figure 7 and Figure 8).
20. Using special tool, release se lector cable ball joints from
gear lever mechanism.
21. Remove screws (x6) and remove gear lever mechanism. 22. Remove Allen bolts (x4) from securing carpet retaining
plate to bulkhead drivers side (see Figure 9).
23. Pull back footwell carpets and remove bolts (x2) that secure instrument panel to tunnel (see Figure 10).
24. Remove bolt securing heater fan to bulkhead (see Figure 11).
25. Remove steering wheel (see Workshop Manual 11.06.AB Steering Wheel Renew).
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26. Remove screws (x7) from steering column upper and lower shrouds (see Figure 12).
27. Remove lower and upper column shrouds (see Figure
13).
28. Release and remove drivers side lower instrument panel clips (x7) and disconnect air temperature pipe (see
Figure 14).
29. Pull back steering column bulkhead gaiter. 30. Remove and discard pinch bolt from upper column to
intermediate shaft.
31. Disconnect multiplugs (x14 ) from instrument panel to
main body harness.
32. Remove instrument panel upper air vents (x2) (see
Figure 15).
33. Remove screws from instrument panel to bulkhead (x4).
34. Remove bolts securing instru ment panel to both A-posts
(x6).
35. With assistance, position tool (501-F116) to instrument panel (see Figure 16).
36. Attach and tighten brackets (x2) to instrument panel.
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37. Manoeuvre and remove inst rument panel sufficient to
gain access to heater hose (see Figure 17).
38. Position container to collect coolant.
39. Release clip and disconne ct hose from heater unit.
40. Disconnect condenser hose from heater unit.
41. Manoeuvre and remove inst rument panel from vehicle
(see Figure 18).
42. Remove container.
Installation
1. With assistance, manoeuvre instrument panel into vehicle.
2. Connect condenser hose to heater unit.
3. Connect hose to heater and secure with clip.
4. With assistance, manoeuvre instrument panel into position aligning upper column to intermediate shaft.
5. Install new upper column pinch bolt (do not torque at this stage).
6. Install bolts (x6) through instrument panel to both A- posts (do not torque at this stage). 7. Install screws (x4) through
instrument panel to bulkhead
(do not torque at this stage).
8. Ensure instrument panel is correctly aligned and tighten screws (x4) and bolts (x6) to correct torque.
9. Loosen and release attachme nts from instrument panel
and with assistance, remove tool (501-F116) from
vehicle.
10. Tighten upper column pinch bolt to correct torque.
11. Install gaiter to bulkhead.
12. Connect multiplugs (x14) fr om instrument panel to main
body harness.
13. Apply adhesive and install instrument panel upper air
vents and secure in clips.
14. Position drivers side lower instrument panel and connect air temperature pipe.
15. Install panel in clips (x7).
16. Install steering column upper and lower shrouds and install and tighten screws (x7).
17. Install steering wheel (see Workshop Manual 11.06.AB Steering Wheel Renew).
18. Install and tighten bolt from heater fan to bulkhead.
19. Install and torque tighten bolts (x2) from instrument panel to tunnel.
20. Install footwell carpet.
21. Install drivers side carpet retaining plate to bulkhead.
22. Install and torque tighten Allen bolts (x4).
23. Install gear lever mechanism and install and tighten screws (x6).
24. Install selector cable ball joints to gear lever mechanism.
25. Install centre column switch panel and connect multiplugs (x8).
26. Install rear centre cons ole (see Workshop Manual
01.04.BB Centre Console Rear Renew).
27. Install LH and RH cant rail trim panels and install and tighten screws (x4).
28. Install trim finishers (x4) and install seals to door aperture.
29. Connect multiplugs (x11) from LH and RH A-post to
instrument panel.
30. Connect fuel filler flap release switch.
31. Install LH and RH A-post trim panels.
32. Install LH and RH A-post door trim plates.
33. Install rivets (x2), insta ll and tighten screws (x2).
34. Install seal to door aperture.
35. Install LH and RH side tread plates and tighten screws (x12).
36. Install LH and RH side tread plate badges and tighten screws (x4).
37. Install RH door (see Workshop Manual 01.03.EA Door Assembly - RH - Remove for Access and Refit).
38. Install RH front seat (see Workshop Manual 01.10.AA Seat Assembly - Front - RH - Remove for Access and
Refit).
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39. Install LH front seat (see Workshop Manual 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for Access and
Refit).
40. Fill cooling system (see Workshop Manual 03.03.AD
Coolant - Drain and Refill).
41. Re-charge air conditioni ng system (see Workshop
Manual 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier - Renew).
42. Connect vehicle battery.
Airbag Panel and Door Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Remove glovebox assembly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.12.AL Glovebox Assembly - Renew).
2. Remove glovebox shield (see Figure 1).
3. Remove the bolts (x3) that secure the airbag panel and
door assembly plate to the chassis (see Figure 2)
.
4. Remove airbag panel and d oor assembly (5 clips) (see
Figure3).
Installation
1. Install airbag panel and door assembly (5 clips).
2. Through glovebox aperture, install support right-angled bar and secure bolts (x3).
3. Remove and clean double-sided taped from glovebox shield, apply new tape and install.
4. Install glovebox assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AL Gloveb ox Assembly - Renew).
Glovebox Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove passenger lower panel assembly (5 clips and
multiplug).
2. Remove the securing screws holding the glove box hinge to the chassis (x2).
3. Support the glove box and locate the latch mechanism.
4. Using a suitable tool press the latch mechanism to release the glove box.
5. Support the glove box and detach the buffer cord from the glove box.
Installation
1. Support glovebox and attach the buffer cord (ensure the cord is through correct aperture).
2. Install glovebox into aperture and press top to latch.
3. Align the glovebox hinge an d secure with screws (x2)
including spacers between the hinge and chassis.
4. Install passenger lower panel assembly (5 clips and 1 multiplug).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
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Instrument Centre Panel Assembly -
Renew
1. Remove instrument panel bezel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AV Bezel Assembly
- Instrument Panel - Remove for Access and Refit).
2. Remove console panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.DB Panel Assembly Console - Renew).
3. Remove instrument cluster hood (6 clips)
4. Remove passenger upper ou ter panel assembly (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AE Panel Assembly
- IP - Upper - Passenger - Renew).
5. Remove passenger panel assembly (4 clips and 4 screws)
6. Remove driver's upper inner panel assembly (5 clips)
7. Remove driver's upper outer panel assembly (4 clips)
8. Remove driver's panel assembly (4 clips and 3 screws)
9. Remove receiver and audio media system panel screws (x4), disconnect multiplugs (x12).
10. Pull back carpet and disconnect seat adjust switch multiplugs (x6), release harness clip (x2)
11. Remove instrument centre panel assembly
12. Remove seat adjust switches (screws x8).
Installation
1. Install seat adjust switches (screws x8).
2. Install instrument centre panel assembly
3. Connect seat adjust switch multiplugs (x6), install harness clip (x2) and carpet.
4. Install receiver and audio media systems panel (12 multiplugs and 4 screws)
5. Install driver's panel assembly (4 clips and 3 screws)
6. Install driver's upper oute r panel assembly (4 clips)
7. Install driver's upper inne r panel assembly (5 clips)
8. Install passenger's panel assembly (4 clips and 4 screws)
9. Install passenger's upper outer panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AE Panel Assembly
- IP - Upper - Passenger - Renew).
10. Install instrument cl uster hood (6 clips)
11. Install console panel asse mbly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.12.DB Panel Assembly Console - Renew).
12. Install instrument panel be zel assembly (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.12.AV Bezel Assembly -
Instrument Panel - Remove for Access and Refit).
Knee Protector - Renew
Removal
1. Remove driver's lower panel assembly (7 clips) and disconnect air temperature pipe.
2. Disconnect footwell light and remove unit from panel.
3. Mark one socket for relocation and remove diagnostic sockets (x2) from panel.
4. Remove pop-rivets (x5), sc rews (x4) and remove panel.
Installation
1. Align knee protector panel in position and secure with
screws (x4).
2. Install pop-rivets (x5).
3. Install diagnostic sockets (x2) (ensure marked socket is in correct location).
4. Install footwell light and reconnect multiplug.
5. Install driver's lower panel assembly (7 clips) and connect air temperature pipe.
Instrument Panel Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove Instrument pane l assembly (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.12.AB Instrument Panel - Facia
Assembly - Remo ve for Access and Refit).
2. Remove steering column (bolts x4, multiplugs x5).
3. Remove passenger air bag module (screws x4).
4. Remove centre speaker (screws x2) and unclip harness (see Figure 1).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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5. Remove lighting switch (screws x3) (see Figure 2).
6. Disconnect Passenger airbag inhibit switch (see Figure
3). 7. Disconnect interior guard switch (see Figure 4).
8. Remove RKE module (screws x2).
9. Remove side demist ducts (see Figure 5).
10. Remove RH footwell lamp (see Figure 6).
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11. Unclip diagnostic plugs (x2) (see Figure 7).
12. Remove CD unit (screws x2) (see Figure 8).
13. Remove screws (x4) panel to reinforcement.
14. Drill out rivets (x11).
15. Pull back IP panel, disconnect solar sensor and speaker multiplugs, unclip harness (x2) and remove IP.
16. Remove Interior guard and Airbag inhibit switch. 17. Drill out rivets (x5) plate
to IP panel (see Figure 9).
Installation
1. Install rivets (x5) plate to IP panel.
2. Install Interior guard and Airbag inhibit switch
3. Before positioning IP panel, connect solar sensor and
speaker multiplugs and clip harness (x2).
4. Install panel rivets (x11).
5. Install screws (x4) panel to reinforcement.
6. Install diagnostic plugs (x2).
7. Install footwell lamp
8. Install side demist ducts.
9. Install RKE module (screws x2).
10. Connect interior guard switch.
11. Connect Passenger airbag inhibit switch.
12. Install lighting switch
13. Install centre speaker.
14. Install passenger air bag module.
15. Install steering column.
16. Install Instrument panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12. AM Panel Assembly -
Instrument Centre - Renew).
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Cluster Bezel Panel - Renew
Removal
1. Remove instrument cluster hood assembly (6 clips) (see Figure 1).
2. Remove driver's upper outer panel assembly (4 clips) (see Figure 2). 3. Remove driver’s upper inner panel assembly (5 clips)
(see Figure 3)
.
4. Remove instrument cluster bezel panel (5 screws) and
remove steering column cover (2 screws).
Installation
1. Install steering column cover to instrument cluster bezel panel (2 screws) and then install bezel to instrument
cluster (5 screws).
2. Install driver's upper inner panel assembly (5 clips).
3. Install driver's upper outer panel assembly (4 clips).
4. Install instrument cluster hood (6 clips).
Driver Panel Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove instrument panel hood assembly (6 clips) (see
Figure 1)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Figure 3
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
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2. Remove driver's upper outer panel assembly (4 clips) (see Figure 2).
3. Remove driver's upper inner panel assembly (5 clips) (see Figure 3).
4. Remove driver's panel assembly (3 screws and 4 clips).
Installation
1. Install driver's panel assembly (3 screws and 4 clips).
2. Install driver's upper inne r panel assembly (5 clips).
3. Install driver's upper oute r panel assembly (4 clips).
4. Install instrument cluster hood assembly (6 clips).
Instrument Panel Bezel Assembly (With
Sat. Nav.) - Renew
Removal
1. Using tool (501 - 108), release instrument panel bezel
assembly clips (x4) from IP (restrain panel movement). 2. Disconnect multiplug (x1)
starter button and remove
panel assembly (s ee Figure 1).
3. Remove starter button from instrument panel bezel assembly.
4. Remove screws (x6) air vent s (x2) to bezel assembly and
remove air vents.
5. Remove screws (x11) satelli te navigation screen panel
from instrument pa nel bezel assembly.
6. Remove Satellite screen panel.
Installation
1. install satellite screen panel (screws x 11) to bezel assembly.
2. Install air vents (x2).
3. Install starter button.
4. Position panel assembly, co nnect multiplug (x1) starter
button.
5. Install panel and secure in clips (x4).
Instrument Panel Bezel Assembly
(Without Sat. Nav.) - Renew
Removal
1. Using tool (501 - 108), release instrument panel bezel assembly clips (x4) from IP (restrain panel movement).
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2. Disconnect multiplug (x1) starter button and remove panel assembly (see Figure 1).
3. Remove starter button from instrument panel bezel
assembly (see Figure 2). 4. Remove screws (x6) air vent
s (x2) to bezel assembly and
remove air vents (s ee Figure 3).
Installation
1. Install air vents (x2).
2. Install starter button.
3. Position panel assembly, connect multiplug (x1) starter
button.
4. Install panel and secure in clips (x4).
Rear Console Panel Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’
2. Remove stowage compartment door.
3. Remove bolt and screws (x5), support rail to body. Remove support rail.
4. Remove screw (x1) centre arm rest to rear console panel assembly.
5. Release/remove centre arm rest.
6. Remove nuts (x3), screws (x4), panel assembly rear console.
7. Remove screws (x2) ashtray console panel assembly to floor.
8. Remove rear console panel assembly.
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Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
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