BATTERY SUPPLY ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 User Guide

Battery System (14.01)
Power Supply (14.00)14-1-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
Specifications
Maintenance
Battery Disconnect Switch-Renew
Removal
1. Power RH seat fully forward.
2. Remove rear compartment cover.
3. Disconnect vehicle battery.
4. Remove panel assembly - quar ter trim middle - RH (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CL Panel Assembly
- Quarter Trim Middle Section - RH - Renew).
5. Release rear carpet studs (x2), move carpet aside.
6. Remove screws (x2), battery compartment cover to support rail.
7. Remove nuts (x2), RH rear heel board to body. Remove heel board.
8. Remove nuts/washers (x2), securing battery cables to battery disconnect switch (see Fig. 1).
9. Release battery cables (x4) from battery disconnect switch. Note fitted position of spacer washer between
RH battery cables.
10. Remove Torx screws (x3), securing battery disconnect switch to mounting bracket. 11. Release multiplug from brac
ket, disconnect multiplug,
remove battery disconnect switch.
12. Remove battery cable bolts from battery disconnect switch.
Installation
1. Install battery cable bolts in disconnect switch.
2. Position battery disconnect switch, connect multiplug, install multiplug on bracket.
3. Install and torque tighten Torx screws (x3).
4. Install battery cables (x4), install washers (x2), install and torque tighten nuts (x2).
5. Install RH rear heel board, install and tighten screws (x2) and nuts (x2).
6. Position rear carpet, install on studs (x2).
7. Connect vehicle battery.
8. Install panel assembly - quarter trim middle - RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CL Panel Assembly
- Quarter Trim Middle Section - RH - Renew).
9. Install rear compartment cover.
10. Power RH seat to original position.
Battery Conditioner-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Remove carpet - RH side luggage compartment (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.FB Carpet
Assembly - Luggage Compartment - Side - RH - Renew).
3. Remove tyre sealant bottle.
4. Remove mobility kit from storage rack.
5. Remove bolt, loosen nuts (x2), power socket bracket.
6. Slide luggage compartment fusebox rearwards, release
from mounting bracket.
7. Release terminal cover, remove nut securing main battery lead to fusebox.
8. Release harness clips (x2) from power socket bracket.
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb. / ft.
Battery clamp
Battery Terminals 9
97
7
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
To prevent damage to electrical components, always disconnect the vehicle battery when working on the
vehicle's electrical system. The earth lead ( - ve) must be
disconnected first and reconnected last.
Fig. 1
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Warning
Always connect the earth (- ve) terminal last.
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ItemCode
Battery Conditioner-Renew 14.01.DL
Warning
To prevent damage to elec trical components, always
disconnect the vehicle battery when working on the
vehicle's electrical system. The earth lead ( - ve) must be
disconnected first and reconnected last.

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Power Supply (14.00)
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9. Disconnect harness multiplu g, battery conditioner (see
Fig. 1).
10. Remove screws (x2), battery conditioner to power socket bracket. Remove battery conditioner (see Fig. 2).
Installation
1. Install battery conditioner, install and tighten screws (x2).
2. Connect multiplug, battery conditioner.
3. Install harness clips (x2) on power socket bracket.
4. Position main battery cable, install and torque tighten nut, install terminal cover.
5. Install fusebox in mounting bracket.
6. Install harness clips (x2) on power socket bracket.
7. Position power socket bracket, install bolt. torque tighten bolt and nuts (x2).
8. Install mobility kit.
9. Install tyre sealant bottle.
10. Install carpet - RH side luggage compartment. (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.FB Carpet
Assembly - Luggage Compartment - Side - RH - Renew). 11. Connect vehicle battery.
Battery Disconnect Switch to Bulkhead
Stud Cable Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove RH seat (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.10.AA Seat Assembly - Front - RH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
2. Disconnect vehicle battery.
3. Remove screws (x4) front fl oor carpet retaining brackets
(x2) to floor.
4. Release RH front floor car pet from fasteners (x4),
remove carpet.
5. Release RH rear floor carpet from fasteners (x4), remove
carpet.
6. Release and remove RH tunnel carpet.
7. Remove moulding assembly - quarter trim upper RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CX Moulding
Assembly - Quarter Trim Upper - RH - Renew).
8. Remove nuts (x2) and scre ws (x2) securing RH heel
board to body and support rail. Remove heel board.
9. Remove nuts (x3) and scre ws (x6) securing CEM cover
plate to body, remove cover plate.
10. Remove screws (x2) securing CEM to mounting bracket. Position CEM aside.
11. Release cover, remove nut securing battery cables (x3)
to bulkhead stud (see Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Warning
Always connect the earth (- ve) terminal last.
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Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
To prevent damage to electrical components, always disconnect the vehicle battery when working on the
vehicle's electrical system. The earth lead ( - ve) must be disconnected first an d reconnected last.
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12. Note fitted position and remove battery cables (x3) from bulkhead stud.
13. Release clips (x2) securi ng main harness to body.
14. Release battery cable clips (x22) from body.
15. Remove nut securing battery cable to BDS, release cable
from BDS (see Fig. 2).
16. Remove power amplifier assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.AB Power Amplifier - Renew).
17. Remove tyre sealant bottle.
18. Remove mobility kit from storage rack.
19. Release terminal cover, remove nut securing battery
cable to luggage compartmen t fuse box (see Fig. 3).
20. Release battery cable from fuse box and clips (x7).
21. Manoeuvre and remove battery cable from vehicle.
Installation
1. Manoeuvre and install battery cable in vehicle.
2. Connect battery cable to luggage compartment fuse box, install and torque tighten nut. Install terminal
cover.
3. Install clips (x7), secure battery cable to body. 4. Install mobility kit in storage rack.
5. Install tyre sealant bottle.
6. Install power amplifier assembly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 15.01.AB Power Amplifier - Renew).
7. Connect battery cable to BDS, install and torque tighten nut.
8. Install clips (x22), secure battery cable to body.
9. Secure main harness to body with clips (x2).
10. Connect battery cables (x3) to bulkhead stud, install and torque tighten nut. Install terminal cover.
11. Position CEM to mounting bracket, install and torque tighten screws (x2).
12. Install CEM cover plate, Install and torque tighten nuts (x3) and screws (x6).
13. Install RH heel board, install and torque tighten nuts (x2) and screws (x2).
14. Install moulding assembly - quarter trim upper RH (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CX Moulding
Assembly - Quarter Trim Upper - RH - Renew).
15. Install and secure tunnel carpet RH.
16. Install RH rear floor carpe t and secure with fasteners
(x4).
17. Install RH front floor carpet and secure with fasteners (x4).
18. Install front floor carpet retaining brackets (x2)
19. Install RH seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AA Seat Assembly - Front - RH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
20. Connect vehicle battery.
Battery to Battery Disconnect Switch
Cable Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Power RH seat fully forward.
2. Remove rear compartment cover.
3. Disconnect vehicle battery.
4. Remove panel assembly - quar ter trim middle - RH (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CL Panel Assembly
- Quarter Trim Middle Section - RH - Renew).
5. Release rear carpet studs (x2), move carpet aside.
6. Remove screws (x2), battery compartment cover to support rail.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Warning
Always connect the earth (- ve) terminal last.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Battery to Battery Disconnect Switch
Cable Assembly-Renew 14.01.EF
Warning
To prevent damage to elec trical components, always
disconnect the vehicle battery when working on the
vehicle's electrical system. The earth lead ( - ve) must be disconnected first and reconnected last.

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May 2007 Workshop Manual 14-1-7
7. Remove nuts (x2), battery compartment cover to body.
Remove cover.
8. Loosen terminal nut, disconnect main battery cable (see Fig. 1).
9. Remove nut and washer securing battery cable to battery disconnect switch.
10. Release cable and main battery cable from battery disconnect switch.
11. Loosen terminal nut, disconnect main battery cable (positive), remove cable.
Installation
1. Install battery cables (x2), install washer, install and torque tighten nut.
2. Install battery compartment cover, install and tighten screws (x2) and nuts (x2).
3. Position rear carpet, install on studs (x2).
4. Connect vehicle battery.
5. Install panel assembly - quar ter trim middle section - RH
(see Workshop Manual pr ocedure 01.05.CL Panel
Assembly - Quarter Trim Mi ddle Section - RH - Renew).
6. Install rear compartment cover.
7. Power RH seat to original position.
Bulkhead to Starter Jump Terminal
Harness-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Remove terminal jump start (see Workshop Manual procedure 14.01.EA Terminal - Jump Start - Renew).
3. Raise vehicle on ramp.
4. Remove RH front wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front -
RH - Renew).
5. Release battery cable clips (x6), from body (see Fig. 1).
6. Release battery cable clips (x2) from screen washer reservoir (see Fig. 2).
7. Release cover, remove nut securing harness to bulkhead stud.
8. Release harness from bulkhead stud, manoeuvre and remove harness.
Fig. 1
Warning
Always connect the earth (- ve) terminal last.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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Warning
To prevent damage to electrical components, always
disconnect the vehicle battery when working on the
vehicle's electrical system. The earth lead ( - ve) must be disconnected first an d reconnected last.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Installation
1. Position harness to bulkhead stud, install and torque tighten nut, install cover.
2. Secure harness to body an d screen washer reservoir
with clips (x8).
3. Install RH front wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
4. Lower vehicle on ramp.
5. Install terminal jump start (see Workshop Manual procedure 14.01.EA Terminal - Jump Start - Renew).
6. Connect vehicle battery.
BDS to Bulkhead Dirty Feed Harness-
Renew
Removal
1. Remove RH seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AA Seat Assembly - Front - RH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
2. Disconnect vehicle battery.
3. Remove screws (x4), retaining brackets securing front floor carpet, remove brackets (x2).
4. Release RH rear floor carpet from fasteners (x4), remove carpet.
5. Remove nuts (x2) and screws (x2) securing RH rear heel board to body and support rail then remove heel board.
6. Remove nuts (x3) and scre ws (x6) securing CEM cover
plate to body, remove cover plate. 7. Release cover, remove nut securing battery dirty feed
cable to bulkhead stud (see Fig. 1).
8. Release battery dirty feed cable clips (x9) from body.
9. Remove nut securing battery dirty feed cable to battery disconnection switch, release cable from battery
disconnection switch (see Fig. 2).
10. Remove battery dirty feed cable from vehicle.
Installation
1. Install battery dirty feed cable in vehicle.
2. Connect battery dirty feed cable to battery disconnection switch, insta ll and torque tighten nut.
3. Secure battery dirty feed cab le to body with clips (x9).
4. Connect battery dirty feed cable to bulkhead stud, install and torque tighten nut.
5. Install terminal cover.
6. Install CEM cover plate, Install and torque tighten nuts (x3) and screws (x6).
7. Install RH rear heel board, install and torque tighten nuts (x2) and screws (x2).
8. Install RH rear floor carpet and secure with fasteners (x4).
Warning
Always connect the earth (- ve) terminal last.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
To prevent damage to electrical components, always disconnect the vehicle battery when working on the
vehicle's electrical system. The earth lead ( - ve) must be disconnected first and reconnected last.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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9. Install front floor carpet retaining brackets (x2), install and tighten screws (x4)
10. Install RH seat (see Wo rkshop Manual procedure
01.10.AA Seat Assembly - Front - RH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
11. Connect vehicle battery.
Warning
Always connect the earth (- ve) terminal last.

Battery System (14.01)
Power Supply (14.00)14-1-10 Workshop Manual May 2007

Alternator and Regulator System (14.02)
Power Supply (14.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 14-2-1
Power Supply (14.00)
Alternator and Regulator System (14.02)
Description
The alternator installed to this vehicle is a Denso, SC1, 120
amp rating, with a 14.4 volt regulator.
The Alternator has an 'Altmon' signal that goes to and from
the PCM via a wire in the 3 way connector.
The ‘Altmon’ signal is monitored by the PCM which adjusts
ignition timing and fuelling if necessary to maintain idle
speed when the alternator is charging.
Specifications
Maintenance
Alternator-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct.
3. Remove throttle body du ct for access (clips x3).
4. Release tensioner and slip belt from idler.
5. Move belt off alternator pulley.
6. Reposition oil tank (to release alternator).
7. Remove breather pipe (quick fit).
8. Remove pipes (x2) fr om oil tank, tie aside.
9. Remove bolts (x4) securing tank to body, support tank and move aside to left side of engine bay. 10. Disconnect top hose from engine (clip x1) tie aside
(catch coolant).
11. Raise vehicle on ramp.
12. Remove undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
13. Remove bolts (x3) securing oil thermostat to body (allows oil tank more sideways movement).
14. Remove road wheel/s.
15. Remove oil filter and renew (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.02.AB Filter - Oil Canister Renew).
16. Reposition heatsheild to gain access to top bolt.
17. Unclip harness from bracket for access to top bolt and move aside.
18. Remove top securing nut and bolt.
19. Remove nut from bottom fixing and withdraw bolt (will foul on front subframe).
20. Lever alternator forward to release clamping of sliding bushes.
21. Using suitable grips remove bottom/ front sliding bush together with bolt.
22. Position alternator for access, disconnect battery (nut x1) lead and multiplug.
23. Lower ramp.
24. Remove alternator via front of engine (oil tank).
Installation
1. Install alternator.
2. Raise ramp.
3. Connect battery lead and multiplug to alternator.
4. Position alternator to bracket, install top fixing nut and bolt (do not tighten).
5. Install bottom bolt with sliding bush into bracket (through alternator).
6. Install nut to bottom bolt and tighten (torque).
7. Tighten top nut and bolt (torque)
8. Install oil filter and re new (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.02.AB Filter - Oil Canister Renew).
9. Clip harness to bracket.
10. Reposition heatsheild to original position.
11. Install bolts (x3) securing oil thermostat to body (torque).
12. Install undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
13. Install road wheel/s
14. Lower vehicle on ramp.
15. Reposition oil tank.
16. Connect top hose to engine (clip x1).
17. Position tank to body and fit bolts (x4) (torque).
18. Install oil pipes to tank.
19. Connect breather hose.
20. Fit belt to alternator pulley.
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmlb/ft
Alternator mounts 43-52 32-38.5
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21. Release tensioner and slip belt on idler.
22. Install throttle body duct.
23. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
24. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
25. Top up coolant.

Front Lights (17.01)
Lighting (17.00)17-1-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Lighting (17.00)
Front Lights (17.01)
Specifications
Maintenance
RH/LH Headlamp Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove LH/RH road wheel.
4. Remove intake air filter box (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.12.AB/03.12.BB Air Filter Box LH/RH
Renew).
5. Disconnect headlamp mu ltiplug (see Fig. 1). 6. Remove bolts (x3) from headlamp to bracket.
7. Disconnect headlamp washer supply hose (see Fig. 2).
8. Remove headlamp unit (see Fig. 4).
Installation
1. Connect multiplug and washer hose.
Bulbs

Rating
Type

(European) Type
(Federal)
Headlight dipped
beam-HID 35W D1S D1S
Headlight dipped
beam-Halogen 55W H11LL H11LL
Headlight main beam 65W H9 H9
Side Repeater 5W WY5W WY5W
Side marker (front and
rear) 3W N/A W3W
Headlamp AlignmentEuropeanFederal
Main Beam Alignment 1% Down 0.7% Down Vol.
Dipped Beam Alignment 1% Down 0.7% Down Vol.
Main beam is fixed to the Dipped beam.
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Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Fig. 4