oil level ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 User Guide

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-56 Workshop Manual May 2007
20. Remove cable ties and remove pipe from vehicle (see Figure 12).
Installation
1. Check oil level and top-up if necessary by removing reservoir end plug with pump in upright position, add
small quantity of oil replace plug and re-check level (see
Figure 1).
2. Install pipe to approximate route on vehicle and install cable ties.
3. Clean pipe and install pipe to pump then slide retaining plate into place and tighten screws (pipes and locations
are numbered).
4. Install pump casing and secure velcro.
5. Install pump and casing under tonneau onto location posts.
6. Install cylinder pivot bracket and connect cylinder to bracket. 7. Move tonneau well liner around lower cylinder fixing
and pump casing and secure velcro
8. Install trim clip and position tonneau lining stiffening rod.
9. Install harness/pipe retaining clips RH (x3).
10. Attach pipes to guide string, feed pipes through roof frame and remove string.
11. Position pipes to cylinder and secure with clips.
12. Secure pipes and wires to cylinder with cable ties
13. Install pipe under keeper plate, install and tighten screws.
14. Install new clips securi ng pipes to roof frame.
15. Install lower cover.
16. Connect battery.
17. Restore roof and tonneau to original position
RH/LH Rear Hydraulic Tonneau Cylinder
Pipe - Renew
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open then support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with
suitable straps and support tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Figure 1).
Figure 12
Figure 1
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Rear Hydraulic Tonneau Cylinder Pipe-
Renew LH
01.17.CS
Rear Hydraulic Tonneau Cylinder Pipe-
Renew RH
01.17.CV
WAR NI NG
APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS AFTER THE OPEN/
CLOSE OPERATION HAS BEEN INTERRUPTED THE
ROOF MAY SUDDENLY DROP DUE TO LOSS OF
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. IF THIS HAPPENS ENSURE NO
BODY PARTS ARE CLOSE TO THE ROOF MECHANISM.
IF THE ROOF REQUIRES MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT
PROPERLY USING SUITABLE PROPS AND STRAPS.

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-12-59
11. Release clip securing pipe to cylinder and disconnect pipe (see Figure 9).
12. Loosen (x6) screws on pump retaining plate (see Figure
10).
13. Slide retaining plate, disco nnect pipe from pump (pipes
and locations are numbered). 14. Remove harness/pipe retaining clips (x3) LH/RH (see
Figure 11).
15. Remove harness/pipe retaining clips (x3) RH/LH (see Figure 12).
16. Remove pipe from vehicle.
Installation
1. Check oil level and top-up if necessary by removing reservoir end plug with pump in upright position, add
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-60 Workshop Manual May 2007
small quantity of oil replace plug and re-check level (see
Figure 1).
2. Install pipe to approx imate route on vehicle.
3. Clean pipe and install pipe to pump then slide retaining plate into place and tighten screws (pipes and locations
are numbered).
4. Clean pipe, connect to cylinder and secure clip.
5. Install cable ties securing pipes and wires to cylinder.
6. Install harness/pipe retaining clips.
7. Position tonneau liner to body and install clips.
8. Install pump casing and secure velcro.
9. Install pump and casing under tonneau onto location posts.
10. Install cylinder pivot bracket and connect cylinder to bracket.
11. Move tonneau well liner arou nd lower cylinder fixing
and pump casing and secure velcro.
12. Install trim clip and positi on tonneau lining stiffening
rod.
13. Connect battery.
14. Restore roof and tonneau to original position
LH/RH Front Hydraulic Tonneau Cylinder
Pipe - Renew
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open then support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with suitable straps and support
tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Figure 1).
2. Disconnect battery.
3. Remove trim clip and releas e tonneau lining stiffening
rod (see Figure 2).
4. Release velcro and move to nneau well liner aside to
e x p o s e l o w e r c y l i n d e r f i x i n g a n d m o t o r c a s i n g .
Figure 1
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WAR NI NG
APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS AFTER THE OPEN/
CLOSE OPERATION HAS BEEN INTERRUPTED THE
ROOF MAY SUDDENLY DROP DUE TO LOSS OF
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. IF THIS HAPPENS ENSURE NO
BODY PARTS ARE CLOSE TO THE ROOF MECHANISM.
IF THE ROOF REQUIRES MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT
PROPERLY USING SUITABLE PROPS AND STRAPS.
Figure 1
Figure 2

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-12-63
15. Remove harness/pipe retaining clips (x3) RH/LH (see Figure 11).
16. Remove pipe from vehicle.
Installation
1. Check oil level and top-up if necessary by removing
reservoir end plug with pump in upright position, add
small quantity of oil replace plug and re-check level (see
Figure 1).
2. Install pipe to approximate route on vehicle.
3. Clean pipe and install pipe to pump then slide retaining plate into place and tighten screws (pipes and locations
are numbered).
4. Clean pipe, connect to cylinder and secure clip.
5. Install cable ties securing pipes and wires to cylinder.
6. Install harness/pipe retaining clips.
7. Position tonneau liner to body and install clips.
8. Install pump casing and secure velcro. 9. Install pump and casing under tonneau onto location
posts.
10. Install cylinder pivot brack et and connect cylinder to
bracket.
11. Move tonneau well liner arou nd lower cylinder fixing
and pump casing and secure velcro.
12. Install trim clip and positi on tonneau lining stiffening
rod.
13. Connect battery.
14. Restore roof and tonneau to original position
Hydraulic Cylinder Valve to Pump Pipe -
Renew
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open then support roof when hydr aulic pressure drops with
suitable straps and support tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Figure 1).
2. Disconnect battery.
Figure 11
Figure 1
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-66 Workshop Manual May 2007
14. Loosen (x6) screws on pump retaining plate (see Figure
10).
15. Slide retaining plate, discon nect pipe from pump (pipes
and locations are numbered).
16. Remove cable ties and remove pipe from vehicle (see Figure 11).
Installation
1. Check oil level and top-up if necessary by removing reservoir end plug with pump in upright position, add small quantity of oil replace plug and re-check level (see
Figure 1).
2. Install pipe to approximate route on vehicle and install
cable ties.
3. Clean pipe and install pipe to pump then slide retaining plate into place and tighten screws. (pipes and locations
are numbered).
4. Install motor casing and secure velcro.
5. Install motor and casing under tonneau onto location posts.
6. Install cylinder pivot bracket and connect cylinder to bracket.
7. Move tonneau well liner around lower cylinder fixing and motor casing and secure velcro
8. Position tonneau liner to body and install clips.
9. Install trim clip and position tonneau lining stiffening rod.
10. Clean pipe, connect pipe to valve, slide retaining plate
and tighten screw.
11. Install valve to support bracket, reposition bracket.
12. Install cable tie securing valve to bracket. Ensure no
pipes or wiring will foul roof mechanism.
13. Connect battery.
14. Restore roof and tonneau to original positionWind Deflector - Renew
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open then support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 1
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Wind Deflector-Renew 01.17.DA

Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)3-0-4 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Engine (03.00)
Engine Assembly (03.00)
Description
The engine is an all aluminium 4.3 litre 90° V8 configuration. The cylinder heads have dual
overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. An electronic engine management system
controls the sequential multi-port fuel injection and distributor-less ignition systems.
The engine uses the latest ‘fast-burn’ combustion technology. Heated oxygen sensors monitor the
oxygen content of exhaust gasses . The engine management system uses the oxygen sensor signals
together with other engine information to ‘fine tune ’ fuelling levels and ignition timing. This helps
to achieve the best possible fuel bur n with minimum exhaust emissions.
Inlet camshaft variable timing to impr ove engine performance and emissions.
Inlet manifold is design with tuned length runners to improve volumetric efficiency and
performance.
The engine is fitted with a dry sump to improv e oil pickup during high speed cornering.
The exhaust system has hydroforme d internals with a 4 into 2 into 1 design for improved engine
tuning and lower backpressure. Additional oxygen sensors are placed after the catalysts so that
long term catalyst efficiency can be monitored.
The engine runs on unleaded fuel only.

Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 3-0-15
49. Connect multiplugs (x3) RH side of engine bay (refer to Figure 40).
Purge Install
50. Connect purge pipe to purge valve.
51. Install bottom screws (x2) and tighten top screw of washer bottle.
52. Move pipe into position and install pipe to support clips (x2).
Fuel Install
53. Install fuel hose to rail (clip x1).
Clutch Pipe Install
54. Install clutch metal pipe from flexible.
55. Install flexible hose grommet to support bracket.
56. Bleed clutch.
Suspension Install
57. Install front springs and dampers. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and Damper
Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
58. Install RH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew
59. Install LH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
60. Install bottom arms (nut and bolt x4) with uprights and top arm.
61. Install level sens or link to bottom arm (nut x1).
62. Connect level sensor multiplug.
63. Connect track rod ends (nut x2).
64. Install anti-roll bar to links (nuts x2).
65. Install brake discs.
66. Install brake callipers.
67. Install road wheel/s Throttle Duct Install
68. Connect breather pipe quic
kfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct (refer to Figure 41).
69. Install throttle body duct (refer to Figure 42).
General Install
70. Remove strap - vehicle to ramp (front).
71. Lower vehicle on ramp.
72. Connect vehicle battery.
73. Top-up PAS fluid.
74. 4 wheel alignment check/adjust (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment -
Check and Adjust).
75. Install transmission (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AA Transaxle Assembly - Manual -
Remove for Access and Refit).
76. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Figure 40
$3#
Figure 41
Figure 42
$3#
$3#

Engine Structure (03.01)
3-1-6Workshop ManualIssue 4, November 2008
Removal Manifold Parts
47. Remove EGR valve (bolts x2) and gasket.
48. Remove IAT sensor.
49. Remove throttle body (bolts x4) and gasket.
50. Remove fuel rail (bolts x4) with injectors.
Installation
1. Install fuel rail (bolts x4) with injectors. (fit new O-rings
to injectors).
2. Install throttle body (bolts x4) and new gasket.
3. Install IAT sensor.
4. Install EGR valve and new gasket.
Installation Manifold to Vehicle
5. Install new gaskets to cylinder block (glue in place).
6. Install manifold (allowing access to install bolt for purge line P-clip).
7. Install manifold bolts (x 10) (torque and tightening
sequence).
8. Install bolts (x2) bracket to manifold (rear).
9. Connect EGR pipe union.
10. Connect EGR vacuum hose.
11. Connect air cleaner duct (clip x1).
12. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
13. Connect throttle body multiplug and harness clip.
14. Connect manifold heating hoses (x2).
Installation RH Side
15. Connect EGR vacuum pipe to sensor and manifold.
16. Install coolant pipe bracket (bolt x2, nut x2).
17. Connect EGR (x1), fuel rail pressure sensor (x1) and injector multiplugs (x4).
18. Refit harness to coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
19. Connect heater hose to pipe (quick fit).
20. Refit heater hose (clipx2) and EGR vacuum lines (clips
x2) to bracket.
21. Install fuel feed pipe.
22. Install purge pipe P-clip.
23. Install harness bracket to engine.
24. Feed harness into inner wing area.
25. Install fusebox to bracket.
26. Install earth lead to fusebox.
27. Install battery lead to fusebox (1x nut and rubber cover).
28. Install multiplugs to fuse box.
29. Install fusebox bracket fixings.
30. Refit harness fir tree clips to cylinder head.
31. Refit engine breather hose.
32. Install VVT solenoid multiplug, position coil and CMP harness (1x edge clip).
33. Install ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.14.BB Engine Control Module - RH - Renew).
34. Install coil cover.
Installation LH Side
35. Connect breather hose to manifold (quickfit). 36. Connect IAT multiplug.
37. Unclip injector harness from cam cover (x2).
38. Connect injector multiplugs (x4).
39. Install pipe support bracket (nuts x2, bolts x2).
40. Install harness support bracket (bolt x1, nut x2) release
harness clips (fir tree x3).
41. Connect booster hose to manifold and support clip.
42. Connect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
43. Install heater hose (x2) and throttle body hose (x2) from support bracket.
44. Connect purge line to manifold and into support clip.
45. Connect breather hoses (x2) to cam cover.
46. Install coil cover.
47. Install corner cross brace (torque bolts with vehicle on level ground).
48. Refill coolant (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
49. Install cross brace. (torque bolts with vehicle on level
ground).
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly (RHD)
- Renew
Removal
1. Depressurise fuel rail (see Workshop Manual procedure 10.01.EK Fuel System - Depressurise).
2. Coolant drain (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
3. Remove cross brace (bolts x4).
Removal RH Side
4. Remove coil cover.
5. Remove corner cross brace.
6. Disconnect breather hose (quick fit) move aside.
7. Remove purge pipe P-clip (bolt x1) and move pipe
aside.
8. Remove harness bracket from engine (bolts x2, nut x1).
9. Release fuel feed hose from rail (clip x1) and move aside.
10. Disconnect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
11. Release heater hose (clips x2) and EGR vacuum line (clips x2) from bracket.
12. Release harness from coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
13. Disconnect EGR (x1), fuel rail pressure sensor (x1) and injector (x4) multiplugs, move harness aside.
14. Remove coolant pipe bracke t (nuts x2 and bolts x2).
15. Disconnect EGR vacuum pipe from sensor and
manifold, move aside. Note: The installation is not handed
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly-
Renew RHD
03.01.BE

Engine Structure (03.01)
3-1-8Workshop ManualIssue 4, November 2008
23. Install fuel feed pipe.
24. Install purge pipe P-clip.
25. Install harness bracket to engine.
26. Refit harness fir tree clips to cylinder head.
27. Refit engine breather hose.
28. Install VVT solenoid multiplug, position coil and CMP
harness (1x edge clip).
29. Install corner cross brace (torque bolts with vehicle on level ground).
30. Install coil cover.
Installation LH Side
31. Connect breather hose to manifold (quickfit).
32. Connect IAT multiplug.
33. Install injector harness to cam cover (x2).
34. Connect injector multiplugs (x4).
35. Install pipe support bracket (nuts x2, bolts x2).
36. Install harness support bracket (bolt x1, nut x2) release harness clips (fir tree x3).
37. Connect booster hose to manifold and support clip.
38. Connect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
39. Install heater hose (x2) and throttle body hose (x2) from
support bracket.
40. Connect purge line to manifold and into support clip.
41. Connect breather hoses (x2) to cam cover.
42. Feed harness into inner wing area.
43. Install fusebox to bracket.
44. Install earth lead to fusebox.
45. Install battery lead to fusebox (1x nut and rubber cover).
46. Install multiplugs to fuse box.
47. Install fusebox bracket fixings.
48. Install ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.13.ND Module - Power Train Control - RHD -
Renew).
49. Install coil cover.
50. Refill coolant (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
51. Install cross brace. (torque bolts with vehicle on level
ground).
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly Gasket
(LHD) - Renew
Removal
1. Depressurise fuel rail (see Workshop Manual procedure 10.01.EK Fuel System - Depressurise).
2. Coolant drain (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill). 3. Remove cross brace (bolts x4).
Removal R/H Side
4. Remove coil cover.
5. Disconnect breather hose (quick fit) move aside.
6. Release (alt/inj) harness fir tr
ee clips (x3) from cylinder
head and move aside.
7. Remove fuse box bracket fixings (bolt and nut) (allows movement).
8. Remove ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.13.NC Module - Powe r Train Control - Renew).
9. Remove battery lead (x1nut and rubber cover) from fuse box (2x leads).
10. Remove multiplugs (x10) from fusebox.
11. Remove earth terminal (1x nut and rubber cover) from fusebox.
12. Remove fuse box from bracket (bolt x2).
13. Release harness fir tree clips (x3) from engine bracket.
14. Feed harness from inner wing and over engine to gain access to cam cover.
15. Remove purge pipe P-clip (bolt x1) and move pipe
aside.
16. Remove harness bracket from engine (bolts x2, nut x1).
17. Release fuel feed hose from rail (clip x1) and move aside.
18. Disconnect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
19. Release heater hose (clips x2) and EGR vacuum line (clips x2) from bracket.
20. Release (inj/alt) harness from coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
21. Disconnect EGR (x1), fuel rail pressure sensor (x1) and injector multiplugs (x4), move harness aside.
22. Remove coolant pipe bracke t (nuts x2 and bolts x2).
23. Disconnect EGR vacuum pipe from sensor and
manifold, move aside.
Removal L/H Side
24. Remove corner cross brace.
25. Remove coil cover.
26. Disconnect breather hoses from cam cover (x2) for access.
27. Disconnect purge line from manifold (quickfit) and
support clip for access.
28. Disconnect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
29. Release heater hose (x2) and throttle body hose (x2) from support bracket.
30. Remove booster hose from manifold and support clip.
31. Remove harness support bracket (bolt x1, nut x2) release harness clips (fir tree x3).
32. Release pipe support bracket (nuts x2, bolts x2) move aside.
33. Disconnect injector multiplugs (x4).
34. Unclip injector harness from cam cover (x2).
35. Disconnect IAT multiplug.
36. Disconnect breather hose from manifold (quickfit).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Engine Structure (03.01)
Issue 4, November 2008Workshop Manual 3-1-9
Removal Manifold
37. Disconnect manifold heating hoses (x2).
38. Disconnect throttle body multiplug and harness clip.
39. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct.
40. Disconnect air clea ner duct (clip x1).
41. Disconnect EGR vacuum hose.
42. Disconnect EGR pipe union and tie aside.
43. Remove manifold bolts (x 10) (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
44. Remove bolts (x2) bracket to manifold (rear).
45. Move manifold (2x people) forward, remove bolt for purge line P-clip, remove manifold.
46. Remove gaskets and clean mating faces.
Installation
Manifold to Vehicle
1. Install new gaskets to cylinder block (glue in place).
2. Install manifold (allowing access to install bolt for purge line P-clip).
3. Install manifold bolts (x10) (torque and tightening sequence).
4. Install bolts (x2) bracket to manifold (rear).
5. Connect EGR pipe union.
6. Connect EGR vacuum hose.
7. Connect air cleaner duct (clip x1).
8. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
9. Connect throttle body multiplug and harness clip.
10. Connect manifold heating hoses (x2).
Installation RH Side
11. Connect EGR vacuum pipe to sensor and manifold.
12. Install coolant pipe bracket (bolt x2, nut x2).
13. Connect EGR (x1), fuel rail pressure sensor (x1) and
injector multiplugs (x4).
14. Refit (inj/alt) harness to coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
15. Connect heater hose to pipe (quick fit).
16. Refit heater hose (clipx2) and EGR vacuum lines (clips x2) to bracket.
17. Install fuel feed pipe.
18. Install purge pipe P-clip.
19. Install harness bracket to engine. 20. Feed harness into inner wing area.
21. Install fusebox to bracket.
22. Install earth lead to fusebox.
23. Install battery lead to fusebox (1x nut and rubber cover).
24. Install multiplugs to fuse box.
25. Install fusebox bracket fixings.
26. Refit harness fir tree clips to cylinder head.
27. Refit engine breather hose.
28. Install VVT solenoid multip
lug, position coil and CMP
harness (1x edge clip).
29. Install ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.13.NC Module - Power Train Control - Renew).
30. Install coil cover.
Installation LH Side
31. Connect breather hose to manifold (quickfit).
32. Connect IAT multiplug.
33. Unclip injector harness from cam cover (x2).
34. Connect injector multiplugs (x4).
35. Install pipe support bracket (nuts x2, bolts x2).
36. Install harness support bracket (bolt x1, nut x2) release harness clips (fir tree x3).
37. Connect booster hose to manifold and support clip.
38. Connect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
39. Install heater hose (x2) and throttle body hose (x2) from support bracket.
40. Connect purge line to manifold and into support clip.
41. Connect breather hoses (x2) to cam cover.
42. Install coil cover.
43. Install corner cross brace (t orque bolts with vehicle on
level ground).
44. Refill coolant (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
45. Install cross brace. (torque bolts with vehicle on level
ground).
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly Gasket
(RHD) - Renew
Removal
1. Depressurise fuel rail (see Workshop Manual procedure 10.01.EK Fuel System - Depressurise).
2. Coolant drain (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
3. Remove cross brace (bolts x4).
Removal RH Side
4. Remove coil cover.
5. Remove corner cross brace.
A030113
Note: The installation is not handed
Repair Operation Time (ROT)