maintenance ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Owner's Manual

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-12-43
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. 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 ar ound lower cylinder fixing
and pump casing and secure velcro.
8. Install trim clip and position tonneau lining stiffening rod.
9. Attach pipes to guide stri ng, feed pipes through roof
frame and remove string.
10. Position pipes to cylinder and secure with clips.
11. Secure pipes and wires to cylinder with cable tie.
12. Install new clips securi ng pipes to roof frame.
13. Connect battery.
14. Install Panel quarter trim lower (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CR Panel Assembly - Quarter Trim
Lower - RH - Renew).
15. Restore roof and tonneau to original position.
LH Front Hydraulic Cylinder 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. Remove wind deflector (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew).
3. Disconnect battery.
4. Remove lower cover (screw x1) (see Figure 2).
Figure 1
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WA R N I N G
APPROXIMATELY 20 SECO NDS 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

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18. Loosen screw, slide retainin g plate to release pipe and
remove pipe (see Figure 11).
Installation
1. Fit pipe to approximate po sition behind ROPS units.
2. Clean pipe, connect pipe to valve, slide retaining plate
and tighten screw.
3. Install valve to support bracket, reposition bracket.
4. Install cable tie securing valve to bracket. Ensure no
pipes or wiring will foul roof mechanism.
5. Install trim clip and positi on tonneau lining stiffening
rod.
6. Install harness/pipe retaining clips (x9) behind ROPS units.
7. Install harness/pipe retaining clips LH (x2).
8. Install harness/pipe retaining clips RH (x3).
9. Attach pipes to guide stri ng, feed pipes through roof
frame and remove string.
10. Position pipes to cylinder and secure with clips.
11. Secure pipes and wires to cylinder with cable ties.
12. Install pipe under keeper plate, install and tighten
screws
13. Install new clips securing pipes to roof frame.
14. Install lower cover.
15. Install wind deflector (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew).
16. Connect battery.
17. Restore roof and tonneau to original position
LH Rear Hydraulic 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. Remove Wind deflector (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew).
3. Disconnect battery.
4. Remove lower cover (screw x1) (see Figure 2).
Figure 11
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)1-12-50 Workshop Manual May 2007
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 arou nd lower cylinder fixing
and pump casing and secure velcro.
8. Install trim clip and positi on tonneau lining stiffening
rod.
9. Install harness/pipe retaining clips (x9) behind ROPS units.
10. Install harness/pipe retaining clips LH (x2).
11. Install harness/pipe retaining clips RH (x3).
12. Attach pipes to guide stri ng, feed pipes through roof
frame and remove string.
13. Position pipes to cylinder and secure with clips.
14. Secure pipes and wires to cylinder with cable ties
15. Install pipe under keeper plate, install and tighten
screws.
16. Install new clips securing pipes to roof frame.
17. Install lower cover.
18. Connect battery.
19. Install Wind deflector (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew).
20. Restore roof and tonneau to original positionRH Front Hydraulic 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. Remove wind deflector (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew).
3. Disconnect battery.
Figure 1
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Front Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe-Renew RH01.17.CQ
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

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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)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 1-12-67
suitable straps and support tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Figure 1).
2. Remove nuts securing wind deflector to tonneau deck. (LH & RH) (see Figure 2). 3. Remove buffers (x2) and securi
ng screws (x4) (see Figure
3).
4. Remove nuts (x2) securing wind deflector to both quarter panels and remove wi nd deflector (see Figure
4).
Installation
1. Install wind deflector, secure nuts wind deflector to both quarter panels.
2. Install buffers (x2) an d securing screws (x4).
3. Install nuts securing wind deflector to tonneau deck (LH
& RH).
4. Restore roof and tonneau to original position.
Tonneau Well Liner - Renew
WA R N I N G
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
Figure 3
Figure 4
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Bumpers (01.19)
Body System (01.00)1-13-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Specifications
Maintenance
Front Bumper Cover - Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove front number plate and plinth (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.19.BD Licence Plate - Plinth
Assembly - Front - Renew).
3. Remove valance (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.19.AF Panel - Front Valance - Renew).
4. Remove screws (x2) securing front of undertray to bumper (see Figure 1).
5. Remove screws (x5) LH front wheel arch liner to bumper.
6. Remove screws (x5) RH front wheel arch liner to bumper.
7. Remove bolts (x3 securing LH air box to mounting brackets.
8. Remove bolts (x3 securing RH air box to mounting brackets. 9. Remove bolts (x6) securing bumper to front wing (see
Figure 2)
.
10. With assistance, release bumper from clips (x2) and
remove bumper (see Figure 3).
11. Remove mesh (clips x8).
Installation
1. Install mesh (clips x8).
2. With assistance position bumper and secure in clips (x2).
3. Install bolts (x6) bumper to front wing.
4. Install bolts (x3 securing RH air box to mounting brackets.
5. Install bolts (x3 securing LH air box to mounting brackets.
6. Install screws (x5) LH front wheel arch liner to bumper.
7. Install screws (x5) RH front wheel arch liner to bumper.
8. Install screws (x2) securing front undertray to bumper.
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
Front Bumper to bumper bracket 4-5
Rear Bumper to Bumper Bracket 2-3
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
01-19-005
Figure 2
Figure 3
Remove Bolts x6
Front Bumper
01-19-001
01-19-004

Restraining Devices (01.20)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-14-3
Airbag System
The airbag system is designed to provide increased collision
protection for front seat occu pants in addition to that
provided by the safety belt system. Safety belt use is
necessary to obtain the best occupant protection and to
receive the full advantages of the airbag system.
This vehicle is equipped with dr iver, passenger, side impact
airbags and seat belt pretensioners, which are electrically
controlled an RCM (Restraints Control Module).
The driver and passenger airbags (A) only deploy in a serious
front collision. The side airbags (B (one airbag in each front
seat)) only deploy according to which side has been
impacted in a serious side collision.
The purpose of the driver, passenger and side airbags is to
provide additional protection for the front seat occupants in
the event of a serious impact (front or side impacts). The
airbags are supplementary to the seat belts.
Airbag Deployment
The noise and gas associated with the deployment of the
airbags are not injurious to health.
Driver airbag Module
The driver airbag module is installed in the steering wheel,
the cover forming the outer surface of the steering wheel
boss. The cover has a split line moulded into its surface
allowing the airbag to exit through the cover when the
system deploys.
No routine maintenance is required and there are no
serviceable parts. The driver airbag module is replaced as an
assembly.
Passenger Airbag Module
The passenger airbag module is located above the glove
compartment behind a deployment panel.
The passenger airbag deployment panel hinges up out of the
way during airbag deployment.
The passenger airbag module is replaced as an assembly.
There is no routine maintenance required and there are no
serviceable parts.
Side Airbag Module
A side impact airbag module is mounted in the outboard
bolster of each front seat and uses compressed argon to
inflate. It provides protection for the thorax (the part of the
torso between the neck and the abdomen). In a side airbag
module deployment situation, the airbag module deploys
from behind a hard trim panel.
Clockspring
The airbag clockspring continuously transfers electrical
signals from the driver airbag module to the airbag sensor.
The airbag clockspring is mounted on the steering column,
behind the steering wheel and does not contain any
serviceable components. Ensure that the steering wheel is
locked in the central position before commencing any work
on the steering column, wheel or airbag.
Control Module
The primary purpose of the RCM is to discriminate between
an event that warrants an airbag system deployment and an
R P
N
D
WAR NI N G
AIRBAGS INFLATE RAPIDLY AND WITH
CONSIDERABLE FORCE, THERE IS THEREFORE A RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY SUCH AS
FRACTURES, FACIAL AND EY E INJURIES OR INTERNAL
INJURIES, PARTICULARLY TO OCCUPANTS WHO ARE NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED BY SEAT BELTS OR ARE NOT SITTING CORRECTLY WHEN THE AIRBAGS
DEPLOY. THE RISK OF IN JURY FROM A DEPLOYING
AIRBAG IS GREATEST CLOSE TO THE TRIM COVERING THE AIRBAG.
WAR NI N G
THE WHOLE SEQUENCE OF AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT,
FROM SENSING THE IMPACT TO FULL INFLATION OF THE AIRBAG TAKES PLACE IN A FRACTION OF A SECOND.

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event that does not. The RCM governs the operation of the
whole system and performs continual system diagnostics.
Information on the severity of an impact is received from the
impact sensors.
Variations in the deployment of the front airbag modules are
dependent on the status of the front safety belt buckles.
Dual Inflation Technology
When activated, the airbags will deploy at either a normal or
reduced level of inflation, depending on crash severity.
Various sensors determine the direction and severity of an
impact. The system analyses this information then deploys
the appropriate airbags.
Impact Sensors
Side Impact - Side impact sensors are mounted to the base
of each B-pillar and within each door. In the event of a side
impact, the RCM processes the impact data sent by the side
impact sensor against stored data. The RCM will deploy the
side airbag on the side the deployment request was initiated
and the seat belt pretensioner.
Front Impact - Front impact sensors (x2) are located under
the grill opening panel.
The SRS module processes the impact data sent by the front
impact sensor against stored data, and deploys the front
airbags, and the seat belt pretensioners.
Passenger Airbag Deactivation
The passenger airbag can be deactivated using the PAD
(Passenger Airbag Deactivation) switch. Switching the
passenger airbag off allows children under the age of 12 to
be carried safely in the passenger seat. The PAD switch is
located at the passenger end of the instrument panel and is
accessible when the pa ssenger door is open.
Maintenance
Driver’s Airbag Module - Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Allow a two minute power down period to de-activate
airbag system.
3. Rotate steering wheel to access and remove bolts (x2) from driver's airbag module to steering wheel (see
Figure 1).
4. Release driver's airbag mo dule, disconnect multiplugs
(x2) and remove airbag module (see Figure 2).
Installation
1. Position driver's airbag mo dule and connect multiplugs
(x2).
2. Install bolts (x2) and tighten.
3. Connect vehicle battery.
LH Front Seat Belt - Renew
Removal
1. Remove front seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
Note
Please see the Owner’s Guid e for the full deactivation
procedure.
Warning
Unnecessary deactivation of the passenger airbag is
dangerous. The passenger will not receive the added
protection from the airbag and serious injuries or even
death could occur. With the exception of installing a child seat on the passenge r seat, do not turn the
passenger airbag deactiva tion switch to the off
position.
Warning
Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster
cushion in the passenger seat if the airbag is active.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Figure 1
Figure 2
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Front Seat Belt-Renew LH01.20.BA

May 2007 Workshop Manual 2-1-1
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
Contents
Subframes (02.03) ................................................. 2-1-2Specifications.......................................................... 1-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 1-2 Front Subframe-Renew .......................................... 1-2
Front Subframe-Remove/Refit ................................ 1-4
Rear Subframe-Renew ........................................... 1-6
Rear Subframe-Remove/Refit ................................. 1-7
RH/LH Transmission Rear Hydromount
Isolator Assembly-Renew ....................................... 1-8
RH/LH Engine Bracket-Renew................................ 1-9
Engine Hydromount Isolator Assembly-Renew ..... 1-10