quarter ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Owner's Guide

Battery System (14.01)
Power Supply (14.00)
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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Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/E lectronic Control (18.00)
18-1-14 Workshop Manual May 2007
14. Remove P-clip screw securing harness to roof mounting
bracket, release clip from harness (see Fig. 9).
15. Disconnect header latch harness multiplug (see Fig. 10).
16. Remove header latch harness.
Installation
1. Route header latch harness and connect to vehicle harness.
2. Attach P-clip to harness, secure to roof mounting
bracket with screw.
3. Lower the rear of the roof and secure.
4. Route harness along roof frame, fit cover plate and secure with screws.
5. Return the roof to halfway position and secure.
6. Attach P-clips to harness, route inside roof frame and secure with screws.
7. Align B-post trim and secure to roof frame with screws.8. Route harness under strap and secure to roof frame with
screw.
9. Route harness along tension strap and secure with Velcro straps.
10. Attach P-clips to harness and secure to roof header with
screws.
11. Connect motor multiplugs.
12. Secure wiring harness to motor mounting bracket with cable ties.
13. Secure insulation to header latch motor.
14. Install header assemb ly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.05.BB Panel Assembly - Header - Renew).
Roof Cylinder Wiring Harness-Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open. Support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with
suitable straps and support tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Fig. 1).
2. Remove Quarter trim LH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CS Panel Assembly - Quarter Trim
Lower - LH - Renew).
3. Remove Quarter trim RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CR Panel Assembly - Quarter Trim
Lower - RH - Renew).

Fig. 9

Fig. 10
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Roof Cylinder Wiring Harness-Renew 18.01.AC

Fig. 1
Warning
Approximately 20 second s after the open/close
operation has been interrup ted the roof may suddenly
drop due to loss of hydrauli c pressure. If this happens
ensure no body parts are cl ose to the roof mechanism.
If the roof requires main tenance, support properly
using suitable props and straps.

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-21
10. Move tonneau well liner ar ound lower cylinder fixing
and motor casing and secure velcro
11. Install trim clip and positi on tonneau lining stiffening
rod.
12. Install Hall sensors and secure with clips.
13. Secure pipes/wires to cylinder with cable ties.
14. Connect multiplug.
15. Install valve to support bracket, reposition bracket.
16. Install cable tie securing valve to bracket. Ensure no pipes or wiring will foul roof mechanism.
17. Install harness/pipe retaining clips (x9) behind ROPS units.
18. Install harness/pipe re taining clips LH (x2).
19. Install harness/pipe re taining clips RH (x3).
20. Feed harness into passenger compartment and connect multiplugs (LH).
21. Feed harness into passenger compartment, connect multiplugs and secure to body (RH).
22. Connect multiplug (RH).
23. Connect HRW multiplug.
24. Attach pipes to guide string, feed harness through roof frame and remove string.
25. Position Hall sensors to cyli nder and secure with clips.
26. Secure pipes and wires to cylinder with cable ties
27. Install p-clips and strap to harness and secure to frame with screws.
28. Install harness under keeper plate, install and tighten screws
29. Install new clips securi ng pipes to roof frame.
30. Install lower cover.
31. Attach pipes to guide string, feed harness through roof frame and remove string.
32. Position Hall sensors to cyli nder and secure with clips.
33. Secure pipes and wires to cylinder with cable tie.
34. Install new clips securi ng pipes to roof frame.
35. Attach pipes to guide string, feed harness through roof frame and remove string.
36. Position Hall sensors to cyli nder and secure with clips.
37. Secure pipes and wires to cylinder with cable tie.
38. Install new clips securi ng pipes to roof frame.
39. Connect battery.
40. Install Quarter trim LH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CS Panel Assembly - Quarter Trim
Lower - LH - Renew).
41. Install Quarter trim RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CR Panel Assembly - Quarter Trim
Lower - RH - Renew).
42. Restore roof and tonneau to original positionTransaxle Harness-Renew
Removal
1. Remove RH Wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
2. Remove rear undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
3. Disconnect transaxle multiplug from body harness.
4. Release harness from RH wheel arch (clips x2).
5. Disconnect LH and RH pad wear sensor multiplug (X2).
6. Disconnect load le vel sensor multiplug.
7. Disconnect LH and RH AB S sensor multiplugs (x2)
8. Disconnect reverse light switch and release harness from transaxle (clips x2).
9. Release harness clips (x23) from subframe and toe control arms.
Installation
1. Secure harness clips (x23) to subframe and toe control arms.
2. Connect reverse light swit ch multiplug and secure
harness clips (x2) to transaxle.
3. Connect ABS sensors
4. Connect load level sensor.
5. Connect pad wear sensor multiplugs.
6. Connect transaxle multiplug and secure harness to wheel arch.
7. Install rear undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
8. Install RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
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.
Warning
Always connect the battery earth (- ve) terminal last.

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/E lectronic Control (18.00)
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5. Remove screws (x4), securing centre stack assembly to
IP.
6. Release centre stack assembly, disconnect multiplugs (x12).
7. Remove nuts (x3) securing blower assembly to instrument pack.
8. Disconnect multiplug and lucar connector to blower assembly.
9. Remove screws (x7), remove steering column shrouds.
10. Remove screw securing load spread plate to column. Collect column shrouds mounting bracket.
11. Release clips (x2), column switch harness to load spread plate.
12. Disconnect multiplugs (x3), steering column switches.
13. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) ignition switch assembly.
14. Remove DIP panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 13.01.AA Module - Driver Information - Renew).
15. Disconnect multiplug to RKE receiver.
16. Release facia harness to main harness multiplugs (x5) from IP bracket RH side.
17. Disconnect multiplug to glovebox latch motor.
18. Disconnect multiplug to pass engers airbag on/off switch.
19. Disconnect multiplug to solar sensor.
20. Disconnect multiplug to centre speaker.
21. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) to footwell lamps.
22. Release diagnostic sockets (x2) from bracket.
23. Disconnect multiplug to CD player.
24. Disconnect multiplug to headlamp levelling unit.
25. Disconnect multiplug to PDC sounder.
26. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) to master lighting switch.
27. Disconnect multiplug to interior guard switch.
28. Disconnect multiplug to steering rotation sensor.
29. Release facia harness to main harness multiplugs (x6) from IP bracket LH side.
30. Release harness clips from instrument panel.
31. Remove harness assembly.
Installation
1. Position harness to IP and secure in clips (x21).
2. Install facia harness to main harness multiplugs (x6) to IP bracket LH side.
3. Connect multiplug (X1) to steering rotation sensor.
4. Connect multiplug (X1) to interior guard switch.
5. Connect multiplugs (x2) to master lighting switch.
6. Connect multiplug (x1) to PDC sounder.
7. Connect multiplug (x1) to headlamp levelling unit.
8. Connect multiplug (X1) to CD player.
9. install diagnostic sockets (x2) to bracket.
10. Connect multiplugs (x2) to footwell lamps.
11. Connect multiplug (X1) to centre speaker.
12. Connect multiplug (X1) to solar sensor.
13. Connect multiplug to passengers airbag on/off switch.
14. Connect multiplug (X1) to glovebox latch motor. 15. Install facia harness to main harness multiplugs (x5) from
IP bracket RH side.
16. Connect multiplug to RKE receiver.
17. Install DIP panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 13.01.AA Module - Driver Information - Renew).
18. Connect multiplugs (x2) ignition switch assembly.
19. Connect multiplugs (x3), steering column switches.
20. Secure column switch harness in clips (x2) to load spread plate.
21. Position column shroud brackets and Install screw securing load spread plate to column.
22. Install steering column shrouds, (screws x7).
23. Connect multiplug (X1) an d lucar connector (X1) to
blower assembly.
24. Position blower assembly to IP and install nuts (x3)
25. Position centre stack assembly and connect multiplugs (x12).
26. install screws (x4), securing centre stack assembly to IP.
27. Install instrument panel bezel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AV Bezel Assembly -
Instrument Panel - Renew).
28. Connect tube from 'In-car' temperature sensor and install heater assembly.
29. Connect multiplugs (x6) heater assembly.
30. Install IP assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.12.AB Instrument Panel - Facia Assembly - Remove
for Access and Refit).
Cabin Harness Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Remove instrument panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AB Instrume nt Panel - Facia Assembly
- Remove for Access and Refit).
3. Remove front header panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BB Panel Assembly - Header - Renew).
4. Remove central electronic module (see Workshop Manual procedure 18.01.LC Module - Central
Electronic - Renew).
5. Remove RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.JB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
LH - Renew).
6. Remove screw securing LH and RH quarter trim middle section to rear bulkhead cover.
Warning
Always connect the battery earth (- ve) terminal last.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Cabin Harness Assembly-Renew 18.01.GB
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.

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-27
7. Release/remove LH and RH quarter trim middle panel,
fir tree clips (x8)
8. Remove bolts (x4) and screw (x2) securing LH and RH upper quarter trim moulding to body.
9. Disconnect multiplug (x2) LH and RH speaker.
10. Remove nuts (x6) LH and RH speaker to trim moulding and remove speakers.
11. Feed seatbelt/s through trim moulding aperture and remove moulding.
12. Remove bolts (x4) seat belt bracket to body and position bracket aside.
13. Remove rear floor carpet.
14. Remove nut (x1) and bolt (x1) subwoofer to body.
15. Lift subwoofer assembly and disconnect multiplug (x1) and remove assembly
16. Remove power amplifier (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.AB Power Amplifier - Renew).
17. Remove tyre sealant bottle.
18. Remove mobility kit from storage rack
19. Slide fusebox rearwards and release from bracket.
20. Release terminal cover, remove nut (x1) main battery lead to fusebox.
21. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) and remove fusebox.
22. Remove nuts (x6), Star wash ers (x6), plain washers (x6)
and rubber seals (x6) rear lamp assembly.
23. Disconnect multiplug (x2) and remove LH and RH rear
lamp assembly.
24. Remove multi-media module - LH side of luggage compartment (see Workshop Manual procedure
19.07.BB Module - Multi Media - Renew).
25. Remove front floor carpet and A lower post trim panel. - check procedure on refit.
26. Remove bolts (x4) handbrake lever bracket to floor and position lever aside.
27. Remove bolts (x4) footrest bracket to body and floor.
28. Remove brake booster (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.07.AB Brake Booster - RHD - Renew). 29.Disconnect throttle pedal multiplugs (x2) (see Fig. 1).
30. Remove earth headers (x3) (see Fig. 2).
31. Disconnect Stop light switch, Clutch UP switch and
Clutch DOWN switch multip lugs Clipped to body x1)
(see Fig. 3). Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
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11. Connect door harness to main harness multiplug and
secure boot.
12. Connect Crash sensor an d parking brake multiplugs.
13. Connect Fuel pump module, parking aid module (x2) and pre-tensioner multiplugs (clip to body).
14. Install earth header.
15. Install clips (x13).
16. Connect petrol tank multiplug and secure to body
17. Install harness clips (x2).
18. Pull harness from passenger compartment and secure grommet.
19. Connect crash sensor, battery disconnect switch and pre-tensioner multiplugs (clip to body x2).
20. Install battery header.
21. Install earth headers (x2).
22. Secure in-line fuse to body.
23. Secure harness to floor (bolts x4).
24. Install clips (x8).
25. Feed harness into tailgate area and secure grommet (LH).
26. Connect LH tailgate harness multiplug (clip to body).
27. Install LH harness clips (x3).
28. Connect RH tailgate ha rness multiplug (clipped to
body).
29. Feed harness into tailgate area and secure grommet (RH).
30. Install RH harness clips (x4).
31. Install nuts (x7) harness to tunnel.
32. Install earth headers (x2).
33. Connect Airbag module (x2) multiplugs.
34. Install harness clips (x3).
35. Install nuts (x3) harness to tunnel.
36. Install earth headers (x2).
37. Connect Yaw sensor multiplug.
38. Install earth headers (x2).
39. Install nuts (x3) harness to front bulkhead.
40. Install harness clips (x4).
41. Connect fuel filler flap release and interior light
multiplugs.
42. Push rear light harness through body and secure grommet.
43. Install new harness clips (x7).
44. Pull harness from interior, connect Lucar connectors (x2) to AM/FM tuner and clip service loop.
45. Connect GPS (x2) and AM/FM tuner multiplugs.
46. Install bolts (x4) and earth strap for Satellite Navigation mounting plate access.
47. Connect rear bumper harness (x2) and Subframe harness multiplugs (clipped to body x1).
48. Push harness into w/arch area and secure grommet.
49. Install wires to earth headers (x3).
50. Push rear light harness through body and fit grommet. 51. Secure harness to body (x3).
52. Connect Interior light, a
ccessory sockets (x2), battery
disconnect switch, power plug (clipped to body x4).
53. Install new harness clips (x4).
54. Feed harness from cabin th rough bulkhead into under
bonnet area and secure grommet.
55. Connect multiplugs forward harness to main harness (x3) (clip to body).
56. Connect (bolted) multiplug forward harness to main harness (clip to body).
57. Install brake booster (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.07.AB Brake Booster - RHD - Renew
58. Install footrest (bolts x4).
59. Install handbrake lever (bolts x4).
60. Install front floor carpet and a post trim panel.
61. Install multimedia module (see Workshop Manual procedure 19.07.BB Module - Multi Media - Renew).
62. Position LH and RH rear lamp assemblies and connect
multiplugs (x2).
63. Install rubber seals (x3), plain washers (x3), and star washers (x3). Install and tighten nuts (x3).
64. Position fusebox, connect main battery feed, install and torque tighten nut, install terminal cover.
65. Connect multiplugs (x2) and install fusebox in mounting bracket.
66. Install mobility kit.
67. Install tyre sealant bottle.
68. Install power amplifier (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.AB Power Amplifier - Renew).
69. Fit rear floor carpet - check procedure
70. Connect multiplug (x1) subwoofer.
71. Install subwoofer (nut x1 and bolt x1).
72. Install seat belt bracket (bolts x4).
73. Install speaker to LH and RH trim moulding (nuts x6).
74. Connect multiplug (x2) LH and RH speaker
75. Feed seatbelt/s through quarter trim moulding.
76. Install quarter trim moulding (bolts x2 and screw x1).
77. Install RH and LH quarter trim middle panel, secure
with clips, Install and tighten screw.
78. Install RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.JB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
79. Install central electronic module (see Workshop Manual procedure 18.01.LC Module - Central Electronic -
Renew).
80. Install instrument panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AB Instrument Panel - Facia Assembly
- Remove for Access and Refit).
81. Install front header panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BB Panel Assembly - Header - Renew).
82. Connect vehicle battery.

SB-17-0298

February 2009 Page 1 of 5
SERVICE BULLETIN
To: All Dealers
For the attention of: Service Manager/After Sales Manager
Please copy to: The Dealer Principal
The Warranty Administrator
Aston Martin Technician(s)
The Parts Manager
Reference
SB-17-0298

Issued:
26 February 2009
Model: DBS, DB9, V8 and V12 Vantage
VIN Range: All
Subject: Headlamp Drying Out Procedure Page 1 of 5

Reason for this Service Bulletin
The headlamps of DBS, DB9, V8 and V12 Vantage models can get condensation on the inside surface of the lens.
If a customer complains that their vehicle has condensa tion in a headlamp, do the applicable procedure that
follows to remove the condensation.
Workshop Procedures
DBS and DB9 Vehicles
1. Turn the steering to get access to the headlamp access panel for the correct headlamp.
2. Lift the vehicle and make it safe.
3. Release the quarter-turn fastener and remove the
headlamp access panel (refer to Figure 1).

Figure 1
4. Remove the dip-beam bulb cover from the headlamp.
5. Install a battery vent tube (part number 1R12-372635-AA) (1) into the head lamp in the position shown in
Figure 2 and Figure 3.

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14. Install the headlamp access panel and turn the quarter turn fastener to attach it.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Adjust the steering to the straight forward position.
V8 and V12 Vantage Vehicles
1. Turn the steering to get access to the headlamp access panel for the correct headlamp.
2. Lift the vehicle and make it safe.
3. Release the quarter-turn fastener an d remove the headlamp access panel.
4. Remove the two screws (1) that attach the bulb
cover (2) to the headlamp (refer to Figure 6).

Figure 6
5. Remove the bulb cover from the headlamp.
6. Install a battery vent tube (1) into the headlamp in the position shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8.

Figure 7

Figure 8

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7. Attach an airline that has dry air, without oil to
the battery vent tube (refer to Figure 9)
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE
AIRLINE PRESSURE IS 2 BAR
OR LESS. IF YOU DO NOT,
DAMAGE TO THE HEADLAMP
CAN OCCUR.

Figure 9
8. Blow air through the headlamp until you can see no condensation on the lens.
9. Let the air flow for 20 minutes more.
10. Remove the vent tube from the headlamp then do steps 11 and 12 that follow quickly before more
moisture can get into the headlamp.
11. Install two silica gel bags into the headlamp
(refer to Figure 10 – right headlamp shown).

Figure 10
12. Install the bulb cover.
13. Install and tighten the two screws that attach the bulb cover.
14. Install the headlamp access panel and turn the quarter turn fastener to attach it.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Adjust the steering to the centre.
Part Data
Description Part Number Quantity
25g Silica Gel Bag (2 each pa ck) 9G43-37-11095-PK 2 per headlamp
Battery Vent Tube 1R12-372635-AA 1