ASTON MARTIN DB7 1997 User Guide

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Electrics
Headlamp Unit / Headlamp Alignment
6.1.01 Headlamp Unit
Procedure

1.
Remove the front apron undertray and remove the
complete nose assembly.

2.
Release the headlamp plug from the body clip and
disconnect the
plug.

Figure 7. Headlamp Removal
3. Remove
1
bolt from the front headlamp mounting.

4.
Remove the main beam lamp access cover and
loosen the rear headlamp mounting bolt.
5. Lift off the headlamp assembly.
5. On refitting the headlamp assembly, carry out the
headlamp alignment procedure.
6.1.02 Headlamp Alignment
Data
Main Beam Alignment 1.5° down
Dipped Beam Alignment 1.5° down
Tools
Headlamp Alignment Gauge
Procedure

1.
Lift the bonnet and remove the main beam access
cover from the headlamp unit.

2.
Usingthe large hex adjusters, align theouter dipped
beamsto thecorrect pattern in
a
headlampalignment
gauge
Figure 1. Headlamp Alignment
3. Using the small hex adjusters, set the inner main
beam al ignments
so
that the bright spot
is
central ised
and 1.5° down inthealignmentgauge. If necessary,
fine tune the adjustment to suit average vehicle
loading and driver requirements.
Dipped Beam Conversion - UK-Europe-UK

1.
Access the dipped beam lamps through the panels
in the wheel arch liners.

2.
Cut the tie strap securing the rubber gaiter and pull
back the gaiter.
3. Slacken 3 screws securing the lamp backplate
(Figure 2) and rotate the plate to the right for U
K
or
to the left for Europe to the limit of the bolt slots.

1
.For European (RH) Use
(Beam Pattern _/)
2.For UK (LH) Use
(Beam Pattern ^^)
Figure 2. Dipped BeamConversion UK-Europe
4. Tighten the three screws, replace the gaiter and
secure it with a new tie strap.
May 1996 6-3

Electrics
Front Exterior Lamps - Removal Procedures E::M^=2?
6.1.03 Front Indicator/Parking
Lamp
Unit 6.1.05 Side Repeater Lamps
Procedure

1.
Release the single captive screw at the outboard
end of the assembly and remove the assembly from
the front apron.
Procedure

1.
Protect the surrounding paintwork and use a
screwdriver to lever the assembly from the front

wing.

Figure 7. Indicator/Parking Lamp Removal
2. Disconnect the 2 electrical plugs at the rear of the
assembly and remove the lamp unit.
6.1.04 Front Fog Lamp Assembly
Figure /. Side Repeater Lamp Removal

2.
Disconnect the wiring at the rear of the lamp and
remove the assembly.
Procedure

1.
Remove the front apron undertray. Access the rear
of the fog light assembly
Figure 1. Front Fog Lamp Removal
2.
3.
Remove two bolts and lower the lamp assembly
from its bracket.
Disconnect the lamp loom and remove the fog
lamp assembly.
6-4 May 1996

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Electrics
Wiper Motor / Alternator - Removal Procedures
6.2.01 Windscreen Wiper Motor 6.3.01 Alternator
Procedure

1.
Disconnect the battery.

2.
Disconnect the wiper motor multi-plug.
3. Remove the nut and lockplate (Fig 1-1) from the
motor gearbox shaft and release the drive bracket
from the shaft.
Figure 1. Windscreen Wiper Motor

4.
Remove three nuts (Fig
1
-2) and remove the motor
from its mounting bracket.
Procedure

1.
Disconnect the battery earth
lead.

2.
Using a 3/8" ratchet handle, release the drive belt

tension.
Slip the belt from the water pump drive
pulley and from the alternator drive pulley.
3. Release the ignition leads from the support on the
alternator top mounting.

4.
Remove the alternator output lead cover, remove
the nut and washers and disconnect the alternator
output
lead.

5. Disconnect the electrical plug on the rear of the
alternator.
6. Remove the alternator lower mounting bolt.
Figure 1. Alternator Mountings
7. Loosen the alternator upper mounting bolt, support
the alternator, remove the upper bolt and the
alternator.
Replacement is the reverse of the removal procedure. The
drive belt is tensioned automatically by the spring loaded
idler on refitting the main drive belt.
May 1996 6-5

Electrics
Starter Motor / Steering Wheel - Removal Procedures ^n:M3^^2?
6.3.02 Starter Motor
Procedure

1.
Disconnect the battery.

2.
Remove the inlet air trunkins
Figure 1. Starter Motor Mountings
3. Disconnect the starter solenoid connector and the
starter motor power lead at the solenoid.

4.
Remove the top starter motor securing bolt.
Note:
The
top bolt is from tlie
engine
side on auto
cars

and from ttie gearbox side on manual cars.
5. Raise the car on a hoist and whilst supporting the
motor, remove the lower starter motor securing
bolt.
6. Lift the motor from the bell housing and remove it
from the vehicle by positioning it vertically and
lowering it down in front of the oil filter.
6.5.01 Steering
Wheel and Horn
Switches
Procedure

1.
Remove the steering wheel centre pad.
Figure 1. Steering Wheel and Horn
2. Mark the position of the steering wheel relative to
the steering column to ensure correct replacement.
3. Removethesteeringwheelsecuringnutand remove
the steering wheel.
6.5.02 Column Switches
Procedure

1.
Remove the steering wheel.

2.
Remove three screws and the column switch cover.

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Figure 1. Column Mounted Switches
3. Cut the tywraps securing the switch loom to the
steering column. Disconnect the loom plugs.

4.
Release 4 screws and
1
ift the switch assembly off the
steering column.
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Electrics
Ignition Switch / Instrument Panel - Removal Procedures
6.5.03 Ignition Switch 6.5.04 Instrument Panel
Procedure

1.
Disconnect the battery.

2.
Remove three screws and the steering column
lower cover.
Procedure

1.
Disconnect the battery.

2.
Remove the four screws from the instrument pane!
surround and remove the surround.
Figure 7. Ignition Switch
3.

4.

Loosen thegrub screw securing the switch and ease
the switch from its location.
Disconnect the switch multi-plug and remove the

switch.

Figure 1. Instrument Panel Removal
3. Remove two screws from the top edge of the
instrument panel and withdraw the panel.

4.
Detach the three electrical connectors and remove
the instrument panel.
5. Panel warning lamps are 1.2W bayonet fit. The
larger panel illumination lamps are also 1.2W
bayonet fit.
May 1996 6-7

Electrics
Radio / Air-Con Switch Panel - Removal Procedures [D:m3^^2?
6.5.05 Radio
Procedure

1.
Press the release button and remove the radio front
control panel.

Figure
/. Radio Removal

2.
Insertthe radio removal tool intothe slots in thetop
edge of the radio body to release the catches. Pull
forward on the radio and remove it from the centre
console.
3. Disconnect the speaker, CD, aerial, power and
earth connectors.
6.5.06 AirConditioningand
Switch
Panel
Procedure

1.
Remove the radio.

2.
Pull off the air conditioning control knobs.
3. Lift of the console controls finisher panel.
Figure h Air Conditioning Panel Removal

4.
Remove four screws and pull forward the centre
console control panel.
5. Disconnectthefiveconnectorsinthecentreconsole
wiring and remove the centre console control

panel.

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Electrics
Control Switch - Removal Procedures
6.5.07 Cruise Control, Window and
Gearshift Switches
Procedure

1.
Protect the wood finisher around the switches.
6.5.08 Seat Control Switch Panels
Procedure

1.
Remove the wood trim above the passenger side

dash.

2.
Remove the ashtray (Fig
1
-1).
Figure 7. Switch Removal

2.
Using a suitable lever, raise each end of the switch
to release the spring clips.
3. Pull the switch clear oi the wood finisher and
disconnect the switch wiring.
Figure!. Ashtray and Ashtray Well
3. Remove the gear selector knob.

4.
Release the screw in the ashtray well (Fig 1-2)
securing the gearshift and centre console surround.
5. Raise the console surround and support it to gain
access to the seat control panel.
6. Disconnect the multi-plug in the seat switch loom.
7. Remove 2 screws (Fig 2-1) and the seat control
switches.
Figure 2. Seat Control Switch Panel Removal
May 1996 6-9

Electrics
Interior Lamps and Front Seat - Removal Procedures EM^^^
6.6.01 Front Interior Lamps
Procedure

1.
Releasethequarterturnfasteneronthefrontinterior
light assembly and lower the assembly from the
roof liner.
Figure 7. Front Interior Lamp
2. Disconnect the interior lamp plug and remove the
interior lamp assembly.
6.6.02 Rear Interior Lamps
Procedure

1.
Release the rear upper trim panel.

2.
Remove two spire washers and the rear interior
lamp assembly.
6.6.03 Front Seat Removal
Procedure

1.

2.

Motor the front seat forward and remove the rear
securing bolts for the seat rails.
Motor the seat to the rear and remove the front seat
rail securing bolts.
Figure 1. Front Seat Removal
3. Lift the footweil carpet, release the access plate
securing screws and remove the plate to gain
access to the seat control unit.

4.
Cutand remove thetywrapssecuringtheseat loom.
5. Disconnect the seat harness connectors at the
control unit.
6. Remove the seat assembly.
Figure 7. Rear Interior Lamps
3. Disconnect the lamp wiring and remove the lamp
assembly.
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Electrics
Front Seat Runner and Rail Motor - Removal Procedures
6.6.04 Front Seat Runner Assembly
Procedure

1.
Remove the seat from the car.
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Figure 1. Front Seat Runner Removal
2. Cut the tywraps (Fig 1-4) securing the seat belt
buckle harness and disconnect the buckle harness
plug (Fig 1-5).
3. Position the runneras required and release the bolts
(Fig 1-3) securing the front and rear of the seat

frame.

4.
Release the front harness from its retaining clips
and disconnect the multi-plugs (Fig 1-8).
5. Remove the complete seat runner assembly (Fig
1
-

6).

6. Remove the seat belt bolt trim cover and remove
the seat belt bolt (Fig 1-2), buckle and buckle
bracket (Fig 1-9).
7. Fitandsecuretheseatbeltbuckletothereplacement
seat runner assembly.
6.6.05 Front Seat Rail Motor
Procedure

1.
Remove the seat from the vehicle.

2.
Remove the front seat runner assembly from the
seat.
3. Remove the seat harness clamp (Fig
1
-1).

4.
Disconnect the seat rail motor plug (Fig
1
-10).
Figure 1. Front Seat Rail Motor Removal
5. Loosen the motor securing screws (Fig 1-11) and
remove the motor/drive assembly.
May 1996 6-11

Electrics
Lumbar Support, Recline Motor and Seat Control Unit - Removal Procedures
6.6.06 Lumbar Support Motor
Procedure

1.
Remove the seat from the car and remove the seat
back finisher panel.

2.
Disconnect the lumbar motor plug and the lumbar
diaphragm air line (Fig 1) and remove the motor.
Figure /. Lumbar Support Motor Removal
6.6.07 Seat Recline Motor
6.6.08 Seat Control Unit
Procedure

1.
Lift the footwell carpet, release the access plate
securing screws and remove the plate to gain
access to the seat control unit.
Figure 1. Seat Control Unit Removal
2. Disconnect the multiplug from the control unit.
3. Release the securing screws and remove the seat
control unit.
Procedure

1.
Remove the seat from the car and remove the seat
back finisher panel.

2.
Disconnect the recline motor connector.
Figure 1. Seat Recline Motor Removal
3. Disconnect the trigger cable from the motor.

4.
Loosen two screws and remove the recline motor
from its bracket.
6.7.01 Door Edge Lamps
Procedure

1.
Lever the lamp assembly from the door
edge,
taking
precautions to protect the door paintwork.
Figure 1. Door Edge Lamp Removal
2. Disconnect the lamp wiring and remove the door
edge lamp assembly.
6-12 May 1996