torque ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Workshop Manual

Contents
0-0-4 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01) ................. 18-1-2
Vehicle Control System (18.08 ) .......................... 18-2-1
Electronic Features (19.00) Active Anti-Theft System (1 9.01)......................... 19-1-2
Electronic Features Modules (19.08)....................19-2-1
Appendix & Glossary (20.00) Diagnostic Ports.................................................. 20-1-2
Fluids/Capacities................... .............................. 20-1-3
Special Tools - Pictorial Index ............................. 20-1-4
Maintenance Schedules .................................... 20-1-12
Torque Figures ................................................. 20-1-15

Welcome
0-0-6 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Welcome
This Workshop Manual is part of a suite of technical manuals
provided for V8 Vantage. Other technical manuals include:
• Parts manual
• OBDII Diagnostic manual
• Man hour schedules
Chapters
Each chapter in this workshop manual is associated with a 4
digit number, i.e. Transmission (07.00). Each chapter is then
further broken into sections, i.e. Automatic Transmission
(07.01).
Chapter Navigation
Example 1:
Older workshop manuals would have Steering and
Suspension together in one chapter. The structure now used
places Steering and Suspension into their own chapters.
When required references are made out to other chapters.
Page Numbering
The page numbering system used within this workshop
manual is as follows:
Systems Classification Coding
Alongside the ‘System’ and ‘Sub system’ section titles appear
codes. For example Exhaust ‘ 09.00’ or Power Steering
‘ 11.02 ’. These codes relate to a Corporate Product Systems
Classification (CPSC) and are designed to segregate the parts
for engineering release and organise a variety of engineering
data.
Special Tools
Where special service tools are required to perform an
operation, the tool number is recorded at the point of use
within the procedure. Where the operation of a special
service tool is complicated or not obvious, refer to Appendix
and Glossary for detailed operation procedures. A pictorial
list of special service tools available for this vehicle can also
be found in Appendix and Glossary.
Location References
References to left, right, front or rear of the vehicle or of a
component are referenced from sitting in the drivers seat
facing forward. Any such refe rences to assemblies removed
from the vehicle are to the normal orientation of the
assembly when installed in the vehicle.
The following Warnings, Cautions and Notes are used within
this Owner’s Guide to call your attention to specific types of
information.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Warnings
Cautions
Notes
Repairs and Replacements
Where replacement parts are required, it is essential that
only genuine Aston Martin parts are used. Your attention is
drawn to the following points concerning repairs and the
fitting of genuine Aston Martin parts and accessories:
• Safety features embodied in the vehicle may be impaired if other than genuine Aston Martin parts are installed. In
certain territories, legislation prohibits the fitting of parts
which are not produced to the manufacturers
specification
• Adhere to torque wrench settings given in this manual
• Locking devices, where specified, must be installed. If the efficiency of a locking device is impaired during removal,
it must be renewed
• The vehicle warranty may be invalidated by the installation of other than genuine Aston Martin parts
3- 2- 5
System, i.e. Engine system
Subsystem, i.e. Engine lubrication system
Page Number, i.e. Number within subsystem
WAR NI NG
IDENTIFIES PROCEDURES WHICH MUST BE
FOLLOWED PRECISELY TO HELP AVOID THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Caution
Provided to indicate procedur es which must be followed
precisely to reduce the possibility of damage to the vehicle.
Provided to indicate procedur es which will help to avoid
difficulties in the oper ation of the vehicle.

Body Structure (01.01)
Body System (01.00)
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Maintenance
Right Side Front Crush Bar for the Body
Reinforcement - Remove and Install
Removal
1. Remove the two nuts that attach the washer bottle neck and bracket to the crush bar.
2. Release the washer bottle neck and bracket from the crush bar.
3. Remove the four Torx screws and two nuts that attach the crush bar to the body.
4. Remove the crush bar.
Install
1. Put the crush bar into position.
2. Install and torque tighten the four Torx screws and two nuts that attach the crush bar to the body.
3. Install the washer bottle neck and bracket to the crush bar.
4. Install and tighten the two nuts that attach the washer bottle neck and bracket to the crush bar.
Left Side Front Crush Bar for the Body
Reinforcement - Remove and Install
Removal
1. Remove the four Torx screws and two nuts that attach the crush bar to the body.
2. Remove the crush bar.
Install
1. Put the crush bar into position.
2. Install and torque tighten the four Torx screws and two nuts that attach the crush bar to the body.
Front Crush Brace - Remove and Install
Removal
1. Remove the four Torx screws that attach the crush brace
to the left side and right side crush brace brackets.
2. Remove the crush brace.
Install
1. Put the crush brace in position.
2. Install and torque tighten the four Torx screws that attach the crush brace to the left side and right side
crush brace brackets.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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Front End (01.02)
Body System (01.00)
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Body System (01.00)
Front End (01.02)
Front Wings
Specifications
Maintenance
Radiator Closing Panel - Remove and
Install
Removal
1. Remove the 12 Torx screws that attach the radiator
closing panel.
S-01-02-AA-01
2. Remove the radiator closing panel.
S-01-02-AA-02
Install
1. Install the radiator closing panel (refer to Figure S-01-02- AA-01).
2. Install and tighten the 12 Torx screws that attach the radiator closing panel.
Centre Undertray - Remove and Install
(Roadster Only)

Removal
1. Use the applicable equipment to lift the vehicle and make it safe.
2. Remove the 17 screws that attach the centre undertray to the body.
3. Remove the centre undertray.
Install
1. Put the rear undertray in positon.
2. Install and torque the 17 Torx screws that attach the rear undertray.
Wing Standard (mm)
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
Wing Top 8
Wing Top Single nut Tight with ‘Threadlock’
Lower Rear 8
Slam panel 8
PCM Bracket 10
Bonnet Damper 25







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Front End (01.02)
Body System (01.00)1-2-2 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Front Undertray-Remove and Install
Removal
1. Use the applicable equipment to lift the vehicle and make it safe.
2. Remove the 14 Torx screws that attach the front undertray to the body.
3. Remove the front undertray.
Install
1. Put the front undertray in position.
2. Install and torque tighen the 14 Torx screws trhat attach the front undertray to the vehicle.
3. Lower the vehicle.
Rear Undertray - Renew (Coupe only)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
2. Remove the 10 screws that attach the rear undertray to
the body.
S-01-02-PB-01
3. Remove rear undertray.
S-01-02-PB-02
Installation
1. Put the rear undertray in posiiton.
2. Install and tighten the 10 screws that attach the rear undertray to the vehicle.
S-01-02-PB-01
3. Lower the vehicle.
Rear Undertray - Renew (Roadster only)
Removal
1. Use the applicable equipment to lift the vehicle and make it safe.
2. Remove the 18 of the 21 screws that attach the rear undertray to the body.
3. Lower the vehicle wheels onto blocks to get access to the remaining screws that attach the rear undertray to
the body. 4. Remove the remaining three screws that attach the rear
undertray to the body.
5. Remove the rear undertray.
Install
1. Put the rear undertray in position.
2. Install and tighten the 21 scrwes that attach the rear undertray to the body.
3. Lift the vehicle.
4. Remove the blocks.
5. Lower the vehicle.
Undertray, Vehicle Set - Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove front undertray (see Workshop Manual 01.02.NB - Front undertray - Renew).
3. Remove rear undertray (see Workshop Manual 01.02.PB - Rear undertray - Renew).
4. Remove centre undertray (see Workshop Manual 01.02.MB - Centre undertray - Renew).
Installation
1. With assistance, install centre undertray (see Workshop Manual 01.02.MB - Centre undertray - Renew).
2. With assistance, install front undertray (see Workshop Manual 01.02.NB - Front undertray - Renew).
3. With assistance, install rear undertray (see Workshop Manual 01.02.PB - Rear undertray - Renew).
4. Lower vehicle on ramp.
RH/LH Front Wheel Ar ch Liner - Renew
Removal
1. Remove centre undertray, Roadster only (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.02.MB Undertray - Centre -
Renew).
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove road wheel(s).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WARNING
THE REAR UNDERTRAY IS HEAVY. GET THE HELP OF ANOTHER PERSON WHEN YOU MOVE THE REAR
UNDERTRAY. IF YOU DO NOT YOU CAN BE INJURED.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Undertray Vehicle Set-Renew 01.02.PD
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Wheel Arch Liner-Renew RH01.02.GB
Wheel Arch Liner-Renew LH01.02.FB

Body Closures (01.03)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-3-1
Body System (01.00)
Body Closures (01.03)
Specifications
Door Standard (mm)
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.
Hinge to Door 47.5
Hinge to Body 36






Tailgate Standard (mm)
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
Hinge to Body 25






Body Closures (01.03)
Body System (01.00)1-3-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
BonnetMaintenance
LH/RH Door Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Remove LH door assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.FA Door Assembly - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
3. Remove bolts (x2) securing door handle assembly to door panel (see Figure 1).
4. Remove door handle trim plate, disconnect door catch inner release cable from handle and outer cable from
retaining plate.
5. Remove hand le assembly.
6. Remove access plug s from door frame.
7. Remove screw securing trimboard to upper front of door frame.
8. Remove bolts (x5) securing trimboard to door frame.
9. Raise trimboard out and up to release from door frame clips, disconnect multiplugs (x2).
Bonnet Standard (mm)
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.
Hinge to Body 25





Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Door Assembly-Renew LH01.03.DB
Door Assembly-Renew RH01.03.CB
Figure 1
A0103136

Body Closures (01.03)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-3-5
30. Remove Torx screws (x3) securing latch assembly to
door frame (see Figure 11).
31. Manoeuvre internal latch handle cable through inner door skin into door aperture.
32. Carefully remove latch and keylock mechanisms through door aperture.
33. Remove Torx screws (x4) securing trimboard support
brackets to door frame, remove brackets.
34. Drill out pop rivets (x2) securing rear trimboard support bracket, remove bracket.
35. Release door harness from inner door casing clips (x10) (see Figure 12). 36. Release door harness from outer door casing clips (x8)
(see Figure 13).
37. Release harness grommets (x2) from door casing.
38. Manoeuvre and remove ha rness from door casing.
39. With assistance, remove door from trolley (501 - F111).
40. Remove bolts (x2) securing hinges to door, remove
hinges (x2). Note fitted posi tions of shims (if fitted).
Installation
1. Carry out preliminary hinge setup.
2. Install hinges and shims (if fitted) on door, install bolts
(x2). Do not torque tighten at this stage.
3. With assistance, install door on vehicle.
4. Place a weight of 16 kg (to compensate weight of door fixings) hanging from inner door skin as illustrated.
5. Gently close door and check for an acceptable initial installation.
6. Align the door, manoeuvre the door to achieve correct gaps and flush fit (add / remove shims as required).
Open door, tighten bolts. Do not torque tighten bolts at
this stage.
7. Close door, re-check fitment and alignment.
8. Open door, torque tighten hinge bolts. Remove the door weight.
9. With assistance, remove door and install on door trolley
(501 - F111).
10. Manoeuvre and install harness in door, install grommets (x2).
11. Secure harness in door casing with clips (x18).
12. Position rear trimboard support bracket, secure with pop rivets (x2).
13. Position trimboard support brackets (x2), install and
tighten Torx screws (x4).
14. Install latch and keylock mechanisms in door.
15. Manoeuvre internal latch handle cable into position
16. Install and torque tighten latch Torx screws (x3).
17. Position keylock mechanism to door frame, install lower nut, torque tighten nuts (x2).
18. Install external door handle, install and torque tighten nuts (x3).
Figure 11
Figure 12
A0114142
A1801141
Figure 13
A011139B

Body Closures (01.03)
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19. Install inner and outer cable to external door handle.
20. Connect multiplug to door latch.
21. Install rear weatherstrip to glass channel and door frame. Install fir tree trim pins (x3)
22. Install seal to inner door aperture.
23. Position door mirror, install and torque tighten Torx bolts (x3) and screw (glass channel).
24. Connect door mirror multip lug, secure harness with fir
tree clips (x2) and adhesive clip.
25. Install rubber cheater to door frame, secure with fir tree trim pins (x3).
26. Install glass regulator as sembly into door frame.
27. Install and torque tighten nuts (x4) and Torx screws (x3) securing regulator assembly to door frame.
28. Connect multiplug to glass regulator.
29. Install door glass, install clamp bolts (x2), align marks on glass to rear clamp. Do not torque tighten at this stage.
30. Install fixed glass, ensure rubber surround is correctly installed.
31. Connect multiplug to side impact sensor, position
mounting plate, install and torque bolts (x3).
32. Position door control modu le, connect multiplugs (x3).
Install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
33. Position door speaker, install and torque tighten screws (x3). Connect multiplug to speaker.
34. Position door trimboard, connect multiplugs (x2).
35. Install trimboard to door frame, secure in clips.
36. Install and tighten screws (x5).
37. Install LH door assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.FA Door Assembly - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
38. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
39. Glass front door - LH - Adjust and reset (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.BD Glass - Front Door - LH -
Adjust and Reset).
RH/LH Door Assembly-Remove/Refit
Removal
1. Switch on ignition, set door glass to half-way down position (this is to access door glass screw clamps on
door renew - 01.05.CB).
2. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
3. Raise vehicle on ramp.
4. Remove road wheel(s),
5. Release rear part of whee l arch liner, screws (x7),
disconnect door check rod.
6. Pull back sealing boot and disconnect door multiplug.
7. Loosen the door hinge Torx screws (x2). 8. With assistance, lift door off support studs.
9. Withdraw the door from the vehicle and install on Door
Service Trolley (501 - F111).
10. Remove and discard hinge Torx screws (Patchlok).
Installation
1. Protect vehicle bodywork.
2. Install new hinge Torx screws.
3. With assistance, remove door from trolley (501 - F111),
position door to vehicle.
4. Align door to upper and lower hinges and install on hinge studs.
5. Connect the door check rod and install wheel arch liner, screws (x7).
6. Tighten hinge Torx screws (x2) (torque).
7. Connect multiplug and install boot.
8. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
9. Install road wheel(s).
10. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Front Door Hinge (One Side) - Renew
Removal
1. Remove LH/RH door assemb ly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.03.FA/01.03.EA Door Assembly - LH/RH -
Remove for Access and Refit).
2. Remove bolts (x4) securing upper and lower door hinges to body.
3. Remove hinges, note position of shims (if fitted) collect
rubber seals (x2).
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing upper and lower hinges to door, remove hinges (x2). No te fitted position of shims
(if fitted).
Installation
1. Position hinges to body, install rubber seals (x2) and shims (if fitted).
2. Install bolts (x4) securing hi nges to body. Do not torque
tighten bolts at this stage.
3. Position hinges (x2) to door. Install bolts (x2). Do not torque tighten at this stage.
4. Install LH/RH door assemb ly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.03.FA/01.03.EA Door Assembly - LH/RH -
Remove for Access and Refit).
5. Carry out preliminary hinge set-up.
6. Gently close door and check for acceptable initial installation.
7. Align the door, manoeuvre the door to achieve correct gaps and flush fit; (add/remove shims as required).
8. Open door, tighten bolts. Do not torque tighten at this stage.
9. Close door, re-check fitment and alignment.Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Front Door Hinge (One Side) Renew 01.03.FB

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10. Open door, torque tighten bolts.
Front Door Check Arm Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Remove door assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.EA/01.03.FA Door Assembly - RH/LH -
Remove for Access and Refit).
2. Disconnect door check arm from door.
Installation
1. Connect door check strap to door.
2. Install door assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.EA/01.03.FA Door Assembly - RH/LH - Remove
for Access and Refit).
Boot Lid Assembly - Renew (Roadster
Only)
Removal
1. Open boot lid.
2. Remove bolt securing strap to boot lid and remove strap (see Figure 1).
3. Remove clip securing cable to release lever and remove cable.
4. Release clips (x8) and remove boot lid trim panel. 5. Release clip securing harn
ess to interior panel (see
Figure 2).
6. Remove bolts (x4) secu ring panel to boot lid.
7. Release multiplug from pa nel, disconnect multiplug
from antenna and remove panel (see Figure 3).
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Figure 2
Figure 3