wheel ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Workshop Manual

Steering Column Switches (11.05)
Steering (11.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 11-5-3
8. Move the airbag module to get access to the two electrical connectors (Refer to FIgure 2).
Figure 2
9. Disconnect the two electrical connector for the airbag module.
10. Remove the airbag module and keep it in an approved storage area.
11. Turn the steering to the centre position.
12. Disconnect the electrical connector for the steering
wheel harness (Refer to FIgure 3).
Figure 3
13. Remove the M10 Torx screw that attaches the steering wheel (Refer to FIgure 4).
Figure 4
14. Remove the steering wheel assembly. 15. Apply tape to hold the rotary coupler in its central
position (Refer to FIgure 5).
Figure 5
16. Remove the top and bottom steering column shrouds (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering
Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-4).
17. Remove the screw that attaches the load-spread plate to the steering column (Refer to FIgure 6).
Figure 6
18. Remove the load-spread plate.
19. Release the clips that attach the column switches to the rotary coupler.
20. Remove the column switches from the rotary coupler.

Steering Column Switches (11.05)
Steering (11.00)
11-5-4 Workshop Manual Issue 4, November 2008
21. Remove the electrical conne ctor (1) from the rotary
coupler (Refer to FIgure 7).
Figure 7
22. Release the two clips that attach the rotary coupler to the steering column and remove the rotary coupler.
Install
1. Put tape on the rotary coupler to hold it in its central position.
2. Push the rotary coupler onto the steering column until the two clips engage.
3. Install the electrical connector (1) for the rotary coupler.
4. Install the column switches into the rotary coupler.
5. Connect the electrical connectors for the column switches.
6. Put the load-spread plate in position on the steering column.
7. Install the screw that attaches the load-spread plate.
8. If a rotary coupler is to be installed that is not new, remove the tape used to hold it in its central position.
9. For a new rotary coupler, remove the locking key.
10. Install the top and bottom steering column shrouds (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering
Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-4).
11. Put the electrical cables from the rotary coupler through the steering wheel.
12. Align and install the steering wheel assembly.
13. Install and torque the M10 screw that attaches the steering wheel (Refer to ’Specifications’, page 11-6-1).
14. Connect the electrical connector for the steering wheel harness.
15. Connect the two electrical cables to the airbag module.
16. Put the airbag module in position. 17. Turn the steering wheel to get access to install one of the
two airbag module M6 attachment screws.
18. Install the first M6 attachment screw.
19. Turn the steering wheel to get access to install the second airbag module M6 attachment screw.
20. Install the second M6 attachment screw.
21. Connect the vehicle battery.
Wiper Switch for the Steering Column -
Remove and Install
Remove
1. Remove the top shroud from the steering column (Refer to ’Top Shroud for the Steering Column - Remove and
Install’, page 11-4-1).
2. Release the clips that attach the wiper switch to its mounting.
3. Release the wiper switch from its mounting.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the wiper switch.
5. Remove the wiper switch.
Install
1. Connect the electrical connector to the wiper switch.
2. Install the wiper switch in the mounting.
3. Make sure that the clips that attach the switch are correctly engaged.
4. Install the top shroud to the steering column (Refer to ’Top Shroud for the Steering Column - Remove and
Install’, page 11-4-1).
Caution
Align the steering wheel and the rack to the centre position during assembly. If you do not, the rotary
coupling can be damaged. Al so, it can be difficult to
align the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
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ItemCode
Wiper Switch for th e Steering Column -
Remove and Install 11.06.EL

Steering Wheel (11.06)
Steering (11.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 11-6-1
Steering (11.00)
Steering Wheel (11.06)
Specifications
Maintenance
Steering Wheel-Renew
Remove
1. Remove the driver's airbag module (Refer to ’Driver’s Airbag Module - Remove an d Install’, page 11-6-1).
2. Turn the steering to the centre position.
3. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the steering wheel harness.
Figure A11-06-1096
5. Remove the M10 Torx screw that attaches the steering wheel.
Figure A11-06-1095
6. Remove the steering wheel assembly.
7. Apply tape to hold the rotary coupler in its central position.
Installation
1. Put the electrical cables from the rotary coupler through
the steering wheel.
2. Align and install the steering wheel assembly.
3. Install and torque the M10 screw that attaches the steering wheel (Refer to ’S pecifications’, page 11-6-1).
4. Connect the electrical connector for the steering wheel harness.
5. Install the driver's airbag module (Refer to ’Driver’s Airbag Module - Remove and Install’, page 11-6-1).
6. Connect vehicle battery.
Driver’s Airbag Module - Remove and
Install
Remove
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
1. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the Electronic Steering Column
Lock (ESCL).
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb/ft
Steering Wheel Attachment Screw 40 29.5
Airbag Module Att achment Screws 9 6.6
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Caution
Align the steering wheel and the rack to the centre position during assembly. If you do not, the rotary
coupling can be damaged. Also, it can be difficult to
align the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
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Steering Wheel (11.06)
Steering (11.00)11-6-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
2. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL..
3. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
4. Turn the steering wheel to get access to one of the two M6 screws that attach the airbag module.
Figure A11-06-1093
5. Remove the M6 screw.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the second M6 screw that attaches the airbag module.
7. Remove the second M6 screw.
8. Move the airbag module to get access to the two electrical connectors.
Figure A11-06-1094
9. Disconnect the two electrical connector for the airbag module.
10. Remove the airbag module and keep it in an approved storage area.
Install
1. Connect the two electrical cables to the airbag module.
2. Put the airbag module in position.
3. Turn the steering wheel to get access to install one of the two airbag module M6 attachment screws. 4. Install and torque the first M6 attachment screw.
5. Turn the steering wheel to get access to install the
second airbag module M6 attachment screw.
6. Install and torque the second M6 attachment screw.
7. Connect the vehicle battery.
WAR NI NG
LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MINUTES AFTER YOU
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE YOU DO WORK.
IF YOU DO NOT, THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAN OPERATE AND CAUSE INJURY.

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 12-3-5
wheel' and the excess pressure will be dissipated through the
expansion valve. When the pressure drops below 27.6 bar,
the safety valve will close again and the compressor will be
operative.
The terms ‘high’ and ‘low’ pressure (or side) refer to the
pressure differential between the compressor and expansion
valve ports. This differential is critical to system fault
diagnosis and efficiency checks.
The high side starts at the compressor and includes the
trinary switch, condenser, receiver drier and expansion
valve.
The low side starts at the expansion valve outlet and includes
the evaporator and all connectio ns back to the compressor.
The trinary switch (6) monitors system pressure between the
compressor and condenser. If the pressure rises above 30
bar or falls below 2 bar the compressor clutch is
de-energised to prevent damage to system components.
Specifications
Refrigerant and Lubricant
Capacities
Torque Figures
Refrigerant R-134a
Compressor Lubricant ND8
Refrigerant charge Weight 750g (26.5oz.)
Compressor Lubricant Sealed volume (approx.
quantity) 150 cc (pre-charged)
Nm.
AC unit Mounitng 20-25
Compressor Mounting 23-27
A/C pipes to condenser 8-10







Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 12-3-13
Maintenance
Condenser-Renew
Removal
1. Recover refrigerant gas from A/C system (see Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier -
Renew).
2. Remove front grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
3. Remove slam panel (screws x12).
4. Remove bolts (x4) that secure PAS fluid cooler to bonnet latch cross member and posi tion fluid cooler aside.
5. Remove bolts (x6) that secure bonnet latch cross member to body and position aside.
6. Remove bolts (x2) that secure condenser pipe connections.
7. Plug pipes and block connections.
8. Remove and discard 'O' rings (x2) from pipe connections.
9. Remove bolts (x2) that secure condenser to radiator and remove condenser.
Installation
1. Install condenser to radiator and install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
2. Clean pipe connections and remove plugs.
3. Install new 'O' rings to pipe connections.
4. Connect pipes to condenser and install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
5. Install bonnet latch cross member and install and torque tighten bolts (x6).
6. Position PAS fluid cooler to cross member and install
and torque tighten bolts (x4).
7. Install slam panel.
8. Install front grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
9. Refrigerant gas re-charge A/C system (see Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier -
Renew).
Air Conditioning Compressor-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Recover A/C refrigerant (see Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Refriger ant Gas - Recover/Recharge
- Renew).
3. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct.
4. Remove throttle body duct for access (clips x3).
5. Release tensioner and slip belt from idler.
6. Move belt off compressor pulley.
7. Raise vehicle on ramp.
8. Remove road wheel/s
9. Remove LH wheel arch li ner (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
10. Disconnect clutch multiplug.
11. Remove bolt HP pipe to bracket.
12. Loosen oil pipe support bolt on bracket.
13. Remove pipes from compressor (bolts x2) and move aside.
14. Remove compressor (bolts x4) release from bracket.
Installation
1. Fit new o-rings to A/C pipes (lubricate).
2. Install compressor (bolts x4) (torque) align to oil pipe bracket.
3. Install pipes to compress or (bolts x2) (torque).
4. Tighten oil pipe support bolt on bracket.
5. Install bolt HP pipe to bracket.
6. Connect clutch multiplug.
7. Install LH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
8. Install road wheel/s.
9. Lower vehicle on ramp.
10. Fit belt to compressor pulley.
11. Release tensioner an d slip belt on idler.
12. Install throttle body duct.
13. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
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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.
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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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Battery System (14.01)
Power Supply (14.00)14-1-8 Workshop Manual May 2007
Installation
1. Position harness to bulkhead stud, install and torque tighten nut, install cover.
2. Secure harness to body an d screen washer reservoir
with clips (x8).
3. Install RH front wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
4. Lower vehicle on ramp.
5. Install terminal jump start (see Workshop Manual procedure 14.01.EA Terminal - Jump Start - Renew).
6. Connect vehicle battery.
BDS to Bulkhead Dirty Feed Harness-
Renew
Removal
1. Remove RH seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AA Seat Assembly - Front - RH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
2. Disconnect vehicle battery.
3. Remove screws (x4), retaining brackets securing front floor carpet, remove brackets (x2).
4. Release RH rear floor carpet from fasteners (x4), remove carpet.
5. Remove nuts (x2) and screws (x2) securing RH rear heel board to body and support rail then remove heel board.
6. Remove nuts (x3) and scre ws (x6) securing CEM cover
plate to body, remove cover plate. 7. Release cover, remove nut securing battery dirty feed
cable to bulkhead stud (see Fig. 1).
8. Release battery dirty feed cable clips (x9) from body.
9. Remove nut securing battery dirty feed cable to battery disconnection switch, release cable from battery
disconnection switch (see Fig. 2).
10. Remove battery dirty feed cable from vehicle.
Installation
1. Install battery dirty feed cable in vehicle.
2. Connect battery dirty feed cable to battery disconnection switch, insta ll and torque tighten nut.
3. Secure battery dirty feed cab le to body with clips (x9).
4. Connect battery dirty feed cable to bulkhead stud, install and torque tighten nut.
5. Install terminal cover.
6. Install CEM cover plate, Install and torque tighten nuts (x3) and screws (x6).
7. Install RH rear heel board, install and torque tighten nuts (x2) and screws (x2).
8. Install RH rear floor carpet and secure with fasteners (x4).
Warning
Always connect the earth (- ve) terminal last.
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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 and reconnected last.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Alternator and Regulator System (14.02)
Power Supply (14.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 14-2-1
Power Supply (14.00)
Alternator and Regulator System (14.02)
Description
The alternator installed to this vehicle is a Denso, SC1, 120
amp rating, with a 14.4 volt regulator.
The Alternator has an 'Altmon' signal that goes to and from
the PCM via a wire in the 3 way connector.
The ‘Altmon’ signal is monitored by the PCM which adjusts
ignition timing and fuelling if necessary to maintain idle
speed when the alternator is charging.
Specifications
Maintenance
Alternator-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct.
3. Remove throttle body du ct for access (clips x3).
4. Release tensioner and slip belt from idler.
5. Move belt off alternator pulley.
6. Reposition oil tank (to release alternator).
7. Remove breather pipe (quick fit).
8. Remove pipes (x2) fr om oil tank, tie aside.
9. Remove bolts (x4) securing tank to body, support tank and move aside to left side of engine bay. 10. Disconnect top hose from engine (clip x1) tie aside
(catch coolant).
11. Raise vehicle on ramp.
12. Remove undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
13. Remove bolts (x3) securing oil thermostat to body (allows oil tank more sideways movement).
14. Remove road wheel/s.
15. Remove oil filter and renew (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.02.AB Filter - Oil Canister Renew).
16. Reposition heatsheild to gain access to top bolt.
17. Unclip harness from bracket for access to top bolt and move aside.
18. Remove top securing nut and bolt.
19. Remove nut from bottom fixing and withdraw bolt (will foul on front subframe).
20. Lever alternator forward to release clamping of sliding bushes.
21. Using suitable grips remove bottom/ front sliding bush together with bolt.
22. Position alternator for access, disconnect battery (nut x1) lead and multiplug.
23. Lower ramp.
24. Remove alternator via front of engine (oil tank).
Installation
1. Install alternator.
2. Raise ramp.
3. Connect battery lead and multiplug to alternator.
4. Position alternator to bracket, install top fixing nut and bolt (do not tighten).
5. Install bottom bolt with sliding bush into bracket (through alternator).
6. Install nut to bottom bolt and tighten (torque).
7. Tighten top nut and bolt (torque)
8. Install oil filter and re new (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.02.AB Filter - Oil Canister Renew).
9. Clip harness to bracket.
10. Reposition heatsheild to original position.
11. Install bolts (x3) securing oil thermostat to body (torque).
12. Install undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
13. Install road wheel/s
14. Lower vehicle on ramp.
15. Reposition oil tank.
16. Connect top hose to engine (clip x1).
17. Position tank to body and fit bolts (x4) (torque).
18. Install oil pipes to tank.
19. Connect breather hose.
20. Fit belt to alternator pulley.
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmlb/ft
Alternator mounts 43-52 32-38.5
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Audio System (15.01)
Vehicle Entertainment (15.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 15-1-5
10. Remove screws (x8) secu ring centre stack support
bracket, remove bracket (see Fig. 3).
11. Remove ICM interface driver.
12. Remove screws (x2) securi ng clock unit, remove clock
unit (see Fig. 4).
13. Remove screws (x2) secu ring telephone switchpack,
remove switchpack.
14. Remove screws (x2) secu ring satellite navigation
switchpack, remove switchpack.
Installation
1. Install satellite navigation switchpack, install and tighten screws (x2).
2. Install telephone switchpack, install and tighten screws (x2).
3. Install clock unit, install and tighten screws (x2). 4. Install ICM interface driver,
install centre stack support
bracket, install and tighten screws (x8).
5. Install HVAC unit, install an d tighten screws (x6). Install
control knobs (x3), connect multiplugs (x2).
6. Install rear fog guard switch and secure with clips.
7. Install IDV switch and secure with clips.
8. Install hazard warning switch and secure with clips.
9. Install A/C re-circulation switch and secure with clips.
10. Install A/C request switch and secure with clips.
11. Install centre stack assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.CB Centre Stack Assembly - Remove
for Access and Refit).
GPS Tuner-Renew
1. Remove RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
RH - Renew).
2. Remove bolts (x4) from tuner base plate to wheel arch (see Fig. 1).
Fig. 3
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