ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 User Guide

Vehicle Identification Number
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 0-0-11
Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17 character number which uniquely identifies the vehicle and gives
fundamental data on the build site, date and initial configuration of the vehicle.
VIN Number Location
The VIN number is shown on two labels in the vehicle:
1 Under the lower edge of the windscreen.
2 Front of the engine bay. • The VIN number is also stamped into the floorpan in
the right-hand front footwell (under the carpet through
the foam slot).
S CFBC3A45GC00001
Code for AML
Restraint System
Transmission and Steering
Body Type
Engine Type
Calculated Check Digit
Model Year
Manufacturing Plant
Series Identifier
Sequential Chassis Number

Vehicle Identification Number
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Engine Number
The engine number is stamped on the LH side of the engine
as shown below.
Gearbox Number
The gearbox number is stamped on the under side of the
gearbox case.

Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-1-1
Body System (01.00)
Contents
Body Structure (01.01)........................................... 1-1-4Overview ................................................................ 1-4
Specifications.......................................................... 1-4
Maintenance ........................................................... 1-5Right Side Front Crush Bar for the Body
Reinforcement - Remove and Install ....................... 1-5
Left Side Front Crush Bar for the Body
Reinforcement - Remove and Install ....................... 1-5
Front Crush Brace - Remove and Install .................. 1-5
Front End (01.02) ................................................... 1-2-1 Front Wings ............................................................ 2-1Specifications ......................................................... 2-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 2-1 Radiator Closing Panel - Remove and Install ........... 2-1
Centre Undertray - Remove and Install
(Roadster Only) ..................................................... 2-1
Front Undertray-Remove and Install ....................... 2-2
Rear Undertray - Renew (Coupe only).................... 2-2
Rear Undertray - Renew (Roadster only) ................ 2-2
Install ..................................................................... 2-2.............................................................................. 2-2
Undertray, Vehicle Set - Renew ............................. 2-2
RH/LH Front Wheel Arch Liner - Renew ................ 2-2
RH/LH Rear Wheel Arch Liner - Renew ................. 2-3
RH Front Wing Panel Assembly - Renew ................ 2-4
LH Front Wing Panel Assembly - Renew ................ 2-6
Body Closures (01.03) ........................................... 1-3-1 Specifications.......................................................... 3-1Doors .................................................................... 3-1
Tailgate .................................................................. 3-1
Bonnet................................................................... 3-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 3-2 LH/RH Door Assembly-Renew ............................... 3-2
RH/LH Door Assembly-Remove/Refit ..................... 3-6
Front Door Hinge (One Side) - Renew ................... 3-6
Front Door Check Arm Assembly - Renew ............. 3-7
Boot Lid Assembly - Renew (Roadster Only) ........... 3-7
Boot Lid Hinge Assembly (Pair) - Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 3-10
Boot Gas Strut (Pair) - Renew (Roadster Only) ...... 3-11
Boot Lid Striker Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 3-11
Exterior Boot Lid Switch Release - Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 3-12
Tailgate Assembly - Renew ................................... 3-12
Tailgate Hinge Assembly (Pair) - Renew ................ 3-13
Hood Assembly - Renew ...................................... 3-14
Hood Hinge Assembly (Vehicle Set) - Renew ....... 3-14
Interior Trim (01.05).............................................. 1-4-1 Maintenance ........................................................... 4-1Rear Centre Console - Renew ................................ 4-1
Headlining - Renew (Roadster Only) ...................... 4-1
Header Panel As sembly - Renew
(Excluding Roadster)............................................... 4-6 Header Panel Assembly - Renew (Roadster Only)... 4-7
Front Header Console Assembly - Renew............... 4-7
RH/LH Upper Rear Pillar Panel Assembly
- Renew ................................................................. 4-8
RH Sun Visor - Renew ........................................... 4-8
LH Sun Visor - Renew ............................................ 4-8
Door Trimboard Assembly - Renew ....................... 4-9
Door Trimboard Assembly
- Remove for Access/Refit ...................................... 4-9
Lower Quarter Trim Panel Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only)...................................................... 4-9
Side Carpet Kit (RHD) - Renew ............................ 4-11
Side Carpet Kit (LHD) - Renew ............................ 4-12
Top Rear Console Fini
sher Panel Assembly
- Renew (Roadster Only) ...................................... 4-14
RH/LH Bodyside Rear Trim Panel Assembly
- Renew (Roadster Only) ...................................... 4-14
Tonneau to Body Weatherstrip Assembly
- Renew (Roadster Only) ...................................... 4-15
Door Trim Weather Strip Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only).................................................... 4-16
Exterior Trim (01.08) ............................................. 1-5-1 Maintenance ........................................................... 5-1RH/LH Applique Sill - Renew ................................. 5-1
RH Wing Side Strake - Renew................................ 5-2
LH Wing Side Strake - Renew ................................ 5-2
Channel Assembly Divider Bar - Renew ................. 5-2
Windshield Header Finisher - Renew
(Roadster Only)...................................................... 5-3
Mirrors (01.09) ...................................................... 1-6-1 Specifications ......................................................... 6-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 6-1RH Door Mirror Assembly - Renew ........................ 6-1
LH Door Mirror Assembly - Renew ........................ 6-1
Seating (01.10)....................................................... 1-7-1 Description ............................................................. 7-1Heated Seats ......................................................... 7-1
Specifications ........................................................ 7-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 7-1 RH/LH Front Seat - Remove and Install .................. 7-1
Front Seat Squab Cover Assembly
(Each, Pre-08MY) - Remove and Install .................. 7-1
Front Seat Squab Cover Assembly
(Each, from 08MY) - Remove and Install................. 7-3
Front Seat Cushion Cover Assembly (Each)
- Renew ................................................................. 7-3
6-Way Height Adjuster (Inc. Motors) - Renew ........ 7-4
Squab Motor Kit - Renew....................................... 7-6
Lumbar Support Kit - Renew .................................. 7-7
Side Airbag - Renew .............................................. 7-8
Front Seat Buckle Assembly - Renew...................... 7-9
Valance Heater and Lumbar Switch Assembly
- Renew ................................................................. 7-9
Seat Harness Kit - Renew ..................................... 7-10

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RH/LH Seat Switchpack Assembly - Renew...........7-13
Lumbar Pump for the Front Seat (From 08MY)
- Remove and Install.............................................7-13
Lumbar Valve for the Front Seat (From 08MY)
- Remove and Install.............................................7-14
Lumbar Bladder for the Front Seat (From 08MY)
- Remove and Install.............................................7-14
Glass, Frame and Mechanism (01.11) .................. 1-8-1 Description .............................................................8-1 Frameless doors......................................................8-1
Specifications .........................................................8-1
Maintenance ...........................................................8-1 Glass Regulator - Renew .........................................8-1
RH/LH Door Glass - Renew ....................................8-2
Door Glass - Adjust/Reset .......................................8-3
Front Windshield - Renew ......................................8-3
Rear Windshield - Renew .......................................8-4
Quarter Window Glass - Renew .............................8-6
Passenger Window Lift Switch - Renew ..................8-6
Driver Window Lift Switch - Renew........................8-7
Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)................................ 1-9-1 Specifications ..........................................................9-1
Maintenance ...........................................................9-1 Instrument Panel - Renew ......................................9-1
Airbag Panel and Door Assembly - Renew ..............9-6
Glovebox Assembly - Renew ..................................9-6
Instrument Centre Panel Asse mbly - Renew............9-7
Knee Protector - Renew .........................................9-7
Instrument Panel As sembly - Renew .......................9-7
Cluster Bezel Panel - Renew .................................9-10
Driver Panel Assembly - Renew ............................9-10
Instrument Panel Bezel A ssembly (With Sat. Nav.)
- Renew ...............................................................9-11
Instrument Panel Bezel Assembly
(Without Sat. Nav.) - Renew .................................9-11
Rear Console Panel Assembly - Renew .................9-12
Armrest Pad Assembly - Renew ............................9-13
Console Panel Assembly - Renew .........................9-13
RH/LH Rear Console Pa nel Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only) ....................................................9-13
Centre Console Panel - Remove and Install
(Coupe Only) .......................................................9-15
Centre Console Panel - Remove and Install
(Roadster Only) ....................................................9-19
RH/LH Lower Quarter Panel Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only) ....................................................9-29
Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14) .............. 1-10-1 Description ...........................................................10-1 Vehicle Key/Remote Transmitter...........................10-1
Central Locking System ........................................10-1
Remote Transmitter ..............................................10-1
Fuel Filler Assembly ..............................................10-1
Boot Emergency Release ....... ...............................10-1
Specifications ........................................................10-2
Maintenance .........................................................10-2 Ignition Cylinder Lock - Re new.............................10-2
RH/LH Front Door Latch As sembly - Renew .........10-2
Bonnet Latch Assembly - Renew...........................10-3
Hood Release Cable Assembly - Renew (Roadster Only) .................................................... 10-3
Bonnet Secondary Latch Asse
mbly - Renew ......... 10-4
Tailgate Latch and Cable Assembly - Renew ......... 10-4
Fuel Filler Actuator Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 10-4
Fuel Filler Release Cable - Renew (Roadster Only) 10-5
Fuel Flap Release Switch - Renew ........................ 10-6
RH/LH Tonneau Latch Motor - Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 10-7
RH/LH Tonneau Latch - Renew (Roadster Only) ... 10-7
RH/LH Tonneau Cover Striker Assembly
- Renew (Roadster Only) ...................................... 10-8
Tailgate Latch Assembly-Renew (Roadster Only) ... 10-8
Wipers and Washer System (01.16) ....................1-11-1 Headlamp Washing .............................................. 11-1
Specifications ........................................................ 11-2
Maintenance ......................................................... 11-2 Windscreen Wiper Motor As sembly - Renew ....... 11-2
Wiper Linkage Assembly - Renew ........................ 11-2
Windshield Wash Tube - Renew .......................... 11-2
Windscreen Reservoir and Motor Assembly
- Remove and Install ............................................ 11-3
Low Level Water Sensor - Remove and Install ...... 11-4
Headlamp Wash Motor and Pump Assembly
- Renew ............................................................... 11-5
Headlamp Wash Tube Assembly - Renew ............ 11-5
Washer Fluid Reservoir - Renew........................... 11-6
Convertible Roof and Roof Opening Subsystem
(01.17)..................................................................1-12-1 System Description .............................................. 12-1
Maintenance ......................................................... 12-2 Hood Assembly-Renew ........................................ 12-2
Canopy Cover - Renew ........................................ 12-5
Header Latch Motor - Renew ............................... 12-9
Hydraulic Main Actuator Cy linder - Renew .......... 12-9
Hydraulic Tensrod Cylinder - Renew .................. 12-10
Hydraulic Tonneau Cylinder - Renew................. 12-11
Convertible Top ECU - Renew ........................... 12-13
Hydraulic Pump - Renew ................................... 12-13
Hydraulic Lock Valve - Renew............................ 12-16
RH/LH Front Cantrail Seal - Spare Part
- Renew ............................................................. 12-18
RH/LH Front Cantrail Seal Spare Part Kit
- Renew ............................................................. 12-18
RH/LH Middle Cantrail Seal Spare Part
- Renew ............................................................. 12-18
RH/LH Middle Cantrail Seal Spare Part Kit
- Renew ............................................................. 12-19
Rear Seal Spare Part Assembly Kit - Renew ......... 12-20
LH Fully Automatic Latching Kit - Renew............ 12-21
RH Fully Automatic Latching Kit - Renew ........... 12-22
Convertible Roof Hydraulic Pump
- Check Fluid Level ............................................ 12-23
Cantrail Cover Trim - Renew .............................. 12-25
B-Post Trim Cover - Renew ................................ 12-25
Tonneau Cover - Renew .................................... 12-27
LH Front Main Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe
- Renew ............................................................. 12-29
LH Rear Main Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe

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- Renew ............................................................. 12-33
RH Front Main Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe
- Renew ............................................................. 12-37
RH Rear Main Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe
- Renew ............................................................. 12-40
LH Front Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe - Renew........ 12-43
LH Rear Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe - Renew.......... 12-46
RH Front Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe - Renew ........ 12-50
RH Rear Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe - Renew ......... 12-53
RH/LH Rear Hydraulic Tonneau Cylinder Pipe
- Renew ............................................................. 12-56
LH/RH Front Hydraulic Tonneau Cylinder Pipe
- Renew ............................................................. 12-60
Hydraulic Cylinder Valve to Pump Pipe
- Renew ............................................................. 12-63
Wind Deflector - Renew .................................... 12-66
Tonneau Well Liner - Renew . ............................ 12-67
RH/LH Flex Shaft - Renew ................................. 12-69
Bumpers (01.19) .................................................. 1-13-1 Front Bumper ....................................................... 13-1
Rear Bumper......................................................... 13-1
Specifications........................................................ 13-2
Maintenance ......................................................... 13-2Front Bumper Cover - Renew .............................. 13-2
Rear Bumper Cover - Renew................................ 13-3
Restraining Devices (01.20)................................. 1-14-1 Seat Belts .............................................................. 14-1Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ...................... 14-2
Airbag System ....................................................... 14-3
Maintenance ......................................................... 14-4 Driver’s Airbag Module - Renew .......................... 14-4
LH Front Seat Belt - Renew .................................. 14-4
RH Front Seat Belt - Renew.................................. 14-5
Passenger Airbag - Renew .................................... 14-6
ARS Side Impact Sensor Assembly - B Pillar
- Renew ............................................................... 14-6
Side Impact Door ARS Sensor Assembly
- Renew ............................................................... 14-6
Front Impact Sensor Assembly - Renew ................ 14-7
Occupant Restraint Control Module Assembly
- Renew ............................................................... 14-7
RH/LH Roll Over Protection System - Renew ....... 14-8

Body Structure (01.01)
Body System (01.00)1-1-4 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Body System (01.00)
Body Structure (01.01)
Overview
The all aluminium body underframe is bonded using an immensely strong hot-cured XD4600 red adhesive.
The rear quarter panels, roof and side mouldings are bond ed to the structure using cold-cured 2810 MV adhesive. The
curing cycle is improved by usin g a hot air impingement system.
The composite front wings are bolted to the structure.
At no time should the body structure be subjec ted to temperatures in excess of 120°C (248°F).
Specifications
Nm.
Crush Brace
Crush Bar (Left and Right)




Body Structure (01.01)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-1-5
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)
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Body Structure (01.01)
Body System (01.00)1-1-6 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010

Front End (01.02)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-2-1
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







Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

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