check oil ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 User Guide

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-12-49
19. Release pump and casing from under tonneau body side (see Figure 11).
20. Release velcro around pump casing and remove casing (see Figure 12). 21. Loosen (x6) screws on pump
retaining plate (see Figure
13).
22. Slide retaining plate, disconnect pipe from pump (pipes and locations are numbered).
23. Remove cable ties and remove pipe from vehicle (see Figure 14).
Installation
1. Check oil level and top-up if necessary by removing reservoir end plug with pump in upright position, add
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14

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small quantity of oil replace plug and re-check level (see
Figure 1).
2. Install pipe to approximate route on vehicle and install cable ties.
3. Clean pipe and install pipe to pump then slide retaining plate into place and tighten screws (pipes and locations
are numbered).
4. Install pump casing and secure velcro.
5. Install pump and casing under tonneau onto location posts.
6. Install cylinder pivot bracket and connect cylinder to bracket.
7. Move tonneau well liner arou nd lower cylinder fixing
and pump casing and secure velcro.
8. Install trim clip and positi on tonneau lining stiffening
rod.
9. Install harness/pipe retaining clips (x9) behind ROPS units.
10. Install harness/pipe retaining clips LH (x2).
11. Install harness/pipe retaining clips RH (x3).
12. Attach pipes to guide stri ng, feed pipes through roof
frame and remove string.
13. Position pipes to cylinder and secure with clips.
14. Secure pipes and wires to cylinder with cable ties
15. Install pipe under keeper plate, install and tighten
screws.
16. Install new clips securing pipes to roof frame.
17. Install lower cover.
18. Connect battery.
19. Install Wind deflector (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew).
20. Restore roof and tonneau to original positionRH Front Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe -
Renew
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open then support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with
suitable straps and support tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Figure 1).
2. Remove wind deflector (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew).
3. Disconnect battery.
Figure 1
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Front Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe-Renew RH01.17.CQ
WAR NI NG
APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS AFTER THE OPEN/
CLOSE OPERATION HAS BEEN INTERRUPTED THE
ROOF MAY SUDDENLY DROP DUE TO LOSS OF
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. IF THIS HAPPENS ENSURE NO
BODY PARTS ARE CLOSE TO THE ROOF MECHANISM.
IF THE ROOF REQUIRES MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT
PROPERLY USING SUITABLE PROPS AND STRAPS.
Figure 1

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20. Remove cable ties and remove pipe from vehicle (see Figure 12).
Installation
1. Check oil level and top-up if necessary by removing reservoir end plug with pump in upright position, add
small quantity of oil replace plug and re-check level (see
Figure 1).
2. Install pipe to approximate route on vehicle and install cable ties.
3. Clean pipe and install pipe to pump then slide retaining plate into place and tighten screws (pipes and locations
are numbered).
4. Install pump casing and secure velcro.
5. Install pump and casing under tonneau onto location posts.
6. Install cylinder pivot bracket and connect cylinder to bracket. 7. Move tonneau well liner around lower cylinder fixing
and pump casing and secure velcro
8. Install trim clip and position tonneau lining stiffening rod.
9. Install harness/pipe retaining clips RH (x3).
10. Attach pipes to guide string, feed pipes through roof frame and remove string.
11. Position pipes to cylinder and secure with clips.
12. Secure pipes and wires to cylinder with cable ties
13. Install pipe under keeper plate, install and tighten screws.
14. Install new clips securi ng pipes to roof frame.
15. Install lower cover.
16. Connect battery.
17. Restore roof and tonneau to original position
RH/LH Rear Hydraulic Tonneau Cylinder
Pipe - Renew
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open then support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with
suitable straps and support tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Figure 1).
Figure 12
Figure 1
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Rear Hydraulic Tonneau Cylinder Pipe-
Renew LH
01.17.CS
Rear Hydraulic Tonneau Cylinder Pipe-
Renew RH
01.17.CV
WAR NI NG
APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS AFTER THE OPEN/
CLOSE OPERATION HAS BEEN INTERRUPTED THE
ROOF MAY SUDDENLY DROP DUE TO LOSS OF
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. IF THIS HAPPENS ENSURE NO
BODY PARTS ARE CLOSE TO THE ROOF MECHANISM.
IF THE ROOF REQUIRES MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT
PROPERLY USING SUITABLE PROPS AND STRAPS.

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Body System (01.00)
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11. Release clip securing pipe to cylinder and disconnect pipe (see Figure 9).
12. Loosen (x6) screws on pump retaining plate (see Figure
10).
13. Slide retaining plate, disco nnect pipe from pump (pipes
and locations are numbered). 14. Remove harness/pipe retaining clips (x3) LH/RH (see
Figure 11).
15. Remove harness/pipe retaining clips (x3) RH/LH (see Figure 12).
16. Remove pipe from vehicle.
Installation
1. Check oil level and top-up if necessary by removing reservoir end plug with pump in upright position, add
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-60 Workshop Manual May 2007
small quantity of oil replace plug and re-check level (see
Figure 1).
2. Install pipe to approx imate route on vehicle.
3. Clean pipe and install pipe to pump then slide retaining plate into place and tighten screws (pipes and locations
are numbered).
4. Clean pipe, connect to cylinder and secure clip.
5. Install cable ties securing pipes and wires to cylinder.
6. Install harness/pipe retaining clips.
7. Position tonneau liner to body and install clips.
8. Install pump casing and secure velcro.
9. Install pump and casing under tonneau onto location posts.
10. Install cylinder pivot bracket and connect cylinder to bracket.
11. Move tonneau well liner arou nd lower cylinder fixing
and pump casing and secure velcro.
12. Install trim clip and positi on tonneau lining stiffening
rod.
13. Connect battery.
14. Restore roof and tonneau to original position
LH/RH Front Hydraulic Tonneau Cylinder
Pipe - Renew
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open then support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with suitable straps and support
tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Figure 1).
2. Disconnect battery.
3. Remove trim clip and releas e tonneau lining stiffening
rod (see Figure 2).
4. Release velcro and move to nneau well liner aside to
e x p o s e l o w e r c y l i n d e r f i x i n g a n d m o t o r c a s i n g .
Figure 1
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WAR NI NG
APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS AFTER THE OPEN/
CLOSE OPERATION HAS BEEN INTERRUPTED THE
ROOF MAY SUDDENLY DROP DUE TO LOSS OF
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. IF THIS HAPPENS ENSURE NO
BODY PARTS ARE CLOSE TO THE ROOF MECHANISM.
IF THE ROOF REQUIRES MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT
PROPERLY USING SUITABLE PROPS AND STRAPS.
Figure 1
Figure 2

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Body System (01.00)
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15. Remove harness/pipe retaining clips (x3) RH/LH (see Figure 11).
16. Remove pipe from vehicle.
Installation
1. Check oil level and top-up if necessary by removing
reservoir end plug with pump in upright position, add
small quantity of oil replace plug and re-check level (see
Figure 1).
2. Install pipe to approximate route on vehicle.
3. Clean pipe and install pipe to pump then slide retaining plate into place and tighten screws (pipes and locations
are numbered).
4. Clean pipe, connect to cylinder and secure clip.
5. Install cable ties securing pipes and wires to cylinder.
6. Install harness/pipe retaining clips.
7. Position tonneau liner to body and install clips.
8. Install pump casing and secure velcro. 9. Install pump and casing under tonneau onto location
posts.
10. Install cylinder pivot brack et and connect cylinder to
bracket.
11. Move tonneau well liner arou nd lower cylinder fixing
and pump casing and secure velcro.
12. Install trim clip and positi on tonneau lining stiffening
rod.
13. Connect battery.
14. Restore roof and tonneau to original position
Hydraulic Cylinder Valve to Pump Pipe -
Renew
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open then support roof when hydr aulic pressure drops with
suitable straps and support tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Figure 1).
2. Disconnect battery.
Figure 11
Figure 1
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

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14. Loosen (x6) screws on pump retaining plate (see Figure
10).
15. Slide retaining plate, discon nect pipe from pump (pipes
and locations are numbered).
16. Remove cable ties and remove pipe from vehicle (see Figure 11).
Installation
1. Check oil level and top-up if necessary by removing reservoir end plug with pump in upright position, add small quantity of oil replace plug and re-check level (see
Figure 1).
2. Install pipe to approximate route on vehicle and install
cable ties.
3. Clean pipe and install pipe to pump then slide retaining plate into place and tighten screws. (pipes and locations
are numbered).
4. Install motor casing and secure velcro.
5. Install motor and casing under tonneau onto location posts.
6. Install cylinder pivot bracket and connect cylinder to bracket.
7. Move tonneau well liner around lower cylinder fixing and motor casing and secure velcro
8. Position tonneau liner to body and install clips.
9. Install trim clip and position tonneau lining stiffening rod.
10. Clean pipe, connect pipe to valve, slide retaining plate
and tighten screw.
11. Install valve to support bracket, reposition bracket.
12. Install cable tie securing valve to bracket. Ensure no
pipes or wiring will foul roof mechanism.
13. Connect battery.
14. Restore roof and tonneau to original positionWind Deflector - Renew
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open then support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 1
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Wind Deflector-Renew 01.17.DA

Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 3-0-15
49. Connect multiplugs (x3) RH side of engine bay (refer to Figure 40).
Purge Install
50. Connect purge pipe to purge valve.
51. Install bottom screws (x2) and tighten top screw of washer bottle.
52. Move pipe into position and install pipe to support clips (x2).
Fuel Install
53. Install fuel hose to rail (clip x1).
Clutch Pipe Install
54. Install clutch metal pipe from flexible.
55. Install flexible hose grommet to support bracket.
56. Bleed clutch.
Suspension Install
57. Install front springs and dampers. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and Damper
Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
58. Install RH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew
59. Install LH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
60. Install bottom arms (nut and bolt x4) with uprights and top arm.
61. Install level sens or link to bottom arm (nut x1).
62. Connect level sensor multiplug.
63. Connect track rod ends (nut x2).
64. Install anti-roll bar to links (nuts x2).
65. Install brake discs.
66. Install brake callipers.
67. Install road wheel/s Throttle Duct Install
68. Connect breather pipe quic
kfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct (refer to Figure 41).
69. Install throttle body duct (refer to Figure 42).
General Install
70. Remove strap - vehicle to ramp (front).
71. Lower vehicle on ramp.
72. Connect vehicle battery.
73. Top-up PAS fluid.
74. 4 wheel alignment check/adjust (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment -
Check and Adjust).
75. Install transmission (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AA Transaxle Assembly - Manual -
Remove for Access and Refit).
76. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Figure 40
$3#
Figure 41
Figure 42
$3#
$3#

Engine Structure (03.01)
Issue 4, November 2008Workshop Manual 3-1-13
13. Remove bolts (x10), evenly and in stages securing RH
cylinder head to cylinder block (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
14. With assistance, remove RH cylinder head assembly.
15. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
Installation
1. Thoroughly clean RH cylind er head face and retaining
bolt pockets.
2. Thoroughly clean RH cylinder block face.
3. Thoroughly clean and dry RH cylinder head retaining
bolts.
4. Install new RH cylinder gasket, locate on dowels.
5. With assistance, install RH cylinder head, locate on dowels.
6. Install and torque tighten cylinder head bolts (x12) in the correct sequence.
7. Lubricate RH exhaust camsha ft journals, camshaft lobes,
bearing surfaces on cylinder head and bearing caps with
clean engine oil.
8. Install RH exhaust camshaft, install bearing caps (x5) in their original positions.
9. Install bolts (x10) and torque tighten in the sequence specified.
10. Install sprocket retaining Torx bolt in camshaft.
11. Rotate camshaft accordingly and check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
12. Remove sprocket retaining Torx bolt.
13. Install RH/LH intake cams haft (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.09.AT/03.09.AV Camshaft - Intake - RH/
LH - Renew).
14. Install timing chain tensioni ng tool (303-532) into RH
exhaust camshaft sprocket.
15. Apply a force to the tool (303-532) in an anti-clockwise direction and torque tighten RH sprocket Torx bolts.
Remove special tool.
16. Connect multiplug to cam a haft timing sensor.
17. Connect multiplugs (x2) to knock sensors.
18. Install SAI pump and bracket assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.08.DB/03.08.DJ Pump and
Bracket Assembly - Secondary Air Injection - Renew). 19. Install RH/LH exhaust manifold (see Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.CC/09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust
Manifold - RH/LH - Renew).
20. With assistance, position engine support beam (SPX M553D) and secure to engine.
21. Position trolley, support front subframe, remove bolts (x6), raise vehicle, remove trolley.
22. Install and torque tighten engine mounting nuts (x2).
RH/LH Cylinder Head - Overhaul
1. Remove cylinder head gasket - RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.GU Gasket - Cylinder Head -
RH - Renew).
2. Remove Torx screws (x2) se curing EGR tube to cylinder
head, remove tube.
3. Remove and discard gasket.
4. Remove bolt securing camshaf t timing sensor to cylinder
head, remove sensor.
5. Remove bolts (x2) securing knock sensors (x2) to cylinder head, remove sensors.
6. Remove spark plugs from cylinder head.
7. Remove selective tappet buckets, keep in their fitted order.
8. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve spring (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
9. Remove collets (x2), releas e/remove spring compressor,
collect collar and valve spring.
10. Remove valve from cylinder.
11. Remove valve stem oil seal.
12. Repeat procedure for remaining valve assemblies.
13. Keep valves and springs in their fitted order.
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Repair Operation Time (ROT)
A0301310

Engine Structure (03.01)
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14. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre
and from corner to corner.
15. Check condition and measure free length of valve springs.
16. Decarbonise combustion chambers and exhaust ports.
17. Measure valve stem diameters.
18. Use new valves and check valve guide clearance.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
2. Lubricate and install intake and exhaust valves (x16).
3. Install valve stem oil seals.
4. Install valve springs and collars.
5. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring, install collets.
6. Release/remove spring compressor.
7. Repeat procedure for remaining valve assemblies.
8. Install selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
9. Lubricate intake camshaft bearings and journals with clean engine oil.
10. Install intake camshaft, install bearing caps (x5), install bolts (x10).
11. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
12. Lubricate exhaust camshaft be arings and journals with
clean engine oil.
13. Install exhaust camshaft, install bearing caps (x5), install bolts (x10).
14. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
15. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in intake and exhaust camshafts.
16. Rotate intake camshaft clockwise, check and log each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
17. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
18. Repeat procedure for exhaust valve clearances.
19. Remove bearing cap bolts (x10), remove bearing caps (x5), remove intake camshaft.
20. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
21. Repeat procedure for exhaust valve clearances.
22. Install intake camshaft, install bearing caps (x5), install bolts (x10).
23. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
24. Rotate intake camshaft clockwise, re-check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
25. Repeat procedure and re-check exhaust valve clearances.
26. Remove camshaft sprocket Torx bolts (x2).
27. Remove bearing cap bolts (x10), remove bearing caps (x5), remove intake camshaft. 28. Remove bearing cap bolts (x10), remove bearing caps
(x5), remove exhaust camshaft.
29. Clean EGR tube.
30. Install new gasket, install EGR tube to cylinder head, install and torque tighten Torx screws (x2).
31. Clean Knock sensors (x2).
32. Install knock sensors (x2) to cylinder head, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
33. Clean camshaft timing sensor.
34. Install camshaft timing sensor, install and torque tighten bolt.
35. Install spark plugs.
36. Install cylinder head gasket RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.GU Gasket - Cylinder Head - RH -
Renew).
Cylinder Head (Engine Set) - Overhaul
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew).
2. Remove Torx screws (x4) securing EGR tubes to cylinder heads, remove tubes.
3. Remove and discard gaskets.
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing camshaft timing sensors to cylinder heads, remove sensors.
5. Remove bolts (x4) securing knock sensors (x4) to cylinder heads, remove sensors.
6. Remove spark plugs from cylinder heads (x8).
7. Remove selective tappet buckets, keep in their fitted order.
8. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve springs.
9. Remove collets, release/remove spring compressor, collect collars and valve springs.
10. Remove valves from cylinder heads.
11. Remove valve stem oil seals.
12. Keep valves and springs in their fitted order.
13. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre and from corner to corner.
14. Check condition and measure free length of valve springs.
15. Decarbonise combustion chambers and exhaust ports.
16. Use new valves and check valve guide clearances.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Cylinder Head (Engine Set)-Overhaul LHD03.01.GZ
Cylinder Head (Engine Set)-Overhaul RHD03.01.FZ