maintenance ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 User Guide

Seating (01.10)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 1-7-1
Body System (01.00)
Seating (01.10)
Description
The front seats are installed with the following features:
• Integral side airbags
•Head restraints
• Safety belt reel pretensioner
• Electrically adjustable seat positioning and lumbar support
• Heated seat (optional)
Heated Seats
The heated seat system comprises:
• Heated seat switches
• Backrest heater element
• Cushion heater element and thermostat
The heated seat function permits the electrical heating of the
seat back and cushion on the driver and front passenger
seats. The heating system of each seat is selected by separate
switches located on the inside of each seat base.
Once the heated seat function has been activated, it will
operate until one of the following conditions have been
satisfied:
• A fixed period of time has expired (10 minutes)
• If the engine is not running and the ignition key is removed
• A malfunction is detected by the heated seat module
Confirmation that the heated seat function is active is
indicated by the illumination of an amber light on the
switch.
Specifications Maintenance
RH/LH Front Seat - Remove and Install
Remove
1. Power seat fully forward.
2. Remove bolts (x2), securing rear of seat to seat rails.
3. Power seat fully rearwards.
4. Disconnect vehicle battery.
5. Remove bolt securing se
at belt to seat frame.
6. Remove bolts (x2), securing front of seat to seat rails.
7. Tip the seat forwards and disconnect multiplugs (x4).
8. Protect sill plate and trim prior to seat removal.
9. With assistance, remove seat assembly.
Install
1. With assistance, Install seat in the vehicle.
2. Position seat belt to seat frame, install and torque tighten bolt.
3. Tip the seat forwards and connect multiplugs (x4).
4. Position seat onto seat rails.
5. Remove sill plate protection.
6. Connect vehicle battery.
7. Install front bolts (x2. Power seat forward and install rear bolts (x2). Torque tighten bolts (x4).
Front Seat Squab Cover Assembly (Each,
Pre-08MY) - Remove and Install
Remove
1. Remove seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
Seat mountings 20-25
Seatbelt 15-20
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Glass, Frame and Mechanism (01.11)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-8-1
Body System (01.00)
Glass, Frame and Mechanism (01.11)
Description
Power to the door window regulator motor is available when
the ignition switch is at position ‘0’ and is supplied, through
a thermal cut-out, to the left and right window switches. The
switches are double pole earth so that the current through a
window regulator motor may be switched in either direction
to raise or lower the glass.
Frameless doors
To avoid damaging the body seals during door opening, the
door glass must be lowered before the door can be opened.
This function is controlled by the door modules.
The door module senses the rotation of the latch claw as the
door opens, the door module then drives the door window
regulator motor briefly to lower the door glass until it clears
the glass seals. After closing a door, the window regulator
motor operates to raise the door glass to seat against the
body seals.
Specifications
Maintenance
Glass Regulator - Renew
Removal
1. Remove door trimboard assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CB Trimboard Assembly -
Door - Remove for Access and Refit).
2. Remove screws (x4) securi ng switchpack to trimboard
assembly, remove switchpack.
3. Connect switchpack to door cable harness multiplug (x1).
4. With power on raise/lower gl ass to access glass clamping
bolts (x2).
5. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’. 6. Mark the glass around the rear clamp.
7. Remove clamping bolts (x2)
and lift glass out of door
(see Figure 1).
8. Remove nuts (x4) securing door glass regulator mechanism (see Figure 2).
9. Disconnect multiplug from regulator motor.
WAR NI N G
PUT ON PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYE
PROTECTION WHEN YOU HOLD THE GLASS
COMPONENTS.
THE GLASS CAN BREAK EASILY AND CAUSE INJURY.
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
Regulator mountings 9.0 (M6)
10-15 (M10)
Glass grip screws 5.0 - 6.0
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WA R N I N G
PUT ON PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYE
PROTECTION WHEN YO U HOLD THE GLASS
COMPONENTS.
THE GLASS CAN BREAK EASILY AND CAUSE INJURY.
Figure 1
Figure 2







Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-1
Body System (01.00)
Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Specifications
Maintenance
Instrument Panel - Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Drain cooling system (see Workshop Procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
3. Evacuate air conditioning system (see Workshop Procedure 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier - Renew).
4. Remove RH door (see Work shop Procedure 01.03.EA
Door Assembly - RH - Remo ve for Access and Refit).
5. Remove LH front seat (see Workshop Manual 01.10.AB
Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for Access and
Refit).
6. Remove RH front seat (see Workshop Manual 01.10.AA Seat Assembly - Front - RH - Remove for Access and
Refit). 7. Remove tread plate badges - screws x2 (see Figure1).
8. Remove screws (x12) 6 each
side and remove LH and
RH side tread plates.
9. Release door seal from d oor aperture (see Figure 2).
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
IP Mountings 22.5
Glue pot bolts 8
Blower motor to bulkhead 10-14
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
01-12-013
Figure 1
Figure 2

Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14)
Body System (01.00)1-10-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Specifications
Maintenance
Ignition Cylinder Lock - Renew
Removal
1. Remove steering column shroud (see Workshop Manual procedure 11.04.DB Shroud Assembly - Upper and
Lower - Steering Column - Renew).
2. Insert ignition key into steering lock and turn to position 2 (see Figure 1).
3. Push release button down (through hole). 4. Retract barrel by pulling outwards (gently rotate from
side to side) with key (see Figure 2).
5. Remove key from barrel.
Installation
1. Install key to barrel.
2. Install barrel into steering lock housing until button locates properly.
3. Install steering column shroud (see Workshop Manual procedure 11.04.DB Shroud Assembly - Upper and
Lower - Steering Column - Renew).
RH/LH Front Door Latch Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Remove glass regulator (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.DA/01.11.1DB Regulator - Door Glass
- LH/RH - Renew).
2. Remove aperture seal from inside door.
3. Remove rear rubber cheater panel, fir tree trim pins (x3), and inner glass seal.
4. Disconnect latch mechanism multiplug.
5. Disconnect exterior door handle inner and outer cable.
6. Remove nuts (x3) securing exterior door handle, remove
handle.
7. Loosen upper nut and remo ve lower nut securing key
lock mechanism.
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
Door handle 5
Latch 9
Repair Operation Time
ItemCode
Ignition Cylinder Lock-Renew 01.14.AD
Figure 1
A0114311
Figure 2
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Front Door Latch Assembly RH01.14.CE
Front Door Latch Assembly LH01.14.CF
A0114312

Wipers and Washer System (01.16)
Body System (01.00)1-11-2 Workshop Manual Issue 4,November, 2008
Specifications
Maintenance
Windscreen Wiper Motor Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Remove wiper linkage.
2. Remove arm from motor (nut x1).
3. Remove motor from plate (bolts x3).
Installation
1. Install motor to plate (bolts x3).
2. Ensure wiper motor is in the ‘PARK’ position.
3. Install arm from motor (nut x1), using special tool.
4. Install wiper linkage.
Wiper Linkage Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove brake booster (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.07.DE/06.07.DG Master Cylinder and
Vacuum Booster - Brake - Renew).
2. Remove inlet manifold (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.BB/03.01.BF Gasket - Manifold
Assembly - Intake Upper - Renew).
3. Remove wiper arm drivers si de (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.16.AD Arm Asse mbly - Wiper - Driver -
Renew).
4. Remove wiper arm passengers side (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.16.AE Arm Assembly - Wiper -
Passenger - Renew).
5. Unclip expansion tank hose for access. 6. Remove sound deadening (trim buttons x6).
7. Remove seal from spindle.
8. Remove nuts (x2) from heatshield to move aside.
9. Unclip wiper motor harness (x2) LHS.
10. Unclip windscreen heater harness RHS.
11. Disconnect motor multiplu
g and unclip harness (x2).
12. To prevent damage, protect A/C pipe with tape before
wiper linkage removal.
13. Remove plate securing scre ws (x10) (through plenum).
14. Remove plate securing bolts (x8) (under bonnet).
15. Remove wiper linkage.
Installation
1. Install wiper linkage.
2. Install plate securing bolts (x8) (under bonnet).
3. Install plate securing scre ws (x10) (through scuttle
panel).
4. Connect motor multiplug and clip harness (x2).
5. Clip harness LHS.
6. Clip harness RHS.
7. Refit heatshield and install nuts (x2).
8. Install seal to spindle.
9. Install sound deadening (re-stick, trim buttons x6).
10. Clip expansion tank hose.
11. Install wiper arm drivers side (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.16.AD Arm Assembly - Wiper - Driver -
Renew).
12. Install wiper arm passengers side (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.16.AE Arm Asse mbly - Wiper - Passenger
- Renew).
13. Install inlet manifold (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.BB/03.01.BF Gasket - Manifold Assembly - Intake
Upper - Renew).
14. Install brake booster (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.07.DE/06.07.DG Master Cylinder and Vacuum
Booster - Brake - Renew).
Windshield Wash Tube - Renew
Removal
1. Remove RH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual Procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
2. Place container to catch fluid.
Torque Figures
DescriptionTorque Figure (Nm)
Wiper motor crank to motor 35-42Nm
Wiper motor to cowl panel 7-10Nm
Wiper assembly plate 6Nm (M6 Torx) 8Nm (M6 Bolt)
Brake servo nuts 21-24Nm
Brake master cylinder nuts 25
Wiper arm (Driver) 13-17Nm (M8 Nut)
Wiper arm (Passenger) 20-26Nm (M10 Nut) 5-7Nm (M6 Bolt)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Windshield Wash Tube-Renew 01.16.CB

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Maintenance
Hood Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove Tonneau well liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DB Tonneau Well Liner - Renew).
2. Remove Panel assembly body side LH (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.DY Panel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - LH - Renew).
3. Remove Panel assembly body side RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.DX Panel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - RH - Renew).
4. Remove Tonneau cover (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.CA Cover - Tonneau - Renew).
5. Disconnect vehicle battery. 6. Release both tonneau cylinders lower retaining clips and
disconnect cylinders from body (see Figure 1).
7. Remove tonneau cylinder pivot bracket from body (bolts x3) (see Figure 2).
WAR NI NG
MANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ADVISE
OPERATING THE ROOF TO THE HALFWAY POSITION.
WHEN THE OPERATION OF THE ROOF IS STOPPED
MID-CYCLE, WITH THE TO NNEAU UP, ANY LOSS OF
POWER (I.E. REMOVING THE VEHICLE KEY OR AFTER
10 MINUTES OF IDLE) WILL RESULT IN THE
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE DROPPING AND MAY CAUSE
A CLASH SCENARIO.
WHEN ADVISED TO OPEN THE ROOF TO THE
HALFWAY POSITION, ALWA YS SECURE THE ROOF
WITH STRAPS AND PROPS (AS ADVISED). SHOULD
THE ROOF CLASH AND THEN POWER BE RETURNED
TO THE VEHICLE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ROOF
WILL RESULT.
TO RECTIFY THE ‘CLASH’ SCENARIO FOLLOW THE
PROCEDURE BELOW:
1. ENSURE IGNITION IS OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
2. MANUALLY RAISE TONNEAU LID.
3. WHILST TONNEAU IS RAISED, FULLY RETRACT
ROOF ALLOWING IT TO SETTLE BACK INTO
TONNEAU WELL.
4. ENSURE LID CLEARS TONNEAU STRIKERS DURING
MOVEMENT.
5. CLOSE TONNEAU LID (ALLOW TO DROP UNDER
OWN WEIGHT).
6. ONCE TONNEAU IS CLOSED TURN ON IGNITION
AND FULLY RETRACT ROOF INTO TONNEAU WELL
AND LATCH TONNEAU.
7. ONCE MOVEMENT IS COMPLETED AND HOOD IS
STOWED FULL FUNCTIONALITY IS RESTORED.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Figure 1
Figure 2

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-10 Workshop Manual May 2007
3. Release cylinder lower retaining clip and disconnect cylinder from roof mechanism (see Figure 2).
4. Lower cylinder to access pipes and switches.
5. Cut cable ties securing pipes and wires to cylinder (see Figure 3).
6. Release clips securing pipes to cylinder and disconnect pipes.
7. Release clips securing hall effect sensors to cylinder,
disconnect sensors and remove cylinder.
Installation
1. Position sensors to cylind er and secure with clips.
2. Position pipes to cylinder and secure with clips.
3. Secure pipes and wires to cylinder with cable tie.
4. Move cylinder into position and install cylinder to roof
mechanism.
5. Install cylinder to B-post. 6. Install panel quarter trim lower (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.05.CR/01.05.CS Panel Assembly -
Quarter Trim Lower - RH - Renew).
Hydraulic Tensrod Cylinder - Renew
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open and support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with
suitable straps and support tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Figure 1).
Figure 2
Figure 3
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Hydraulic Tensrod Cylinder-Renew LH01.17.AJ
Hydraulic Tensrod Cylinder-Renew RH01.17.AK
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

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-16 Workshop Manual May 2007
12. Loosen (x6) screws retain ing plate (see Figure 10).
13. Slide retaining plate, disconnect pipes and remove pump (pipes and locations are numbered).
Installation
1. Check pump hydraulic oil le vel and top-up if required
(see Figure 1).
2. Clean pipes and install pipes to pump.
3. Slide retaining plate into place and tighten screws (pipes and locations are numbered).
4. Connect motor lucar connectors (x2).
5. Install end cover (locating tabs x2).
6. Connect pump multiplug.
7. Connect pump multiplug.
8. Install motor under tonneau body side ensuring the roof can be operated without pipes or wires fouling and
insulate with cloth if required. 9. Install cylinder pivot bracket and connect cylinder to
bracket.
10. Operate roof from fully shut to fully open then to halfway position with tonneau open and support roof
when hydraulic pressure drop s with suitable straps and
support tonneau cover with suitable prop.
11. Disconnect cylinder and remove cylinder pivot bracket.
12. Check pump and pipes for leaks.
13. Remove pump from tonneau bodyside and check oil level. If top up necessary remove reservoir end plug with
pump in upright position, add small quantity of oil
replace plug and re-check level.
14. Install pump casing and secure velcro.
15. Install pump and casing under tonneau onto location posts.
16. Install cylinder pivot bracket and connect cylinder to bracket.
17. Move tonneau well liner arou nd lower cylinder fixing
and motor casing and secure velcro.
18. Install trim clip and positi on tonneau lining stiffening
rod.
19. Restore roof and tonneau to original positionHydraulic Lock Valve - Renew
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open and support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with
suitable straps and support tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Figure 1).
Figure 10
Figure 1
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Hydraulic Lock Valve-Renew 01.17.AV
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.

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-30 Workshop Manual May 2007
suitable straps and support tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Figure 1).
2. Remove panel quarter trim lower (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CR Panel Assembly - Quarter
Trim Lower - RH - Renew).
3. Disconnect battery.
4. Cut cable ties securing pipes and wires to cylinder (see Figure 2).
5. Release clips securing pipes to cylinder and disconnect pipes. 6. Release fir tree clip and cable
tie securing both pipes to
roof frame (remove pipes as pair).
7. Attach string to cylinder end of both pipes to aid
installation.
8. Feed pipes through to tonneau area by carefully guiding through roof mechanism and release string (see Figure
3).
9. Remove harness/pipe reta ining clips (x2) (LH) (see
Figure 4).
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
Figure 3
Figure 4

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-40 Workshop Manual May 2007
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. Attach pipes to guide stri ng, feed pipes through roof
frame and remove string.
10. Position pipes to cylinder and secure with clips.
11. Secure pipes and wires to cylinder with cable tie.
12. Install new clips securing pipes to roof frame.
13. Connect battery.
14. Install panel quarter trim lower (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CR Panel Assembly - Quarter Trim
Lower - RH - Renew).
15. Restore roof and tonneau to original positionRH Rear Main 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 Panel quarter trim lower (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CR Panel Assembly - Quarter
Trim Lower - RH - Renew).
3. Disconnect battery.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Rear Main Hydrauli c Cylinder Pipe-
Renew RH
01.17.CM
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