quarter ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 User Guide

Interior Trim (01.05)
Body System (01.00)1-4-14 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Top Rear Console Finisher Panel
Assembly - Renew (Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Remove Wind deflector (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew).
2. Remove Console panel assembly rear LH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.DE Console Panel Assembly -
Rear - Roadster - LH - Renew).
3. Remove Console panel assembly rear RH (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.DF Console Panel
Assembly - Rear Roadster - RH - Renew).
4. Remove screws (x2), collect washers and remove trim.
Installation
1. Install trim, washers and screws.
2. Install Console panel assemb ly rear RH (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.12.DF Console Panel Assembly -
Rear Roadster - RH - Renew).
3. Install Console panel assemb ly rear LH (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.12.DE Console Panel Assembly -
Rear - Roadster - LH - Renew).
4. Install Wind deflector (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew).
RH/LH Bodyside Rear Trim Panel
Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Remove Quarter panel trim (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CR/01.05.CS Panel Assembly -
Quarter Trim Lower - RH/LH - Renew).
2. Remove Wind stop hook (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CZ Hook - Windstop - Renew). 3. Remove nut securing body
side trim to console panel
(see Figure 1).
4. Remove nuts securing trim to ROPS bracket (see Figure 2).
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Figure 1
Figure 2

Interior Trim (01.05)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-4-15
5. Remove bolt securing trim to B-post (see Figure 3).
6. Release fir tree clip and remove trim.
Installation
1. Install trim and secure fir tree clip.
2. Install bolt securing trim to B-post.
3. Install nut securing trim to Roll Over Protection System
(ROPS) bracket.
4. Install nut securing body side trim to console panel.
5. Install Wind stop hook (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CZ Hook - Windstop - Renew).
6. Install Quarter panel trim (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CR/01.05.CS Panel Assembly -
Quarter Trim Lowe r - RH/LH - Renew).
Tonneau to Body Weatherstrip Assembly
- Renew (Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Remove panel assembly body side LH (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.DY Panel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - LH - Renew).
2. Remove panel assembly body side RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.DX Panel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - RH - Renew).
3. Mark fitted position of se al on B-post (both sides). 4. Remove nuts (x2) from seal retaining bar and remove
bar (both sides) (see Figure 1).
5. Remove retaining clip from B-post (both sides) (see Figure 2).
6. Remove margin seal retaining clip from B-post (both sides).
Figure 3
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Figure 2

Glass, Frame and Mechanism (01.11)
Body System (01.00)1-8-6 Workshop Manual May 2007
Quarter Window Glass - Renew
Removal
1. Partially remove door aperture seal.
2. Protect external body work and internal trim adjacent to glass.
3. Remove the lower finisher around the fixed quarter
glass. Pull items 1, 2 and 3 and slide item 4 (see Fig 2).
4. Place suitable covers over trim and bodywork. 5. Make hole in sealer and assemble cutting knife.
6. Cut out glass and remove (see Figure 3).
7. Remove sealer from aperture.
Installation
1. Clean and polish glass.
2. Apply etch primer around aperture.
3. Assemble applicator.
4. Apply sealer to glass.
5. Position glass in aperture and lightly press glass to sealer.
6. Remove all protective covers and tape.
7. Install the lower finisher around the fixed quarter glass.
8. Install door aperture seal.
9. Check for leaks.
Passenger Window Lift Switch - Renew
Removal
1. Remove door trim board (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.05.CB Trimboard Assembly - Door -
Remove for Access and Refit).
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WAR NI NG
PUT ON PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYE
PROTECTION WHEN YOU HOLD THE GLASS COMPONENTS.
THE GLASS CAN BREAK EASILY AND CAUSE INJURY.
Figure 3
WAR NI NG
PUT ON PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYE
PROTECTION WHEN YOU HOLD THE GLASS COMPONENTS.
THE GLASS CAN BREAK EASILY AND CAUSE INJURY.
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ItemCode
Passenger Window Lift-Renew 01.11.FA




Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-29
29. Install and tighten the screw that attaches the left side rear bulkhead cover to the body.
C-01-12-DA-22
30. Install the left side infill panel.
C-01-12-DA-24
31. Remove the special tool from the operating ram on the tonneau cover.
C-01-12-DA-21
32. Fully close the tonneau cover.
33. Connect the battery.
34. Operate the front seats to their initial positions.
RH/LH Lower Quarter Panel Assembly -
Renew (Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Remove wind deflector (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew).
2. Remove panel centre (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.FR/01.05.FS Panel Assembly - Centre - Rear
Bulkhead - LH/RH - Renew).
3. Remove speaker grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CP/01.05.CN Grille - Speaker Rear
Quarter - LH/RH - Renew).
4. Remove screw (x1) securing quarter trim to body (under
speaker grille) (see Figure 1).
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Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)1-9-30 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
5. Remove screw (x1) securing bottom centre of quarter
trim (see Figure 2).
6. Remove bolt securing body side trim to quarter panel via B-post roof aperture (see Figure 3). 7. Remove nuts (x2) securing panel quarter trim to body
side trim (see Figure 4).
8. Release fir tree clip securi ng quarter trim to body (see
Figure 5).
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-31
9. Release quarter trim from heal board and remove quarter trim (see Figure6).
10. Remove nut (x2) securing lower panel to quarter panel.
Installation
1. Install nut (x2) securing lower panel to quarter panel.
2. Install quarter trim and secure under heal board.
3. Install fir tree clip securing quarter trim to body.
4. Install nuts (x2) securing panel quarter trim to body side
trim.
5. Install bolt securing body si de trim to quarter panel via
B-post roof aperture.
6. Install screw (x1) securing bottom centre of quarter trim.
7. Install screw (x1) securing quarter trim to body (under
speaker grille)
8. Remove speaker grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CP/01.05. CN Grille - Speaker Rear
Quarter - LH/RH - Renew).
9. Remove panel centre (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.05.FR/01.05.FS Panel A ssembly - Centre - Rear
Bulkhead - LH/RH - Renew).
10. Install wind deflector (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew). Figure 6

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-12-9
20. Secure canopy straps to third cross bar using screws.
21. Position hood to gain access to B-post seal fixings.
22. Remove self tapping screws and secure B-post seal to hood mechanism using rivets starting with the lowest
hole first.
23. Restore roof to original position, raise door glass and
check alignment of front seals.
24. Install headlining (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.05.BA Headlining - Renew).
25. Check operation and fit of hood.
Header Latch Motor - Renew
Removal
1. Remove left-hand header latch flex shaft (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.EF Flex Shaft - LH - Renew).
2. Remove right-hand header latch flex shaft (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.EG Flex Shaft - RH
- Renew).
3. Cut 2 cable ties securing wiring harness to motor mounting bracket (see Figure 1).
4. Disconnect 2 motor multiplugs.
5. Remove 4 nuts securing motor mounting bracket to roof.
6. Remove motor from studs.
Installation
1. Ensure header motor and latch are in fully open position prior to installation.
2. Install motor and tighten nuts to 8 Nm.
3. Connect motor multiplugs.
4. Secure wiring harness to motor mounting bracket with cable ties. 5. Install right-hand header la
tch flex shaft (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.17.EG Flex Shaft - RH - Renew).
6. Install left-hand header latc h flex shaft (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.17.EF Flex Shaft - LH - Renew).
Hydraulic Main Actuator Cylinder -
Renew
Removal
1. Remove panel quarter trim lower (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.CR/01.05.CS Panel Assembly -
Quarter trim Lower - RH - Renew).
2. Release cylinder lower retaining clip and disconnect cylinder from B-post (see Figure 1).
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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
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ItemCode
Hydraulic Tensrod Cylinder-Renew LH01.17.AJ
Hydraulic Tensrod Cylinder-Renew RH01.17.AK
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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)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-12-21
9. Release water pocket from seal, remove rear seal assembly (see Figure 5).
Installation
1. Insert long straight leg of seal carrier into B-post seal
towards joint with tension bo w (ensure seal anchors are
wrapped around carrier - both sides).
2. Slide carrier to end of seal (ensure carrier is tightly fitted
against seal, including corners - both sides).
3. Press seal over full length of carrier (ensure seal inner
top anchor and seal lower anchors are fully engaged
with carrier - both sides).
4. Check ends of seal are flush with ends of carrier (both sides).
5. Fully roll seal top anchor lip onto carrier (ensure any gaps between seal and carrier are at open end of seal -
both sides).
6. Affix (super glue) whole length of seal top anchor lip to carrier (both sides).
7. At each end of the tension bow seal, measure 135mm from the end of the Velcro and mark with black pen.
8. Insert each end of seal retainer into seal at black pen marks.
9. Align seal evenly along retainer, fully push fit home centre of seal onto retainer.
10. Working outwards from cent re position, fully push fit
home seal onto retainer.
11. Working inwards from ends, fully push fit home seal onto retainer.
12. Position seal assembly across tonneau and rear quarters.
13. Insert water pockets to seal, place a drop of super glue at each end of water pockets.
14. Crimp seal to secure water pocket in place.
15. Secure seal assembly to B-posts with pop-rivets, starting with lower rivet.
16. Align and install B-post trims, secure with bolts. 17. Install LH cant rail tr
ims (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.17.BT Cover - Trim - Cantrail - Renew).
18. Install RH cant rail trims (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.BT Cover - Trim - Cantrail - Renew).
19. Align and install seal asse mbly to tension bow, ensure
brackets and spring clips are correctly positioned, secure
with screws.
LH Fully Automatic Latching Kit - Renew
Removal
1. Remove left-hand header latch flex shaft (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.EF Flex Shaft - LH - Renew).
2. Mark mounting position of latching kit (see Figure 1).
3. Remove 3 nuts and 1 screw securing latching kit to roof.
Figure 5
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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