tailgate ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 User Guide

Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14)
Body System (01.00)1-10-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
4. Connect release cable to hand le, position handle, install
and tighten Torx screw.
5. Install and secure hood release cable with fir tree clip.
6. Install hood latch assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.14.BD Latch Assembly - Hood - Renew).
7. Install and secure hood release cable with fir tree clips to under wing bracket and body.
8. Install expansion tank (bolt x1, nut x1, hose clips x2, multiplug x1.
9. Install corner cross brace, install bolts (x4)(torque tighten bolts with vehicle on level floor).
10. Install LH front wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
11. Top-up cooling system.
Bonnet Secondary Latch Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Open bonnet.
2. Remove Torx screws (x2), securing secondary latch to bonnet (see Figure 1).
3. Remove secondary latch.
4. Remove sleeve from release lever.
Installation
1. Install sleeve on release lever.
2. Install secondary latch, install and torque tighten Torx screws (x2).
3. Close and re-open bonnet, check secondary latch for correct operation.
4. Close hood.
Tailgate Latch and Cable Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Remove trim - tailgate lid assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.EF Trim - Tailgate Lid Assembly
- Renew).
2. Remove Torx screws (x2) securing latch assembly to
tailgate.
3. Manoeuvre latch from tailgate, disconnect multiplug, remove latch.
4. Release clips (x2), remove bezel from latch.
Installation
1. Install bezel on latch.
2. Install latch in tailgate, align manual release cable.
3. Install and torque tighten Torx screws (x2).
4. Connect multiplug to latch.
5. Install trim - tailgate lid assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.EF Trim - Tailgate Lid Assembly -
Renew).
6. Check operation of tailgate opening and closing.
Fuel Filler Actuator Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Remove luggage compartment lid striker assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.GE Striker
Assembly - Trunk Lid - Renew).
2. Remove front luggage compartment carpet (screws x4, trim clip x1).
Repair Operation Time
ItemCode
Bonnet Secondary Latch Assembly-
Renew 01.14.BF
Figure 1
A0114172
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Tailgate Latch and Cable Assembly-
Renew 01.14.DC
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Fuel Filler Actuator Assembly-Renew 01.14.FA

Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14)
Body System (01.00)1-10-8 Workshop Manual May 2007
RH/LH Tonneau Cover Striker Assembly -
Renew (Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open.
2. Support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with suitable straps and support tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Figure 1).
3. Mark mounting position of right-hand tonneau striker.4. Remove 2 bolts securing right-hand tonneau striker and
remove (see Figure 2).
Installation
1. Align and install right-hand tonneau striker, secure with bolts.
2. Restore roof and tonneau to original position.
Tailgate Latch Assembly-Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Open trunk lid.
2. Remove bolt securing strap to trunk lid and remove strap (see Figure 1).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Figure 2
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Tailgate Latch Assembly-Renew 01.14.HA
Figure 1

Audio System (15.01)
Vehicle Entertainment (15.00)15-1-6 Workshop Manual May 2007
3. Remove bolts (x2) from GPS tuner to bracket (see Fig.
2).
4. Disconnect harness connections and remove GPS tuner.
Installation
1. Position GPS tuner to bracket and install bolts (x2).
2. Connect harness multiplugs.
3. Position base plate and secure with bolts (x4).
4. Install RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
Multi Media Module-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Remove LH rear pillar upper panel assembly (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BG Panel Assembly
- Rear Pillar - Upper - LH - Renew).
3. Release boot carpet LH side rear (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.05.FM Carpet Assembly - Side Front - LH
- Renew).
4. Disconnect multiplug (x1) tailgate switch.
5. Release tailgate switch harness from stud.
6. Remove bolts (x3) securing multi media module to body.
7. Remove module and disconnect multiplugs (x3).
8. Remove screws (x4) bracket to multi media module.
Installation
1. Install bracket to module.
2. Secure harness and connect multiplug (x1) boot switch.
3. Connect multiplugs (x3) module.
4. Install module.
5. Install LH rear pillar upper panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BG Panel Assembly
- Rear Pillar - Upper - LH - Renew). 6. Install boot carpet (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.05.FM Carpet Assembly - Side Front - LH - Renew).
7. Connect vehicle battery.
Fig. 2
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-1
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
Contents
Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01) ................. 18-1-2Fuse Boxes .............................................................. 1-2 Engine Bay Fuse/Relay Box..................................... 1-2
Central Electronics Module Fusebox....................... 1-3
How to Read the Circuits........................................ 1-4 Wires ..................................................................... 1-4
Controller Area Network (CAN).............................. 1-5
Media Oriented System Transport (MOST) ............. 1-6
Connectors ............................................................. 1-6 Splices ................................................................... 1-7
Relays .................................................................... 1-8
Busbars .................................................................. 1-8
Fuses ..................................................................... 1-8
Resistors................................................................. 1-9
Lamps .................................................................... 1-9
Switches ................................................................ 1-9
Motors and Pumps ................................................. 1-9
Diodes ................................................................. 1-10
Transistor ............................................................. 1-10
Earth / Ground ..................................................... 1-10
Maintenance ......................................................... 1-11 Forward Harness-Renew ...................................... 1-11
Header Latch Harness-Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 1-12
Roof Cylinder Wiring Harness-Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 1-14
Transaxle Harness-Renew .................................... 1-21
Engine Wiring Harness-Renew ............................. 1-22
Facia Harness-Renew ........................................... 1-25
Cabin Harness Assembly-Renew .......................... 1-26
Passenger Door Harness-Renew ........................... 1-36
Driver’s Door Harness-Renew .............................. 1-36
Rear Bumper Harness-Renew .............................. 1-37
Transaxle Harness-Renew .................................... 1-37
Axle Transmission Harness-Renew
-Sportshift Only.................................................... 1-38
Tailgate Harness-Renew ....................................... 1-38
Vehicle Control System (18.08) ........................... 18-2-1 Module Configuration ............................................ 2-1 Principles of Operation .......................................... 2-1
Market Configuration ............................................. 2-1
Customer Configuration ......................................... 2-1
Data Buses .............................................................. 2-1
Network Bus ........................................................... 2-1 MOST.................................................................... 2-1
Module Locations ................................................... 2-2

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-31
54.Disconnect LH tailgate harness multiplug (clipped to body) (see Fig. 19).
55. Remove LH harness clips (x3) (see Fig. 20).
56. Release LH grommet and feed harness from tailgate area (see Fig. 21). 57. Disconnect RH tailgate ha
rness multiplug (clipped to
body) (see Fig. 22).
58. Remove RH harness clips (x4) (see Fig. 23).
59. Release RH grommet and feed harness from tailgate area.
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
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Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-35
11. Connect door harness to main harness multiplug and
secure boot.
12. Connect Crash sensor an d parking brake multiplugs.
13. Connect Fuel pump module, parking aid module (x2) and pre-tensioner multiplugs (clip to body).
14. Install earth header.
15. Install clips (x13).
16. Connect petrol tank multiplug and secure to body
17. Install harness clips (x2).
18. Pull harness from passenger compartment and secure grommet.
19. Connect crash sensor, battery disconnect switch and pre-tensioner multiplugs (clip to body x2).
20. Install battery header.
21. Install earth headers (x2).
22. Secure in-line fuse to body.
23. Secure harness to floor (bolts x4).
24. Install clips (x8).
25. Feed harness into tailgate area and secure grommet (LH).
26. Connect LH tailgate harness multiplug (clip to body).
27. Install LH harness clips (x3).
28. Connect RH tailgate ha rness multiplug (clipped to
body).
29. Feed harness into tailgate area and secure grommet (RH).
30. Install RH harness clips (x4).
31. Install nuts (x7) harness to tunnel.
32. Install earth headers (x2).
33. Connect Airbag module (x2) multiplugs.
34. Install harness clips (x3).
35. Install nuts (x3) harness to tunnel.
36. Install earth headers (x2).
37. Connect Yaw sensor multiplug.
38. Install earth headers (x2).
39. Install nuts (x3) harness to front bulkhead.
40. Install harness clips (x4).
41. Connect fuel filler flap release and interior light
multiplugs.
42. Push rear light harness through body and secure grommet.
43. Install new harness clips (x7).
44. Pull harness from interior, connect Lucar connectors (x2) to AM/FM tuner and clip service loop.
45. Connect GPS (x2) and AM/FM tuner multiplugs.
46. Install bolts (x4) and earth strap for Satellite Navigation mounting plate access.
47. Connect rear bumper harness (x2) and Subframe harness multiplugs (clipped to body x1).
48. Push harness into w/arch area and secure grommet.
49. Install wires to earth headers (x3).
50. Push rear light harness through body and fit grommet. 51. Secure harness to body (x3).
52. Connect Interior light, a
ccessory sockets (x2), battery
disconnect switch, power plug (clipped to body x4).
53. Install new harness clips (x4).
54. Feed harness from cabin th rough bulkhead into under
bonnet area and secure grommet.
55. Connect multiplugs forward harness to main harness (x3) (clip to body).
56. Connect (bolted) multiplug forward harness to main harness (clip to body).
57. Install brake booster (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.07.AB Brake Booster - RHD - Renew
58. Install footrest (bolts x4).
59. Install handbrake lever (bolts x4).
60. Install front floor carpet and a post trim panel.
61. Install multimedia module (see Workshop Manual procedure 19.07.BB Module - Multi Media - Renew).
62. Position LH and RH rear lamp assemblies and connect
multiplugs (x2).
63. Install rubber seals (x3), plain washers (x3), and star washers (x3). Install and tighten nuts (x3).
64. Position fusebox, connect main battery feed, install and torque tighten nut, install terminal cover.
65. Connect multiplugs (x2) and install fusebox in mounting bracket.
66. Install mobility kit.
67. Install tyre sealant bottle.
68. Install power amplifier (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.AB Power Amplifier - Renew).
69. Fit rear floor carpet - check procedure
70. Connect multiplug (x1) subwoofer.
71. Install subwoofer (nut x1 and bolt x1).
72. Install seat belt bracket (bolts x4).
73. Install speaker to LH and RH trim moulding (nuts x6).
74. Connect multiplug (x2) LH and RH speaker
75. Feed seatbelt/s through quarter trim moulding.
76. Install quarter trim moulding (bolts x2 and screw x1).
77. Install RH and LH quarter trim middle panel, secure
with clips, Install and tighten screw.
78. Install RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.JB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
79. Install central electronic module (see Workshop Manual procedure 18.01.LC Module - Central Electronic -
Renew).
80. Install instrument panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AB Instrument Panel - Facia Assembly
- Remove for Access and Refit).
81. Install front header panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BB Panel Assembly - Header - Renew).
82. Connect vehicle battery.

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/E lectronic Control (18.00)
18-1-38 Workshop Manual May 2007
Axle Transmission Harness-Renew-
Sportshift Only
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove torque tube (see Workshop Manual procedure
05.01.CA Torque Tube - Re move for Access & Refit).
4. Disconnect multiplug between propshaft speed sensor and transmission harness (see Fig. 1).
5. Disconnect multiplug betwee n clutch position sensor
and transmission harness (see Fig. 2).
6. Release clips (x4) securing clutch pipe to transmission harness. 7. Release clips (x5) securing transmission harness to
torque tube.
8. Release clip securing transmission harness to clutch pipe bracket and remove harness (see Fig. 3).
Installation
1. Secure transmission harness to clutch pipe bracket using clip.
2. Secure transmission harness to torque tube using clips.
3. Secure clutch pipe to tran smission harness using clips.
4. Connect multiplug between clutch position sensor and transmission harness.
5. Connect multiplug between propshaft speed sensor and transmission harness.
6. Install torque tube (see Workshop Manual procedure 05.01.CA Torque Tube - Remove for Access & Refit).
7. Lower vehicle on ramp.
8. Connect vehicle battery.
Tailgate Harness-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolator switch 'OFF'.
2. Remove trim - tailgate lid assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.EF Trim - Tailgate Lid
Assembly - Renew).
3. Disconnect multiplugs (x4), behind trim panel.
4. Disconnect Lucar connectors (x2), heated rear window.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
Always disconnect the battery earth (- ve) terminal first.
Warning
When raising the vehicle on a ‘two post’ ramp, ensure
that the rear end of the vehi cle is securely strapped to
the ramp. Failure to strap th e rear of the vehicle down
may lead to the vehicl e falling off the ramp.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Fig. 3
Warning
Always connect the battery earth (+ve) terminal first.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Tailgate Harness-Renew 18.01.JC
Warning
To prevent damage to elec trical 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.
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Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-39
5. Remove rear header panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BK Panel Assembly - Rear
Header - Renew).
6. Disconnect multiplugs (x2), LH and RH side tailgate harness to main harness.
7. Release harness from clips (x4) LH side.
8. Disconnect blue multiplug behind RH side of rear
header.
9. Release harness from clips (x5), RH side.
10. Disconnect lucar connectors (x4).
11. Release grommets from body and tailgate (x4).
12. Remove tailgate glass (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.BE Windshield - Rear - Renew).
13. Release clips (x17) secu ring harness to tailgate.
14. Manoeuvre and remove harness from tailgate.
Installation
1. Install harness in tailgate.
2. Secure harness clips (x17) in tailgate.
3. Install tailgate glass (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.BE Windshield - Rear - Renew).
4. Install grommets (x4), body and tailgate.
5. Connect Lucar connectors (x4).
6. Secure harness in clips (x5), RH side.
7. Connect multiplug (blue), RH side.
8. Secure harness with clips (x4), LH side.
9. Connect multiplugs (x2), tailgate harness to main harness RH and LH sides.
10. Install rear header pane l assembly (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.BK Panel Assembly - Rear
Header - Renew).
11. Connect Lucar connectors (x2), heated rear window.
12. Connect multiplugs (x4), tailgate rear.
13. Install trim - tailgate lid (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.EF Trim - Tailgate Lid Assembly -
Renew).
14. Battery isolator switch 'ON'.
Warning
Always connect the battery ea rth (- ve) terminal last.