ECU ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Owner's Manual

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18. Remove screws (x5) securing headlining to second cross bar (see Figure 14).
19. Remove screws (x2) securi ng headlining straps and
tension strings to hood me chanism (see Figure 15).
20. Remove screws (x5) securing headlining to first cross
bar. 21. Remove screws (x2) secu
ring tension strings to
underside of header rail (see Figure 16).
22. Release front of headlini ng from mounting rail and
remove headlining (see Figure 17).
23. Remove headlining bows from pockets.
Installation
1. Install headlining bows to pockets.
2. Install headlining and mount to front rail. Ensure an equal amount of overhang on each side.
3. Secure tension strings to un derside of header rail using
screws.
4. Secure headlining to first cross bar using screws (start
with the middle screw and work outboard).
5. Secure headlining straps and tension strings to hood
mechanism with screws.
6. Secure headlining to second cross bar using screws (start
with the middle screw and work outboard).
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7. Position B-post trims, pass straps through and secure to hood mechanism using screws.
8. Pass tension springs through B-post trims and secure to hood mechanism using hooks.
9. Position hood to gain access to B-post fixing locations.
10. Install B-post trims to hood mechanism, align using
marks and secure with screws.
11. Position tension strings an d secure to hinges using
screws.
12. Position tension strings underside of third cross bar and secure with screws.
13. Position tension string to front of third cross bar and
secure with screw.
14. Secure headlining to third cross bar and secure with screws (start with the middle screw and work outboard).
15. Position seat back re sts in upright position.
16. Install rear of canopy cover to tension bow and secure headlining velcro to rear screen surround (centre velcro
on top and bottom of screen and continue to corners
pressing outer canopy and headlining together).
17. Ensure headlining velcro is installed centrally to rear screen.
18. Feed heated rear screen connectors through securing loops.
19. Connect heated rear screen Lucars.
20. Insert water pocket to seal, place a drop of super glue at each end of water pockets.
21. Crimp seal to secure water pocket in place.
22. Secure headlining to tension bow using double sided tape.
23. Position rear seal to tens ion bow, fit brackets, springs
and secure with screws. Ensure carrier ends are flush
with tension bow.
24. Fit header trim (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.05.BB Panel Assembly - Header - Renew).
Header Panel Assembly - Renew
(Excluding Roadster)
Removal
1. Remove front header console assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BC Console Assembly - Front
Header - Renew).
2. Remove RH front pillar uppe r trim panel (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.BD Trim - Upper Panel - Front
Pillar - RH - Renew).
3. Remove LH front pillar upper trim panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BE Trim - Upper Panel - Front
Pillar - LH - Renew). 4. Remove sun visor Allen sc
rews (x2 (see Figure 1).
5. Remove sunvisor (see Figure 2).
6. Remove screws (x2) front header to body.
7. Remove front header panel.
8. Remove mass movement se nsor from front header.
Installation
1. Install mass movement sensor.
2. Install front header panel.
3. Position sun visors and install screws (x4).
4. Install RH front pillar upper trim panel (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.BD Trim - Upper Panel - Front
Pillar - RH - Renew).
5. Install LH front pillar uppe r trim panel (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.BE Trim - Upper Panel - Front
Pillar - LH - Renew).
6. Install front header console assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BC Console Assembly - Front
Header - Renew).
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Header Panel Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position.
2. Support roof when hydrau lic pressure drops with
suitable straps (see Figure 1).
3. Remove 8 screws securing fr ont of header assembly to
roof (see Figure 2). 4. Remove 2 screws securing re
ar of header assembly to
roof (see Figure 3).
5. Release 4 clips securing he ader assembly to roof and
remove.
Installation
1. Install header assembly to roof and secure with clips.
2. Secure rear of header assembly to roof with screws.
3. Secure front of header asse mbly to roof with screws.
4. Return roof to original position.
Front Header Console Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove rear view mirror (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.FA Mirror Assembly - Rear Dipping -
Renew).
2. Remove grille from front header map lamp console.
3. Remove screw securing ma p lamp console to header.
4. Release map lamp console from header.
5. Turn bulb holders anticlockwise and release bulb holders. Remove console.
6. Depress clips and press out map lamps.
Installation
1. Install map lamps.
2. Position console, install bulb holders.
3. Install map lamp console, install and tighten screw.
4. Install grille.
5. Install interior mirror (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.FA Mirror Assembly - Rear Dipping - Renew).
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RH/LH Upper Rear Pillar Panel Assembly
- Renew
Removal
1. Open tailgate.
2. Remove rear header.
3. Release boot compartment la mp from rear pillar panel.
Disconnect multiplug (see Figure 1).
4. Remove nut securing rear pi llar panel assembly to body.
5. Release panel from fir tree clip.
6. Remove panel.
7. Remove fir tree clip from panel.
Installation
1. Install fir tree clip in panel.
2. Install panel and secure with nut and fir tree clip.
3. Connect multiplug, install boot compartment lamp in panel.
4. Install rear header.
5. Close tailgate.
RH Sun Visor - Renew
Removal
1. Remove rear view mirr or (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.08.FA Mirror Assembly - Rear Dipping -
Renew).
2. Remove grill from front header courtesy light console 3. Remove screw (x1) courtesy light console to front
header.
4. Remove courtesy light console from header.
5. Remove sun visor Allen screws (x2)
6. Remove sun visor.
Installation
1. Position sun visor and install screws (x2).
2. Install courtesy light console.
3. Install grill.
4. Install rear view mirror (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.FA Mirror Assembly - Rear Dipping -
Renew).
LH Sun Visor - Renew
Removal
1. Remove rear view mirror (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.FA Mirror Assembly - Rear Dipping -
Renew).
2. Remove grill from front header courtesy light console.
3. Remove screw securing courtesy light console to header (see Figure 1).
4. Remove courtesy light console from header.
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5. Remove sun visor allen screws (x2) (see Figure 2).
6. Remove sunvisor.
Installation
1. Position sun visor and install screws (x2).
2. Install courtesy light console.
3. Install grille.
4. Install rear view mirror (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.FA Mirror Assembly - Rear Dipping -
Renew).
Door Trimboard Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove trimboard (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CB Trimboard Assembly - Door - Remove for
Access and Refit).
2. Remove switch pack (screws x4).
3. Remove puddle lamp.
4. Remove door pocket (nuts x10).
5. Remove centre trim (velcro x6).
6. Remove top trim and speaker grille (screws x12).
7. Remove demist duct (screws x3).
Installation
1. Install demist duct.
2. Install top trim and speaker grille.
3. Install centre trim (velcro x6).
4. Install door pocket.
5. Install puddle lamp.
6. Install switch pack.
7. Install trimboard (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CB Trimboard Assembly - Door - Remove for
Access and Refit).
Door Trimboard Assembly - Remove for
Access/Refit
Removal
1. Lower door glass fully.
2. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
3. Remove Allen bolts (x2) securing door handle assembly to door panel.
4. Remove trim insert, discon nect door catch inner and
outer cable from handle and retaining plate. Remove
handle assembly.
5. Remove screw securing trimboard to upper front of door frame.
6. Remove screws (x4) securing trimboard to door frame.
7. Raise trimboard out and up to release from door frame clips, disconnect multiplugs (x2).
Installation
1. Position door trim panel, connect multiplugs (x2). Place
trimboard over top of retaining clips and pull out and
down to install trimboard.
2. Install and tighten trimboard screws (x4).
3. Install and tighten screw, trimboard to upper front of door frame.
4. Position handle assembly, connect release cable, install
handle trim insert.
5. Install and tighten Allen bolts (x2), handle assembly to door frame.
6. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
Lower Quarter Trim 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.FS/01.05.FR Panel Assembly - Centre - Rear
Bulkhead - RH/LH - Renew).
3. Remove Speaker grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CN/01.05.CP Grille - Speaker Rear
Quarter - RH/LH - Renew).
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4. Remove screw (x1) securing quarter trim to body (under speaker grille) (see Figure 1)
.
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).
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8. Release fir tree clip securing quarter trim to body (see
Figure 5).
9. Release quarter trim from heal board and remove quarter trim (see Figure 6).
10. Remove nut (x2) securing lower panel to quarter panel.
Removal
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.CN/01.05.CP Grille - Speaker Rear
Quarter - RH/LH - Renew).
9. Remove Panel centre (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.05.FS/01.05.FR Panel Assembly - Centre - Rear
Bulkhead - RH/LH - Renew).
10. Install Wind deflector (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew).
Side Carpet Kit (RHD) - Renew
Removal
1. Remove handbrake gaiter (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.DK Gaiter - Handbrake - Renew).
2. Remove passenger seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AA Seat Assembly - Front - RH -
Remove for Access and Refit
3. Remove drivers seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
4. Remove LH quarter panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CM Panel Assembly - Quarter
- LH - Remove for Access and Refit).
5. Remove RH quarter panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CL Panel Assembly - Quarter -
RH - Remove for Access and Refit).
6. Pull back RH front centre carpet for access (press stud x1).
7. Remove LH rear centre (pre ss stud x2) and seat runner
carpets for access.
8. Remove RH sill carpet, pull from around, handbrake
lever and A-post trim.
9. Remove LH tunnel carpet, pull from under centre console and footrest.
10. Pull back LH front centre carpet for access.
11. Remove RH rear centre (pre ss stud x2) and seat runner
carpets for access.
12. Remove LH sill carpet, pull from around A-post trim.
13. Remove RH tunnel carpet, pull from under centre console.
Installation
1. Install RH sill carpet around handbrake lever and A-post trim.
2. Install LH tunnel carpet, push under centre console and footrest.
3. Install RH front centre carp et (ensure good fit around
pedals).
4. Install LH rear centre (ensure end tucked into sub woofer) and seat runner carpets.
5. Install LH sill carpet, ensure fit around A-post trim.
6. Install RH tunnel carpet, push under centre console.
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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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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).
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8. Release locating section from above A-post chrome trims (both sides) (see Figure 2).
9. Release seal from under A-post chrome trims (both sides) (see Figure 3).
10. Release seal from header rail and remove.
Installation
1. Clean adhesive from header rail.
2. Apply suitable adhesive to header rail and secure seal to header rail.
3. Secure seal under chrome trims (both sides).
4. Secure locating section from over chrome trims (both sides). 5. Secure seal from top of A-posts to under tonneau seal
(both sides) (see Figure 4).
6. Install screw and retaining stud seal retainer to A-post (both sides).
7. Install RH front sill plate (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.AJ Plate - Front Sill - RH - Renew).
8. Install LH front sill plate (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.AK Plate - Front Sill - LH - Renew).
9. Install RH door assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.EA Door Assembly - RH - Remove for
Access & Refit).
10. Install LH door assembly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.03.FA Door Assembly - LH - Remove for
Access & Refit).
11. Install header rail finisher (see Workshop Manual procedure01.08.JA Finisher - Header - Windshield -
Renew).
12. Perform water leak test (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.17.XX Water Test).
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