ECU ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Owner's Guide

Exterior Trim (01.08)
Body System (01.00)1-5-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
RH Wing Side Strake - Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove mesh - RH side strake (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.CE Mesh - Side Strake - RH - Renew).
4. Remove Torx screw, (inside A-post) securing side strake to body.
5. Remove nut securing side strake to RH inner fender.
6. Remove side strake.
Installation
1. Install side strake, install and tighten nut and Torx screw.
2. Install mesh - RH side strake (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.CE Mesh - Side Strake - RH - Renew).
3. Lower vehicle on ramp.
4. Connect vehicle battery.
LH Wing Side Strake - Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove mesh - LH side strake (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.CF Mesh - Side Strake - LH - Renew).
3. Remove nuts (x3) mesh to side strake.
4. Remove mesh.
5. Remove screw inside A-post side strake to body.
6. Remove nut side strake to wheel arch.
7. Remove side strake.
Installation
1. Install side strake, nut and screw.
2. Position mesh to side strake and install nuts (x3).
3. Install mesh - LH side strake (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.CF Mesh - Side Strake - LH - Renew).
4. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Channel Assembly Divider Bar - Renew
Removal
1. Remove window regulator (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.DA Regulator - Door Glass - RH -
Renew). 2. Remove fixed glass (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.11.BG Glass - Front Door - Fixed RH - Renew).
3. Remove seal.
4. Remove screw, divider bar to mirror (see Figure 1).
5. Remove nut (hold stud with Allen key) divider bar to door and remove (see Figure 2).
Installation
1. Install bar and nut (hold stud with Allen key).
2. Install screw, divider bar to mirror (Do not tighten at this point).
3. Install seal.
4. Adjust bar. Rotate Allen stud in centre in/out until desired alignment of bar is achieved, then torque fixings.
5. Install fixed glass (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.BG Glass - Front Door - Fixed RH - Renew).
6. Install window regulator (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.DA Regulator - Door Glass - RH -
Renew).
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Exterior Trim (01.08)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-5-3
Windshield Header Finisher - Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position and support roof when hydraulic pressure drops using suitable straps (see Figure
1). 2. Release header seal from tr
im buttons (x2) to access
retaining screw and remove screws (both sides) (see
Figure 2).
3. Remove screws (x2) securi ng finisher to windscreen
frame and remove finisher (see Figure 3).
Installation
1. Position finisher and install screws (x2).
2. Install screws under header seal (both sides).
3. Clean trim buttons, apply suitable adhesive and affix seal (both sides).
4. Restore roof to original position.
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Mirrors (01.09)
Body System (01.00)1-6-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
2. Lift rear of fixed window, remove rubber surround at
top and pull out window (see Fig 1).
3. Remove the door mirror rubber cheater panel (see Fig 2).
4. Disconnect multiplug and release harness from fir tree clips (x2) and self adhesive clip (see Fig 3). 5. Remove Torx bolts (x3) and screw from glass channel,
remove mirror assembly (see Fig 4).
Installation
1. Position mirror, install and to rque tighten Torx bolts (x3)
and screw (glass channel).
2. Connect multiplug and secure harness fir tree clips (x2) and self adhesive clip.
3. Install rubber mirror cheater panel and insert rubber guttering.
4. Refit fixed window, ensure rubber surround is correctly installed.
5. Install door trimboard (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CB Trimboard Assembly - Door - Remove for
Access and Refit).
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Seating (01.10)
Body System (01.00)
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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
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8. Release cover from seat back shell (strip x2 /clips x9) (see Figure 7).
9. Release cover from bottom of seat back shell (see Figure 8). 10. Push cover through to front
of seat, release strip, ease
from foam (velcro strips) and remove cover (see Figure
9).
Installation
1. Install cover over foam attach to velcro, secure strip and push through seat.
2. Secure cover to seat back shell.
3. Secure cover to bottom of seat back shell.
4. Secure cover to seat back shell (studs and velcro).
5. Install airbag module (bolt x1) (torque).
6. Install multiplug bracket fixing.
7. Connect airbag multiplug and secure to bracket.
8. Install lever cover.
9. Install release lever.
10. Install seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for Access and
Refit).
Front Seat Squab Cover Assembly (Each,
from 08MY) - Remove and Install
Remove
Information to follow
Front Seat Cushion Cover Assembly
(Each)-Renew
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Removal
1. Remove 6 way height adjust er (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.10.AE 6 Way Height Adjuster - Including
Motors - Renew).
2. Remove screws (x3) heater and lumbar switch assembly
(see Figure 1).
3. Release switch assembly and disconnect multiplug
4. Release cover from cushion frame assembly (see Figure 2). 5. Pull seat cushion cover from between squab and
cushion frames and remove cover (see Figure 3).
Installation
1. Connect multiplugs (x2) heater and lumber switch assembly.
2. Install switch assembly to seat
3. Ease cover over cushion foam attach to velcro.
4. Push cushion flap between cushion and squab and secure to cushion frame assembly.
5. Secure cushion cover to sides and front edge of seat cushion frame assembly.
6. Install 6 way height adjust er (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.10.AE 6 Way He ight Adjuster - Including
Motors - Renew).
6-Way Height Adjuster (Inc. Motors) -
Renew
Removal
1. Power seat fully forward.
2. Remove bolts (x2) securing rear of seat to seat rails.
3. Power seat fully rearwards.
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing front of seat to seat rails.
5. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
6. Remove bolt securing seat belt to seat frame.
7. Tip the seat forwards and disconnect multiplugs (x4).
8. With assistance, remove seat assembly.
9. Remove screw (x1) relay to seat cushion base.
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10. Disconnect multiplugs (x3) seat motors (see Figure 1).
11. Release multiplugs (3) from 6 way seat adjuster frame
assembly.
12. Remove bolt (x1) seat belt buckle to frame (see Figure2). 13. Release cable ties (x4) securing seat belt buckle harness
to 6 way seat adjuster fram e assembly (see Figure 3).
14. Remove seat belt buckle assembly.
15. Remove screws (x4) 6 way height adjuster to seat cushion frame (see Figure 4).
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16. Slide 6 way height adjuster to release and remove adjuster from seat assembly (see Figure 5).
Installation
1. Install relay to seat cushion base.
2. Connect multiplugs (x3) and secure to 6 way adjuster frame.
3. Secure seat belt buckle harness (cable ties x4) to 6 way seat adjuster frame assembly.
4. Install a new bolt that attaches the seat belt buckle.
5. Position 6 way height adju ster to seat cushion frame
assembly and install screws (x4).
6. With assistance, install seat in the vehicle.
7. Position seat belt to seat frame, install and torque tighten bolt.
8. Tip seat forwards and connect multiplugs (x4).
9. Position seat onto seat rails.
10. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
11. Install front bolts (x2), Power seat forward and install rear bolts (x2). Torque tighten bolts (x 4).
Squab Motor Kit - Renew
Removal
1. Remove squab cover (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AC Cover Assembly - Front Seat Squab - Each -
Renew). 2. Disconnect heater multiplug and remove squab foam
(see Figure 1).
3. Release top mountings of lumbar adjust frame and move to access squab motor (see Figure 2).
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4. Disconnect lumbar motor multiplug (see Figure 3).
5. Remove lumbar support fr om seat frame (screws x2)
(see Figure4).
Installation
1. Install lumbar support to seat frame (screws x2).
2. Connect lumbar motor multiplug.
3. Install seat back shell (rivets x4).
4. Connect heater multiplug and install squab foam.
5. Install squab cover (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AC Cover Assembly - Front Seat Squab - Each -
Renew).
Side Airbag - Renew
Removal
1. Remove seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
2. Remove lever cover (manoeuvre over lever).
3. Disconnect airbag multiplu g and release from bracket
(see Figure 1).
4. Remove fixing multiplug br acket, move aside (see Figure
2).
5. Remove (slide down) airbag module (bolt x1).
Installation
1. Install airbag module (bolt x1) (torque).
2. Install multiplug bracket fixing.
3. Connect airbag multiplug and secure to bracket.
4. Install lever cover (manoeuvre over lever).
5. Install seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB
Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for Access and
Refit).
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Seating (01.10)
Body System (01.00)
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Front Seat Buckle Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Power seat fully forward.
2. Remove bolts (x2) securing rear of seat to seat rails.
3. Power seat fully rearwards.
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing front of seat to seat rails.
5. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
6. Remove bolt securing seat belt to seat frame.
7. Tip the seat forwards and disconnect multiplugs (x4).
8. With assistance, remove seat assembly.
9. Release multiplug (x1) seat belt buckle harness to 6 way
seat adjuster frame assembly.
10. Release cable ties (x4) securing seat belt buckle harness to 6 way seat adjuster frame assembly (see Figure 1). 11. Remove bolt (x1) seat belt buckle to frame (see Figure
2).
12. Remove seat belt buckle assembly.
Installation
1. Secure harness and multiplug to 6 way seat adjuster frame assembly.
2. Install seat belt buckle.
3. With assistance, install seat in the vehicle.
4. Position seat belt to seat frame, install and torque tighten bolt.
5. Tip seat forwards and connect multiplugs (x4).
6. Position seat onto seat rails.
7. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
8. Install front bolts (x2), Power seat forward and install rear bolts (x2). Torque tighten bolts (x 4).
Valance Heater and Lumbar Switch
Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Power seat fully forward.
2. Remove bolts (x2) securing rear of seat to seat rails.
3. Power seat fully rearwards.
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing front of seat to seat rails.
5. Disconnect vehicle battery.
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