audio ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Workshop Manual

Contents
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 0-0-3
V8 Vantage Workshop Manual
Contents
IntroductionWelcome .............................................................. 0-0-6
Safety Precautions ................................................. 0-0-7
Lifting and Jacking ................................................. 0-0-9
Vehicle Recovery ................................................ 0-0-10
Vehicle Identification Number ............................ 0-0-11
Body System (01.00) Body Structure (01.01) .......................................... 1-1-4
Front End System (01.02) ...................................... 1-2-1
Body Closures (01.03) ........................................... 1-3-1
Interior Trim (01.05) ............................................. 1-4-1
Exterior Trim (01.08) ............................................. 1-8-1
Mirrors (01.09) ...................................................... 1-9-1
Seating (01.10).................................................... 1-10-1
Glass, Frame and Mechanism (01.11) .................. 1-11-1
Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12) . .............................. 1-12-1
Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14) ............... 1-14-1
Wipers and Washer System (01.16)..................... 1-16-1
Convertible Roof and Roof Opening
Subsystem (01.17)................ ...............................1-17-1
Bumpers (01.19) ................................................. 1-19-1
Restraining Devices (01.20) .... ............................. 1-20-1
Frame and Mounting (02.00) Subframes (02.03) ................................................. 2-1-2
Engine System (03.00) Engine Assembly....................................................3-0-3
Engine Structure (03.01)........................................ 3-1-1
Lubrication System (03.02).................................... 3-2-1
Cooling System (03.03) ......................................... 3-3-1
Fuel Charging System (03.04) ................................ 3-4-1
Accessory Drive System (03.05)............................. 3-5-1
Engine Cranking System (03. 06) ............................ 3-6-1
Valve Train (03.09) ............................................... 3-9-1
Engine Sealing (03.10)......................................... 3-10-1
Power Conversion (03.11)................................... 3-11-1
Evaporative Emissions (03.13) ............................. 3-11-1
Engine Management System (0 3.14).................... 3-14-1
Throttle Control (03.16) ...... ................................ 3-16-1
Foot Operated Control (03.18)............................ 3-18-1
Suspension (04.00) Road Wheel Alignment (04.00) ............................. 4-0-2
Front Suspension (04.01)....................................... 4-1-1
Rear Suspension (04.02)........................................ 4-2-1
Shock Absorber System (04.03) ............................. 4-3-1
Road Wheels and Tyres (04.04) ............................ 4-4-1
Driveline (05.00) Driveshaft (05.01) ................................................. 5-1-2
Halfshafts (05.05) .................................................. 5-2-1 Brake System (06.00)
Front Disc Brake (06.03) ....................................... 6-3-2
Rear Disc Brakes (06.04) ....................................... 6-4-1
Hand Brake (06.05) .............................................. 6-5-1
Brake Actuation System (06.06 ) ............................ 6-6-1
Power Brake System (06.07) ................................. 6-7-1
Anti-lock Braking System (06.09)........................... 6-9-1
Transmission (07.00) Transmission Cooling (07.02) ................................ 7-0-2
Manual Transmission (07.03) ................................ 7-3-1
Automatic Control System (07.05)......................... 7-5-1
Manual Control System (07.06) ............................. 7-6-1
Automatic Shifting Subsytem (07.11) .................. 7-11-1
Clutch (08.00) Clutch Controls (08.02) ......................................... 8-1-2
Exhaust (09.00) Exhaust Overview ................................................. 9-1-2
Silencer Assembly (09.01) ..................................... 9-1-3
Pipes and Supports (09.03) ................................... 9-2-1
Exhaust Protection (09.04) .................................... 9-3-1
Fuel (10.00) Fuel Tank and Lines (10.01) ................................ 10-1-2
Steering (11.00) Steering Gear (11.01) .......................................... 11-1-2
Power Steering (11.02)........................................ 11-2-1
Steering Column (11.04) ..................................... 11-4-1
Steering Column Switches (1 1.05) ....................... 11-5-1
Steering Wheel (11.06) ....................................... 11-6-1
Climate Control (12.00) Body Ventilation system (12.01) .......................... 12-1-2
Heater System (12.02) ........................................ 12-2-1
Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03) ................. 12-3-1
Information, Gauge and Warning (13.00) Instrument Cluster (13.01) .................................. 13-1-2
Power Supply (14.00) Battery System (14.01) ........................................ 14-1-2
Alternator and Regulator System (14.02) ............. 14-2-1
Vehicle Entertainment (15.00) Audio System (15.01)................................ ..........15-1-2
Antenna (15.02).................................................. 15-2-1
Vacuum Distribution (16.00) Body Vacuum System (16.01) ............................. 16-1-2
Lighting (17.00) Front Lights (17.01) ............................................. 17-1-2
Interior Lighting (17.02) ...................................... 17-2-1
Rear Lights (17.03) .............................................. 17-3-1
Lighting Mechanisms (17.04). .............................. 17-4-1

Seating (01.10)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 1-7-13
11. Secure cover to bottom of seat back shell.
12. Secure cover to seat back shell (studs and velcro).
13. Install airbag module (bolt x1) (torque).
14. Install multiplug bracket fixing.
15. Connect airbag multiplu g and secure to bracket.
16. Install lever cover.
17. Install release lever.
18. Install seat 6 way height adjuster (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AE 6 Way Height Adjuster - Inc.
Motors - Renew).
RH/LH Seat Switchpack Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Remove instrument panel bezel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AV Bezel Assembly
- Instrument Panel - Remove for Access and Refit).
2. Remove console panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.DB Panel Assembly Console - Renew).
3. Remove instrument cluster hood (6 clips)
4. Remove passenger upper ou ter panel assembly (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AE Panel Assembly
- IP - Upper - Passenger - Renew).
5. Remove passenger panel assembly (4 clips and 4 screws)
6. Remove driver's upper inner panel assembly (5 clips)
7. Remove driver's upper outer panel assembly (4 clips)
8. Remove driver's panel assembly (4 clips and 3 screws)
9. Remove receiver and audio media system panel screws (x4), disconnect multiplugs (x12).
10. Pull back carpet and disconnect seat adjust switch multiplugs (x6), release harness clip (x2)
11. Remove instrument centre panel assembly
12. Remove seat adjust switch (screws x4) (see Figure 1).
Installation
1. Install seat adjust switch.
2. Install instrument centre panel assembly
3. Connect seat adjust switch multiplugs (x6), install
harness clip (x2) and carpet.
4. Install receiver and audio media systems panel (12 multiplugs and 4 screws)
5. Install driver's panel asse mbly (4 clips and 3 screws)
6. Install driver's upper oute r panel assembly (4 clips)
7. Install driver's upper inne r panel assembly (5 clips)
8. Install passenger's panel assembly (4 clips and 4 screws)
9. Install passenger's upper outer panel assembly (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AE Panel Assembly
- IP - Upper - Passenger - Renew).
10. Install instrument cluster hood (6 clips)
11. Install console panel assemb ly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.12.DB Panel Assembly Console - Renew).
12. Install instrument panel be zel assembly (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.12.AV Bezel Assembly -
Instrument Panel - Remove for Access and Refit).
Lumbar Pump for the Front Seat (From
08MY) - Remove and Install
Remove
1. Remove the applicable front seat (Refer to ’RH/LH Front Seat - Remove and Install’, page 1-7-1).
2. Remove the cover for the squab from the seat (Refer to ’Front Seat Squab Cover Assembly (Each, from 08MY) -
Remove and Install’, page 1-7-3).
3. Move the lumbar inlay to give access.
4. Remove the tape that attaches the air hoses for the bladder into the lumbar inlay.
5. Move the air pump out of the lumbar inlay.
6. Disconnect the air hoses from the pump.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector for the pump.
8. Remove the pump assembly.
Install
1. Connect the the air hose to the pump.
2. Put the air valve in position into the inlay.
3. Connect the electrical connector for the pump.
4. Put the pump into the correct position in the lumbar inlay.
5. Use applicable tape to hold the hoses into the lumbar inlay.
6. Put the lumbar inlay into the correct position.
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Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-7
Instrument Centre Panel Assembly -
Renew
1. Remove instrument panel bezel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AV Bezel Assembly
- Instrument Panel - Remove for Access and Refit).
2. Remove console panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.DB Panel Assembly Console - Renew).
3. Remove instrument cluster hood (6 clips)
4. Remove passenger upper ou ter panel assembly (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AE Panel Assembly
- IP - Upper - Passenger - Renew).
5. Remove passenger panel assembly (4 clips and 4 screws)
6. Remove driver's upper inner panel assembly (5 clips)
7. Remove driver's upper outer panel assembly (4 clips)
8. Remove driver's panel assembly (4 clips and 3 screws)
9. Remove receiver and audio media system panel screws (x4), disconnect multiplugs (x12).
10. Pull back carpet and disconnect seat adjust switch multiplugs (x6), release harness clip (x2)
11. Remove instrument centre panel assembly
12. Remove seat adjust switches (screws x8).
Installation
1. Install seat adjust switches (screws x8).
2. Install instrument centre panel assembly
3. Connect seat adjust switch multiplugs (x6), install harness clip (x2) and carpet.
4. Install receiver and audio media systems panel (12 multiplugs and 4 screws)
5. Install driver's panel assembly (4 clips and 3 screws)
6. Install driver's upper oute r panel assembly (4 clips)
7. Install driver's upper inne r panel assembly (5 clips)
8. Install passenger's panel assembly (4 clips and 4 screws)
9. Install passenger's upper outer panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AE Panel Assembly
- IP - Upper - Passenger - Renew).
10. Install instrument cl uster hood (6 clips)
11. Install console panel asse mbly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.12.DB Panel Assembly Console - Renew).
12. Install instrument panel be zel assembly (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.12.AV Bezel Assembly -
Instrument Panel - Remove for Access and Refit).
Knee Protector - Renew
Removal
1. Remove driver's lower panel assembly (7 clips) and disconnect air temperature pipe.
2. Disconnect footwell light and remove unit from panel.
3. Mark one socket for relocation and remove diagnostic sockets (x2) from panel.
4. Remove pop-rivets (x5), sc rews (x4) and remove panel.
Installation
1. Align knee protector panel in position and secure with
screws (x4).
2. Install pop-rivets (x5).
3. Install diagnostic sockets (x2) (ensure marked socket is in correct location).
4. Install footwell light and reconnect multiplug.
5. Install driver's lower panel assembly (7 clips) and connect air temperature pipe.
Instrument Panel Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove Instrument pane l assembly (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.12.AB Instrument Panel - Facia
Assembly - Remo ve for Access and Refit).
2. Remove steering column (bolts x4, multiplugs x5).
3. Remove passenger air bag module (screws x4).
4. Remove centre speaker (screws x2) and unclip harness (see Figure 1).
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May 2007 Workshop Manual 15-1-1
Vehicle Entertainment (15.00)
Contents
Audio System (15.01)........................................... 15-1-2Maintenance ........................................................... 1-2 Power Amplifier-Renew ......................................... 1-2
Subwoofer Premium Amplifier-Renew ................... 1-3
Centre Stack Assembly-Remov e for Access/Refit ..... 1-3
Centre Stack assembly-Renew ................................ 1-4
GPS Tuner-Renew ................................................. 1-5
Multi Media Module-Renew .................................. 1-6
Antenna (15.02) ................................................... 15-2-1 Maintenance ........................................................... 2-1 GPS Antenna-Renew.............................................. 2-1
ICE System Antenna-Renew ................................... 2-1

Audio System (15.01)
Vehicle Entertainment (15.00)15-1-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Vehicle Entertainment (15.00)
Audio System (15.01)
Maintenance
Power Amplifier-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Remove RH luggage compartment carpet (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.FB Carpet
Assembly - Luggage Compartment - Side - RH - Renew).
3. Remove RH rear upper pillar panel assembly (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BF Panel Assembly
- Rear Pillar - Upper - RH - Renew).
4. Remove bolt (x1) and nuts (x2) from power socket bracket to body (see Fig. 1).
5. Release power socket bracket and position aside.
6. Remove Torx screws (x6) from amplifier bracket to body (see Fig. 2).
7. Release clip securing lamp harness to amplifier bracket. 8. Disconnect harness to luggage compartment lamp and
remove lamp assembly.
9. Release power amplifier bracket from body and disconnect harness multiplugs (x3).
10. Remove amplifier and bracket assembly.
11. Disconnect multiplugs (x3) from amplifier to audio harness.
12. Remove nuts and bolts (x4) that secure power amplifier
to mounting plate and remove amplifier (see Fig. 3).
13. Collect spacers between amplifier and mounting plate (see Fig. 4).
Installation
1. Position amplifier and sp acers to mounting plate.
2. Install nuts and bolt amplifier to mounting plate.
3. Connect multiplugs (x3) from amplifier to audio harness.
4. Position amplifier and bracket assembly to body and connect multiplugs (x3).
5. Secure luggage compartment lamp harness and connect and install lamp assembly.
6. Install Torx screws (x6) from amplifier bracket to body.
7. Position power socket bracket to body and install bolt
(x1) and nuts (x2).
8. Install RH rear upper pillar panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BF Panel Assembly
- Rear Pillar - Upper - RH - Renew).
9. Install RH luggage compartment carpet (see Workshop Manual procedures 01.05.FB Carpet Assembly -
Luggage Compartment - Side - RH - Renew).
10. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
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Audio System (15.01)
Vehicle Entertainment (15.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 15-1-3
Subwoofer Premium Amplifier-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Remove RH luggage compartment carpet (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.FB Carpet
Assembly - Luggage Compartment - Side - RH - Renew).
3. Remove RH rear upper pi llar panel assembly (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BF Panel Assembly
- Rear Pillar - Upper - RH - Renew).
4. Remove bolt (x1) and nuts (x2) from power socket bracket to body (see Fig. 1).
5. Release power socket bracket and position aside.
6. Remove Torx screws (x6) from amplifier bracket to body (see Fig. 2).
7. Release clip that secures lamp harness to amplifier bracket.
8. Disconnect harness to luggage compartment lamp and remove lamp assembly. 9. Release power amplifier bracket from body and
disconnect harness multiplugs (x3).
10. Remove amplifier and bracket assembly.
11. Disconnect multiplugs (x3) from amplifier to audio
harness.
12. Remove bolts (x4) that secure subwoofer amplifier to mounting plate and remove amplifier (see Fig. 3).
Installation
1. Install amplifier to mounting plate.
2. Connect multiplugs (x3) from amplifier to audio harness.
3. Position amplifier and brack et assembly to body and
connect multiplugs (x3).
4. Secure luggage compartment lamp harness and connect and install lamp assembly.
5. Install Torx screws (x6) from amplifier bracket to body.
6. Position power socket bracket to body and install bolt (x1) and nuts (x2).
7. Install RH rear upper pillar panel assembly (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BF Panel Assembly
- Rear Pillar - Upper - RH - Renew).
8. Install RH luggage compar tment carpet (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.FB Carpet Assembly - Luggage
Compartment - Side - RH - Renew).
9. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
Centre Stack Assembly-Remove for
Access/Refit
Removal
1. Remove panel assembly - console (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.DB Panel Assembly Console -
Renew).
2. Remove bezel assembly instrument panel (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AV Bezel Assembly
- Instrument Panel - Renew).
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3. Remove screws (x4) that secure centre stack assembly to IP (see Fig. 1).
4. Release centre stack assembly and disconnect multiplugs (x12).
Installation
1. Position centre stack assembly and install multiplugs (x12).
2. Install and torque tighten screws (x4).
3. Install bezel assembly inst rument panel (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.12.AV Bezel Assembly -
Instrument Panel - Renew).
4. Install panel assembly - console (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.DB Panel Assembly Console - Renew).
Centre Stack assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove centre stack assembly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 15.01.CB Centre Stack Assembly - Remove
for Access and Refit). 2. Depress clips and remove A/C request switch (see Fig.
1).
3. Depress clips and remove A/C re-circulation switch.
4. Depress clips and remove hazard warning switch.
5. Depress clips and remove IDV switch.
6. Depress clips and remove rear fog guard switch.
7. Rotate HVAC control knobs to vertical position.
8. Remove screws (x6) securing HVAC control unit (see Fig. 2).
9. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) (lever HVAC unit from rear
to remove control knobs).
Fig. 1
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Vehicle Entertainment (15.00)
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10. Remove screws (x8) secu ring centre stack support
bracket, remove bracket (see Fig. 3).
11. Remove ICM interface driver.
12. Remove screws (x2) securi ng clock unit, remove clock
unit (see Fig. 4).
13. Remove screws (x2) secu ring telephone switchpack,
remove switchpack.
14. Remove screws (x2) secu ring satellite navigation
switchpack, remove switchpack.
Installation
1. Install satellite navigation switchpack, install and tighten screws (x2).
2. Install telephone switchpack, install and tighten screws (x2).
3. Install clock unit, install and tighten screws (x2). 4. Install ICM interface driver,
install centre stack support
bracket, install and tighten screws (x8).
5. Install HVAC unit, install an d tighten screws (x6). Install
control knobs (x3), connect multiplugs (x2).
6. Install rear fog guard switch and secure with clips.
7. Install IDV switch and secure with clips.
8. Install hazard warning switch and secure with clips.
9. Install A/C re-circulation switch and secure with clips.
10. Install A/C request switch and secure with clips.
11. Install centre stack assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.CB Centre Stack Assembly - Remove
for Access and Refit).
GPS Tuner-Renew
1. Remove RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
RH - Renew).
2. Remove bolts (x4) from tuner base plate to wheel arch (see Fig. 1).
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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.
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Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-3
F26 20A Headlamp wash pump (HID Only)
F27 25A Spare
F28 10A Module - ABS/Key Reader and Steering angle sensors
F29 25A Spare
F30 5A Alternator battery sensing
F31 30A Heated front screen
F32 30A Wiper (slow)
F33 30A Wiper (fast)
F34 20A Heater Blower motor
F35 60A Cooling fan module
Central
Electronics
Module
Fusebox
Fuse/
RelayRatingFunction
F43 10A Multi media module display/Phone/GPS tuner/Media player
F44 10A Airbag module
F45 15A Accessory socket and illumination
F46 5A Driver Information/Master light switch/Glove box relay/Master lock switch Battery Off
switch/Boot release switch/Speaker-switch/
JBFB-R7/Centre console module/Bluetooth
module
F47 5A Interior lamps (front)/Seat switches/Fuel flap switch/glovebox switch/Rear power
illumination
F48 15A Windscreen wash pump
F49 10A Occupant detect (Driver and passenger seat)/Airbag module
F50
F51 10A Diagnostic connectors/Centre stack switches
F52 5A Start button
F53 10A Module - HID lighting
F54 10A Engine fuse box/Boot fuse box/Tyre pressure monitor module/Satellite navigation relay
F55
F56 10A Centre console module/Sounder module/
Hazard switch
F57 15A Diagnostic connectors/Brake pedal switch
F58 10A High beam (RH)
F59 10A High beam (LH)
F60 15A Drivers seat power (Heating)
F61 15A Passenger seat power (Heating)
F62 20A A/C module
F63 20A
F64 5A AM/FM receiver module/Traffic Monitoring Control module (TMC)
F65 5A Media player/Multi media module and display/Audio amplifier
F66 10A Centre console module/Infotainment control module
F67
F68
F69 5A BFB-R5
F70
F71
F72
F73
F74 15A Fuel pump
F75
F76
F77 15A Boot power socket
F78
F79 5A Reversing lamps/Module - Parking aid
F80 5A Battery ‘Off’ switch
F81 20A Ignition switch
F82 25A Passenger door module
F83 25A Driver door module
F84 25A Passenger seat power/Passenger seat switchpack
F85 25A Driver seat power/Driver seat switchpack
F86 5A Start button, Driver and passenger seats