lumbar support ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Workshop Manual

Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-1-1
Body System (01.00)
Contents
Body Structure (01.01)........................................... 1-1-4Overview ................................................................ 1-4
Specifications.......................................................... 1-4
Maintenance ........................................................... 1-5Right Side Front Crush Bar for the Body
Reinforcement - Remove and Install ....................... 1-5
Left Side Front Crush Bar for the Body
Reinforcement - Remove and Install ....................... 1-5
Front Crush Brace - Remove and Install .................. 1-5
Front End (01.02) ................................................... 1-2-1 Front Wings ............................................................ 2-1Specifications ......................................................... 2-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 2-1 Radiator Closing Panel - Remove and Install ........... 2-1
Centre Undertray - Remove and Install
(Roadster Only) ..................................................... 2-1
Front Undertray-Remove and Install ....................... 2-2
Rear Undertray - Renew (Coupe only).................... 2-2
Rear Undertray - Renew (Roadster only) ................ 2-2
Install ..................................................................... 2-2.............................................................................. 2-2
Undertray, Vehicle Set - Renew ............................. 2-2
RH/LH Front Wheel Arch Liner - Renew ................ 2-2
RH/LH Rear Wheel Arch Liner - Renew ................. 2-3
RH Front Wing Panel Assembly - Renew ................ 2-4
LH Front Wing Panel Assembly - Renew ................ 2-6
Body Closures (01.03) ........................................... 1-3-1 Specifications.......................................................... 3-1Doors .................................................................... 3-1
Tailgate .................................................................. 3-1
Bonnet................................................................... 3-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 3-2 LH/RH Door Assembly-Renew ............................... 3-2
RH/LH Door Assembly-Remove/Refit ..................... 3-6
Front Door Hinge (One Side) - Renew ................... 3-6
Front Door Check Arm Assembly - Renew ............. 3-7
Boot Lid Assembly - Renew (Roadster Only) ........... 3-7
Boot Lid Hinge Assembly (Pair) - Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 3-10
Boot Gas Strut (Pair) - Renew (Roadster Only) ...... 3-11
Boot Lid Striker Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 3-11
Exterior Boot Lid Switch Release - Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 3-12
Tailgate Assembly - Renew ................................... 3-12
Tailgate Hinge Assembly (Pair) - Renew ................ 3-13
Hood Assembly - Renew ...................................... 3-14
Hood Hinge Assembly (Vehicle Set) - Renew ....... 3-14
Interior Trim (01.05).............................................. 1-4-1 Maintenance ........................................................... 4-1Rear Centre Console - Renew ................................ 4-1
Headlining - Renew (Roadster Only) ...................... 4-1
Header Panel As sembly - Renew
(Excluding Roadster)............................................... 4-6 Header Panel Assembly - Renew (Roadster Only)... 4-7
Front Header Console Assembly - Renew............... 4-7
RH/LH Upper Rear Pillar Panel Assembly
- Renew ................................................................. 4-8
RH Sun Visor - Renew ........................................... 4-8
LH Sun Visor - Renew ............................................ 4-8
Door Trimboard Assembly - Renew ....................... 4-9
Door Trimboard Assembly
- Remove for Access/Refit ...................................... 4-9
Lower Quarter Trim Panel Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only)...................................................... 4-9
Side Carpet Kit (RHD) - Renew ............................ 4-11
Side Carpet Kit (LHD) - Renew ............................ 4-12
Top Rear Console Fini
sher Panel Assembly
- Renew (Roadster Only) ...................................... 4-14
RH/LH Bodyside Rear Trim Panel Assembly
- Renew (Roadster Only) ...................................... 4-14
Tonneau to Body Weatherstrip Assembly
- Renew (Roadster Only) ...................................... 4-15
Door Trim Weather Strip Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only).................................................... 4-16
Exterior Trim (01.08) ............................................. 1-5-1 Maintenance ........................................................... 5-1RH/LH Applique Sill - Renew ................................. 5-1
RH Wing Side Strake - Renew................................ 5-2
LH Wing Side Strake - Renew ................................ 5-2
Channel Assembly Divider Bar - Renew ................. 5-2
Windshield Header Finisher - Renew
(Roadster Only)...................................................... 5-3
Mirrors (01.09) ...................................................... 1-6-1 Specifications ......................................................... 6-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 6-1RH Door Mirror Assembly - Renew ........................ 6-1
LH Door Mirror Assembly - Renew ........................ 6-1
Seating (01.10)....................................................... 1-7-1 Description ............................................................. 7-1Heated Seats ......................................................... 7-1
Specifications ........................................................ 7-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 7-1 RH/LH Front Seat - Remove and Install .................. 7-1
Front Seat Squab Cover Assembly
(Each, Pre-08MY) - Remove and Install .................. 7-1
Front Seat Squab Cover Assembly
(Each, from 08MY) - Remove and Install................. 7-3
Front Seat Cushion Cover Assembly (Each)
- Renew ................................................................. 7-3
6-Way Height Adjuster (Inc. Motors) - Renew ........ 7-4
Squab Motor Kit - Renew....................................... 7-6
Lumbar Support Kit - Renew .................................. 7-7
Side Airbag - Renew .............................................. 7-8
Front Seat Buckle Assembly - Renew...................... 7-9
Valance Heater and Lumbar Switch Assembly
- Renew ................................................................. 7-9
Seat Harness Kit - Renew ..................................... 7-10

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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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4. Remove clip from adjust rod and pull through to clear motor (see Figure 3).
5. Remove motor from seat fr ame (bolt x1 and multiplug
x1). (see Figure 4)
Installation
1. Install motor to seat frame, push adjust rod through motor (key splined) and install clip.
2. Position motor and install bolt (x1) and multiplug (x1).
3. Install top mountings of lumbar adjust frame.
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).
Lumbar Support 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. Remove seat back shell (rivets x4) (see Figure 2).
Figure 3
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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).
Figure 3
Figure 4
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15. Drill out pop rivets from release rod support, and feed harness past rod (see Figure 8).
16. Release harness from clips (x3) and seat cover loop, feed through seat frame (see Figure 9). 17. Disconnect cushion heater
multiplug (see Figure 10).
18. Release cushion cover from frame, feed harness through cover and foam (see Figure 11).
Installation
1. Feed harness through cushion cover and foam, secure cover to frame,
2. Connect cushion heater multiplug.
3. Feed harness through seat frame, secure to clips (x3) and seat cover loop.
4. Feed harness past rod and install pop rivets to release rod support.
5. Install earth header (nut and bolt) and secure harness to clips (x2).
6. Connect lumbar and squab motor multiplugs.
7. Install seat back shell (rivets x4).
8. Connect heater multiplug and install squab foam.
9. Ease cover over foam attach to velcro, secure strip and push through seat.
10. Secure cover to seat back shell.
Figure 8
Figure 9
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Figure 10
Figure 11
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