maintenance ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Workshop Manual

Contents
0-0-4 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01) ................. 18-1-2
Vehicle Control System (18.08 ) .......................... 18-2-1
Electronic Features (19.00) Active Anti-Theft System (1 9.01)......................... 19-1-2
Electronic Features Modules (19.08)....................19-2-1
Appendix & Glossary (20.00) Diagnostic Ports.................................................. 20-1-2
Fluids/Capacities................... .............................. 20-1-3
Special Tools - Pictorial Index ............................. 20-1-4
Maintenance Schedules .................................... 20-1-12
Torque Figures ................................................. 20-1-15

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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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RH/LH Seat Switchpack Assembly - Renew...........7-13
Lumbar Pump for the Front Seat (From 08MY)
- Remove and Install.............................................7-13
Lumbar Valve for the Front Seat (From 08MY)
- Remove and Install.............................................7-14
Lumbar Bladder for the Front Seat (From 08MY)
- Remove and Install.............................................7-14
Glass, Frame and Mechanism (01.11) .................. 1-8-1 Description .............................................................8-1 Frameless doors......................................................8-1
Specifications .........................................................8-1
Maintenance ...........................................................8-1 Glass Regulator - Renew .........................................8-1
RH/LH Door Glass - Renew ....................................8-2
Door Glass - Adjust/Reset .......................................8-3
Front Windshield - Renew ......................................8-3
Rear Windshield - Renew .......................................8-4
Quarter Window Glass - Renew .............................8-6
Passenger Window Lift Switch - Renew ..................8-6
Driver Window Lift Switch - Renew........................8-7
Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)................................ 1-9-1 Specifications ..........................................................9-1
Maintenance ...........................................................9-1 Instrument Panel - Renew ......................................9-1
Airbag Panel and Door Assembly - Renew ..............9-6
Glovebox Assembly - Renew ..................................9-6
Instrument Centre Panel Asse mbly - Renew............9-7
Knee Protector - Renew .........................................9-7
Instrument Panel As sembly - Renew .......................9-7
Cluster Bezel Panel - Renew .................................9-10
Driver Panel Assembly - Renew ............................9-10
Instrument Panel Bezel A ssembly (With Sat. Nav.)
- Renew ...............................................................9-11
Instrument Panel Bezel Assembly
(Without Sat. Nav.) - Renew .................................9-11
Rear Console Panel Assembly - Renew .................9-12
Armrest Pad Assembly - Renew ............................9-13
Console Panel Assembly - Renew .........................9-13
RH/LH Rear Console Pa nel Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only) ....................................................9-13
Centre Console Panel - Remove and Install
(Coupe Only) .......................................................9-15
Centre Console Panel - Remove and Install
(Roadster Only) ....................................................9-19
RH/LH Lower Quarter Panel Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only) ....................................................9-29
Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14) .............. 1-10-1 Description ...........................................................10-1 Vehicle Key/Remote Transmitter...........................10-1
Central Locking System ........................................10-1
Remote Transmitter ..............................................10-1
Fuel Filler Assembly ..............................................10-1
Boot Emergency Release ....... ...............................10-1
Specifications ........................................................10-2
Maintenance .........................................................10-2 Ignition Cylinder Lock - Re new.............................10-2
RH/LH Front Door Latch As sembly - Renew .........10-2
Bonnet Latch Assembly - Renew...........................10-3
Hood Release Cable Assembly - Renew (Roadster Only) .................................................... 10-3
Bonnet Secondary Latch Asse
mbly - Renew ......... 10-4
Tailgate Latch and Cable Assembly - Renew ......... 10-4
Fuel Filler Actuator Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 10-4
Fuel Filler Release Cable - Renew (Roadster Only) 10-5
Fuel Flap Release Switch - Renew ........................ 10-6
RH/LH Tonneau Latch Motor - Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 10-7
RH/LH Tonneau Latch - Renew (Roadster Only) ... 10-7
RH/LH Tonneau Cover Striker Assembly
- Renew (Roadster Only) ...................................... 10-8
Tailgate Latch Assembly-Renew (Roadster Only) ... 10-8
Wipers and Washer System (01.16) ....................1-11-1 Headlamp Washing .............................................. 11-1
Specifications ........................................................ 11-2
Maintenance ......................................................... 11-2 Windscreen Wiper Motor As sembly - Renew ....... 11-2
Wiper Linkage Assembly - Renew ........................ 11-2
Windshield Wash Tube - Renew .......................... 11-2
Windscreen Reservoir and Motor Assembly
- Remove and Install ............................................ 11-3
Low Level Water Sensor - Remove and Install ...... 11-4
Headlamp Wash Motor and Pump Assembly
- Renew ............................................................... 11-5
Headlamp Wash Tube Assembly - Renew ............ 11-5
Washer Fluid Reservoir - Renew........................... 11-6
Convertible Roof and Roof Opening Subsystem
(01.17)..................................................................1-12-1 System Description .............................................. 12-1
Maintenance ......................................................... 12-2 Hood Assembly-Renew ........................................ 12-2
Canopy Cover - Renew ........................................ 12-5
Header Latch Motor - Renew ............................... 12-9
Hydraulic Main Actuator Cy linder - Renew .......... 12-9
Hydraulic Tensrod Cylinder - Renew .................. 12-10
Hydraulic Tonneau Cylinder - Renew................. 12-11
Convertible Top ECU - Renew ........................... 12-13
Hydraulic Pump - Renew ................................... 12-13
Hydraulic Lock Valve - Renew............................ 12-16
RH/LH Front Cantrail Seal - Spare Part
- Renew ............................................................. 12-18
RH/LH Front Cantrail Seal Spare Part Kit
- Renew ............................................................. 12-18
RH/LH Middle Cantrail Seal Spare Part
- Renew ............................................................. 12-18
RH/LH Middle Cantrail Seal Spare Part Kit
- Renew ............................................................. 12-19
Rear Seal Spare Part Assembly Kit - Renew ......... 12-20
LH Fully Automatic Latching Kit - Renew............ 12-21
RH Fully Automatic Latching Kit - Renew ........... 12-22
Convertible Roof Hydraulic Pump
- Check Fluid Level ............................................ 12-23
Cantrail Cover Trim - Renew .............................. 12-25
B-Post Trim Cover - Renew ................................ 12-25
Tonneau Cover - Renew .................................... 12-27
LH Front Main Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe
- Renew ............................................................. 12-29
LH Rear Main Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe

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- Renew ............................................................. 12-33
RH Front Main Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe
- Renew ............................................................. 12-37
RH Rear Main Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe
- Renew ............................................................. 12-40
LH Front Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe - Renew........ 12-43
LH Rear Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe - Renew.......... 12-46
RH Front Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe - Renew ........ 12-50
RH Rear Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe - Renew ......... 12-53
RH/LH Rear Hydraulic Tonneau Cylinder Pipe
- Renew ............................................................. 12-56
LH/RH Front Hydraulic Tonneau Cylinder Pipe
- Renew ............................................................. 12-60
Hydraulic Cylinder Valve to Pump Pipe
- Renew ............................................................. 12-63
Wind Deflector - Renew .................................... 12-66
Tonneau Well Liner - Renew . ............................ 12-67
RH/LH Flex Shaft - Renew ................................. 12-69
Bumpers (01.19) .................................................. 1-13-1 Front Bumper ....................................................... 13-1
Rear Bumper......................................................... 13-1
Specifications........................................................ 13-2
Maintenance ......................................................... 13-2Front Bumper Cover - Renew .............................. 13-2
Rear Bumper Cover - Renew................................ 13-3
Restraining Devices (01.20)................................. 1-14-1 Seat Belts .............................................................. 14-1Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ...................... 14-2
Airbag System ....................................................... 14-3
Maintenance ......................................................... 14-4 Driver’s Airbag Module - Renew .......................... 14-4
LH Front Seat Belt - Renew .................................. 14-4
RH Front Seat Belt - Renew.................................. 14-5
Passenger Airbag - Renew .................................... 14-6
ARS Side Impact Sensor Assembly - B Pillar
- Renew ............................................................... 14-6
Side Impact Door ARS Sensor Assembly
- Renew ............................................................... 14-6
Front Impact Sensor Assembly - Renew ................ 14-7
Occupant Restraint Control Module Assembly
- Renew ............................................................... 14-7
RH/LH Roll Over Protection System - Renew ....... 14-8

Body Structure (01.01)
Body System (01.00)
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Maintenance
Right Side Front Crush Bar for the Body
Reinforcement - Remove and Install
Removal
1. Remove the two nuts that attach the washer bottle neck and bracket to the crush bar.
2. Release the washer bottle neck and bracket from the crush bar.
3. Remove the four Torx screws and two nuts that attach the crush bar to the body.
4. Remove the crush bar.
Install
1. Put the crush bar into position.
2. Install and torque tighten the four Torx screws and two nuts that attach the crush bar to the body.
3. Install the washer bottle neck and bracket to the crush bar.
4. Install and tighten the two nuts that attach the washer bottle neck and bracket to the crush bar.
Left Side Front Crush Bar for the Body
Reinforcement - Remove and Install
Removal
1. Remove the four Torx screws and two nuts that attach the crush bar to the body.
2. Remove the crush bar.
Install
1. Put the crush bar into position.
2. Install and torque tighten the four Torx screws and two nuts that attach the crush bar to the body.
Front Crush Brace - Remove and Install
Removal
1. Remove the four Torx screws that attach the crush brace
to the left side and right side crush brace brackets.
2. Remove the crush brace.
Install
1. Put the crush brace in position.
2. Install and torque tighten the four Torx screws that attach the crush brace to the left side and right side
crush brace brackets.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Front End (01.02)
Body System (01.00)
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Body System (01.00)
Front End (01.02)
Front Wings
Specifications
Maintenance
Radiator Closing Panel - Remove and
Install
Removal
1. Remove the 12 Torx screws that attach the radiator
closing panel.
S-01-02-AA-01
2. Remove the radiator closing panel.
S-01-02-AA-02
Install
1. Install the radiator closing panel (refer to Figure S-01-02- AA-01).
2. Install and tighten the 12 Torx screws that attach the radiator closing panel.
Centre Undertray - Remove and Install
(Roadster Only)

Removal
1. Use the applicable equipment to lift the vehicle and make it safe.
2. Remove the 17 screws that attach the centre undertray to the body.
3. Remove the centre undertray.
Install
1. Put the rear undertray in positon.
2. Install and torque the 17 Torx screws that attach the rear undertray.
Wing Standard (mm)
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
Wing Top 8
Wing Top Single nut Tight with ‘Threadlock’
Lower Rear 8
Slam panel 8
PCM Bracket 10
Bonnet Damper 25







Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Body Closures (01.03)
Body System (01.00)1-3-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
BonnetMaintenance
LH/RH Door Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Remove LH door assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.FA Door Assembly - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
3. Remove bolts (x2) securing door handle assembly to door panel (see Figure 1).
4. Remove door handle trim plate, disconnect door catch inner release cable from handle and outer cable from
retaining plate.
5. Remove hand le assembly.
6. Remove access plug s from door frame.
7. Remove screw securing trimboard to upper front of door frame.
8. Remove bolts (x5) securing trimboard to door frame.
9. Raise trimboard out and up to release from door frame clips, disconnect multiplugs (x2).
Bonnet Standard (mm)
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.
Hinge to Body 25





Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Door Assembly-Renew LH01.03.DB
Door Assembly-Renew RH01.03.CB
Figure 1
A0103136

Interior Trim (01.05)
Body System (01.00)
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Body System (01.00)
Interior Trim (01.05)
This section covers removal and installation of the interior mouldings and trim panels. In many instances, one component
overlaps another component. If this co ndition is found, it will be necessary to loosen or remove the overlapping
component before removal, to prevent damage to either component.
Maintenance
Rear Centre Console - Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
1. Remove storage compartment door.
2. Remove bolt and screws (x5) from support rail to body and remove support rail.
3. Remove screw (x1) centre arm rest to rear console panel assembly and remove arm rest (see Figure 1).
4. Remove nuts (x3), screws (x4) from panel assembly rear console (see Figure 2).
5. Remove screws (x2) ashtra y console panel assembly to
floor. 6. Remove rear console panel assembly.
Installation
1. Position rear console panel, install and tighten nuts (x3)
and screws (x4).
2. Install screws (x2) ashtray console panel to floor.
3. Install centre arm rest.
4. Install support rail, install and tighten screws (x5) and
bolt.
5. Install stowage compartment door.
Headlining - Renew (Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Remove header trim (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BB Panel Assembly - Header - Renew).
2. Remove screws (x28) securing rear seal to tension bow, release seal and springs, collect brackets and rest seal on
tonneau (see Figure 1).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Exterior Trim (01.08)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-5-1
Body System (01.00)
Exterior Trim (01.08)
Maintenance
RH/LH Applique Sill - Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel/s.
3. Release rear of front wheel arch liner (screws x7) for access.
4. Remove nut and bolt, sill to front fender (see Figure 1).
5. Release front of rear wheel arch liner (screws x5) for access.
6. Remove nut and bolts (x2), sill to rear body (see Figure 2). 7. Remove screws (x5) sill to body (see Figure 3).
8. Remove margin seal (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.07.AM Seal - Front Door Margin - Lower - RH -
Renew).
9. Remove screws (x4) from sill top (see Figure 4).
10. Refit wheels with 3 nuts and lower vehicle to floor.
11. Release clips (x2) wing to sill and remove sill.
Installation
1. Install sill.
2. Install screws (x4) to sill top.
3. Install margin seal (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.07.AM Seal - Front Door Margin - Lower - RH -
Renew).
4. Remove wheels and raise vehicle.
5. Install screws (x5) sill to body.
6. Install nut and bolt, sill to front wing.
7. Position front of rear wheel arch liner (screws x5).
8. Install nut and bolts (x2), sill to rear body.
9. Position rear of front wheel arch liner (screws x7).
10. Install road wheel/s.
11. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
A0108151
A0108152
Figure 3
Figure 4
A0108153
A0107150

Mirrors (01.09)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-6-1
Body System (01.00)
Mirrors (01.09)
Specifications
Maintenance
LH Door Mirror Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove door trimboard (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.05.CB Trimboard Assembly - Door -
Remove for Access and Refit).
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
Mirror Mounting 20-25
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
A010808
Figure 2
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
A010807