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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

Audio System (15.01)
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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’.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Fig. 3
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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).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Fig. 3
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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
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Fig. 1
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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).
Fig. 3
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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.
Fig. 2
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Antenna (15.02)
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Vehicle Entertainment (15.00)
Antenna (15.02)
Maintenance
ICE System Antenna-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Remove RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
RH - Renew). 3. Remove bolts (x2) securing AM antenna to body (see Fig.
1).
4. Remove nut securing AM antenna earth connection to body.
5. Release AM antenna cable from clips (x4).
6. Remove bolts (x4) securing tuner base plate to wheel arch (note position of earth lead) (see Fig. 2).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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7. Disconnect antenna multiplugs (x4) from tuners (see Fig.
3).
8. Lower vehicle on ramp.
9. Pull antenna cables into luggage compartment.
10. Remove power amplifier assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.AB Power Amplifier - Renew).
11. Release AM antenna cable from clips (x3), luggage compartment (see Fig. 4). 12. Mark fitted position, release clip, remove AM antenna
cable from multiplu g (see Fig. 5).
13. Pull AM antenna cable into wheel arch, remove AM antenna assembly.
14. Remove rear header (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BK Panel Assembly - Rear Header - Renew).
15. Mark fitted position, release FM antenna from body (see Fig. 6).
16. Release FM antenna cable from roof clip.
17. Mark fitted position, release clip, remove FM antenna cable from multiplug.
18. Remove FM antenna assembly.
Installation
1. Clean old adhesive from body.
2. Apply adhesive to FM antenna.
3. Install FM antenna, align to mark on body.
4. Secure FM antenna cable in roof clip.
5. Correctly route FM antenna cable, connect to marked position in multiplug, secure with clip.
6. Install rear header (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BK Panel Assembly - Rear Header - Renew).
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7. Position AM antenna to body , install and torque tighten
bolts (x2).
8. Position AM antenna earth connector, install and torque tighten nut.
9. Route AM antenna cable through grommet into luggage compartment.
10. Correctly route AM antenna cable, connect to marked position in multiplug, secure with clip.
11. Feed multiplugs into wheel arch and connect to tuner assemblies.
12. Secure antenna cables in clips (x3), luggage compartment.
13. Install power amplifier assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.AB Power Amplifier - Renew).
14. Raise vehicle on ramp.
15. Position tuner base plate, position earth lead, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
16. Install RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
17. Lower vehicle on ramp.
18. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.