rims ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Workshop Manual

Interior Trim (01.05)
Body System (01.00)1-4-4 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
12. Remove screws (x2) securing tension strings to hinges (see Figure 10).
13. Position hood to gain acce ss to B-post fixing screws.
14. Mark position of screws (x4) to aid installation.
15. Remove screws (x4) securi ng trims to hood mechanism
and release trims (see Figure 11). 16. Un-hook B-post tension springs from hood mechanism
(see Figure 12).
17. Remove screws (x2) securi ng straps to hood mechanism
and remove trims (see Figure 13).
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Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13

Interior Trim (01.05)
Body System (01.00)1-4-6 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
7. Position B-post trims, pass straps through and secure to hood mechanism using screws.
8. Pass tension springs through B-post trims and secure to hood mechanism using hooks.
9. Position hood to gain access to B-post fixing locations.
10. Install B-post trims to hood mechanism, align using
marks and secure with screws.
11. Position tension strings an d secure to hinges using
screws.
12. Position tension strings underside of third cross bar and secure with screws.
13. Position tension string to front of third cross bar and
secure with screw.
14. Secure headlining to third cross bar and secure with screws (start with the middle screw and work outboard).
15. Position seat back re sts in upright position.
16. Install rear of canopy cover to tension bow and secure headlining velcro to rear screen surround (centre velcro
on top and bottom of screen and continue to corners
pressing outer canopy and headlining together).
17. Ensure headlining velcro is installed centrally to rear screen.
18. Feed heated rear screen connectors through securing loops.
19. Connect heated rear screen Lucars.
20. Insert water pocket to seal, place a drop of super glue at each end of water pockets.
21. Crimp seal to secure water pocket in place.
22. Secure headlining to tension bow using double sided tape.
23. Position rear seal to tens ion bow, fit brackets, springs
and secure with screws. Ensure carrier ends are flush
with tension bow.
24. Fit header trim (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.05.BB Panel Assembly - Header - Renew).
Header Panel Assembly - Renew
(Excluding Roadster)
Removal
1. Remove front header console assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BC Console Assembly - Front
Header - Renew).
2. Remove RH front pillar uppe r trim panel (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.BD Trim - Upper Panel - Front
Pillar - RH - Renew).
3. Remove LH front pillar upper trim panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BE Trim - Upper Panel - Front
Pillar - LH - Renew). 4. Remove sun visor Allen sc
rews (x2 (see Figure 1).
5. Remove sunvisor (see Figure 2).
6. Remove screws (x2) front header to body.
7. Remove front header panel.
8. Remove mass movement se nsor from front header.
Installation
1. Install mass movement sensor.
2. Install front header panel.
3. Position sun visors and install screws (x4).
4. Install RH front pillar upper trim panel (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.BD Trim - Upper Panel - Front
Pillar - RH - Renew).
5. Install LH front pillar uppe r trim panel (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.BE Trim - Upper Panel - Front
Pillar - LH - Renew).
6. Install front header console assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BC Console Assembly - Front
Header - Renew).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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Figure 2

Interior Trim (01.05)
Body System (01.00)1-4-16 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
7. Release seal from B-post adhesive (see Figure 3).
8. Release inner part of seal from tonneau (see Figure 4).
9. Release outer seals from body (both sides) and remove seal.
10. Remove chrome trims and clips from seal.
Installation
1. Clean adhesive from B-posts.
2. Install chrome trims and clips to seal.
3. Apply suitable adhesive to B-post part of seal.
4. Align and install seal to fitted position on B-posts (both sides).
5. Position retaining bar and install nuts (both sides).
6. Install outer seals to body (both sides).
7. Install inner part of seal to tonneau.
8. Install margin seal retaining clip from B-post (both sides).
9. Install retaining clip to B-post (both sides). 10. Install panel assembly body side RH (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.DX Panel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - RH - Renew).
11. Install panel assembly body side LH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.DY Panel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - LH - Renew).
Door Trim Weather Strip Assembly -
Renew (Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Remove LH door assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.FA Door Assembly - LH - Remove for
Access & Refit).
2. Remove RH door assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.EA Door Assembly - RH - Remove for
Access & Refit).
3. Remove LH front sill plate (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.AK Plate - Front Sill - LH - Renew).
4. Remove RH front sill pl ate (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.05.AJ Plate - Front Sill - RH - Renew).
5. Remove header rail finisher (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.JA Finisher - Header - Windshield -
Renew).
6. Remove screw and retaining stud seal retainer to A-post (both sides).
7. Release seal from under tonneau seal and to top of A- posts (both sides) (see Figure 1).
Figure 3
Figure 4
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Door Trim Weather Strip Assembly-
Renew 01.07.AX
Figure 1

Interior Trim (01.05)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-4-17
8. Release locating section from above A-post chrome trims (both sides) (see Figure 2).
9. Release seal from under A-post chrome trims (both sides) (see Figure 3).
10. Release seal from header rail and remove.
Installation
1. Clean adhesive from header rail.
2. Apply suitable adhesive to header rail and secure seal to header rail.
3. Secure seal under chrome trims (both sides).
4. Secure locating section from over chrome trims (both sides). 5. Secure seal from top of A-posts to under tonneau seal
(both sides) (see Figure 4).
6. Install screw and retaining stud seal retainer to A-post (both sides).
7. Install RH front sill plate (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.AJ Plate - Front Sill - RH - Renew).
8. Install LH front sill plate (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.AK Plate - Front Sill - LH - Renew).
9. Install RH door assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.EA Door Assembly - RH - Remove for
Access & Refit).
10. Install LH door assembly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.03.FA Door Assembly - LH - Remove for
Access & Refit).
11. Install header rail finisher (see Workshop Manual procedure01.08.JA Finisher - Header - Windshield -
Renew).
12. Perform water leak test (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.17.XX Water Test).
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Figure 3
Figure 4

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-20 Workshop Manual May 2007
Rear Seal Spare Part Assembly Kit -
Renew
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position (support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with suitable straps) (see Figure
1).
2. Remove 2 screws securing seal retaining brackets to rear seal assembly, remove brackets (see Figure 2).
3. Remove remaining 26 screws securing rear seal assembly to tension bow, rest seal assembly on tonneau
(note fitted position of tension springs).
4. Remove RH cant rail trims (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.BT Cover - Trim - Cantrail - Renew). 5. Remove LH cant rail trims (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.17.BT Cover - Trim - Cantrail - Renew).
6. Mark position of B-post trim bolts.
7. Remove 4 bolts securing B-post trims to roof (see Figure 3).
8. Drill out 6 pop-rivets securi ng rear seal assembly to B-
posts (see Figure 4).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Figure 3
Figure 4

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-12-21
9. Release water pocket from seal, remove rear seal assembly (see Figure 5).
Installation
1. Insert long straight leg of seal carrier into B-post seal
towards joint with tension bo w (ensure seal anchors are
wrapped around carrier - both sides).
2. Slide carrier to end of seal (ensure carrier is tightly fitted
against seal, including corners - both sides).
3. Press seal over full length of carrier (ensure seal inner
top anchor and seal lower anchors are fully engaged
with carrier - both sides).
4. Check ends of seal are flush with ends of carrier (both sides).
5. Fully roll seal top anchor lip onto carrier (ensure any gaps between seal and carrier are at open end of seal -
both sides).
6. Affix (super glue) whole length of seal top anchor lip to carrier (both sides).
7. At each end of the tension bow seal, measure 135mm from the end of the Velcro and mark with black pen.
8. Insert each end of seal retainer into seal at black pen marks.
9. Align seal evenly along retainer, fully push fit home centre of seal onto retainer.
10. Working outwards from cent re position, fully push fit
home seal onto retainer.
11. Working inwards from ends, fully push fit home seal onto retainer.
12. Position seal assembly across tonneau and rear quarters.
13. Insert water pockets to seal, place a drop of super glue at each end of water pockets.
14. Crimp seal to secure water pocket in place.
15. Secure seal assembly to B-posts with pop-rivets, starting with lower rivet.
16. Align and install B-post trims, secure with bolts. 17. Install LH cant rail tr
ims (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.17.BT Cover - Trim - Cantrail - Renew).
18. Install RH cant rail trims (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.BT Cover - Trim - Cantrail - Renew).
19. Align and install seal asse mbly to tension bow, ensure
brackets and spring clips are correctly positioned, secure
with screws.
LH Fully Automatic Latching Kit - Renew
Removal
1. Remove left-hand header latch flex shaft (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.EF Flex Shaft - LH - Renew).
2. Mark mounting position of latching kit (see Figure 1).
3. Remove 3 nuts and 1 screw securing latching kit to roof.
Figure 5
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-12-29
11. Remove 3 bolts (both sides) securing B-post flaps to tonneau cover and remove (see Figure 8).
12. Mark mounting position of tonneau strikers (both sides).
13. Remove 2 bolts (both sides) securing tonneau strikers and remove (see Figure 9). 14. Remove 8 screws (both sides
) securing tonneau trim and
remove (see Figure 10).
Installation
1. Install tonneau trims and secure with screws (both sides).
2. Align and install tonneau st rikers (both sides), secure
with bolts.
3. Align and install B-post flaps (both sides), secure with bolts.
4. Secure B-post flap cables to tonneau cover with clips (both sides).
5. With assistance, install tonneau cover and hinge bolts.
6. Secure tonneau B-post flap cables to hood linkage (both sides).
7. Secure tonneau well liner with velcro and clips.
8. Attach tonneau cylinders and secure with clips (both sides).
9. Restore roof and tonneau to original position.
10. Open trunk lid and tighten 2 tonneau hinge bolts.
11. Remove protective tape, close trunk lid
LH Front Main Hydraulic Cylinder Pipe -
Renew
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open and support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Road Wheels and Tyres (04.04)
Suspension (04.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 4-4-5
Road Test
A tyre vibration diagnostic proc edure always begins with a road test. The road test and customer interview (if available)
will provide much of the information neede d to find the source of a vibration.
During the road test, drive the vehicle on a road that is smoot h and free of undulations. If vibration is apparent, note and
record the following:
• The speed at which the vibration occurs
• What type of vibration occurs in each speed range
• How the vibration is affected by changes in the following types of vibration-sensitivity:
Torque Sensitive - This means that the condition may be improved or made worse by accelerating, decelerating, coasting,
maintaining a steady vehicle speed or applying engine torque.
Vehicle Speed Sensitive - This means that the vibration always occurs at the same vehicle speed and is not affected by
engine torque, engine speed or the transmission gear selected.
Engine Speed Sensitive - This means that the vibration occurs at varyin g vehicle speeds when a different transmission
gear is selected. It may sometimes be isolated by increasing or decreasing engine speed with the transmission in NEUTRAL
or by stall testing with the transmission in gear. If the condition is engine speed sensitive, the cause is probably not relate d
to the tyres.
If the road test indicates that there is tyre whine, but no sh ake or vibration, the noise originates with the contact between
the tyre and the road surface.
A thumping noise usually means that the tyre has a flat or soft spot making a noise as they slap the roadway. Tyre whine
may be distinguished from axle noise. Tyre whine remains the same over a range of speeds.
Symptoms
SymptomPossible Source(s):Action(s)
Tyres show excess wear on
edge of treads Tyres under-inflated Correct pressure to specification.
Vehicle overloaded Correct as required.
Tyres show excess wear on
edge of treads (having the
correct tyre pressures) Incorrect toe setting Set to specification.
Tyres show excess wear in
center of tread Tyres over-inflated Correct pressure to specification.
Other excessive tyre wear
problems Incorrect tyre pressure Correct pressure to specification.
Incorrect tyre and wheel usage Install correct tyre and wheel combination.
Geometry out of alignm
ent Check and adjust.
Loose, worn or damaged suspension
components Inspect, repair or install new suspension
components as necessary.
Wheel and tyre assembly out of
balance Balance wheel and tyre assembly.
Excessive lateral or radial runout of
wheel or tyre Check, repair or install a new wheel or tyre as
necessary.
Wheel mounting is difficult Incorrect application or mismatched
parts, including wheel studs and wheel
nuts. Corroded, worn or damaged parts Clean or install new parts.
Wobble or shimmy affecting
wheel runout Damaged wheel (eventually damaging
wheel bearings and causing uneven
tyre wear) Inspect wheel rims for damage and runout.
Install a new wheel rim as necessary.
Excessive vibration, rough
steering or severe tyre wear Loose or incorrect attaching parts Tighten or install new parts.

Silencer Assembly (09.01)
Exhaust (09.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 9-1-7
11. Position suitable lifter to support weight of silencer.
With assistance, remove silencer.
12. Remove both rear rubber mountings and hanger brackets from silencer.
Installation
1. Clean silencer and mating faces on rear pipes and stub pipes.
2. Install both rear rubber mountings and hanger brackets to silencer.
3. Position silencer on lifter . Install silencer, position
hangers, install and tighten bolts (x4).
4. Install front mountings to silencer, install and tighten bolts (x4).
5. Align silencer to rear pipes. Install springs (x4), and torque tighten bolts (x4).
6. Install and align stub pipes (x2) to silencer and trims in bumper. Align and tighten clamp bolts.
7. Check silencer to rear pipes for correct alignment and clearances.
8. Install stub pipes (x2), insta ll clamps (x2), centralise stub
pipes to exhaust trim finisher, torque tighten clamp nuts
(x2).
9. Check silencer to rear pipes for correct alignment and clearances.
10. Connect lines to both by-pass vacuum valves.
11. Install rear bumper diffuse r. Install and tighten Allen
bolts (x4).
12. Roadster Only - Install RH rear wheel arch liner (refer to
Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch
Liner - Rear - RH - Renew).
13. Roadster Only - Install LH rear wheel arch liner.
14. Coupe Only - Install rear undertray (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
15. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Exhaust Rear Silencer Mounting Rubber-
Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp. 2. Remove Allen bolts (x4), bumper diffuser to mounting
brackets. Remove diffuser, collect mounting brackets.
3. Remove bolts (x2), securing silencer rear hanger brackets to body.
4. Release/remove rubber mounting and hanger bracket from silencer bracket.
5. Remove rubber mounting from hanger bracket.
Installation
1. To aid assembly, apply liquid soap to rubber mounting .
2. Install rubber mounting on hanger bracket.
3. Install rubber mounting on muffler bracket.
4. Align hanger bracket to body, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
5. Position mounting brackets, install bumper diffuser, install and torque tighten Allen bolts (x4).
6. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Exhaust System-Renew
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove RH exhaust manifold.
4. Remove RH front wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front -
RH - Renew).
5. Remove LH front wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front -
LH - Renew).
6. Remove heatshield deflector, front floor (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.04.AA Heatshield -
Front Floor - Renew).
7. Loosen EGR pipe in valve.
8. Remove (nuts x2) EGR pipe from manifold, discard
gasket and tie aside.
WA R N I N G
GET THE AID OF ONE MORE PERSON WHEN YOU INSTALL THE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER.
THE SILENCER IS HEAVY .
Ensure correct alignment of exhaust pipes and silencer before tightening of fixing clamps.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WA R N I N G
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WILL BE VERY HOT AFTER
OPERATION. LET THE EXHAUST COOL BEFORE YOU DO WORK. IF YOU DO NO T, PESONAL INJURY CAN
OCCUR.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Silencer Assembly (09.01)
Exhaust (09.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 9-1-9
20. Coupe Only - Remove cable ties (x2) from LH and RH
HEGO sensor harnesses.
21. Remove nuts (x6), securing each catalyst to exhaust manifolds.
22. With assistance, remove catalysts (x2), release HEGO sensor harnesses from behind heat shield.
23. Coupe Only - Remove string from multiplugs.
24. Discard gaskets (x2) from exhaust manifolds.
25. Coupe Only - Remove bolts (x11), heatshields to centre,
LH and RH rear pipes. Remove heatshields.
Installation
1. Clean heatshields.
2. Coupe Only - Position heatshields to centre, LH and RH
rear pipes. Install and tighten bolts.
3. Install new flange gaskets to exhaust manifolds.
4. With assistance, install both catalysts, install and torque tighten nuts (x6).
5. Roadster Only - Install bolts (x4) and nuts (x2) to
catalyst heatshield.
6. Coupe Only - Feed HEGO sensor harnesses behind
heat shield, secure harnesses with cable ties.
7. Apply exhaust sealant to cent re pipe, install centre pipe
to catalysts and centre mounting. Do not torque clamp
nuts at this stage.
8. Roadster Only - Install centre exhaust mounting bolts
(x4).
9. Apply exhaust sealant to LH and RH rear pipes.
10. Install LH and RH rear pi pes to centre pipe. Do not
torque clamp nuts at this stage.
11. Install both rear rubber mountings and hanger brackets to silencer.
12. Position silencer on lifter . Install silencer, position
hangers, install and tighten bolts (x4).
13. Install front mountings to silencer, install and tighten bolts (x4).
14. Align silencer to rear pipes, install springs (x4) and bolts (x4). Do not torque bolts at this stage.
15. Install and align stub pipes (x2) to silencer and to trims in
bumper.
16. Align clamps, do not torque tighten.
17. Connect lines to both by-pass vacuum valves.
18. Coupe Only - Remove string from multiplugs.
19. Connect multiplugs to HEGO sensors. 20. Working from front to rear, set all exhaust to body
clearances.
21. Tighten all exhaust fixings to the correct torque.
22. Install subframe cross brace, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
23. Position mounting brackets, install rear bumper diffuser. Install and tighten Allen bolts.
24. Install undertrays - vehicle set (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PD Undertrays - Vehicle Set -
Renew).
25. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Attach lengths of string to th e HEGO sensor multiplugs. This
enables routing the HEGO se nsor harness behind the
exhaust heat shield on assembly.
WA R N I N G
GET THE AID OF ONE MORE PERSON WHEN YOU
INSTALL THE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER.
THE SILENCER IS HEAVY .
Ensure correct alignment of exhaust pipes and silencer before tightening of fixing clamps.