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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

1-1-2 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
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

Body Structure (01.01)
Body System (01.00)1-1-4 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Body System (01.00)
Body Structure (01.01)
Overview
The all aluminium body underframe is bonded using an immensely strong hot-cured XD4600 red adhesive.
The rear quarter panels, roof and side mouldings are bond ed to the structure using cold-cured 2810 MV adhesive. The
curing cycle is improved by usin g a hot air impingement system.
The composite front wings are bolted to the structure.
At no time should the body structure be subjec ted to temperatures in excess of 120°C (248°F).
Specifications
Nm.
Crush Brace
Crush Bar (Left and Right)




Interior Trim (01.05)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-4-7
Header Panel Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position.
2. Support roof when hydrau lic pressure drops with
suitable straps (see Figure 1).
3. Remove 8 screws securing fr ont of header assembly to
roof (see Figure 2). 4. Remove 2 screws securing re
ar of header assembly to
roof (see Figure 3).
5. Release 4 clips securing he ader assembly to roof and
remove.
Installation
1. Install header assembly to roof and secure with clips.
2. Secure rear of header assembly to roof with screws.
3. Secure front of header asse mbly to roof with screws.
4. Return roof to original position.
Front Header Console Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove rear view mirror (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.FA Mirror Assembly - Rear Dipping -
Renew).
2. Remove grille from front header map lamp console.
3. Remove screw securing ma p lamp console to header.
4. Release map lamp console from header.
5. Turn bulb holders anticlockwise and release bulb holders. Remove console.
6. Depress clips and press out map lamps.
Installation
1. Install map lamps.
2. Position console, install bulb holders.
3. Install map lamp console, install and tighten screw.
4. Install grille.
5. Install interior mirror (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.FA Mirror Assembly - Rear Dipping - Renew).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Figure 3
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Interior Trim (01.05)
Body System (01.00)1-4-10 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
4. Remove screw (x1) securing quarter trim to body (under speaker grille) (see Figure 1)
.
5. Remove screw (x1) securing bottom centre of quarter
trim (see Figure 2). 6. Remove bolt securing body side trim to quarter panel
via B-post roof aperture (see Figure 3).
7. Remove nuts (x2) securing panel quarter trim to body side trim (see Figure 4).
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4

Interior Trim (01.05)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-4-11
8. Release fir tree clip securing quarter trim to body (see
Figure 5).
9. Release quarter trim from heal board and remove quarter trim (see Figure 6).
10. Remove nut (x2) securing lower panel to quarter panel.
Removal
1. Install nut (x2) securing lower panel to quarter panel.
2. Install quarter trim and secure under heal board.
3. Install fir tree clip securing quarter trim to body.
4. Install nuts (x2) securing panel quarter trim to body side
trim.
5. Install bolt securing body si de trim to quarter panel via
B-post roof aperture.
6. Install screw (x1) securing bottom centre of quarter trim.
7. Install screw (x1) securing quarter trim to body (under
speaker grille) 8. Remove Speaker grille (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.05.CN/01.05.CP Grille - Speaker Rear
Quarter - RH/LH - Renew).
9. Remove Panel centre (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.05.FS/01.05.FR Panel Assembly - Centre - Rear
Bulkhead - RH/LH - Renew).
10. Install Wind deflector (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew).
Side Carpet Kit (RHD) - Renew
Removal
1. Remove handbrake gaiter (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.DK Gaiter - Handbrake - Renew).
2. Remove passenger seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AA Seat Assembly - Front - RH -
Remove for Access and Refit
3. Remove drivers seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
4. Remove LH quarter panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CM Panel Assembly - Quarter
- LH - Remove for Access and Refit).
5. Remove RH quarter panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CL Panel Assembly - Quarter -
RH - Remove for Access and Refit).
6. Pull back RH front centre carpet for access (press stud x1).
7. Remove LH rear centre (pre ss stud x2) and seat runner
carpets for access.
8. Remove RH sill carpet, pull from around, handbrake
lever and A-post trim.
9. Remove LH tunnel carpet, pull from under centre console and footrest.
10. Pull back LH front centre carpet for access.
11. Remove RH rear centre (pre ss stud x2) and seat runner
carpets for access.
12. Remove LH sill carpet, pull from around A-post trim.
13. Remove RH tunnel carpet, pull from under centre console.
Installation
1. Install RH sill carpet around handbrake lever and A-post trim.
2. Install LH tunnel carpet, push under centre console and footrest.
3. Install RH front centre carp et (ensure good fit around
pedals).
4. Install LH rear centre (ensure end tucked into sub woofer) and seat runner carpets.
5. Install LH sill carpet, ensure fit around A-post trim.
6. Install RH tunnel carpet, push under centre console.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Exterior Trim (01.08)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-5-3
Windshield Header Finisher - Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position and support roof when hydraulic pressure drops using suitable straps (see Figure
1). 2. Release header seal from tr
im buttons (x2) to access
retaining screw and remove screws (both sides) (see
Figure 2).
3. Remove screws (x2) securi ng finisher to windscreen
frame and remove finisher (see Figure 3).
Installation
1. Position finisher and install screws (x2).
2. Install screws under header seal (both sides).
3. Clean trim buttons, apply suitable adhesive and affix seal (both sides).
4. Restore roof to original position.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Figure 2
Figure 3

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)1-9-30 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
5. Remove screw (x1) securing bottom centre of quarter
trim (see Figure 2).
6. Remove bolt securing body side trim to quarter panel via B-post roof aperture (see Figure 3). 7. Remove nuts (x2) securing panel quarter trim to body
side trim (see Figure 4).
8. Release fir tree clip securi ng quarter trim to body (see
Figure 5).
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
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9. Release quarter trim from heal board and remove quarter trim (see Figure6).
10. Remove nut (x2) securing lower panel to quarter panel.
Installation
1. Install nut (x2) securing lower panel to quarter panel.
2. Install quarter trim and secure under heal board.
3. Install fir tree clip securing quarter trim to body.
4. Install nuts (x2) securing panel quarter trim to body side
trim.
5. Install bolt securing body si de trim to quarter panel via
B-post roof aperture.
6. Install screw (x1) securing bottom centre of quarter trim.
7. Install screw (x1) securing quarter trim to body (under
speaker grille)
8. Remove speaker grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CP/01.05. CN Grille - Speaker Rear
Quarter - LH/RH - Renew).
9. Remove panel centre (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.05.FR/01.05.FS Panel A ssembly - Centre - Rear
Bulkhead - LH/RH - Renew).
10. Install wind deflector (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew). Figure 6

Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14)
Body System (01.00)1-10-8 Workshop Manual May 2007
RH/LH Tonneau Cover Striker Assembly -
Renew (Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open.
2. Support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with suitable straps and support tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Figure 1).
3. Mark mounting position of right-hand tonneau striker.4. Remove 2 bolts securing right-hand tonneau striker and
remove (see Figure 2).
Installation
1. Align and install right-hand tonneau striker, secure with bolts.
2. Restore roof and tonneau to original position.
Tailgate Latch Assembly-Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Open trunk lid.
2. Remove bolt securing strap to trunk lid and remove strap (see Figure 1).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Figure 2
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Tailgate Latch Assembly-Renew 01.14.HA
Figure 1