seats 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

Seating (01.10)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 1-7-1
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
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
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8. Install panel assembly centre (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.FR/01.05.FS Panel Assembly - Centre -
Rear Bulkhead - LH/RH - Renew).
Centre Console Panel - Remove and
Install (Coupe Only)
Removal
1. Operate the front seats to their fully forward positions.
2. Remove the rear infill panel.
Figure C-01-12-DA-02
3. Remove the five screws that attach the rear finisher to the body.
Figure C-01-12-DA-03
4. Remove the rear finisher.
Figure C-01-12-DA-04
5. Remove the rubber mat from the cup holder.
Figure C-01-12-DA-05
6. Remove the two Torx bolts that attach the armrest to the body.
Figure C-01-12-DA-06
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Note: The bracket and washers wi ll fall from the armrest.in
the step that follows

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
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14. Install and tighten the two Torx bolts that attach the armrest to the body.
Figure C-01-12-DA-06
15. Install the rubber mat into the cup holder.
Figure C-01-12-DA-05
16. Install the rear finisher.
Figure C-01-12-DA-04
17. Install and tighten the five screws that attach the rear finisher to the body.
Figure C-01-12-DA-03
18. Install the rear infill panel.
Figure C-01-12-DA-02
19. Operate the front seats to their initial positions.
Centre Console Panel - Remove and
Install (Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Operate the front seats to their fully forward positions.
2. Disconnect the battery.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
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29. Install and tighten the screw that attaches the left side rear bulkhead cover to the body.
C-01-12-DA-22
30. Install the left side infill panel.
C-01-12-DA-24
31. Remove the special tool from the operating ram on the tonneau cover.
C-01-12-DA-21
32. Fully close the tonneau cover.
33. Connect the battery.
34. Operate the front seats to their initial positions.
RH/LH Lower Quarter Panel Assembly -
Renew (Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Remove wind deflector (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew).
2. Remove panel centre (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.FR/01.05.FS Panel Assembly - Centre - Rear
Bulkhead - LH/RH - Renew).
3. Remove speaker grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CP/01.05.CN Grille - Speaker Rear
Quarter - LH/RH - Renew).
4. Remove screw (x1) securing quarter trim to body (under
speaker grille) (see Figure 1).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Engine Structure (03.01)
3-1-4Workshop ManualIssue 4, November 2008
Cylinder Heads
The cylinder heads are unique to each cylinder bank and are attached with deep seated bolts, to the cylinder block. Two
hollow dowels align each cylinder head with the cylinder block.
Each cylinder head gasket has a silicon beaded compos ite gasket with metal eyelets for the cylinder bores.
There are two overhead camshafts that operate four valves each cylinder with solid aluminium-alloy valve lifters. A steel
shim in the top of each lifter gives adjustment of the valve clearances.
Collets, valve collars and spring seats locate the valve springs on the intake and exhaust valves. Valve stem seals are part
of the spring seats.
Four 14mm diameter spark plugs are installed in recesses on the center-line of each cylinder head.
Inlet/Exhaust Manifolds
Intake air is filtered and passed through Mass Air Flow (MAF) meters. The air then passes through the throttle body into
the eight-branch inlet manifold.
Specifications
8
9
7
2
3
4
5
6
1
E 43444
ItemDescriptionItemDescription
1.
2.
3.
4. Camshaft bearing cap
Tappet (No Shim)
Collet
Valve spring cap
Va l v e s p r i n g 5.
6.
7.
8.
Valve stem oil seal
Va l v e
Inlet camshaft
Exhaust camshaft
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb/ft
Cylinder head All All1.
2.20
35 15
26
Bolts 1 to 10
Bolts 1 to 10 3.
4.90°
90°
Bolts 11 and 12 5. 25 18

Fuel Charging System (03.04)
Engine (03.00)3-4-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
Fuel Injector Engine Set - Renew
Removal
1. Remove LH injectors (see Workshop Manual procedure
03.04.GH Injector - Fuel - LH Bank - Engine Set -
Renew).
2. Remove coils (see Work shop Manual procedure
03.07.HC Coil Assembly - Engine Set - RH - Renew).
3. Disconnect breather hose (quick fit) move aside.
4. Release harness fir tree clips (x3) from cylinder head and move aside.
5. Remove fuse box bracket fixings (bolt and nut) (allows movement).
6. Remove ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.14.BB Engine Control Module - RH Renew).
7. Remove battery lead (1x nu t and rubber cover) from
fuse box (2x leads).
8. Remove multiplugs (x10) from fusebox.
9. Remove earth terminal (1x nut and rubber cover) from
fusebox.
10. Remove fuse box from bracket (bolt x2).
11. Release harness fir tree clips (x3) from engine bracket.
12. Feed harness from inner wing and over engine to gain access to cam cover.
13. Remove purge pipe P-clip (bolt x1) and move pipe
aside.
14. Remove harness bracket from engine (bolts x2, nut x1).
15. Release fuel feed hose from rail (clip x1) and move aside.
16. Disconnect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
17. Release heater hose (clips x2) and EGR vacuum line (clips x2) from bracket.
18. Release harness from coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
19. Disconnect EGR (x1), fuel rail pressure sensor (x1) and injector multiplugs (x4), move harness aside.
20. Remove coolant pipe bracket (nuts x2 and bolts x2).
21. Disconnect EGR vac pipe from sensor and manifold, move aside. 22. Remove Injector to rail clips (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
23. Remove fuel rail bolts (x2) and lift rail (tie aside) (see
Figure 2).
Figure 2
24. Remove injectors from manifold.
Installation
1. Install clips on to new injectors then fit injectors into manifold.
2. Install rail onto injectors (taking care each injector is aligned correctly and the clip seats properly) and fit bolts
(x2) (torque).
3. Connect EGR vac pipe to sensor and manifold.
4. Install coolant pipe bracket (bolt x2, nut x2).
5. Connect EGR (x1), fuel rail pressure sensor (x1) and
injector multiplugs (x4).
6. Refit harness to coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
7. Connect heater hose to pipe (quick fit).
8. Refit heater hose (clipx2) and EGR vac lines (clips x2) to bracket.
9. Install fuel feed pipe.
10. Install purge pipe P-clip.
11. Install harness bracket to engine.
12. Feed harness into inner wing area.
13. Install fusebox to bracket.
14. Install earth lead to fusebox.
15. Install battery lead to fusebox (1x nut and rubber cover).
16. Install multiplugs to fuse box.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
A030452
A030113A

Fuel Charging System (03.04)
Engine (03.00)3-4-6 Workshop Manual May 2007
Installation
1. Install new O-rings to remaining injectors (lube O-ringP-
clips).
2. Install clip to new injector then injector into rail.
3. Install rail (with injectors) to manifold (bolt x2) (torque)
(taking care each injector is aligned correctly).
4. Connect EGR vac pipe to sensor and manifold.
5. Install coolant pipe bracket (bolt x2, nut x2).
6. Connect EGR (x1), fuel rail pressure sensor (x1) and injector multiplugs (x4).
7. Refit harness to coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
8. Connect heater hose to pipe (quick fit).
9. Refit heater hose (clipx2) and EGR vacuum lines (clips
x2) to bracket.
10. Install fuel feed pipe.
11. Install purge pipe P-clip.
12. Install harness bracket to engine.
13. Feed harness into inner wing area.
14. Install fusebox to bracket.
15. Install earth lead to fusebox.
16. Install battery lead to fusebox (1x nut and rubber cover).
17. Install multiplugs to fuse box.
18. Install fusebox bracket fixings.
19. Refit harness fir tree clips to cylinder head.
20. Refit engine breather hose.
21. Install VVT solenoid multiplug, position coil and CMP harness (1x edge clip).
22. Install ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.14.BB Engine Control Module - RH Renew).
Engine Set - Fuel Injector - LH Bank -
Renew
Removal
1. Depressurise fuel rail (see Workshop Manual procedure 10.01.EK Fuel System - Depressurise).
2. Remove corner cross brace.
3. Disconnect breather hoses from cam cover (x2) for access.
4. Disconnect purge line from manifold (quickfit) and
support clip for access.
5. Disconnect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
6. Release heater hose (x2) and throttle body hose (x2)
from support bracket.
7. Remove booster hose from manifold and support clip.
8. Remove harness support bracket (bolt x1, nut x2) release harness clips (fir tree x3). 9. Release pipe support bracket
(nuts x2, bolts x2) move
aside.
10. Disconnect IAT multiplug.
11. Disconnect injector multiplugs (x4).
12. Unclip injector harness from cam cover (x2).
13. Disconnect breather hose from manifold (quickfit).
14. Remove Injector to rail clips.
15. Remove fuel rail bolts (x2) and lift rail (tie aside).
16. Remove injectors from manifold.
Installation
1. Install clips on to new injectors then fit injectors into manifold.
2. Install rail onto injectors (taking care each injector is aligned correctly and the clip seats properly) and fit bolts
(x2) (torque).
3. Connect breather hose to manifold (quickfit).
4. Connect IAT multiplug.
5. Unclip injector harness from cam cover (x2).
6. Connect injector multiplugs (x4).
7. Install pipe support bracket (nuts x2, bolts x2).
8. Install harness support bracket (bolt x1, nut x2) release harness clips (fir tree x3).
9. Connect booster hose to manifold and support clip.
10. Connect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
11. Install heater hose (x2) and throttle body hose (x2) from support bracket.
12. Connect purge line to manifold and into support clip.
13. Connect breather hoses (x2) to cam cover.
14. Install corner cross brace (torque bolts with vehicle on level ground).
Engine Set - Fuel Injector - RH Bank -
Renew
Removal
1. Depressurise fuel rail (see Workshop Manual procedure 10.01.EK Fuel System - Depressurise
2. Disconnect breather hose (quick fit) move aside.
3. Release harness fir tree clips (x3) from cylinder head and move aside.
4. Remove fuse box bracket fixings (bolt and nut) (allows movement).
5. Remove ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.14.BB Engine Contro l Module - RH Renew).
6. Remove battery lead (1x nut and rubber cover) from fuse box (2x leads).
7. Remove multiplugs (x10) from fusebox.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Engine Set-Fuel Injector-RH Bank-
Renew LHD
03.04.GK
Engine Set-Fuel Injector-RH Bank-
Renew RHD
03.04.GP

Fuel Charging System (03.04)
Engine (03.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 3-4-7
8. Remove earth terminal (1x nut and rubber cover) from
fusebox.
9. Remove fuse box from bracket (bolt x2).
10. Release harness fir tree clips (x3) from engine bracket.
11. Feed harness from inner wing and over engine to gain access to cam cover.
12. Remove purge pipe P-clip (bolt x1) and move pipe aside.
13. Remove harness bracket from engine (bolts x2, nut x1).
14. Release fuel feed hose from rail (clip x1) and move aside.
15. Disconnect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
16. Release heater hose (clips x2) and EGR vacuum line (clips x2) from bracket.
17. Release harness from coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
18. Disconnect EGR (x1), fuel ra il pressure sensor (x1) and
injector multiplugs (x 4), move harness aside.
19. Remove coolant pipe bracket (nuts x2 and bolts x2).
20. Disconnect EGR vac pipe from sensor and manifold,
move aside.
21. Remove Injector to rail clips.
22. Remove fuel rail bolts (x2) and lift rail (tie aside).
23. Remove injectors from manifold.
Installation
1. Install clips on to new injectors then fit injectors into manifold.
2. Install rail onto injectors (taking care each injector is aligned correctly and the clip seats properly) and fit bolts
(x2) (torque).
3. Connect EGR vac pipe to sensor and manifold.
4. Install coolant pipe bracket (bolt x2, nut x2).
5. Connect EGR (x1), fuel rail pressure sensor (x1) and
injector multiplugs (x4).
6. Refit harness to coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
7. Connect heater hose to pipe (quick fit).
8. Refit heater hose (clipx2) and EGR vac lines (clips x2) to bracket.
9. Install fuel feed pipe.
10. Install purge pipe P-clip.
11. Install harness bracket to engine.
12. Feed harness into inner wing area.
13. Install fusebox to bracket.
14. Install earth lead to fusebox.
15. Install battery lead to fusebox (1x nut and rubber cover).
16. Install multiplugs to fuse box.
17. Install fusebox bracket fixings.
18. Refit harness fir tree clips to cylinder head.
19. Refit engine breather hose.
20. Install VVT solenoid multip lug, position coil and CMP
harness (1x edge clip).
21. Install ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.14.BB Engine Control Module - RH Renew).

Front Suspension (04.01)
Suspension (04.00)
November 2008 Workshop Manual 4-1-1
Suspension (04.00)
Front Suspension (04.01)
Description
Suspension Arms
The upper suspension arm is attached to the body structure.
The lower suspension arm is attached to the front subframe.
Each upper suspension arm has a press-fit ball-joint, and two
interleaved rubber bushes. Two bolts attach the upper
suspension arm to the body structure.
Each lower suspension arm has a press fit ball-joint and
metal-to-rubber bonded bushes which are attached to the
front subframe by two eccentric cam bolts (Camber and
castor settings).
Anti-roll Bar
The anti-roll bar, is attached to the subframe in two positions
by rubber bushes and clamps. The outer ends of the anti-roll
bar are attached to the lower suspension arms by drop links.
The anti-roll bar provides the required stiffness to control
body roll.
Vertical link
The Vertical link (Knuckle Joint) swivels on the upper and
lower suspension arms via ball-joints, and carries the hub, a
unit 3 wheel bearing (including the ABS encoder ring), the
wheel speed sensor, the brake caliper, and the brake disc
and shield. The position of the Vertical link is determined by
the movement of the steering rack, which is connected to
the Vertical link by the steering track rod.
Specifications
Upper Arm Ball Joint
and Bushes
Ball Joint
and Bushes Verticle
Link
Bolts to Body
Lower Arm
Anti-roll Bar Drop Links
Eccentric
Cam Bolts
04-01-003
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmlb. / ft.
Brake dust shield. 9 7
Bearing Assembly to the Vertical
link. 55 41
Vertical Link to the Lower
Suspension Arm. 90 66.5
Vertical Link to the Upper
Suspension Arm. 90 66.5
Track-rod End Lock Nut. 70 52
Vehicle Ride Height Sensor. M8 M522.5
9 17
7
Anti-roll Bar Link Nuts 110 81.5
Anti-roll Bar Mounting Bolts
Torque bolt 1, then bolt 2, then
bolt 1 again (to allow for rubber
compression) 22.5 17
Torque the following suspensi on fixings with the vehicle
at normal ride height
Lower Suspension Arm front
bush to the Subframe M14 185 137
Lower Suspension Arm rear
bush to the Subframe. M12 115 85
Upper Suspension Arm to the
Front Structure 115 85
Spring and Damper Bolts Top Lower22.5
175 17
129.5
Normal ride height 2 x 37.5kg in front seats (37.5kg in
each seat) plus a full fuel tank.