2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE belt

Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-1-3
- 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

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)
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Seating (01.10)
Body System (01.00)1-7-4 Workshop Manual Issue 4, November 2008
Removal
1. Remove 6 way height adjust er (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.10.AE 6 Way Height Adjuster - Including
Motors - Renew).
2. Remove screws (x3) heater and lumbar switch assembly
(see Figure 1).
3. Release switch assembly and disconnect multiplug
4. Release cover from cushion frame assembly (see Figure 2). 5. Pull seat cushion cover from between squab and
cushion frames and remove cover (see Figure 3).
Installation
1. Connect multiplugs (x2) heater and lumber switch assembly.
2. Install switch assembly to seat
3. Ease cover over cushion foam attach to velcro.
4. Push cushion flap between cushion and squab and secure to cushion frame assembly.
5. Secure cushion cover to sides and front edge of seat cushion frame assembly.
6. Install 6 way height adjust er (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.10.AE 6 Way He ight Adjuster - Including
Motors - Renew).
6-Way Height Adjuster (Inc. Motors) -
Renew
Removal
1. Power seat fully forward.
2. Remove bolts (x2) securing rear of seat to seat rails.
3. Power seat fully rearwards.
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing front of seat to seat rails.
5. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
6. Remove bolt securing seat belt to seat frame.
7. Tip the seat forwards and disconnect multiplugs (x4).
8. With assistance, remove seat assembly.
9. Remove screw (x1) relay to seat cushion base.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
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Seating (01.10)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 1-7-5
10. Disconnect multiplugs (x3) seat motors (see Figure 1).
11. Release multiplugs (3) from 6 way seat adjuster frame
assembly.
12. Remove bolt (x1) seat belt buckle to frame (see Figure2). 13. Release cable ties (x4) securing seat belt buckle harness
to 6 way seat adjuster fram e assembly (see Figure 3).
14. Remove seat belt buckle assembly.
15. Remove screws (x4) 6 way height adjuster to seat cushion frame (see Figure 4).
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Seating (01.10)
Body System (01.00)1-7-6 Workshop Manual Issue 4, November 2008
16. Slide 6 way height adjuster to release and remove adjuster from seat assembly (see Figure 5).
Installation
1. Install relay to seat cushion base.
2. Connect multiplugs (x3) and secure to 6 way adjuster frame.
3. Secure seat belt buckle harness (cable ties x4) to 6 way seat adjuster frame assembly.
4. Install a new bolt that attaches the seat belt buckle.
5. Position 6 way height adju ster to seat cushion frame
assembly and install screws (x4).
6. With assistance, install seat in the vehicle.
7. Position seat belt to seat frame, install and torque tighten bolt.
8. Tip seat forwards and connect multiplugs (x4).
9. Position seat onto seat rails.
10. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
11. Install front bolts (x2), Power seat forward and install rear bolts (x2). Torque tighten bolts (x 4).
Squab Motor Kit - Renew
Removal
1. Remove squab cover (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AC Cover Assembly - Front Seat Squab - Each -
Renew). 2. Disconnect heater multiplug and remove squab foam
(see Figure 1).
3. Release top mountings of lumbar adjust frame and move to access squab motor (see Figure 2).
Figure 5
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Figure 1
Figure 2
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Seating (01.10)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 1-7-9
Front Seat Buckle Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Power seat fully forward.
2. Remove bolts (x2) securing rear of seat to seat rails.
3. Power seat fully rearwards.
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing front of seat to seat rails.
5. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
6. Remove bolt securing seat belt to seat frame.
7. Tip the seat forwards and disconnect multiplugs (x4).
8. With assistance, remove seat assembly.
9. Release multiplug (x1) seat belt buckle harness to 6 way
seat adjuster frame assembly.
10. Release cable ties (x4) securing seat belt buckle harness to 6 way seat adjuster frame assembly (see Figure 1). 11. Remove bolt (x1) seat belt buckle to frame (see Figure
2).
12. Remove seat belt buckle assembly.
Installation
1. Secure harness and multiplug to 6 way seat adjuster frame assembly.
2. Install seat belt buckle.
3. With assistance, install seat in the vehicle.
4. Position seat belt to seat frame, install and torque tighten bolt.
5. Tip seat forwards and connect multiplugs (x4).
6. Position seat onto seat rails.
7. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
8. Install front bolts (x2), Power seat forward and install rear bolts (x2). Torque tighten bolts (x 4).
Valance Heater and Lumbar Switch
Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Power seat fully forward.
2. Remove bolts (x2) securing rear of seat to seat rails.
3. Power seat fully rearwards.
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing front of seat to seat rails.
5. Disconnect vehicle battery.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-6 Workshop Manual May 2007
4. Release velcro securing canopy to tension belts and remove leaf springs (see Figure 2).
5. Remove screws securing canopy strap to third cross bar (see Figure 3).
6. Mark position of nuts (x4) to aid installation.
7. Remove nuts (x4) securing front seal holders to hood
mechanism and remove holders. 8. Note position of shims and collect (see Figure 4).
9. Remove screws (x11) securing front header canopy
retainer to header rail and remove retainer (see Figure
5).
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-8 Workshop Manual May 2007
16. Release double sided tape securing canopy flag to third cross bar (see Figure 10).
17. Release double sided tape securing canopy flag to second cross bar (see Figure 11). 18. Release double sided tape securing canopy flag to first
cross bar (see Figure 12).
19. Using assistance, remove tension cables from canopy
channel and upper B-post slots and remove canopy
cover.
Installation
1. Using assistance, position canopy cover on hood frame and secure to header rail using screws.
2. Feed tension cables through upper B-post slots, through canopy channel and attach to header rail.
3. Secure tension cables to header rail using clips.
4. Install front header canopy retainer and secure with screws excluding outer 2 screws.
5. Secure outer of front hea der retainer with screws.
6. Position hood an midway position and support.
7. Position canopy cover to tension bow and secure to B- post temporarily using self tapping screws.
8. Install leaf springs.
9. Position rear insulation over tension belts.
10. Fully close roof and ensure that rear insulation is in
correct position.
11. Pull leaf spring retaining straps within tension belts through insulation slots and install leaf springs.
12. Attach velcro between canopy cover and tension belt.
13. Pull canopy flag over third cross bar and align holes in flag with those in cross bar.
14. Stick double sided tape to rear edges of canopy flags.
15. Peel back double sided tape of rearmost canopy flag, pull flag over third cross bar, align holes and attach.
16. Repeat for second and first flags and cross bars.
17. Peel back double sided tape on front header flags and cover tension cable clips.
18. Position seal holder to hood mechanism with shims in original positions, fit nuts but do not tighten at this stage.
19. Align to marked position and tighten nuts.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12