2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Workshop Manual

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Satellite Navigation (Sat-Nav) Lid Rattles
Sat-Nav Tapping Noise
SRO:10.07.CH
Safe VINs: DB9 - A12390, V8 Vantage - C13317, DBS - E01313
Repair
CAUTION:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU RELEASE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL VENEER BEZEL. THE SURFACE
FINISH CAN BE EASILY DAMAGED.
1. Release the clips that attach the centre-sta ck instrument panel (refer to Figure 1).

Figure 1
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from each of the fo ur transmission control switches (refer to Figure 2).

Figure 2
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the igni tion start/stop switch (refer to Figure 3).

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Figure 3
4. Remove the centre-stack instrument panel (panel).
5. Put the panel on a work bench that has protective material to prevent damage.
6. Remove the screw that attaches the locating peg br acket to the veneer bezel (refer to Figure 4).

Figure 4
7. Replace the installed locating peg (type “A”) with th e new flocked peg (type “B”) (refer to Figure 5).

Figure 5
8. Install and torque the screw to 2 Nm.
9. Put the panel into position (refer to Figure 6).

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Figure 6
10. Connect the electrical connector to ignition start/stop switch (refer to Figure 7).

Figure 7
11. Connect the electrical connectors to each of the four transmission control switches (refer to Figure 8).

Figure 8
12. Make sure that the heater vents are correctly aligned.

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13. Push the centre-stack instrument panel until it engages with the four retaining clips.

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Sat-Nav Chatter
SRO: 19.07.CG
Safe VINs: DBS - E01840, DB9 - A12676, V8 Vantage - C13743
Repair:
Pre safe VIN
CAUTION:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU RELEASE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL VENEER BEZEL. THE SURFACE FINISH CAN BE EASILY DAMAGED.
1. Release the four clips that attach the centre-s tack instrument panel (refer to Figure 1).

Figure 1
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from each of the fo ur transmission control switches (refer to Figure 2).

Figure 2
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the igni tion start/stop switch (refer to Figure 3).

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Figure 3
4. Remove the centre-stack instrument panel (instrument panel) (refer to Figure 4).

Figure 4
5. Put the instrument panel on a work bench that has protective material to prevent damage.
6. Release the sat-nav top panel.
7. Remove the spring type “A” (refer to Figure 5).
8. Install the new spring type “B” in the top panel (refer to Figures 5 and 6).
Note: The wire of the spring has a larger diamet er and the spring has a different shape.

Figure 5

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Figure 6
9. Install the sat-nav top panel.
10. Put the instrument panel into po sition (refer to Figure 7).

Figure 7
11. Connect the electrical connector to ignition start/stop switch (refer to Figure 8).

Figure 8
12. Connect the electrical connectors to each of the four transmission control switches (refer to Figure 9).

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Figure 9
13. Make sure that the heater vents are correctly aligned.
14. Push the centre-stack instrument panel until it engages with the four retaining clips.