2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Workshop Manual

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Sat-Nav Rattle (Loose in the aperture)
SRO: 19.07.CJ
Safe VINs: DBS - E01610, DB9 - A12546, V8 Vantage - C13503, V12 Vantage - S00185
Repair
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 (panel) (refer to Figure 4).

Figure 4
5. Put the panel on a work bench that has protective material to prevent damage.
6. Remove the screws that attach the left and right navi gation door hinge brackets to the panel. Remove the
brackets (refer to Figure 5).

Figure 5
7. Remove the hinge bracket gear from the le ft hinge bracket (refer to Figure 6).

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Figure 6
8. Install the hinge bracket gear onto the new left hinge bracket.
9. Install the new left and right side brackets onto the pane l and torque the screws to 3 Nm (refer to Figure 7).

Figure 7
10. Put the centre-stack instrument panel into position (refer to Figure 8).

Figure 8
11. Connect the electrical connector to ignition start/stop switch (refer to Figure 9).

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Figure 9
12. Connect the electrical connectors to each of the four transmission control switches (refer to Figure 10).

Figure 10
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.

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Door Noises
Door Trim Panel Assembly Rattle
SRO: 01.05.GY
Safe VINs: DB9 - B10337, V8 Vantage - C10283
Repair:
1. Remove the front door trim panel from the door (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CB).
2. Install three anti-rattle pads (SPD 5596) onto the door at the positions shown in Figures 1 and 2.

Figure 1 – Left Door

Figure 2 – Right Door
3. Install the door trim panel onto the door (ref er to Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CB).

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