2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Workshop Manual

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-1
Body System (01.00)
Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Specifications
Maintenance
Instrument Panel - Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Drain cooling system (see Workshop Procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
3. Evacuate air conditioning system (see Workshop Procedure 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier - Renew).
4. Remove RH door (see Work shop Procedure 01.03.EA
Door Assembly - RH - Remo ve for Access and Refit).
5. Remove LH front seat (see Workshop Manual 01.10.AB
Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for Access and
Refit).
6. Remove RH front seat (see Workshop Manual 01.10.AA Seat Assembly - Front - RH - Remove for Access and
Refit). 7. Remove tread plate badges - screws x2 (see Figure1).
8. Remove screws (x12) 6 each
side and remove LH and
RH side tread plates.
9. Release door seal from d oor aperture (see Figure 2).
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
IP Mountings 22.5
Glue pot bolts 8
Blower motor to bulkhead 10-14
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
01-12-013
Figure 1
Figure 2

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)1-9-2 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
10. Remove screw/release fir tree securing door seal plate to
A-post (see Figure 3 and Figure 4).
11. Remove LH and RH A-post trim panels.
12. Disconnect fuel filler flap release switch.
13. Disconnect multiplugs (x5) from instrument panel RH side.
14. Disconnect multiplugs (x6) from instrument panel LH side.
15. Release both door seals from body. 16. Remove trim finishers (x4) and screws (x4) (see Figure
5).
17. Remove LH and RH A-post cant rail trim panels (see Figure 6).
18. Remove rear centre console (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.04.BB Cent re Console Rear Renew).
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-3
19. Disconnect multiplugs (x8) and remove centre column
switch panel (see Figure 7 and Figure 8).
20. Using special tool, release se lector cable ball joints from
gear lever mechanism.
21. Remove screws (x6) and remove gear lever mechanism. 22. Remove Allen bolts (x4) from securing carpet retaining
plate to bulkhead drivers side (see Figure 9).
23. Pull back footwell carpets and remove bolts (x2) that secure instrument panel to tunnel (see Figure 10).
24. Remove bolt securing heater fan to bulkhead (see Figure 11).
25. Remove steering wheel (see Workshop Manual 11.06.AB Steering Wheel Renew).
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)1-9-4 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
26. Remove screws (x7) from steering column upper and lower shrouds (see Figure 12).
27. Remove lower and upper column shrouds (see Figure
13).
28. Release and remove drivers side lower instrument panel clips (x7) and disconnect air temperature pipe (see
Figure 14).
29. Pull back steering column bulkhead gaiter. 30. Remove and discard pinch bolt from upper column to
intermediate shaft.
31. Disconnect multiplugs (x14 ) from instrument panel to
main body harness.
32. Remove instrument panel upper air vents (x2) (see
Figure 15).
33. Remove screws from instrument panel to bulkhead (x4).
34. Remove bolts securing instru ment panel to both A-posts
(x6).
35. With assistance, position tool (501-F116) to instrument panel (see Figure 16).
36. Attach and tighten brackets (x2) to instrument panel.
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-5
37. Manoeuvre and remove inst rument panel sufficient to
gain access to heater hose (see Figure 17).
38. Position container to collect coolant.
39. Release clip and disconne ct hose from heater unit.
40. Disconnect condenser hose from heater unit.
41. Manoeuvre and remove inst rument panel from vehicle
(see Figure 18).
42. Remove container.
Installation
1. With assistance, manoeuvre instrument panel into vehicle.
2. Connect condenser hose to heater unit.
3. Connect hose to heater and secure with clip.
4. With assistance, manoeuvre instrument panel into position aligning upper column to intermediate shaft.
5. Install new upper column pinch bolt (do not torque at this stage).
6. Install bolts (x6) through instrument panel to both A- posts (do not torque at this stage). 7. Install screws (x4) through
instrument panel to bulkhead
(do not torque at this stage).
8. Ensure instrument panel is correctly aligned and tighten screws (x4) and bolts (x6) to correct torque.
9. Loosen and release attachme nts from instrument panel
and with assistance, remove tool (501-F116) from
vehicle.
10. Tighten upper column pinch bolt to correct torque.
11. Install gaiter to bulkhead.
12. Connect multiplugs (x14) fr om instrument panel to main
body harness.
13. Apply adhesive and install instrument panel upper air
vents and secure in clips.
14. Position drivers side lower instrument panel and connect air temperature pipe.
15. Install panel in clips (x7).
16. Install steering column upper and lower shrouds and install and tighten screws (x7).
17. Install steering wheel (see Workshop Manual 11.06.AB Steering Wheel Renew).
18. Install and tighten bolt from heater fan to bulkhead.
19. Install and torque tighten bolts (x2) from instrument panel to tunnel.
20. Install footwell carpet.
21. Install drivers side carpet retaining plate to bulkhead.
22. Install and torque tighten Allen bolts (x4).
23. Install gear lever mechanism and install and tighten screws (x6).
24. Install selector cable ball joints to gear lever mechanism.
25. Install centre column switch panel and connect multiplugs (x8).
26. Install rear centre cons ole (see Workshop Manual
01.04.BB Centre Console Rear Renew).
27. Install LH and RH cant rail trim panels and install and tighten screws (x4).
28. Install trim finishers (x4) and install seals to door aperture.
29. Connect multiplugs (x11) from LH and RH A-post to
instrument panel.
30. Connect fuel filler flap release switch.
31. Install LH and RH A-post trim panels.
32. Install LH and RH A-post door trim plates.
33. Install rivets (x2), insta ll and tighten screws (x2).
34. Install seal to door aperture.
35. Install LH and RH side tread plates and tighten screws (x12).
36. Install LH and RH side tread plate badges and tighten screws (x4).
37. Install RH door (see Workshop Manual 01.03.EA Door Assembly - RH - Remove for Access and Refit).
38. Install RH front seat (see Workshop Manual 01.10.AA Seat Assembly - Front - RH - Remove for Access and
Refit).
Figure 17
Figure 18

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)1-9-6 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
39. Install LH front seat (see Workshop Manual 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for Access and
Refit).
40. Fill cooling system (see Workshop Manual 03.03.AD
Coolant - Drain and Refill).
41. Re-charge air conditioni ng system (see Workshop
Manual 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier - Renew).
42. Connect vehicle battery.
Airbag Panel and Door Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Remove glovebox assembly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.12.AL Glovebox Assembly - Renew).
2. Remove glovebox shield (see Figure 1).
3. Remove the bolts (x3) that secure the airbag panel and
door assembly plate to the chassis (see Figure 2)
.
4. Remove airbag panel and d oor assembly (5 clips) (see
Figure3).
Installation
1. Install airbag panel and door assembly (5 clips).
2. Through glovebox aperture, install support right-angled bar and secure bolts (x3).
3. Remove and clean double-sided taped from glovebox shield, apply new tape and install.
4. Install glovebox assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AL Gloveb ox Assembly - Renew).
Glovebox Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove passenger lower panel assembly (5 clips and
multiplug).
2. Remove the securing screws holding the glove box hinge to the chassis (x2).
3. Support the glove box and locate the latch mechanism.
4. Using a suitable tool press the latch mechanism to release the glove box.
5. Support the glove box and detach the buffer cord from the glove box.
Installation
1. Support glovebox and attach the buffer cord (ensure the cord is through correct aperture).
2. Install glovebox into aperture and press top to latch.
3. Align the glovebox hinge an d secure with screws (x2)
including spacers between the hinge and chassis.
4. Install passenger lower panel assembly (5 clips and 1 multiplug).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Figure 3
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Glovebox Assembly-Renew 01.12.AL

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-7
Instrument Centre Panel Assembly -
Renew
1. Remove instrument panel bezel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AV Bezel Assembly
- Instrument Panel - Remove for Access and Refit).
2. Remove console panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.DB Panel Assembly Console - Renew).
3. Remove instrument cluster hood (6 clips)
4. Remove passenger upper ou ter panel assembly (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AE Panel Assembly
- IP - Upper - Passenger - Renew).
5. Remove passenger panel assembly (4 clips and 4 screws)
6. Remove driver's upper inner panel assembly (5 clips)
7. Remove driver's upper outer panel assembly (4 clips)
8. Remove driver's panel assembly (4 clips and 3 screws)
9. Remove receiver and audio media system panel screws (x4), disconnect multiplugs (x12).
10. Pull back carpet and disconnect seat adjust switch multiplugs (x6), release harness clip (x2)
11. Remove instrument centre panel assembly
12. Remove seat adjust switches (screws x8).
Installation
1. Install seat adjust switches (screws x8).
2. Install instrument centre panel assembly
3. Connect seat adjust switch multiplugs (x6), install harness clip (x2) and carpet.
4. Install receiver and audio media systems panel (12 multiplugs and 4 screws)
5. Install driver's panel assembly (4 clips and 3 screws)
6. Install driver's upper oute r panel assembly (4 clips)
7. Install driver's upper inne r panel assembly (5 clips)
8. Install passenger's panel assembly (4 clips and 4 screws)
9. Install passenger's upper outer panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AE Panel Assembly
- IP - Upper - Passenger - Renew).
10. Install instrument cl uster hood (6 clips)
11. Install console panel asse mbly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.12.DB Panel Assembly Console - Renew).
12. Install instrument panel be zel assembly (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.12.AV Bezel Assembly -
Instrument Panel - Remove for Access and Refit).
Knee Protector - Renew
Removal
1. Remove driver's lower panel assembly (7 clips) and disconnect air temperature pipe.
2. Disconnect footwell light and remove unit from panel.
3. Mark one socket for relocation and remove diagnostic sockets (x2) from panel.
4. Remove pop-rivets (x5), sc rews (x4) and remove panel.
Installation
1. Align knee protector panel in position and secure with
screws (x4).
2. Install pop-rivets (x5).
3. Install diagnostic sockets (x2) (ensure marked socket is in correct location).
4. Install footwell light and reconnect multiplug.
5. Install driver's lower panel assembly (7 clips) and connect air temperature pipe.
Instrument Panel Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove Instrument pane l assembly (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.12.AB Instrument Panel - Facia
Assembly - Remo ve for Access and Refit).
2. Remove steering column (bolts x4, multiplugs x5).
3. Remove passenger air bag module (screws x4).
4. Remove centre speaker (screws x2) and unclip harness (see Figure 1).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
A0112220

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)1-9-8 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
5. Remove lighting switch (screws x3) (see Figure 2).
6. Disconnect Passenger airbag inhibit switch (see Figure
3). 7. Disconnect interior guard switch (see Figure 4).
8. Remove RKE module (screws x2).
9. Remove side demist ducts (see Figure 5).
10. Remove RH footwell lamp (see Figure 6).
Figure 2
Figure 3
A0112221
A0112222
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
A0112223
A0112225
A0112226A