2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Workshop Manual

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
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11. Unclip diagnostic plugs (x2) (see Figure 7).
12. Remove CD unit (screws x2) (see Figure 8).
13. Remove screws (x4) panel to reinforcement.
14. Drill out rivets (x11).
15. Pull back IP panel, disconnect solar sensor and speaker multiplugs, unclip harness (x2) and remove IP.
16. Remove Interior guard and Airbag inhibit switch. 17. Drill out rivets (x5) plate
to IP panel (see Figure 9).
Installation
1. Install rivets (x5) plate to IP panel.
2. Install Interior guard and Airbag inhibit switch
3. Before positioning IP panel, connect solar sensor and
speaker multiplugs and clip harness (x2).
4. Install panel rivets (x11).
5. Install screws (x4) panel to reinforcement.
6. Install diagnostic plugs (x2).
7. Install footwell lamp
8. Install side demist ducts.
9. Install RKE module (screws x2).
10. Connect interior guard switch.
11. Connect Passenger airbag inhibit switch.
12. Install lighting switch
13. Install centre speaker.
14. Install passenger air bag module.
15. Install steering column.
16. Install Instrument panel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12. AM Panel Assembly -
Instrument Centre - Renew).
Figure 7
Figure 8
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Cluster Bezel Panel - Renew
Removal
1. Remove instrument cluster hood assembly (6 clips) (see Figure 1).
2. Remove driver's upper outer panel assembly (4 clips) (see Figure 2). 3. Remove driver’s upper inner panel assembly (5 clips)
(see Figure 3)
.
4. Remove instrument cluster bezel panel (5 screws) and
remove steering column cover (2 screws).
Installation
1. Install steering column cover to instrument cluster bezel panel (2 screws) and then install bezel to instrument
cluster (5 screws).
2. Install driver's upper inner panel assembly (5 clips).
3. Install driver's upper outer panel assembly (4 clips).
4. Install instrument cluster hood (6 clips).
Driver Panel Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove instrument panel hood assembly (6 clips) (see
Figure 1)
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Figure 3
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ItemCode
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2. Remove driver's upper outer panel assembly (4 clips) (see Figure 2).
3. Remove driver's upper inner panel assembly (5 clips) (see Figure 3).
4. Remove driver's panel assembly (3 screws and 4 clips).
Installation
1. Install driver's panel assembly (3 screws and 4 clips).
2. Install driver's upper inne r panel assembly (5 clips).
3. Install driver's upper oute r panel assembly (4 clips).
4. Install instrument cluster hood assembly (6 clips).
Instrument Panel Bezel Assembly (With
Sat. Nav.) - Renew
Removal
1. Using tool (501 - 108), release instrument panel bezel
assembly clips (x4) from IP (restrain panel movement). 2. Disconnect multiplug (x1)
starter button and remove
panel assembly (s ee Figure 1).
3. Remove starter button from instrument panel bezel assembly.
4. Remove screws (x6) air vent s (x2) to bezel assembly and
remove air vents.
5. Remove screws (x11) satelli te navigation screen panel
from instrument pa nel bezel assembly.
6. Remove Satellite screen panel.
Installation
1. install satellite screen panel (screws x 11) to bezel assembly.
2. Install air vents (x2).
3. Install starter button.
4. Position panel assembly, co nnect multiplug (x1) starter
button.
5. Install panel and secure in clips (x4).
Instrument Panel Bezel Assembly
(Without Sat. Nav.) - Renew
Removal
1. Using tool (501 - 108), release instrument panel bezel assembly clips (x4) from IP (restrain panel movement).
Figure 2
Figure 3
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2. Disconnect multiplug (x1) starter button and remove panel assembly (see Figure 1).
3. Remove starter button from instrument panel bezel
assembly (see Figure 2). 4. Remove screws (x6) air vent
s (x2) to bezel assembly and
remove air vents (s ee Figure 3).
Installation
1. Install air vents (x2).
2. Install starter button.
3. Position panel assembly, connect multiplug (x1) starter
button.
4. Install panel and secure in clips (x4).
Rear Console Panel Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’
2. Remove stowage compartment door.
3. Remove bolt and screws (x5), support rail to body. Remove support rail.
4. Remove screw (x1) centre arm rest to rear console panel assembly.
5. Release/remove centre arm rest.
6. Remove nuts (x3), screws (x4), panel assembly rear console.
7. Remove screws (x2) ashtray console panel assembly to floor.
8. Remove rear console panel assembly.
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Figure 2
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Installation
1. Position rear console panel, install and tighten nuts (x3) and screws (x4).
2. Install screws (x2) ashtray console panel to floor.
3. Install centre arm rest.
4. Install support rail, install and tighten screws (x5) and bolt.
5. Install stowage compartment door.
6. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
Armrest Pad Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Remove stowage compartment door.
3. Remove bolt (x1) and screws (x5) support rail to body.
4. Remove screw (x1) centre arm rest to rear console panel assembly.
5. Release and remove arm rest
Installation
1. Install arm rest assembly.
2. Install rear support rail
3. Install stowage compartment door.
4. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
Console Panel Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Remove stowage compartment door.
3. Remove bolt (x1) and screws (x5) support rail to body.
4. Remove screw (x1) centre arm rest to rear console panel assembly.
5. Release and remove arm rest
6. Release gear lever gaiter.
7. Remove screws (x2) ashtra y console panel assembly to
floor.
8. Release switch panel and disconnect multiplugs (x6) and Lucar connectors (x2).
9. Remove switch panel.
10. Remove boot release and central locking switch.
11. Remove switches below ashtray (x4)
12. Remove Ashtray from panel assembly. (Allen screws x4)
Installation
1. Install ashtray to panel 2. Install switches (x4)
3. Install switch panel screws (x2).
4. Install boot release and central locking switch to panel
assembly console.
5. Position switch panel and connect multiplugs and Lucar connectors.
6. Install gear lever gaiter.
7. Install arm rest assembly.
8. Install rear support rail
9. Install stowage compartment door.
10. Battery isolation switch ’ON’.
RH/LH Rear Console Panel Assembly -
Renew (Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Remove panel assembly ce ntre (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.05.FR/01.05.FS Panel Assembly - Centre -
Rear Bulkhead - LH/RH - Renew).
2. Remove screw (x1) trim to body lower (see Figure 1).
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3. Remove nut securing consol e panel to body side trim
(see Figure 2).
4. Remove wind stop hook (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CZ Hook - Windstop - Renew).
5. Remove accessory socket cover and cubby box liner (see Figure 3). 6. Remove stowage cover (see Figure 4).
7. Prise top of cubby box side trim aside and remove
securing screw (see Figure 5).
8. Remove screws (x2) securing trim to tunnel and remove trim.
Installation
1. Install trim and securing screws (x2).
2. Prise top of cubby box side trim aside and install securing screw.
3. Install stowage cover.
4. Install accessory socket cover and cubby box liner.
5. Install wind stop hook (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CZ Hook - Windstop - Renew).
6. Install nut securing consol e panel to body side trim.
7. Install screw (x1) trim to body lower.
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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
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7. Remove the leather insert..
Figure C-01-12-DA-07
8. Remove the two screws that attach the armrest to the body.
Figure C-01-12-DA-08
9. Remove the rear screw that attaches the armrest to the body.
Figure C-01-12-DA-09
10. Move the armrest to get access to the electrical connector for the auxiliary socket.
Figure C-01-12-DA-12
11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the auxiliary
socket.
Figure C-01-12-DA-10
12. Remove the armrest.
13. Remove the two screws that attach the centre console panel to the body.
Figure C-01-12-DA-13