2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE boot

Body Closures (01.03)
Body System (01.00)1-3-12 Workshop Manual May 2007
4. Remove 2 bolts either side of striker pin securing striker panel to body.
5. Pull up rear carpet and secure in place.
6. Remove 2 lower bolts securing striker panel to body (see Figure 3).
7. Release centre of luggage compartment seal, remove striker panel and rear carpet (see Figure 4).
8. Release striker assembly from rear carpet and remove.
Installation
1. Attach rear carpet to striker panel and install, secure with lower bolts.
2. Release and install rear carpet.
3. Secure striker panel with upper bolts.
4. Install luggage compartment seal.
5. Install warning triangle bracket and secure with bolts.
6. Install warning triangle and secure with clips.
7. Install floor carpet and close luggage compartment.
Exterior Boot Lid Switch Release - Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Open boot lid.
2. Remove bolt securing stra p to boot lid and remove
strap.
3. Remove clip securing cable to release lever and remove cable.
4. Release 8 clips and remove boot lid trim panel.
5. Disconnect multiplug release switch.
6. Remove nuts (x2) securing release switch to boot lid and remove switch (see Figure 1).
Installation
1. Install release switch and secure with nuts.
2. Connect multiplug release switch.
3. Install boot lid trim panel and secure with clips.
4. Connect cable to release lever and secure with clip.
5. Install strap and secure with bolt.
6. Close boot lid.
Tailgate Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Remove RH quarter upper trim panel (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.CX Moulding Assembly -
Quarter Trim Upper - RH - Renew).
Figure 3
Figure 4
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ItemCode
Exterior Boot Lid Release Switch-Renew 01.03.GF
Figure 1
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ItemCode
Tailgate Assembly-Renew 01.03.GG

Interior Trim (01.05)
Body System (01.00)1-4-8 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
RH/LH Upper Rear Pillar Panel Assembly
- Renew
Removal
1. Open tailgate.
2. Remove rear header.
3. Release boot compartment la mp from rear pillar panel.
Disconnect multiplug (see Figure 1).
4. Remove nut securing rear pi llar panel assembly to body.
5. Release panel from fir tree clip.
6. Remove panel.
7. Remove fir tree clip from panel.
Installation
1. Install fir tree clip in panel.
2. Install panel and secure with nut and fir tree clip.
3. Connect multiplug, install boot compartment lamp in panel.
4. Install rear header.
5. Close tailgate.
RH Sun Visor - Renew
Removal
1. Remove rear view mirr or (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.08.FA Mirror Assembly - Rear Dipping -
Renew).
2. Remove grill from front header courtesy light console 3. Remove screw (x1) courtesy light console to front
header.
4. Remove courtesy light console from header.
5. Remove sun visor Allen screws (x2)
6. Remove sun visor.
Installation
1. Position sun visor and install screws (x2).
2. Install courtesy light console.
3. Install grill.
4. Install rear view mirror (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.FA Mirror Assembly - Rear Dipping -
Renew).
LH Sun Visor - Renew
Removal
1. Remove rear view mirror (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.FA Mirror Assembly - Rear Dipping -
Renew).
2. Remove grill from front header courtesy light console.
3. Remove screw securing courtesy light console to header (see Figure 1).
4. Remove courtesy light console from header.
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A1702347
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ItemCode
Sun Visor-Renew LH01.05.BJ
Figure 1

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-13
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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Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-10-1
Body System (01.00)
Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14)
Description
The vehicle key operates the
ignition and the door lock, the
remote transmitter operates the
central locking and alarm systems.
Do not leave them in the vehicle .
Central Locking System
The Central Locking system consists of lock actuators in both
doors, the boot and the fuel flap. Central locking control is
through the door modules.
Each lock actuator incorporates a microswitch which signals
a change of state when any motor runs to drive the actuator.
The microswitches are of the change over type and provide
an earth for lock/unlock signals to the door module.
The boot will remain locked or will be unlocked
simultaneously with the doors dependant on the boot lock
position. The boot lock can be enabled at any time using the
remote transmitter irrespective of the Central Locking status.
Remote Transmitter
The remote control system consists of a transmitter and an
antenna (radio frequency system). The remote control
transmitter for the radio frequency system will operate
without the transmitter being directed at the vehicle. The
normal range between the transmitter and the antenna is up
to 5 meters. Before the remote control system can be used,
each transmitter must be initialized to the vehicle. A
maximum number of four transmitters can be initialized to
any vehicle. All remote transmitters must be initialized at the
same time.The keyless entry / remote operated locks will not
operate when the ignition key is in the ignition switch.
(A) Lock - One step vehicle
locking and alarm enable
.
(B) Un-lock - One step vehicle
unlocking or two step vehicle
unlocking and alarm disable.
(C) Boot Open - Press to enable
the boot catch.
(D) Panic Alarm - Activates / deactivates the panic alarm.
(E) Approach Light - Activates the front and rear side lights.
Fuel Filler Assembly
Boot Emergency Release
The boot can be opened from in side the boot by pulling the
luminous emergency release handle.
The vehicle will deadlock after 25 seconds.

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-12-1
Body System (01.00)
Convertible Roof and Roof Opening Subsystem (01.17)
System Description
The convertible roof system comprises of an electrically dr iven hydraulic pump and six hydraulic rams. Four rams raise
and lower the roof and two raise and lower the tonneau cover. The pump is powered via either the 'Hydraulic Pump Fluid
In' or 'Hydraulic Pump Fluid Out' relay and is instructed vi a the Convertible Roof Module (CRM). The CRM is activated by
the Console mounted Roof Switch. A further module controls the position and drive command for the Tonneau Latches.
The roof hydraulic pump is protected by a 30A fuse. During Roof Operation the door glass and boot release commands
are also controlled by the CRM.

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-12-27
Tonneau Cover - Renew
Removal
1. Open trunk lid and loosen 2 tonneau hinge bolts (see Figure 1).
2. Protect tonneau cover and boot lid edges with suitable tape and close trunk lid.
3. Operate roof to halfway position and support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with suitable straps and
support tonneau cover with suit able prop (see Figure 2).4. Release upper spring clips se
curing tonneau cylinders to
tonneau cover and release cylinders (both sides) (see
Figure 3).
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Figure 2
Figure 3

Cooling System (03.03)
Engine (03.00)3-3-4 Workshop Manual Issue 5, Janauary 2010
3. Remove throttle body duct for access. (clips x3).
4. Remove pump pulley bolts (x 3) (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
5. Release tensioner and slip belt from idler.
6. Remove pump pulley.
Installation
1. Fit pulley to pump with bolts.
2. Torque pulley bolts (bolt x3).
3. Release tensioner and slip belt on idler.
4. Install throttle body duct.
5. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
6. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
Oil Temperature Controller - Renew
Remove
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew). 3. Remove pipes from oil thermostat (position container to
catch oil) (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
4. Remove controller fr om body (bolts x2).
Install
1. Install controller to body (bolts x2) (torque).
2. Install pipes to oil thermost at (torque) ensure correct
alignment in oil tank bracket.
3. Install undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
4. Fill tank with approximatel y amount of displaced oil and
replace cap.
5. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
6. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Radiator Fan and Motor Assembly -
Remove and Install
Removal
1. Open the boot..
2. Set the battery isolation switch to off.
3. Remove the radiator closing panel. (01.02.AA - Radiator Closing Panel).
4. Disconnect the two electrical connectors from the wiring harness for the radiator fan and motor assembly.
5. Remove the two bolts that attach the horn mount bracket to the body.
6. Move the horn assembly away.
7. Remove the two nuts that attach the radiator fan and motor assembly to the body.
8. Remove the radiator fan and motor assembly.
Installation
1. Install the radiator fan and motor assembly.
2. Install and tighten the two nuts that attach the radiator fan and motor assembly to the body.
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A030350
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ItemCode
Radiator Fan and Motor Assembly -
Remove and Install 03.03.DB
A030242

Cooling System (03.03)
Engine (03.00)
Issue 5, Janauary 2010 Workshop Manual 3-3-5
3. Put the horn assembly into the correct position.
4. Install and tighten the two bolts that attach the horn mount bracket to the body.
5. Connect the two electrical connectors to the wiring harness for the radiator fan and motor assembly.
6. Install the radiator closin g panel. (0102AA - Radiator
Closing Panel).
7. Set the battery isolation switch to on.
8. Close the boot.
Radiator and Condenser Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Remove cooling fan pack (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.DB Fan and Motor Assembly -
Radiator - Renew).
2. Remove grille (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
3. Drain cooling system (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
4. Recover refrigerant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Refrigerant Gas - Recover/Recharge
- Renew).
5. Remove bolts (x4), that attach the PAS fluid cooler to bonnet latch cross member. Tie fluid cooler aside.
6. Remove bolts (x6), and spacers (x2) that attach the bonnet latch cross member to body and position aside.
7. Disconnect top and bottom hose from radiator (clips
x2).
8. Remove expansion tank hose from radiator (clip x1).
9. Remove bolts (x2), that attach the condenser pipe connections. Plug pipes and block connections.
10. Remove radiator mounting rubbers (x4)
11. Remove foam seals from radiator (x3).
Installation
1. Install foam seals to radiator (x3).
2. Install rubber mounts to radiator (x4).
3. Clean pipe connections, remove plugs.
4. Install new 'O' rings to pipe connections. Connect pipes to condenser. Install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
5. Connect top and bottom hoses to radiator (clips x2).
6. Connect expansion tank hose to radiator (clip x1). 7. Install bonnet latch cross member, install spacers and
bolts (torque).
8. Position PAS fluid cooler to cross member, install and
torque tighten bolts (x4).
9. Install grill (refer to Workshop Manual procedure
01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
10. Install cooling fan pack (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.DB Fan and Motor Assembly -
Radiator - Renew).
11. Recharge refrigerant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Refriger ant Gas - Recover/Recharge
- Renew).
12. Refill cooling system (r efer to Workshop Manual
procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
Radiator Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove cooling fan pack (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.EB Fan and Motor Assembly Radiator -
Renew
2. Remove grille (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
3. Drain coolant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
4. Remove bolt that attaches the PAS pipe bracket to bottom cross member.
5. Remove bolts (x6), and spacers (x2) that attach the bonnet latch cross member to body and position aside.
6. Disconnect top and bottom hose from radiator (clips x2).
7. Disconnect top and bottom hose from radiator (clips x2).
8. Remove expansion tank hos e from radiator (clip x1).
9. Remove bolts (x2) that attach the radiator to condenser.
10. Unclip condenser from ra diator and remove from
vehicle (lugs x4) (support condenser).
11. Remove radiator mounting rubbers (x4)
1. Remove foam seals from radiator (x3).
Installation
1. Install foam seals to radiator (x3).
2. Install rubber mounts to radiator (x4).
3. Install radiator and clip to condenser (lugs x4).
4. Install condenser to radiator bolts x2 (torque).
5. Connect top and bottom hoses to radiator (clips x2).
6. Connect expansion tank hose to radiator (clip x1).
7. Install bonnet latch cross member, install spacers and bolts (torque).
8. Position PAS fluid cooler to cross member, install and
torque tighten bolts (x4).
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