2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE engine

Seating (01.10)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 1-7-1
Body System (01.00)
Seating (01.10)
Description
The front seats are installed with the following features:
• Integral side airbags
•Head restraints
• Safety belt reel pretensioner
• Electrically adjustable seat positioning and lumbar support
• Heated seat (optional)
Heated Seats
The heated seat system comprises:
• Heated seat switches
• Backrest heater element
• Cushion heater element and thermostat
The heated seat function permits the electrical heating of the
seat back and cushion on the driver and front passenger
seats. The heating system of each seat is selected by separate
switches located on the inside of each seat base.
Once the heated seat function has been activated, it will
operate until one of the following conditions have been
satisfied:
• A fixed period of time has expired (10 minutes)
• If the engine is not running and the ignition key is removed
• A malfunction is detected by the heated seat module
Confirmation that the heated seat function is active is
indicated by the illumination of an amber light on the
switch.
Specifications Maintenance
RH/LH Front Seat - Remove and Install
Remove
1. Power seat fully forward.
2. Remove bolts (x2), securing rear of seat to seat rails.
3. Power seat fully rearwards.
4. Disconnect vehicle battery.
5. Remove bolt securing se
at belt to seat frame.
6. Remove bolts (x2), securing front of seat to seat rails.
7. Tip the seat forwards and disconnect multiplugs (x4).
8. Protect sill plate and trim prior to seat removal.
9. With assistance, remove seat assembly.
Install
1. With assistance, Install seat in the vehicle.
2. Position seat belt to seat frame, install and torque tighten bolt.
3. Tip the seat forwards and connect multiplugs (x4).
4. Position seat onto seat rails.
5. Remove sill plate protection.
6. Connect vehicle battery.
7. Install front bolts (x2. Power seat forward and install rear bolts (x2). Torque tighten bolts (x4).
Front Seat Squab Cover Assembly (Each,
Pre-08MY) - Remove and Install
Remove
1. Remove seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
Seat mountings 20-25
Seatbelt 15-20
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

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Frame and Mounting (02.00)
Contents
Subframes (02.03) ................................................. 2-1-2Specifications.......................................................... 1-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 1-2 Front Subframe-Renew .......................................... 1-2
Front Subframe-Remove/Refit ................................ 1-4
Rear Subframe-Renew ........................................... 1-6
Rear Subframe-Remove/Refit ................................. 1-7
RH/LH Transmission Rear Hydromount
Isolator Assembly-Renew ....................................... 1-8
RH/LH Engine Bracket-Renew................................ 1-9
Engine Hydromount Isolator Assembly-Renew ..... 1-10

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Frame and Mounting (02.00)
Subframes (02.03)
Specifications
Maintenance
Front Subframe-Renew
Removal
1. Switch battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove RH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
4. Remove LH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew)
5. Remove road wheel/s.
6. Remove front spring/damper assemblies (see Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and Damper
Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
7. Remove nuts (x2) from track rod ends to vertical link.
8. Using special tool 204-523, release track rod end from vertical link.
9. Disconnect ABS sensor multiplugs then release sensor harness clips (x6) from upper suspension arm and
vertical link.
10. Disconnect brake pad wear sensor multiplug then release sensor harness clips (x2) from upper suspension
arms. 11. Remove Allen bolts (x4) from brake callipers to vertical
link and tie callipers aside.
12. Remove Torx screws (x4) from brake disc to hub and remove brake disc.
13. Remove anti-roll bar links nuts (x2) and washers (x2).
14. Remove ride height sensor link nut and bolt from lower
suspension arm (see Fig. 1).
15. Mark lower arm bolt and cam washer positions (to retain
geometry).
16. Remove nuts and bolts (x4) and cam washers (x2) from lower suspension arms to subframe (See Fig. 2).
17. Remove nuts and bolts (x4) from upper suspension arm to body.
18. With assistance, remove suspension assemblies.
19. Install engine lifting bracket to LH side of engine using special tool 303-749.
20. Remove EGR valve.
21. Install engine lifting bracket to RH side of engine using special tool 303-749.
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmIb/ft
Subframe to Front Structure 105-125 77.5-92.5
Subframe to Body 105-125 77.5-92.5
Engine Mounts 47 35
Steering Rack 115 85
Torque tube (rear) 43-57 32-42.5
Spring and Damper top mounting
(rear) 85 63
Rear subframe to Body 175 129.5
Rear subframe reinforcement plates 62 46
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
When raising the vehicle on a 'two post' ramp, ensure
that the rear end of the vehi cle is securely strapped to
the ramp. Failure to strap th e rear of the vehicle down
may lead to the vehicl e falling off the ramp.
Fig. 1
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22. Install cross brace support brackets 303-021-02 (x6).
23. Support engine using special tool SPX M553D.
24. Remove undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
25. Remove engine mounting nuts (x2) (see Fig. 3).
26. Remove steering rack nuts (x3) from bolts and retain bolts in steering rack (see Fig. 4).
27. Mark subframe position (see Fig. 5). 28. Remove harness clips (x2).
29. Remove nut and bolt securi
ng ride height sensor to
subframe.
30. Prepare support trolley 30 3-F715 with adaptors 303-
F715 051 to 4.
31. Position trolley, support subframe, remove bolts (x12)
and raise vehicle (see Fig. 6).
32. Remove anti-roll bar from subframe (bolts x4).
33. With assistance, remove subframe from trolley.
Installation
1. With assistance, install subframe on trolley.
2. Install anti-roll bar to subframe (Do not torque bolts at this stage).
3. Install subframe to body (remove trolley).
4. Install harness clips (x2).
5. Install steering rack nuts (x3) and tighten.
6. Install engine mounting nuts (x2) and tighten.
7. Install ride height sensor.
8. Install undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
9. Lower ramp.
10. Remove engine lifting beam.
11. Remove special tool SPX M553D.
12. Remove engine lifting brack ets from engine (303-749).
13. Remove cross brace suppo rt bracket fixings (x6).
14. Install EGR valve and tighten.
15. Install front spring and damper assemblies (see Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and
Damper Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
16. Install RH wheel arch li ner (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
17. Install LH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew)
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Ensure that the sub-frame mo untings to body structure
marks are correctly aligned.

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16. Remove nightspots and cam washers (x4) from lower suspension arms to subframe (see Fig. 2).
17. Remove nuts and bolts (x4) from upper suspension arm to body.
18. With assistance, remove suspension assemblies.
19. Install engine lifting beam.
20. Install engine lifting bracket to LH side of engine using
special tool 303-749.
21. Remove EGR valve.
22. Install engine lifting bracket to RH side of engine using special tool 303-749.
23. Install cross brace support bracket fixings (x6).
24. Support engine using special tool SPX M553D.
25. Remove undertray (See Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
26. Remove engine mounting nuts (x2) (see Fig 3). 27. Remove steering rack nuts (x3) from bolts (retain bolts in
steering rack) (see Fig. 4).
28. Mark subframe position (see Fig, 5).
29. Remove harness clips (x2).
30. Remove nut and bolt that secures ride height sensor
from subframe.
31. Prepare support trolley 30 3-F715 with adaptors 303-
F715 051 to 4.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5

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32. Position trolley, support subframe, remove bolts (x12)and raise vehicle.
Installation
1. Install subframe to body and remove trolley.
2. Install steering rack nuts (x3) and tighten.
3. Install engine mounting nuts (x2) and tighten.
4. Install harness clips (x2).
5. Install ride height sensor and tighten nut.
6. Install undertray (See Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
7. Lower ramp.
8. Remove engine lifting beam.
9. Remove special tool SPX M553D.
10. Remove engine lifting bracket s from engine using special
tool 303-749.
11. Remove cross brace support bracket fixings (x6).
12. Install EGR valve and tighten.
13. Install front spring and damper assemblies (See Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and
Damper Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
14. Install RH wheel arch liner (See Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
15. Install LH wheel arch liner (See Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
16. With assistance, install suspension assemblies, lower suspension arms, bolts and nuts (x4) and cam washers
(x2) (do not torque tighten at this stage).
17. Install upper suspension arms to body (do not torque tighten at this stage).
18. Install ride height sensor link to lower suspension arm and tighten.
19. Install and tighten nuts (x2) from track rod ends to vertical link.
20. Install anti-roll bar to links and tighten.
21. Clean and Install brake discs and tighten Torx screws (x4). 22. Install brake callipers and tighten Allen bolts (x4).
23. Connect brake pad wear se
nsor multiplug and secure
harness clips (x4) in upper suspension arms.
24. Connect ABS sensor multiplu gs and secure harness clips
(x6) in upper suspension arms and vertical links.
25. Install road wheel/s.
26. Lower vehicle on ramp.
27. Switch battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
28. 4 wheel alignment check and adjust (See Workshop Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment -
Check and Adjust).
Rear Subframe-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp and make safe.
3. Remove road wheel(s).
4. Remove LH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.JB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
LH - Renew).
5. Remove RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
RH - Renew).
6. Remove rear muffler asse mbly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
7. Remove bolts (x4), rear subframe cross brace.
8. Loosen clamps (x2), LH and RH rear exhaust pipes from
centre pipe.
9. Remove rear exhaust pipes through subframe.
10. Loosen clamps (x2), centre exhaust pipe to LH and RH
catalysts.
11. Release centre exhaust pipe from mountings, LH and RH catalysts, remove centre pipe.
12. Remove bolts (x4), centre heatshield.
13. Remove bolts (x8), shear plate to body.
14. Remove bolt securing earth lead to transaxle.
Fig. 6
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Rear Subframe-Renew 02.01.CA
Caution
When using a 'two post' vehicle ramp, remove the
screws that secure the rear section of the wheel arch
liner to body. Hold back the rear section of the wheel
arch liner to correctly position the foot of the vehicle lift.
Warning
When raising the vehicle on a 'two post' ramp, ensure
that the rear end of the vehi cle is securely strapped to
the ramp. Failure to strap th e rear of the vehicle down
may lead to the vehicl e falling off the ramp.
Warning
To avoid personal injury, i.e. severe burns to the skin, allow exhaust system to cool down before removing
exhaust system components.

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7. Remove nut from hydromount to subframe (see Fig. 1).
8. Remove and discard bolts (x4), mounting bracket to transaxle (see Fig. 2).
9. Remove mounting bracket and hydromount.
10. Position hydromount assembly in vice.
11. Remove nut from hydromount to mounting bracket and
remove hydromount.
Installation
1. Clean hydramount, mounting bracket and mating faces on transaxle.
2. Install hydromount to mounting bracket and tighten nut to correct torque.
3. Remove hydromount assembly from vice.
4. Install hydromount assembly and install and torque tighten new bolts (x4).
5. Install nut from hydromount to subframe and Torque tighten nut.
6. Remove hydraulic lifter.
7. Clean rear exhaust pipe and mating faces on centre pipe and silencer.
8. Apply a proprietary exhaust sealant around clamp joint.
9. Install rear exhaust pipe to centre pipe (Do not torque
nut at this stage). 10. Install cross brace and install and torque tighten bolts
(x4).
11. Install rear exhaust silenc er (see Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remo ve for Access and Refit).
12. Lower vehicle on ramp.
RH/LH Engine Bracket-Renew
Removal
1. Remove LH/RH exhaust manifold (see Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.CA/09.00.CB Manifold -
Exhaust - LH/RH - Renew
2. Remove engine mount lower fi xing (nut x1) (see Fig. 1 -
LHS shown).
3. Raise engine with suitable equipment.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
To avoid personal injury, i.e. severe burns to the skin,
allow exhaust system to co ol down before removing
exhaust system components.

Fig. 1
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4. Remove mount and bracket fr om engine (bolts x4) (see
Fig. 2 - LHS shown).
5. Remove bracket from mounting (nut x1).
Installation
1. Install bracket to mounting (nut x1) (torque).
2. Install mount and bracket to engine (bolts x4) (torque).
3. Lower engine.
4. Install engine mount lower fixing (nut x1) (torque).
5. Install LH/RH exhaust manifold (see Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.CA/09.00.CB Manifold - Exhaust - LH/
RH - Renew.
Engine Hydromount Isolator Assembly-
Renew
Removal
1. Remove RH/LH exhaust ma nifold (see Workshop
Manual procedure 09.00.CA/09.00.CB - Exhaust
Manifold - RH/LH - Renew 2. Remove engine mount lower fi
xing (nut x1) (see Fig. 1 -
RHS shown).
3. Raise engine with suitable equipment.
4. Remove harness clips (x2) (see Fig. 2 - RHS shown).
5. Remove mounting from bracket (nut x1).
6. Remove mount and bracket from engine (bolts x4).
Installation
1. Install mount and bracket to engine (bolts x4) (torque).
2. Install mounting to bracket (nut x1) (torque).
3. Install harness clips (x2).
4. Lower engine.
5. Install engine mount lower fixing (nut x1) (torque).
6. Install RH/LH exhaust manifold (see Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.CA/09.00.CB - Exhaust Manifold - RH/
LH - Renew).
Fig. 2
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
To avoid personal injury, i.e. severe burns to the skin, allow exhaust system to co ol down before removing
exhaust system components.
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Fig. 2
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