2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE fuel

Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14)
Body System (01.00)1-10-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
4. Connect release cable to hand le, position handle, install
and tighten Torx screw.
5. Install and secure hood release cable with fir tree clip.
6. Install hood latch assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.14.BD Latch Assembly - Hood - Renew).
7. Install and secure hood release cable with fir tree clips to under wing bracket and body.
8. Install expansion tank (bolt x1, nut x1, hose clips x2, multiplug x1.
9. Install corner cross brace, install bolts (x4)(torque tighten bolts with vehicle on level floor).
10. Install LH front wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
11. Top-up cooling system.
Bonnet Secondary Latch Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Open bonnet.
2. Remove Torx screws (x2), securing secondary latch to bonnet (see Figure 1).
3. Remove secondary latch.
4. Remove sleeve from release lever.
Installation
1. Install sleeve on release lever.
2. Install secondary latch, install and torque tighten Torx screws (x2).
3. Close and re-open bonnet, check secondary latch for correct operation.
4. Close hood.
Tailgate Latch and Cable Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Remove trim - tailgate lid assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.EF Trim - Tailgate Lid Assembly
- Renew).
2. Remove Torx screws (x2) securing latch assembly to
tailgate.
3. Manoeuvre latch from tailgate, disconnect multiplug, remove latch.
4. Release clips (x2), remove bezel from latch.
Installation
1. Install bezel on latch.
2. Install latch in tailgate, align manual release cable.
3. Install and torque tighten Torx screws (x2).
4. Connect multiplug to latch.
5. Install trim - tailgate lid assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.EF Trim - Tailgate Lid Assembly -
Renew).
6. Check operation of tailgate opening and closing.
Fuel Filler Actuator Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Remove luggage compartment lid striker assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.GE Striker
Assembly - Trunk Lid - Renew).
2. Remove front luggage compartment carpet (screws x4, trim clip x1).
Repair Operation Time
ItemCode
Bonnet Secondary Latch Assembly-
Renew 01.14.BF
Figure 1
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ItemCode
Tailgate Latch and Cable Assembly-
Renew 01.14.DC
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Fuel Filler Actuator Assembly-Renew 01.14.FA

Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-10-5
3. Release left hand luggage compartment lamp, release multiplug and remove lamp (see Figure 1).
4. Remove lower left-hand luggage compartment carpet.
5. Remove upper left-hand luggage compartment carpet.
6. Release left-hand front luggage compartment carpet from studs and remove.
7. Remove 2 bolts securing fuel filler actuator assembly to body (see Figure 2).
8. Release multiplug from fuel filler actuator.
9. Release cable from fuel filler actuator assembly and remove actuator.
Installation
1. Attach cable to fuel filler actuator assembly.
2. Connect multiplug to fuel filler actuator.
3. Secure fuel filler actuator a ssembly to body with bolts.
4. Install left-hand front luggage compartment carpet over studs. 5. Install upper left-hand luggage compartment carpet.
6. Install lower left-hand luggage compartment carpet.
7. Connect left-hand luggage compartment lamp and
install.
8. Install front luggage compartment carpet.
9. Install luggage compartment lid striker assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.GE Striker
Assembly - Trunk Lid - Renew).
Fuel Filler Release Cable - Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Remove luggage compartmen t lid striker assembly (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.GE Striker
Assembly - Trunk Lid - Renew).
2. Remove front luggage comp artment carpet (screws x4,
trim clip x1).
3. Release left-hand luggage compartment lamp, release multiplug and remove lamp (see Figure 1).
4. Remove lower left-hand luggage compartment carpet.
5. Remove upper left-hand luggage compartment carpet.
6. Release left-hand front luggage compartment carpet from studs and remove.
7. Release cable from fuel filler actuator assembly.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14)
Body System (01.00)1-10-6 Workshop Manual May 2007
8. Release bayonet fitting on release catch and remove cable (see Figure 2).
Installation
1. Install fuel filler release cable and secure release catch.
2. Attach cable to fuel filler actuator assembly.
3. Install left-hand front luggage compartment carpet over studs.
4. Install upper left-hand luggage compartment carpet.
5. Install lower left-hand luggage compartment carpet.
6. Connect left-hand luggage compartment lamp and install.
7. Install front luggage compartment carpet.
8. Install luggage compartment lid striker assembly (see Workshop Manual procedu re 01.03.GE Striker
Assembly - Trunk Lid - Renew).
Fuel Flap Release Switch - Renew
Removal
1. Remove Trim - upper panel - front pillar - LH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BE Trim - Upper
Panel - Front Pillar - LH - Renew).
2. Remove LH front sill plate (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.AK Plate - Front Sill - LH - Renew). 3. Remove trim studs (x2) securing lower A-post trim panel
to body (see Figure 1).
4. Disconnect multiplug from fuel flap release switch, remove trim panel (see Figure 2).
5. Depress clips, remove fuel fl ap release switch from trim
panel.
Installation
1. Install switch in trim panel.
2. Position trim panel, connect multiplug.
3. Position A-post trim panel, install trim studs (x2).
4. Install LH front sill plat e (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.05.AK Plate - Front Sill - LH - Renew).
5. Install Trim - upper panel - front pillar - LH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BE Trim - Upper
Panel - Front Pillar - LH - Renew).
Figure 2
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Figure 1
Figure 2
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Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 2-1-7
15. Use tool (206-103) and release each handbrake cable from mounting brackets, re lease inner cable eyelets
from calliper levers.
16. Remove bolts (x2) and nuts (x2), handbrake cables to subframe.
17. Use tool (206-103) and release handbrake cables from subframe brackets.
18. Release handbrake cable from clip, tie handbrake cable aside.
19. Loosen and disconnect each brake pipe from body bracket. Plug brake pipes
.
20. Remove bolt, fuel filler pipe to damper mounting.
21. Remove nut securing fuel fi ller pipe to body, tie filler
pipe aside.
22. Remove bolts (x4 each side), securing spring/damper assemblies.
23. Position drain tray to collect oil spillage.
24. Loosen and disconnect unions (x2), transaxle oil cooler.
Plug pipe connections.
25. Remove drain tray.
26. Disconnect multiplug, release harness clips (x2), transaxle harness, RH rear wheel arch.
27. Mark subframe position to body.
28. Position subframe trolley (303-F715), under subframe.
29. Lower vehicle until subfra me rests on support trolley.
30. Remove bolts (x6), securing subframe to body.
31. Raise vehicle to gain access to gear selector cables.
32. Using (308-642), release se lector cables (x2) from ball
joints, release selector cables from bracket.
33. Remove torque tube to transaxle bolts (x8).
34. Move subframe support trolley rearwards to give a clearance between torque tube and transaxle.
35. Carefully raise vehicle from subframe.
Installation
1. Clean transaxle and mating face on torque tube.
2. Position subframe assembly underneath vehicle.
3. Lower vehicle to align transaxle to propshaft splines.
4. Move subframe assembly forward, engage propshaft splines, locating dowels, transaxle to torque tube.
5. Install bolts (x8), torque tube to transaxle, torque tighten bolts.
6. Install gear selector cables on levers and in bracket.
7. Lower vehicle onto subframe mountings, align to marks, install and torque tighten bolts (x6).
8. Position spring/damper assemblies, install bolts (x8).
9. Position fuel filler pipe, install and torque tighten bolt.
10. Position fuel filler pipe to body, install and tighten nut to correct torque.
11. Position handbrake cables to subframe, install bolts (x4), torque bolts. 12. Install handbrake cables to callipers.
13. Remove plugs, install brake pipes.
14. Remove plugs, install transaxle oil cooler pipes, tighten
unions to correct torque.
15. Position earth lead to transaxle, install and torque tighten bolt.
16. Install transaxle harness multiplug, secure harness clips (x2).
17. Install shear plate, install and torque tighten bolts (x8).
18. Install heat shield, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
19. Clean exhaust pipe connections, apply exhaust sealant to connections.
20. Install centre pipe to mountings and catalysts, torque tighten clamp nuts.
21. Install rear exhaust pipes to centre pipe, torque tighten clamp nuts.
22. Position subframe cross brace, install and torque bolts.
23. Install rear muffler (see Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve Assembly - Remove
for Access and Refit).
24. Install LH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.JB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - LH -
Renew).
25. Install RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
26. Bleed brake system (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.07.DD Brake Hydraulic System - Flush/Refill/Bleed
27. Adjust handbrake (see Wo rkshop Manual procedure
06.05.DC Handbrake Cable Assembly - Adjust).
28. Install road Wheel(s).
29. Lower vehicle on ramp and remove safety equipment.
Rear Subframe-Remove/Refit
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Remove rear subframe asse mbly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 02.01.CA Subframe Assembly - Rear -
Remove for Access and Refit).
3. Mark driveshafts to transaxle flanges for assembly purposes.
4. Remove and discard Allen bolts (x12), collect plates (x6), driveshaft flanges to transaxle.
5. Attach slings to transaxle, connect suitable hoist and
take weight of transaxle.
6. Remove nuts (x2). hydramounts to subframe.
7. With assistance, raise and remove transaxle from subframe.
Caution
Always plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of dirt.
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Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 3-0-1
Engine System (03.00)
Contents
Engine Assembly (03.00) ....................................... 3-0-3Description ............................................................. 0-3
Maintenance ........................................................... 0-4Engine Assembly-Renew ........................................ 0-4
Engine Assembly-Remove for Access and Refit ....... 0-4
Engine Structure (03.01) ........................................ 3-1-1 Description ............................................................. 1-1Engine Block .......................................................... 1-1
Cylinder Block Drain Plug ...................................... 1-2
Knock Sensors........................................................ 1-3
Bedplate ................................................................ 1-3
Engine Mountings .................................................. 1-3
Cylinder Heads ...................................................... 1-4
Inlet/Exhaust Manifolds .......................................... 1-4
Specifications.......................................................... 1-4
Maintenance ........................................................... 1-5 Upper Intake Manifold Assembly (LHD) - Renew ... 1-5
Upper Intake Manifold Asse mbly (RHD) - Renew ... 1-6
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly Gasket (LHD)
- Renew ................................................................. 1-8
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly Gasket (RHD)
- Renew ................................................................. 1-9
Intake Manifold Assembly - Remove for Access
and Refit (With Engine Removed)......................... 1-11
RH/LH Cylinder Head Gasket - Renew................. 1-12
RH/LH Cylinder Head - Overhaul ........................ 1-13
Cylinder Head (Engine Set) - Overhaul ................. 1-14
Valve Set (Engine Set) - Renew
(including de-coke) .............................................. 1-15
Inlet Valve (Set) - Renew ...................................... 1-16
Exhaust Valve (Set) - Renew ................................. 1-16
Spring (Valve Set) - Renew ................................... 1-17
Spring (Inlet Valve Set) - Renew ........................... 1-18
Inlet and Exhaust Valve Seal (Engine Set) - Renew 1-19
Spring (Valve Exhaust Set) - Renew....................... 1-19
RH/LH Cylinder Head Gasket - Renew (with
Engine Removed) ................................................. 1-20
Cylinder Head Gasket (E ngine Set) - Renew (with
Engine Removed) ................................................. 1-21
Lubrication System (03.02) .. .................................. 3-2-1
Dry Sump System .................................................. 2-1
Specifications.......................................................... 2-2 Engine Oil Specification ......................................... 2-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 2-2 Oil Pressure Pump to Sump Gasket - Renew .......... 2-2
Oil Pump Chain - Renew ....................................... 2-2
Oil Sump Pan - Renew........................................... 2-3
Oil Sump Pan - Remove and Reseal ....................... 2-5
Oil Cooler - Renew ................................................ 2-8
Oil Cooler Tank Assembly - Renew ........................ 2-9
Thermostat - Renew ............................................... 2-9
Oil Cooler Tank Pipe Assembly - Renew .............. 2-10
Oil Thermostat to Tank Tube Assembly - Renew .. 2-10
Oil Pump Inlet Tube Assemb ly - Renew ............... 2-11 Oil Pump Inlet Tube Assembly - Renew ............... 2-12
Oil Pump Outlet Tube Asse
mbly - Renew ............ 2-12
Oil Thermostat Cooler Pipe Assembly - Renew .... 2-13
Oil Temperature Controller - Renew .................... 2-14
Oil Sump Pan - Renew (with Engine Removed) .... 2-14
Oil Sump Pan - Remove and Reseal
(with Engine Removed) ........................................ 2-17
Cooling System (03.03) ......................................... 3-3-1 Description ............................................................. 3-1Water Pump .......................................................... 3-1
Thermostat ............................................................ 3-1
Radiator................................................................. 3-1
Cooling Fans .......................................................... 3-1
Coolant Reservoir .................................................. 3-1
Engine Oil Cooler .................................................. 3-2
Specifications......................................................... 3-2
Torque Figures ....................................................... 3-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 3-2 Coolant-Drain/Fill .................................................. 3-2
Thermostat - Renew............................................... 3-3
Water Pump - Renew ............................................ 3-3
Water Pump Pulley - Renew .................................. 3-3
Oil Temperature Controller - Renew ...................... 3-4
Radiator Fan and Motor Assembly - Remove and
Install ..................................................................... 3-4
Radiator and Condenser Assembly - Renew ........... 3-5
Radiator Assembly - Renew.................................... 3-5
Air Conditioning Condenser - Renew ..................... 3-6
Radiator Fan Modulator - Remove and Install......... 3-6
Expansion Tank Assembly - Renew ........................ 3-6
Coolant Recovery Tank Assembly - Remove and
Install ..................................................................... 3-7
Engine Coolant Reservoir Hose - Renew ................ 3-8
Water Inlet/Outlet Manifold - Renew ..................... 3-8
Engine Electric Coolant Temperature Sensor
- Renew ............................................................... 3-10
Thermostat Cover - Renew .................................. 3-11
Fuel Charging System (03.04)................................ 3-4-1 Safety Precautions .................................................. 4-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 4-2Fuel Rails - Renew ................................................. 4-2
Fuel Injection Pressure Sensor - Renew .................. 4-3
Fuel Temperature Sensor - Renew ......................... 4-3
Fuel Injector Engine Set - Renew............................ 4-4
Fuel Injector - Each - LH Bank - Renew.................. 4-5
Fuel Injector - Each - RH Bank - Renew ................. 4-5
Engine Set - Fuel Injector - LH Bank - Renew ......... 4-6
Engine Set - Fuel Injector - RH Bank - Renew......... 4-6
Accessory Drive System (03.05) ............................ 3-5-1 Description ............................................................. 5-1Auxiliary Drives...................................................... 5-1
Automatic Belt Tensioner ....................................... 5-1
Specifications ......................................................... 5-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 5-1

Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)3-0-4 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Engine (03.00)
Engine Assembly (03.00)
Description
The engine is an all aluminium 4.3 litre 90° V8 configuration. The cylinder heads have dual
overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. An electronic engine management system
controls the sequential multi-port fuel injection and distributor-less ignition systems.
The engine uses the latest ‘fast-burn’ combustion technology. Heated oxygen sensors monitor the
oxygen content of exhaust gasses . The engine management system uses the oxygen sensor signals
together with other engine information to ‘fine tune ’ fuelling levels and ignition timing. This helps
to achieve the best possible fuel bur n with minimum exhaust emissions.
Inlet camshaft variable timing to impr ove engine performance and emissions.
Inlet manifold is design with tuned length runners to improve volumetric efficiency and
performance.
The engine is fitted with a dry sump to improv e oil pickup during high speed cornering.
The exhaust system has hydroforme d internals with a 4 into 2 into 1 design for improved engine
tuning and lower backpressure. Additional oxygen sensors are placed after the catalysts so that
long term catalyst efficiency can be monitored.
The engine runs on unleaded fuel only.

Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 3-0-5
Maintenance
Engine Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove engine (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.00.AC Engine Assembly - Remove for Access and
Refit).
2. Remove torque tube (bolts x16 and heatsheild bracket).
3. Install engine lifting brackets.
4. Remove engine from subframe (nuts x2) using suitable lifting equipment.
5. Remove engine lifting brack ets (refer to Figure 1).
Installation
1. Install engine lifting brackets to new engine.
2. Install engine to subframe (nuts x2) using suitable lifting
equipment.
3. Remove engine lifting brack ets (refer to Figure 2).4. Install torque tube (bolts x16 and heatsheild bracket).
5. Install engine (refer to Workshop Manual procedure
03.00.AC Engine Assembly - Remove for Access and
Refit).
Engine Assembly-Remove for Access and
Refit
Removal
1. Remove transmission (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AA Transaxle Assembly - Manual -
Remove for Access and Refit).
2. Disconnect battery.
3. Raise vehicle on ramp.
4. Depressurise fuel rail (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 10.01.EK Fuel System - Depressurise).
5. Strap vehicle to ramp (front).
Throttle Duct Removal
6. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct (refer to Figure 1).
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Figure 2
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Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)3-0-10 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
60. Disconnect multiplugs (x4) from inside of vehicle RH side of I.P. (refer to Figure 19).
61. Release grommet from body, feed harness from inside of vehicle.
62. Release harness from clips (x11) and position over engine.
Purge Removal
63. Remove bottom screws (x2) and loosen top screw of washer bottle.
64. Disconnect purge pipe from purge valve (move washer
bottle aside).
65. Release pipe from support clips (x2) and move pipe over engine.
Fuel Pipe Removal
66. Remove fuel hose from rail (clip x1).
Clutch Pipe Removal
67. Remove clutch metal pipe from flexible.
68. Remove flexible hose grommet from support bracket.
Subframe/Engine Removal
69. Remove undertray.
70. Mark subframe position.
71. Remove harness clips (x2).
72. Remove load level sensor from subframe (nut and bolt).
73. Support torque tube with transmission jack.
74. Position trolley, support subframe, remove bolts (x12)
raise vehicle.
75. Ensure A/C HP pipe is clear of engine as body is raised.
Installation
Install Subframe/Engine
1. Ensure A/C HP pipe is co rrect position as body is
lowered. 2. Install subframe to body (refer to Figure 20).
3. Remove transmission jack.
4. Install harness clips (x2).
5. Install load level sensor.
6. Install undertray.
7. Lower ramp.
Cooling Install
8. Connect top hose and clip to body (refer to Figure 21).
Figure 19
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Figure 20
Figure 21
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