2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE hood release

Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-10-3
8. Remove bolts (x3) securing door latch (see Figure 1).
9. Feed interior latch handle cable through inner skin into door interior.
10. Remove latch and keylock mechanisms carefully through aperture.
Installation
1. Install latch and key lock mechanisms through door aperture and feed interior door latch handle cable
through aperture.
2. Align door latch, install and torque tighten bolts (x3).
3. Align key lock mechanism, install lower nut, torque tighten nuts (x2).
4. Install exterior door handle, install and torque tighten nuts (x3).
5. Connect latch inner and outer cable to exterior door handle.
6. Connect latch mechanism multiplug.
7. Refit inner glass seal and rubber rear cheater panel, secure with tree trim pins (x3).
8. Refit door aperture seal.
9. Install glass regulator (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.DA/01.11.1DB Regulato r - Door Glass - /LHRH -
Renew).
Bonnet Latch Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew
2. Remove slam panel (bolts x12).
3. Remove bolts (x4) securing PAS oil cooler.
4. Remove bolts securing crossmember to inner wing (x4).
5. Remove bolts and spacers securing crossmember to wing (x2).
6. Move crossmember to one side and lift up clear of location (protect paintwork). 7. Disconnect bonnet latch multiplug.
8. Remove switch from latch body (to access cable).
9. Disconnect bonnet latch cable.
10. Remove bonnet latch from
crossmember (screws x2).
Installation
1. Install bonnet latch to crossmember (screws x2).
2. Connect bonnet latch cable.
3. Install switch to latch body.
4. Connect bonnet latch multiplug.
5. Install crossmember (as removed).
6. Install bolts and spacers securing crossmember to wing
(x2).
7. Install bolts securing cros smember to inner wing (x4).
8. Install bolts (x4) securing PAS oil cooler.
9. Install slam panel (bolts x12).
10. Install grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA
Grille - Radiator - Renew).
Hood Release Cable Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Remove hood latch (see Wo rkshop Manual procedure
01.14.BD Latch Assembly - Hood - Renew).
2. Remove Torx screw securi ng hood release handle to
body.
3. Disconnect hood releas e cable from handle.
4. Release cable tie fir tree fr om body, remove cable tie
from release cable.
5. Tie a length of string to the handle end of release cable for assembly purposes.
6. Remove bolts (x4) securing corner cross brace, remove
cross brace.
7. Move expansion tank aside for access (bolt x1, nut x1. hose clips x2, multiplug x1.
8. Remove LH front wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front -
LH - Renew).
9. Release clips (x2), release cable to under wing bracket and body.
10. Pull hood release cable th rough bulkhead, releasing
grommet from bulkhead.
11. Remove string from hood release cable, remove cable.
12. Remove grommet from release cable.
Installation
1. Install grommet on hood release cable.
2. Position hood release cable, tie string to cable.
3. Pull release cable through bulkhead, install grommet, remove string from cable.
Figure 1
Repair Operation Time
ItemCode
Bonnet Latch Assembly-Renew 01.14.BD
A0114142
Repair Operation Time
ItemCode
Hood Release Cable Assembly-Renew LHD01.14.BE

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
A0114172
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Tailgate Latch and Cable Assembly-
Renew 01.14.DC
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Fuel Filler Actuator Assembly-Renew 01.14.FA

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Maintenance
Hood Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove Tonneau well liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DB Tonneau Well Liner - Renew).
2. Remove Panel assembly body side LH (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.DY Panel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - LH - Renew).
3. Remove Panel assembly body side RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.DX Panel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - RH - Renew).
4. Remove Tonneau cover (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.CA Cover - Tonneau - Renew).
5. Disconnect vehicle battery. 6. Release both tonneau cylinders lower retaining clips and
disconnect cylinders from body (see Figure 1).
7. Remove tonneau cylinder pivot bracket from body (bolts x3) (see Figure 2).
WAR NI NG
MANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ADVISE
OPERATING THE ROOF TO THE HALFWAY POSITION.
WHEN THE OPERATION OF THE ROOF IS STOPPED
MID-CYCLE, WITH THE TO NNEAU UP, ANY LOSS OF
POWER (I.E. REMOVING THE VEHICLE KEY OR AFTER
10 MINUTES OF IDLE) WILL RESULT IN THE
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE DROPPING AND MAY CAUSE
A CLASH SCENARIO.
WHEN ADVISED TO OPEN THE ROOF TO THE
HALFWAY POSITION, ALWA YS SECURE THE ROOF
WITH STRAPS AND PROPS (AS ADVISED). SHOULD
THE ROOF CLASH AND THEN POWER BE RETURNED
TO THE VEHICLE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ROOF
WILL RESULT.
TO RECTIFY THE ‘CLASH’ SCENARIO FOLLOW THE
PROCEDURE BELOW:
1. ENSURE IGNITION IS OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
2. MANUALLY RAISE TONNEAU LID.
3. WHILST TONNEAU IS RAISED, FULLY RETRACT
ROOF ALLOWING IT TO SETTLE BACK INTO
TONNEAU WELL.
4. ENSURE LID CLEARS TONNEAU STRIKERS DURING
MOVEMENT.
5. CLOSE TONNEAU LID (ALLOW TO DROP UNDER
OWN WEIGHT).
6. ONCE TONNEAU IS CLOSED TURN ON IGNITION
AND FULLY RETRACT ROOF INTO TONNEAU WELL
AND LATCH TONNEAU.
7. ONCE MOVEMENT IS COMPLETED AND HOOD IS
STOWED FULL FUNCTIONALITY IS RESTORED.
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Figure 1
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19. Release harness/pipe retaining clips (x3) RH side (see Figure 11).
20. Release velcro from bracket and feed harness/pipes under bracket into tonneau area.
21. Tie harness/pipes and tonneau cylinders to roof to ease removal.
22. Mark roof fitted position to body, support weight of roof and remove securing bolts (x6).
23. Lift roof approximately 10mm then using assistance
supporting pump unit, manoeuvre roof towards luggage
compartment past B-posts.
24. When roof is clear of B-post s, lift roof to clear luggage
compartment lid and remove roof from vehicle.
Installation
1. Manoeuvre roof to fitted position on body and install securing bolts (torque)
2. Remove lifting equipment.
3. Untie harness/pipes and tonneau cylinders from roof and layout in approximately fitted position.
4. Feed harness/pipes under bracket into luggage compartment and secure bracket.
5. Secure harness/pipe retaining clips (x3) RH side.
6. Secure harness/pipe retaining clips (x7) behind ROPS units.
7. Secure harness/pipe retaining clips (x2).
8. Feed multiplugs through from tonneau area and connect.
9. Secure harness/pipe retaining clips (x3).
10. Disconnect multiplug.
11. Feed multiplug through from tonneau area, connect and secure to body.
12. Install cylinders to B-post.
13. Install valve to support bracket, reposition bracket.
14. Install cable tie securing valve to bracket. Ensure no pipes or wiring will foul roof mechanism. 15. Install motor and casing under tonneau onto location
posts.
16. Install cylinder pivot bracket to body.
17. Install tonneau cylinders to body.
18. Connect vehicle battery.
19. Install Tonneau cover (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.CA Cover - Tonneau - Renew).
20. Operate roof from fully open to fully closed. Check operation of roof for correct latching, seal fit, fouling of
pipes and harnesses and oil leakage. Carry out
adjustments as necessary.
21. Install Panel assembly bo dy side LH (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.DY Panel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - LH - Renew).
22. Install Panel assembly body side RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.DX Pa nel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - RH - Renew).
23. Install Tonneau well line r (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.17.DB Tonneau Well Liner - Renew).
24. Perform water leakage test on roof (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.XX Water Test).
Canopy Cover - Renew
Removal
1. Remove headlining (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.05.BA Headlining - Renew).
2. Position hood to gain access to rivets (x6) securing B- post seal to hood.
3. Drill out rivets (x6) secu ring B-post seal to hood
mechanism and release seal (see Figure 1).
Figure 11
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4. Release velcro securing canopy to tension belts and remove leaf springs (see Figure 2).
5. Remove screws securing canopy strap to third cross bar (see Figure 3).
6. Mark position of nuts (x4) to aid installation.
7. Remove nuts (x4) securing front seal holders to hood
mechanism and remove holders. 8. Note position of shims and collect (see Figure 4).
9. Remove screws (x11) securing front header canopy
retainer to header rail and remove retainer (see Figure
5).
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5

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16. Release double sided tape securing canopy flag to third cross bar (see Figure 10).
17. Release double sided tape securing canopy flag to second cross bar (see Figure 11). 18. Release double sided tape securing canopy flag to first
cross bar (see Figure 12).
19. Using assistance, remove tension cables from canopy
channel and upper B-post slots and remove canopy
cover.
Installation
1. Using assistance, position canopy cover on hood frame and secure to header rail using screws.
2. Feed tension cables through upper B-post slots, through canopy channel and attach to header rail.
3. Secure tension cables to header rail using clips.
4. Install front header canopy retainer and secure with screws excluding outer 2 screws.
5. Secure outer of front hea der retainer with screws.
6. Position hood an midway position and support.
7. Position canopy cover to tension bow and secure to B- post temporarily using self tapping screws.
8. Install leaf springs.
9. Position rear insulation over tension belts.
10. Fully close roof and ensure that rear insulation is in
correct position.
11. Pull leaf spring retaining straps within tension belts through insulation slots and install leaf springs.
12. Attach velcro between canopy cover and tension belt.
13. Pull canopy flag over third cross bar and align holes in flag with those in cross bar.
14. Stick double sided tape to rear edges of canopy flags.
15. Peel back double sided tape of rearmost canopy flag, pull flag over third cross bar, align holes and attach.
16. Repeat for second and first flags and cross bars.
17. Peel back double sided tape on front header flags and cover tension cable clips.
18. Position seal holder to hood mechanism with shims in original positions, fit nuts but do not tighten at this stage.
19. Align to marked position and tighten nuts.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12

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20. Secure canopy straps to third cross bar using screws.
21. Position hood to gain access to B-post seal fixings.
22. Remove self tapping screws and secure B-post seal to hood mechanism using rivets starting with the lowest
hole first.
23. Restore roof to original position, raise door glass and
check alignment of front seals.
24. Install headlining (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.05.BA Headlining - Renew).
25. Check operation and fit of hood.
Header Latch Motor - Renew
Removal
1. Remove left-hand header latch flex shaft (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.EF Flex Shaft - LH - Renew).
2. Remove right-hand header latch flex shaft (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.EG Flex Shaft - RH
- Renew).
3. Cut 2 cable ties securing wiring harness to motor mounting bracket (see Figure 1).
4. Disconnect 2 motor multiplugs.
5. Remove 4 nuts securing motor mounting bracket to roof.
6. Remove motor from studs.
Installation
1. Ensure header motor and latch are in fully open position prior to installation.
2. Install motor and tighten nuts to 8 Nm.
3. Connect motor multiplugs.
4. Secure wiring harness to motor mounting bracket with cable ties. 5. Install right-hand header la
tch flex shaft (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.17.EG Flex Shaft - RH - Renew).
6. Install left-hand header latc h flex shaft (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.17.EF Flex Shaft - LH - Renew).
Hydraulic Main Actuator Cylinder -
Renew
Removal
1. Remove panel quarter trim lower (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.CR/01.05.CS Panel Assembly -
Quarter trim Lower - RH - Renew).
2. Release cylinder lower retaining clip and disconnect cylinder from B-post (see Figure 1).
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8. Restore roof and tonneau to original position
Cantrail Cover Trim - Renew
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position and support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with suitable straps.
2. Remove Torx screws (x2) securing trim to hood
mechanism and release trim (see Figure 1). 3. Remove bolt securing tensio
n string to trim and remove
trim (see Figure 2).
Installation
1. Position tension string to trim and secure with screw.
2. Install trim to hood and secure with bolts (ensure tension string is positioned either side of rear screw).
3. Restore roof to original position.
B-Post Trim Cover - Renew
Removal
1. Remove cantrail trim (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.BT Cover - Trim - Cantrail - Renew).
2. Mark position of screws (x2) to aid installation.
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Figure 2
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