2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE radiator

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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Cooling System (03.03)
Engine (03.00)3-3-6 Workshop Manual Issue 5, Janauary 2010
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.EB Fan and Motor Assembly Radiator -
Renew).
11. Raise vehicle
12. Install bottom radiator cros smember (bolts x4) (torque).
13. Install PAS pipe bracket to cross member (bolt x1).
14. Refill coolant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
Air Conditioning Condenser - Renew
Removal
1. Recover refrigerant gas fr om A/C system (refer to
Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Refrigerant Gas
- Recover/Recharge - Renew).
2. Remove grille (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
3. Remove slam panel (screws x12).
4. Remove bolts (x4), that attach the PAS fluid cooler to bonnet latch cross member. Tie fluid cooler aside.
5. Remove bolts (x6), and spacers (x2) that attach the bonnet latch cross member to body and position aside.
6. Remove bolts (x2), that attach the condenser pipe connections. Plug pipes and block connections.
7. Remove and discard O-rings (x2) from pipe connections.
8. Remove bolts (x2), that attach the condenser to radiator, remove condenser.
Installation
1. Install condenser to radiator, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
2. Clean pipe connections, remove plugs.
3. Install new O-rings to pipe connections. Connect pipes
to condenser. Install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
4. Install bonnet latch cross member, install spacers and bolts (torque).
5. Position PAS fluid cooler to cross member, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
6. Install slam panel.
7. Install grille (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew). 8. Refrigerant gas re-charge A/C system (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 12.03.FA Refrigerant Gas - Recover/
Recharge - Renew).
Radiator Fan Modulator - Remove and
Install
Removal
1. Remove the radiator fan and motor assembly. (0303DB - Radiator Fan and Motor Assembly).
2. Disconnect the two electrical connectors from the radiator fan modulator.
3. Release the five fir tree cl ips that attach the wiring
harness for the radiator fan modulator to the fan cowl.
4. Release the two electrical connectors for the radiator fan modulator from the mount.
5. Remove the screw that attaches the radiator fan modulator to the fan cowl.
6. Remove the radiator fan modulator.
Install
1. Install the radiator fan modulator.
2. Install and tighten the screw that attaches the radiator fan modulator to the fan cowl.
3. Attach the two electrical connectors for the radiator fan modulator to the mount.
4. Install the five fir tree clips that attach the wiring harness for the radiator fan modulator to the fan cowl.
5. Connect the two electrical connectors to the radiator fan modulator.
6. Install the radiator fan and motor assembly. (03.03.DB - Radiator Fan and Motor Assembly).
Expansion Tank Assembly - Renew
Remove
1. Using a syringe, remove coolant from expansion tank.
2. Remove bolts (x4), remove LH corner cross brace.
3. Release clips, disconnect coolant hoses (x3) from expansion tank.
4. Remove upper bolt and side nut that attaches the expansion tank.
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Radiator Fan Modulator - Remove and
Install 03.03.EC
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Expansion Tank Assembly - Renew 03.03.FB
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DO NOT REMOVE THE PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE
COOLANT IS HOT. ALLOW TIME FOR THE COOLANT /
ENGINE TO COOL. TAKE PARTICULAR CARE TO AVOID BURNS FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM.

Power Steering (11.02)
Steering (11.00)11-2-2 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Maintenance
Power Steering System - Bleed
Procedure
1. Do a check of the fluid level in the PAS fluid reservoir. Add fluid if necessary.
2. Start the engine and let it idle for 20 seconds.
3. Operate the steering fully to the left and then the right through three cycles.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Wait for five minutes then do a check of the fluid level in the PAS fluid reservoir again.
6. Add fluid if necessary.
7. Install the PAS fluid reservoir cap.
Power Steering Pump-Renew
Removal
1. Remove A/C compressor (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.BE Compre ssor - Air Conditioning -
Renew).
2. Coolant drain (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain & Refill).
3. Remove PAS fluid from reservoir.
4. Disconnect HP union from PAS pump pipe.
5. Remove bolt P-clip suction hose to body.
6. Remove bolt (x1) HP pump pipe to engine.
7. Remove bolts (x3) PAS pump to engine.
8. Disconnect bottom hose and move aside.
9. Unclip (x1) harness from cylinder head for access.
10. Manouvre pump forward and up.
11. Disconnect suction hose (cut off clip) and remove pump.
12. Remove HP union pipe from pump (mark position on
pump).
Installation
1. Install HP union pipe to pump (align correctly), fit new O-ring.
2. Install pump to vehicle connect suction pipe to PAS pump, align timing marks and fit new clip.
3. Manouvre pump into position.
4. Install bolts (x3) PAS pump to engine (torque).
5. Install bolt (x1) HP pump pipe to engine (torque).
6. Connect bottom hose.
7. Clip (x1) harness from cylinder head for access. 8. Install bolt P-clip suction hose to body (torque).
9. Connect HP union to PAS pump pipe, replace O-ring
(torque).
10. Coolant refill (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain & Refill).
11. Install A/C compressor (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.BE Compre ssor - Air Conditioning -
Renew).
12. Top-up PAS fluid.
13. Start and run engine, operate steering lock to lock x2.
14. Top-up PAS fluid.
Power Assisted Steering (PAS) Rack -
Remove and Install
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front undertray (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 01.02.NB - Front Undertray).
3. Remove the front wheels and tyres (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 04.04.ED - Wheel and Tyre - Pair).
4. Remove the front right side wheel-arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 01.02.GB - Front Right
Side Wheel-Arch Liner).
5. Put a container in position under the oil tank to collect oil.
6. Remove the drain plug from the oil tank.
Figure 1
7. Let the oil drain into the container.
8. Install and tighten the drain plug into the oil tank (refer to Figure 1).
9. Remove the container.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the radiator closing panel (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 01.02.AA - Radiator Closing Panel).
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Power Steering (11.02)
Steering (11.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 11-2-11
41. Install the clip that attaches the air intake pipe to the throttle body.
Figure 49
42. Remove and discard the sealing plugs from the two breather pipes and the air intake pipe.
43. Connect the two breather pipes to the air intake pipe.
Figure 50
44. Install the radiator closing panel (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.AA - Radiator Closing Panel).
45. Fill the oil tank with the correct quantity of oil.
46. Fill the PAS fluid reservoir with the correct quantity of
PAS fluid.
47. Connect the battery ground cable.
48. Bleed the PAS system.
49. Do a check of the engine oi l level. Add oil if necessary.
50. Lift the vehicle.
51. Install the front right side wheel-arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB - Front Right
Side Wheel-Arch Liner).
52. Install the front wheels and tyres (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.04.ED - Wheel and Tyre - Pair)
53. Do a check of the four-wheel alignment.
54. Use the applicable equipment to lift the vehicle and make it safe.
55. Install the front undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB - Front Undertray).
RH/LH Track Rod End-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Loosen tie rod locknut.
4. Install tool (204 - 524) on front hub, install and tighten
wheel nuts.
5. Lower vehicle to raise suspension sufficient to install ball joint removing tool (204 - 523).
6. Remove nut, track rod end to vertical link.
7. Using (204-523 Ball Joint Sp litter), release track rod end
from vertical link.
8. Remove tool (204 - 524) from front hub.
9. Count number of turns and remove track rod end from tie rod.
Installation
1. Clean track rod end taper and mating face on vertical link.
2. Install track rod end on tie rod the same amount of turns.
3. Install track rod end in vertical link.
4. Install road wheel(s).
5. Lower vehicle on ramp.
6. Carry out full vehicle geometry check/adjust.
7. Torque tie rod ball joint locknut(s).
Power Steering Pump to Rack Hose
Assembly-Renew
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Removal
1. Remove PAS fluid from reservoir (syringe).
2. Remove throttle body duct for access. (clips x3).
3. Remove top bolts (x2) from engine oil tank and loosen
bottom bolts (x2) (allows ta nk to move to access pipe
support fixings).
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing pipe to body.
5. Disconnect sensor multiplug.
6. Remove hose from pump union.
7. Remove pipes from steering rack (bolt x1).
8. Remove pipe from vehicle.
Installation
1. Renew o-rings on PAS pipes and pump pipe.
2. Install hose to vehicle.
3. Install bolts brackets to body.
4. Install PAS pipes to rack (bolt x1).
5. Connect sensor multiplug.
6. Install pipe to pump union.
7. Install bolts and tighten oil tank fixings (torque).
8. Install throttle body duct. (clips x3).
9. Bleed PAS system (see Workshop Manual procedure 11.01.AA Power Assisted Steering System - Bleed).
Power Steering Rack to Cooler Hose-
Renew
Removal
1. Remove radiator grille (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
2. Remove PAS fluid from reservoir (syringe). 3. Remove hose from cooler (clip x1) and support clips
(x2).
4. Remove undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
5. Remove bolt, bracket to lower radiator crossmember.
6. Lower ramp.
7. Remove throttle body duct for access. (clips x3).
8. Remove pipes from st eering rack (bolt x1).
9. Remove hose from vehicle (support clips x2).
Installation
1. Renew the O-rings on the PAS pipes.
2. Install hose to vehicle (support clips).
3. Install PAS pipes to rack (bolt x1).
4. Install throttle body duct. (clips x3).
5. Raise ramp.
6. Install support clip bolt to radiator crossmember.
7. Install hose to cooler and support clips (x2).
8. Install undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
9. Install radiator grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Ra diator - Renew).
10. Top up PAS fluid.
WAR NI NG
AVOID EXCESSIVE SKIN CONTACT WITH MINERAL
OIL. MINERAL OILS REMOVE THE NATURAL FATS
FROM THE SKIN, LEADING TO DRYNESS, IRRITATION AND DERMATITIS.
Caution
Always plug pipes and hoses to prevent ingress of dirt or
moisture into the system.
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Always plug pipes and hoses to prevent ingress of dirt or moisture into the system.

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
12-3-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Major Components
Compressor
• Engine mounted, driven by the accessory drive belt
• Variable displacement type
• High-pressure relief valve, to avoid system over-pressure
• ECU controlled clutch energised via a relay
Receiver drier
• Vertically mounted on the right-hand side of the engine bay
• The high-side charge port is installed to the high side entry pipe to the receiver drier
Condenser
• Multi-pass fin-over-tube type, mounted in front of the engine cooling pack and directly to the radiator
Trinary switch
Located in the compressor discharge pipe
• Provides a signal, via the A/C module, to the PCM, to disengage the compressor clutch should the refrigerant
pressure be less than 2 bar or greater than 30 bar
• Provides a hard-wired signal to the PCM, to switch the cooling fans to HIGH speed at 22 bar rising pressure and
to LOW speed at 17,5 bar falling pressure
• Provides a hard-wired signal to the PCM, to switch the radiator cooling fans to LOW speed at 12 bar rising
pressure and to switch the fans OFF at 8 bar falling
pressure
Expansion Valve
The expansion valve is located on the outside of the A/C unit
and comprises of a diaphragm, connected by a capillary
tube to a temperature sensing bulb, which regulates the
valve according to temperature variations at the evaporator
outlet pipe. This component is not serviceable.
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Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 12-3-13
Maintenance
Condenser-Renew
Removal
1. Recover refrigerant gas from A/C system (see Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier -
Renew).
2. Remove front grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
3. Remove slam panel (screws x12).
4. Remove bolts (x4) that secure PAS fluid cooler to bonnet latch cross member and posi tion fluid cooler aside.
5. Remove bolts (x6) that secure bonnet latch cross member to body and position aside.
6. Remove bolts (x2) that secure condenser pipe connections.
7. Plug pipes and block connections.
8. Remove and discard 'O' rings (x2) from pipe connections.
9. Remove bolts (x2) that secure condenser to radiator and remove condenser.
Installation
1. Install condenser to radiator and install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
2. Clean pipe connections and remove plugs.
3. Install new 'O' rings to pipe connections.
4. Connect pipes to condenser and install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
5. Install bonnet latch cross member and install and torque tighten bolts (x6).
6. Position PAS fluid cooler to cross member and install
and torque tighten bolts (x4).
7. Install slam panel.
8. Install front grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
9. Refrigerant gas re-charge A/C system (see Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier -
Renew).
Air Conditioning Compressor-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Recover A/C refrigerant (see Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Refriger ant Gas - Recover/Recharge
- Renew).
3. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct.
4. Remove throttle body duct for access (clips x3).
5. Release tensioner and slip belt from idler.
6. Move belt off compressor pulley.
7. Raise vehicle on ramp.
8. Remove road wheel/s
9. Remove LH wheel arch li ner (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
10. Disconnect clutch multiplug.
11. Remove bolt HP pipe to bracket.
12. Loosen oil pipe support bolt on bracket.
13. Remove pipes from compressor (bolts x2) and move aside.
14. Remove compressor (bolts x4) release from bracket.
Installation
1. Fit new o-rings to A/C pipes (lubricate).
2. Install compressor (bolts x4) (torque) align to oil pipe bracket.
3. Install pipes to compress or (bolts x2) (torque).
4. Tighten oil pipe support bolt on bracket.
5. Install bolt HP pipe to bracket.
6. Connect clutch multiplug.
7. Install LH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
8. Install road wheel/s.
9. Lower vehicle on ramp.
10. Fit belt to compressor pulley.
11. Release tensioner an d slip belt on idler.
12. Install throttle body duct.
13. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
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5. Make sure that the clips that attach the switch are
correctly engaged.
6. Install the top and bottom steering column shrouds (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering
Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-4).
Hood Latch Switch-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 . D i s c o n n e c t b o n n e t l a t c h m u l t i p l u g .
8. Remove switch from latch body.
Installation
1. Install switch to latch body.
2. Connect bonnet latch multiplug.
3. Install crossmember (as removed).
4. Install bolts and spacers securing crossmember to wing (x2).
5. Install bolts securing crossmember to inner wing (x4).
6. Install bolts (x4) securing PAS oil cooler.
7. Install slam panel (bolts x12).
8. Install grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA
Grille - Radiator - Renew).
Alarm Siren Assembly - Remove and
Install
Removal
1. Remove the left rear wheel (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.04.EC).
2. Remove the four self-tapping screws and the scrivet that attach the rear of the left, rear wheelarch liner.
3. Move the wheelarch liner away to get access to the alarm siren assembly (siren).
4. Remove the the drain hose for the fuel filler from the clips.
5. Move the drain hose for the fuel filler away.
6. Remove the two M6 nuts that attach the siren to the mounting bracket. 7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the siren.
8. Remove the siren.
Installation
1. Connect the electrical connector to the siren.
2. Put the siren in position into the mounting bracket.
3. Install the two M6 nuts to attach the siren to the
mounitng bracket.
4. Install the drain hose for the fuel filler into the attachment clips,
5. Put the wheelarch liner into the fully installed position.
6. Install the four self-tapping screws and the scrivet that attach the wheelarch liner.
7. Install the left rear wheel(refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.04.EC).
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