2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE roof

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-31
9. Release quarter trim from heal board and remove quarter trim (see Figure6).
10. Remove nut (x2) securing lower panel to quarter panel.
Installation
1. Install nut (x2) securing lower panel to quarter panel.
2. Install quarter trim and secure under heal board.
3. Install fir tree clip securing quarter trim to body.
4. Install nuts (x2) securing panel quarter trim to body side
trim.
5. Install bolt securing body si de trim to quarter panel via
B-post roof aperture.
6. Install screw (x1) securing bottom centre of quarter trim.
7. Install screw (x1) securing quarter trim to body (under
speaker grille)
8. Remove speaker grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.CP/01.05. CN Grille - Speaker Rear
Quarter - LH/RH - Renew).
9. Remove panel centre (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.05.FR/01.05.FS Panel A ssembly - Centre - Rear
Bulkhead - LH/RH - Renew).
10. Install wind deflector (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DA Wind Deflector - Renew). Figure 6

Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14)
Body System (01.00)1-10-8 Workshop Manual May 2007
RH/LH Tonneau Cover Striker Assembly -
Renew (Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open.
2. Support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with suitable straps and support tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Figure 1).
3. Mark mounting position of right-hand tonneau striker.4. Remove 2 bolts securing right-hand tonneau striker and
remove (see Figure 2).
Installation
1. Align and install right-hand tonneau striker, secure with bolts.
2. Restore roof and tonneau to original position.
Tailgate Latch Assembly-Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Open trunk lid.
2. Remove bolt securing strap to trunk lid and remove strap (see Figure 1).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Figure 2
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Tailgate Latch Assembly-Renew 01.14.HA
Figure 1

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)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.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Figure 1
Figure 2

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-12-3
8. Release motor and casing from under tonneau body side (see Figure 3).
9. Cut cable tie securing valve to bracket (see Figure 4).
10. Release valve from support bracket, the bracket may need bending slightly. 11. Release both main cylinders lower retaining clips and
disconnect cylinders from B-posts (see Figure 5).
12. Release multiplug from body and disconnect and feed through into tonneau area (RH) (see Figure6).
13. Disconnect multiplug (RH).
14. Release harness/pipe retaining clips (x3) (RH).
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
15. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) and feed into tonneau area (LH) (see Figure 7).
16. Release harness/pipe retaining clips (x2) (LH) (see Figure 8). 17. Release harness/pipe retaining clips (x7) behind Roll
Over Protection System (ROPS) units (see Figure 9).
18. Release harness/pipe retaining clips (x3) LH (see Figure 10).
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-12-5
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
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-6 Workshop Manual May 2007
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