2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE steering wheel

Restraining Devices (01.20)
Body System (01.00)1-14-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
event that does not. The RCM governs the operation of the
whole system and performs continual system diagnostics.
Information on the severity of an impact is received from the
impact sensors.
Variations in the deployment of the front airbag modules are
dependent on the status of the front safety belt buckles.
Dual Inflation Technology
When activated, the airbags will deploy at either a normal or
reduced level of inflation, depending on crash severity.
Various sensors determine the direction and severity of an
impact. The system analyses this information then deploys
the appropriate airbags.
Impact Sensors
Side Impact - Side impact sensors are mounted to the base
of each B-pillar and within each door. In the event of a side
impact, the RCM processes the impact data sent by the side
impact sensor against stored data. The RCM will deploy the
side airbag on the side the deployment request was initiated
and the seat belt pretensioner.
Front Impact - Front impact sensors (x2) are located under
the grill opening panel.
The SRS module processes the impact data sent by the front
impact sensor against stored data, and deploys the front
airbags, and the seat belt pretensioners.
Passenger Airbag Deactivation
The passenger airbag can be deactivated using the PAD
(Passenger Airbag Deactivation) switch. Switching the
passenger airbag off allows children under the age of 12 to
be carried safely in the passenger seat. The PAD switch is
located at the passenger end of the instrument panel and is
accessible when the pa ssenger door is open.
Maintenance
Driver’s Airbag Module - Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Allow a two minute power down period to de-activate
airbag system.
3. Rotate steering wheel to access and remove bolts (x2) from driver's airbag module to steering wheel (see
Figure 1).
4. Release driver's airbag mo dule, disconnect multiplugs
(x2) and remove airbag module (see Figure 2).
Installation
1. Position driver's airbag mo dule and connect multiplugs
(x2).
2. Install bolts (x2) and tighten.
3. Connect vehicle battery.
LH Front Seat Belt - Renew
Removal
1. Remove front seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
Note
Please see the Owner’s Guid e for the full deactivation
procedure.
Warning
Unnecessary deactivation of the passenger airbag is
dangerous. The passenger will not receive the added
protection from the airbag and serious injuries or even
death could occur. With the exception of installing a child seat on the passenge r seat, do not turn the
passenger airbag deactiva tion switch to the off
position.
Warning
Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster
cushion in the passenger seat if the airbag is active.
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Figure 1
Figure 2
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ItemCode
Front Seat Belt-Renew LH01.20.BA

Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
2-1-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
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
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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
Fig. 2

Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 2-1-3
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.

Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
2-1-6 Workshop Manual May 2007
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
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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.

Cooling System (03.03)
Engine (03.00)
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5. Raise expansion tank sufficient to disconnect multiplug, release clip, disconnect hose.
6. Remove expansion tank.
Install
1. Position expansion tank, connect multiplug , install hose and secure with clip.
2. Install nut and bolt, tighten to correct torque.
3. Install hoses (x3) on expansion tank, secure with clips (x3).
4. Install LH cross brace, inst all bolts (x4) (torque with
vehicle on level ground).
5. Refill expansion tank to correct level with correct
coolant fluid mixture.
6. Clean up any spilled coolant fluid.
Coolant Recovery Tank Assembly -
Remove and Install
Remove
1. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
2. On Roadster vehicles, re move the centre undertray.
3. Remove the left side front wheel.
4. Remove the five or six M6 Torx-head screws that attach the rear of the wheelarch liner.
5. Remove the self-tapping screw that attaches the rear of the wheelarch liner into the wheelarch.
6. Turn the steering fully to the left.
7. Move the rear of the wheela rch liner away to get access
to the recovery tank. 8. Release the clip that attaches each of the two hoses (2)
to the recovery tank and release the hoses (refer to
Figure 1).
Figure 1
9. Remove the two M6 screws (3) that attach the recovery tank to the body and remove the recovery tank.
Install
1. Put the recovery tank in position on the body.
2. Install and tighten the two M6 attachment screws (3).
3. Connect the two hoses (2) to the recovery tank.
4. Put the clip back in position on each hose.
5. Put the wheelarch liner back into position.
6. Turn the steering to the centre position.
7. Install the self-tapping screw that attaches the rear of the wheelarch liner into the wheelarch.
8. Install the five or six M6 Torx-head screws that attach the rear of the wheelarch liner.
9. Install the front left roadwheel.
10. On Roadster vehicles, install the centre undertray.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Do a check of the coolant level and fill if necessary.
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Engine Management System (03.14)
Engine (03.00)
Issue 5, Janauary 2010 Workshop Manual 3-14-3
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove rear exhaust silencer (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
3. Disconnect multiplugs (x2), HEGO sensors.
4. Secure sufficient lengths of string to HEGO sensor multiplugs for assembly purposes.
5. Loosen LH and RH clamp nuts, catalysts to centre pipes.
6. With assistance, manoeuvre exhaust centre pipe assembly rearwards to release from catalysts.
7. Remove nuts (x3), catalyst to exhaust manifold.
8. Release and support weight of LH catalyst from exhaust manifold.
9. Manoeuvre HEGO sensor leads and remove cable tie. Release HEGO sensor leads from behind heat shield.
Remove string from HEGO multiplugs.
10. Remove catalyst assembly.
11. Remove and discard gasket.
12. Remove HEGO sensors from catalyst.
Installation
1. Clean catalyst, mating joint faces and HEGO sensors.
2. Install and tighten HEGO sensor to catalyst.
3. Apply proprietary exhaust se alant around clamp joints.
4. Install new gasket to exhaust manifold.
5. Position catalyst, secure string (x2) to HEGO multiplugs, feed sensor leads behind heat shield. Install catalyst to
exhaust manifold.
6. Instal land tighten nuts (x3), catalyst to exhaust manifold.
7. Align centre pipe assembly to catalyst, tighten clamp
nuts to.
8. Remove string (x2), conne ct multiplugs (x2), HEGO
sensors.
9. Install rear exhaust silencer (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
10. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Left Side Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) (Coupe Only) - Remove and
Install
Remove
1. Disconnect the ba ttery ground cable.
2. Remove the wheel and tyre. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.04.EC - Wheel and Tyre)
3. Remove the six rear screws that attach the wheel-arch liner to the body.
4. Remove the rear screw that attaches the wheel-arch liner to the body.
5. Turn the steering fully to the right.
6. Move the wheel arch liner to get access to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the direction
indicator.
8. Release the four fi r-tree clips that attach the wiring
harness for the direction indi cator and the screen wash
system.
9. Release the two fir tree clips that attach the wiring harness for the PCM.
10. Remove the three bolts that attach the PCM bottom bracket and PCM to the PCM top bracket.
11. Disconnect the three electrical connectors from the PCM.
12. Remove the PCM.
Install
1. Put the PCM in position.
2. Connect the three electrical connectors to the PCM.
3. Align the PCM to the top bracket.
4. Align the bottom bracket to the PCM.
5. Install and tighten the three bolts that attach the PCM bottom bracket and PCM to the PCM top bracket.
6. Install the two fir tree clips that attach the wiring harness for the PCM.
7. Attach the four fir-tree cl ips that attach the wiring
harness for the direction indi cator and the screen wash
system.
8. Connect the electrical connector to the direction indicator.
9. Put the wheel-arch liner into the correct position.
10. Install and tighten the rear screw that attaches the wheel-arch liner to the body.
11. Install and tighten the six rear screws that attach the wheel-arch liner to the body.
12. Move the steering to the centre position.
13. Connect the battery ground cable.
14. Install the wheel and tyre. (04.04.EC - Wheel and Tyre)
15. Connect AMDS.
16. Use AMDS to do a test of the PCM. (00.06.AD - AMDS Operation Check)
WA R N I N G
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WILL BE VERY HOT AFTER OPERATION. LET THE EXHAUST SYSTEM COOL
BEFORE YOU DO WORK. IF YOU DO NOT, SEVERE
INJURY CAN OCCUR
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Engine Management System (03.14)
Engine (03.00)3-14-4 Workshop Manual Issue 5, Janauary 2010
Left Side Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) (Roadster Only) - Remove and
Install
Remove
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Lift the vehicle on a four-post lift.
3. Remove the centre undertray. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.MB - Centre Undertray)
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Lift the vehicle on a two-post lift.
6. Remove the wheel and tyre. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.04.EC - Wheel and Tyre)
7. Remove the six rear screws that attach the wheel-arch liner to the body.
8. Remove the rear screw that attaches the wheel-arch liner to the body.
9. Turn the steering fully to the right.
10. Move the wheel-arch liner to get access to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the direction indicator.
12. Release the four fir tree cl ips that attach the wiring
harness for the direction indicator and the screen wash
system.
13. Release the two fir tree clips that attach the wiring harness for the PCM.
14. Remove the three screws that attach the PCM bottom bracket and PCM to the PCM top bracket.
15. Disconnect the three elec trical connectors from the
PCM.
16. Remove the PCM.
Install
1. Put the PCM in position.
2. Connect the three electrical connectors to the PCM.
3. Align the PCM with the top bracket.
4. Align the bottom bracket with the PCM.
5. Install and tighten the three screws that attach the PCM bottom bracket and PCM to the PCM top bracket.
6. Install the two fir tree clips that attach the wiring harness for the PCM.
7. Attach the four fir tree clips that attach the wiring harness for the indicator and the screen wash system.
8. Connect the electrical connector to the indicator.
9. Put the wheel-arch liner into the correct position.
10. Install and tighten the rear screw that attaches the wheel-arch liner to the body. 11. Install and tighten the six rear screws that attach the
wheel-arch liner to the body.
12. Install the centre undertray. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.MB - Centre Undertray)
13. Install the wheel and tyre. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.04.EC - Wheel and Tyre)
14. Move the steering to the centre position.
15. Connect the battery ground cable.
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Front Suspension (04.01)
Suspension (04.00)
November 2008 Workshop Manual 4-1-1
Suspension (04.00)
Front Suspension (04.01)
Description
Suspension Arms
The upper suspension arm is attached to the body structure.
The lower suspension arm is attached to the front subframe.
Each upper suspension arm has a press-fit ball-joint, and two
interleaved rubber bushes. Two bolts attach the upper
suspension arm to the body structure.
Each lower suspension arm has a press fit ball-joint and
metal-to-rubber bonded bushes which are attached to the
front subframe by two eccentric cam bolts (Camber and
castor settings).
Anti-roll Bar
The anti-roll bar, is attached to the subframe in two positions
by rubber bushes and clamps. The outer ends of the anti-roll
bar are attached to the lower suspension arms by drop links.
The anti-roll bar provides the required stiffness to control
body roll.
Vertical link
The Vertical link (Knuckle Joint) swivels on the upper and
lower suspension arms via ball-joints, and carries the hub, a
unit 3 wheel bearing (including the ABS encoder ring), the
wheel speed sensor, the brake caliper, and the brake disc
and shield. The position of the Vertical link is determined by
the movement of the steering rack, which is connected to
the Vertical link by the steering track rod.
Specifications
Upper Arm Ball Joint
and Bushes
Ball Joint
and Bushes Verticle
Link
Bolts to Body
Lower Arm
Anti-roll Bar Drop Links
Eccentric
Cam Bolts
04-01-003
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmlb. / ft.
Brake dust shield. 9 7
Bearing Assembly to the Vertical
link. 55 41
Vertical Link to the Lower
Suspension Arm. 90 66.5
Vertical Link to the Upper
Suspension Arm. 90 66.5
Track-rod End Lock Nut. 70 52
Vehicle Ride Height Sensor. M8 M522.5
9 17
7
Anti-roll Bar Link Nuts 110 81.5
Anti-roll Bar Mounting Bolts
Torque bolt 1, then bolt 2, then
bolt 1 again (to allow for rubber
compression) 22.5 17
Torque the following suspensi on fixings with the vehicle
at normal ride height
Lower Suspension Arm front
bush to the Subframe M14 185 137
Lower Suspension Arm rear
bush to the Subframe. M12 115 85
Upper Suspension Arm to the
Front Structure 115 85
Spring and Damper Bolts Top Lower22.5
175 17
129.5
Normal ride height 2 x 37.5kg in front seats (37.5kg in
each seat) plus a full fuel tank.