2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE wheel

Exterior Trim (01.08)
Body System (01.00)1-5-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
RH Wing Side Strake - Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove mesh - RH side strake (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.CE Mesh - Side Strake - RH - Renew).
4. Remove Torx screw, (inside A-post) securing side strake to body.
5. Remove nut securing side strake to RH inner fender.
6. Remove side strake.
Installation
1. Install side strake, install and tighten nut and Torx screw.
2. Install mesh - RH side strake (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.CE Mesh - Side Strake - RH - Renew).
3. Lower vehicle on ramp.
4. Connect vehicle battery.
LH Wing Side Strake - Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove mesh - LH side strake (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.CF Mesh - Side Strake - LH - Renew).
3. Remove nuts (x3) mesh to side strake.
4. Remove mesh.
5. Remove screw inside A-post side strake to body.
6. Remove nut side strake to wheel arch.
7. Remove side strake.
Installation
1. Install side strake, nut and screw.
2. Position mesh to side strake and install nuts (x3).
3. Install mesh - LH side strake (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.CF Mesh - Side Strake - LH - Renew).
4. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Channel Assembly Divider Bar - Renew
Removal
1. Remove window regulator (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.DA Regulator - Door Glass - RH -
Renew). 2. Remove fixed glass (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.11.BG Glass - Front Door - Fixed RH - Renew).
3. Remove seal.
4. Remove screw, divider bar to mirror (see Figure 1).
5. Remove nut (hold stud with Allen key) divider bar to door and remove (see Figure 2).
Installation
1. Install bar and nut (hold stud with Allen key).
2. Install screw, divider bar to mirror (Do not tighten at this point).
3. Install seal.
4. Adjust bar. Rotate Allen stud in centre in/out until desired alignment of bar is achieved, then torque fixings.
5. Install fixed glass (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.BG Glass - Front Door - Fixed RH - Renew).
6. Install window regulator (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.DA Regulator - Door Glass - RH -
Renew).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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Figure 2
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Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-3
19. Disconnect multiplugs (x8) and remove centre column
switch panel (see Figure 7 and Figure 8).
20. Using special tool, release se lector cable ball joints from
gear lever mechanism.
21. Remove screws (x6) and remove gear lever mechanism. 22. Remove Allen bolts (x4) from securing carpet retaining
plate to bulkhead drivers side (see Figure 9).
23. Pull back footwell carpets and remove bolts (x2) that secure instrument panel to tunnel (see Figure 10).
24. Remove bolt securing heater fan to bulkhead (see Figure 11).
25. Remove steering wheel (see Workshop Manual 11.06.AB Steering Wheel Renew).
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Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
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Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-5
37. Manoeuvre and remove inst rument panel sufficient to
gain access to heater hose (see Figure 17).
38. Position container to collect coolant.
39. Release clip and disconne ct hose from heater unit.
40. Disconnect condenser hose from heater unit.
41. Manoeuvre and remove inst rument panel from vehicle
(see Figure 18).
42. Remove container.
Installation
1. With assistance, manoeuvre instrument panel into vehicle.
2. Connect condenser hose to heater unit.
3. Connect hose to heater and secure with clip.
4. With assistance, manoeuvre instrument panel into position aligning upper column to intermediate shaft.
5. Install new upper column pinch bolt (do not torque at this stage).
6. Install bolts (x6) through instrument panel to both A- posts (do not torque at this stage). 7. Install screws (x4) through
instrument panel to bulkhead
(do not torque at this stage).
8. Ensure instrument panel is correctly aligned and tighten screws (x4) and bolts (x6) to correct torque.
9. Loosen and release attachme nts from instrument panel
and with assistance, remove tool (501-F116) from
vehicle.
10. Tighten upper column pinch bolt to correct torque.
11. Install gaiter to bulkhead.
12. Connect multiplugs (x14) fr om instrument panel to main
body harness.
13. Apply adhesive and install instrument panel upper air
vents and secure in clips.
14. Position drivers side lower instrument panel and connect air temperature pipe.
15. Install panel in clips (x7).
16. Install steering column upper and lower shrouds and install and tighten screws (x7).
17. Install steering wheel (see Workshop Manual 11.06.AB Steering Wheel Renew).
18. Install and tighten bolt from heater fan to bulkhead.
19. Install and torque tighten bolts (x2) from instrument panel to tunnel.
20. Install footwell carpet.
21. Install drivers side carpet retaining plate to bulkhead.
22. Install and torque tighten Allen bolts (x4).
23. Install gear lever mechanism and install and tighten screws (x6).
24. Install selector cable ball joints to gear lever mechanism.
25. Install centre column switch panel and connect multiplugs (x8).
26. Install rear centre cons ole (see Workshop Manual
01.04.BB Centre Console Rear Renew).
27. Install LH and RH cant rail trim panels and install and tighten screws (x4).
28. Install trim finishers (x4) and install seals to door aperture.
29. Connect multiplugs (x11) from LH and RH A-post to
instrument panel.
30. Connect fuel filler flap release switch.
31. Install LH and RH A-post trim panels.
32. Install LH and RH A-post door trim plates.
33. Install rivets (x2), insta ll and tighten screws (x2).
34. Install seal to door aperture.
35. Install LH and RH side tread plates and tighten screws (x12).
36. Install LH and RH side tread plate badges and tighten screws (x4).
37. Install RH door (see Workshop Manual 01.03.EA Door Assembly - RH - Remove for Access and Refit).
38. Install RH front seat (see Workshop Manual 01.10.AA Seat Assembly - Front - RH - Remove for Access and
Refit).
Figure 17
Figure 18

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
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Repair Operation Time
ItemCode
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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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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

Wipers and Washer System (01.16)
Body System (01.00)1-11-2 Workshop Manual Issue 4,November, 2008
Specifications
Maintenance
Windscreen Wiper Motor Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Remove wiper linkage.
2. Remove arm from motor (nut x1).
3. Remove motor from plate (bolts x3).
Installation
1. Install motor to plate (bolts x3).
2. Ensure wiper motor is in the ‘PARK’ position.
3. Install arm from motor (nut x1), using special tool.
4. Install wiper linkage.
Wiper Linkage Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove brake booster (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.07.DE/06.07.DG Master Cylinder and
Vacuum Booster - Brake - Renew).
2. Remove inlet manifold (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.BB/03.01.BF Gasket - Manifold
Assembly - Intake Upper - Renew).
3. Remove wiper arm drivers si de (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.16.AD Arm Asse mbly - Wiper - Driver -
Renew).
4. Remove wiper arm passengers side (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.16.AE Arm Assembly - Wiper -
Passenger - Renew).
5. Unclip expansion tank hose for access. 6. Remove sound deadening (trim buttons x6).
7. Remove seal from spindle.
8. Remove nuts (x2) from heatshield to move aside.
9. Unclip wiper motor harness (x2) LHS.
10. Unclip windscreen heater harness RHS.
11. Disconnect motor multiplu
g and unclip harness (x2).
12. To prevent damage, protect A/C pipe with tape before
wiper linkage removal.
13. Remove plate securing scre ws (x10) (through plenum).
14. Remove plate securing bolts (x8) (under bonnet).
15. Remove wiper linkage.
Installation
1. Install wiper linkage.
2. Install plate securing bolts (x8) (under bonnet).
3. Install plate securing scre ws (x10) (through scuttle
panel).
4. Connect motor multiplug and clip harness (x2).
5. Clip harness LHS.
6. Clip harness RHS.
7. Refit heatshield and install nuts (x2).
8. Install seal to spindle.
9. Install sound deadening (re-stick, trim buttons x6).
10. Clip expansion tank hose.
11. Install wiper arm drivers side (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.16.AD Arm Assembly - Wiper - Driver -
Renew).
12. Install wiper arm passengers side (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.16.AE Arm Asse mbly - Wiper - Passenger
- Renew).
13. Install inlet manifold (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.BB/03.01.BF Gasket - Manifold Assembly - Intake
Upper - Renew).
14. Install brake booster (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.07.DE/06.07.DG Master Cylinder and Vacuum
Booster - Brake - Renew).
Windshield Wash Tube - Renew
Removal
1. Remove RH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual Procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
2. Place container to catch fluid.
Torque Figures
DescriptionTorque Figure (Nm)
Wiper motor crank to motor 35-42Nm
Wiper motor to cowl panel 7-10Nm
Wiper assembly plate 6Nm (M6 Torx) 8Nm (M6 Bolt)
Brake servo nuts 21-24Nm
Brake master cylinder nuts 25
Wiper arm (Driver) 13-17Nm (M8 Nut)
Wiper arm (Passenger) 20-26Nm (M10 Nut) 5-7Nm (M6 Bolt)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Windshield Wash Tube-Renew 01.16.CB

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Body System (01.00)
Issue 4, November, 2008 Workshop Manual 1-11-3
3. Disconnect tube from motor and reservoir (Move Headlamp motor and tube to one side) (see Figure 1).
4. Lower ramp.
5. Open hood.
6. Remove jets from hood (pull forward) (see Figure 2).
7. Remove jets from tube.
8. Remove tube and valve from long tube (LH).
9. Attach string to both tube ends (RH and LH side).
10. Pull tube from hood and disconnect to string. 11. Remove tube from clips (x5) and remove tube from
vehicle (see Figure 3).
Installation
1. Install tube to vehicle and clips (x5)
2. Attach string to tube ends.
3. Pull tube through hood and disconnect to string.
4. Install tube and valve to long tube.
5. Install jets to tube.
6. Install jets to hood.
7. Close hood.
8. Raise ramp.
9. Connect tube to motor and reservoir.
10. Install RH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual Procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
11. Remove container and refill reservoir.
12. Adjust jets spray.
Windscreen Reservoir and Motor
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 front right roadwheel.
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 right.
7. Move the rear of the wheelarch liner away to get access to the windscreen reservoir.
Figure 1
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8. Disconnect the windscreen washer pipe and drain the reservoir into an applicable container.
9. Disconnect the two clips that attach the battery harness to the bottom of the reservoir.
10. Move the harness away.
11. Disconnect the clip that attaches the harness for the level sensor to the reservoir.
12. Remove the rear bottom reservoir fixing.
13. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
14. Disconnect the electrical connector for the windscreen washer motor.
15. Release the headlamp washer pipe from the clip and turn the motor to disconnect the pipe (quickfit) and the
electrical connector.
16. Release the windscreen washer pipe from the reservoir.
17. Remove the two reservoir attachment screws.
18. Let the reservoir fall, then release the filler tube from the clip.
19. Move the reservoir down and forward to get access.
20. Disconnect the electrical connector from the level sensor.
Install
1. Connect the electrical connector to the level sensor.
2. Move the reservoir into position.
3. Install the filler pipe into the clip.
4. Install the three attachment screws.
5. Install the windscreen washer pipe into clips on the reservoir and connect it to the motor.
6. Install the headlamp washer pipe. Connect the pipe to the pump.
7. Connect the electrical connector to the pump.
8. Connect the electrical co nnector for the windscreen
washer motor.
9. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
10. Connect the clip that attach es the level sensor harness to
the reservoir.
11. Connect the two clips that attach the battery harness to bottom of the reservoir.
12. Put the wheelarch liner back into position.
13. Turn the steering to the centre position.
14. Install the self-tapping screw that attaches the rear of the wheelarch liner into the wheelarch.
15. Install the five or six M6 Torx-head screws that attach the rear of the wheelarch liner.
16. Install the front right roadwheel.
17. On Roadster vehicles, in stall the centre undertray.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Fill the washer reservoir.
Low Level Water Sensor - Remove and
Install
Remove
1. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
2. On Roadster vehicles, remove the centre undertray.
3. Remove the front right roadwheel.
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 right.
7. Move the rear of the wheelarch liner away to get access to the windscreen reservoir.
8. Disconnect the windscreen washer pipe and drain the reservoir into an applicable container.
9. Disconnect the two clips that attach the battery harness to the bottom of the reservoir.
10. Move the harness away.
11. Disconnect the clip that attaches the level sensor harness to the reservoir.
12. Remove the rear-lower reservoir fixing.
13. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
14. Disconnect the electrical connector from the windscreen washer motor.
15. Unclip headlamp washer pipe and turn motor to disconnect pipe (quickfit) and multiplug.
16. Unclip the windscreen washer pipe from the reservoir.
17. Remove the two reservoir attachment screws.
18. Let the reservoir fall, then release the filler tube from the
clip.
19. Move the reservoir down and forward to give access.
20. Disconnect the electrical connector for the level sensor.
21. Remove level sensor and seal from reservoir.
Install
1. Install the level sensor and seal in the reservoir.
2. Connect the electrical connector for the level sensor
3. Move the reservoir into position.
4. Install the filler pipe in the clip.
5. Install the three attachment screws.
6. Clip the windscreen washer pipe into reservoir and install it onto the motor.
7. Clip the headlamp washer pipe, connect the pipe
(quickfit) and the electrical connector.
8. Connect windscreen washer motor multiplug.
9. Raise ramp.
10. Connect the clip that attaches the level sensor harness to the reservoir.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Low Level Water Sensor - Remove and
Install 01.16.DC