2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 7-1

Automatic Shifting Subsystem (07.11)
Transmission (07.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 7-11-1
Transmission (07.00)
Automatic Shifting Subsystem
(07.11)
Maintenance
Transmission Control Module-Renew-
Sportshift Only
Removal
1. Open boot lid.
2. Disconnect vehicle battery.
3. Remove access panel (right-hand side).
4. Release strap securing punctu re repair kit from bracket
and remove.
5. Remove retention clip (b olt x1) and Transmission
Control Module from mounting bracket.
6. Release Transmission Control Module multiplug catches (x2), disconnect Transmission Control Module
multiplugs (x2) and remove.
Installation
1. Install Transmission Control Module and connect multiplugs.
2. Install Transmission Control Module to mounting bracket, secure with retention clip and bolt.
3. Install puncture repair kit to bracket and secure with strap.
4. Install access panel (right-hand side).
5. Connect vehicle battery.
6. Close the boot lid.
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Automatic Shifting Subsystem (07.11)
Transmission (07.00)7-11-2 Workshop Manual May 2007

May 2007 Workshop Manual 17-1-1
Lighting (17.00)
Contents
Front Lights (17.01) ............................................. 17-1-2Specifications.......................................................... 1-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 1-2RH/LH Headlamp Assembly-Renew ....................... 1-2
Headlamp Alignment-Adjust .................................. 1-3
Interior Lighting (17.02) ...................................... 17-2-1 Specifications.......................................................... 2-1
Rear Lights (17.03)............................................... 17-3-1 Specifications.......................................................... 3-1
Lighting Mechanisms (17.04) . ............................. 17-4-1
Headlamp Levelling (HID Only) ............................. 4-1

Front Lights (17.01)
Lighting (17.00)17-1-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Lighting (17.00)
Front Lights (17.01)
Specifications
Maintenance
RH/LH Headlamp Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove LH/RH road wheel.
4. Remove intake air filter box (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.12.AB/03.12.BB Air Filter Box LH/RH
Renew).
5. Disconnect headlamp mu ltiplug (see Fig. 1). 6. Remove bolts (x3) from headlamp to bracket.
7. Disconnect headlamp washer supply hose (see Fig. 2).
8. Remove headlamp unit (see Fig. 4).
Installation
1. Connect multiplug and washer hose.
Bulbs

Rating
Type

(European) Type
(Federal)
Headlight dipped
beam-HID 35W D1S D1S
Headlight dipped
beam-Halogen 55W H11LL H11LL
Headlight main beam 65W H9 H9
Side Repeater 5W WY5W WY5W
Side marker (front and
rear) 3W N/A W3W
Headlamp AlignmentEuropeanFederal
Main Beam Alignment 1% Down 0.7% Down Vol.
Dipped Beam Alignment 1% Down 0.7% Down Vol.
Main beam is fixed to the Dipped beam.
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Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Fig. 4

Front Lights (17.01)
Lighting (17.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 17-1-3
2. Position headlamp unit.
3. Install 3 Bolts from headlamp to bracket.
4. Install intake air filter box (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.12.AB/03.12.BB Air Filter Box LH/RH
Renew).
5. Install road wheel.
6. Lower vehicle on ramp.
7. Connect vehicle battery
8. Check headlamp alignment (see Workshop Manual procedure 17.01.BC Headlamp Alignment - Adjust).
Headlamp Alignment-Adjust
1. Top up all fluids to correct level.
2. Ensure fuel tank is ‘FULL’.
3. Position 37.5 kg in each seat.
4. Remove the access panel from wheel arch liner.
5. Position beam setting equipment to vehicle.
6. Switch ignition to position 2 and back to 0 (to set headlights).
7. Check headlamp alignment.
8. Switch ignition to position 2 and back to 0 (to set headlights).
9. Check headlamp alignment.
10. Adjust headlights
11. Check headlamp alignment.
12. Remove beam setting equipment from vehicle.
13. Install the access panel to wheel arch liner.
14. Remove the 37.5 kg weights.
Front Side Repeater Lamp Assembly -
Remove and Install
Remove
1. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
2. Remove the two M6 Torx head screws that attach the wheelarch liner at the middle of the wheelarch.
3. Move the wheelarch liner to get access to the repeater lamp assembly.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the side repeater lamp.
5. Turn the side repeater lamp assembly clockwise (When
you look from outside the wing) and pull the assembly
out of the wing.
Install
1. Install the side repeater lamp assembly into the wing . Turn the assembly counterclockwise to attach it. 2. Install the electrical connector to the side repeater lamp.
3. Put the wheelarch liner back into position.
4. Install the two M6 Torx head screws that attach the
wheelarch liner.
5. Lower the vehicle.
Front Side Repeater Bulb - Remove and
Install
Remove
1. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
2. Remove the two M6 Torx head screws that attach the
wheelarch liner at the middle of the wheelarch.
3. Move the wheelarch liner to get access to the repeater lamp assembly.
4. Hold the side repeater body and turn the bulb holder assembly counterclockwise an d pull it out of the body.
5. Pull the bulb to release it from the bulb holder.
Install
1. Push the bulb into the bulb holder.
2. Align the bulb holder assembly with the side repeater body.
3. Push the bulb holder assemby into the side repeater body and turn it clockwise to lock it.
4. Put the wheelarch liner back into position.
5. Install the two M6 Torx head screws that attach the wheelarch liner.
6. Lower the vehicle.
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WARNING
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU IN STALL AND REMOVE THE
BULB. THE GLASS OF THE BULB CAN BREAK AND CAUSE INJURY.
WARNING
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU IN STALL AND REMOVE THE
BULB. THE GLASS OF THE BULB CAN BREAK AND
CAUSE INJURY.

Front Lights (17.01)
Lighting (17.00)17-1-4 Workshop Manual May 2007

Service Bulletin SB-17-0298

February 2009 Page 4 of 5
7. Attach an airline that has dry air, without oil to
the battery vent tube (refer to Figure 9)
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE
AIRLINE PRESSURE IS 2 BAR
OR LESS. IF YOU DO NOT,
DAMAGE TO THE HEADLAMP
CAN OCCUR.

Figure 9
8. Blow air through the headlamp until you can see no condensation on the lens.
9. Let the air flow for 20 minutes more.
10. Remove the vent tube from the headlamp then do steps 11 and 12 that follow quickly before more
moisture can get into the headlamp.
11. Install two silica gel bags into the headlamp
(refer to Figure 10 – right headlamp shown).

Figure 10
12. Install the bulb cover.
13. Install and tighten the two screws that attach the bulb cover.
14. Install the headlamp access panel and turn the quarter turn fastener to attach it.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Adjust the steering to the centre.
Part Data
Description Part Number Quantity
25g Silica Gel Bag (2 each pa ck) 9G43-37-11095-PK 2 per headlamp
Battery Vent Tube 1R12-372635-AA 1