2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE wheel

Wipers and Washer System (01.16)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 4, November, 2008 Workshop Manual 1-11-5
11. Connect the two clips that attach the battery harness to the bottom of the reservoir.
12. PPut 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.
Headlamp Wash Motor and Pump
Assembly - Renew
Removal
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 wheela rch 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 clipsthat attach the battery harness to the bottom of the reservoir. Move the harness away.
10. Disconnect the clip that attaches the harness for the
level sensor to the reservoir.
11. Remove the rear-lower reservoir fixing.
12. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
13. Disconnect the electrical connector for the windscreen
washer motor.
14. Release the headlamp washer pipe and turn the motor to disconnect the pipe (quickfit) and the electrical
connector.
15. Release the windscreen washer pipe from the reservoir.
16. Remove the two reservoir attachment screws.
17. Let the reservoir fall, then release the filler tube from the clip.
18. Move the reservoir down and forward to give access.
19. Disconnect the electrical co nnector for the level sensor.
20. Remove the headlamp washer motor, seal and support clip from reservoir.
Installation
1. Install the headlamp washer motor, seal and support clip into the reservoir.
2. Connect the electrical connector for the level sensor.
3. Move the reservoir into position.
4. Connect the filler pipe and install the clip.
5. Install the three attachment screws.
6. Clip the windscreen washer pipe into reservoir and connect it to the motor.
7. Install the headlamp washer pipe in position. Connect
the pipe (quickfit) and the electrical connector.
8. Connect the electrical connector for the windscreen washer motor.
9. Raise ramp.
10. Connect the clip that attaches the level sensor harness to the reservoir.
11. Connect the two clips that attach the battery harness to the 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, install the centre undertray.
18. lower the vehicle.
19. Fill washer reservoir.
Headlamp Wash Tube Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove LH headlamp (see Workshop Manual procedure 17.01.AB Headlamp Assembly - LH -
Renew).
2. Remove RH headlamp (see Workshop Manual procedure 17.01.BB Headlamp Assembly - RH -
Renew).
3. Place container to catch fluid.
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Wipers and Washer System (01.16)
Body System (01.00)1-11-6 Workshop Manual Issue 4,November, 2008
4. Remove tube from motor (quickfit) and reservoir (see Figure 1).
5. Remove tube from body (c lips x2) (see Figure 2).
6. Lower ramp.
7. Open hood.
8. Remove slam panel. 9. Remove tube from clips (x9) and remove tube from
vehicle (see Figure 3).
Installation
1. Install tube to vehicle and clips.
2. Install slam panel.
3. Close hood.
4. Raise ramp.
5. Install tube to body (clips x2).
6. Install tube to motor (quickfit) and reservoir.
7. Install LH headlamp (see Workshop Manual procedure 17.01.AB Headlamp As sembly - LH - Renew).
8. Install RH headlamp (see Workshop Manual procedure
17.01.BB Headlamp Assembly - RH - Renew).
9. Remove container and refill reservoir.
10. Adjust jets spray.
Washer Fluid Reservoir - Renew
Removal
1. Remove RH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
2. Disconnect Windscreen wash er pipe to drain reservoir
into suitable container.
3. Disconnect clips (x2) securing battery harness to bottom of reservoir (move aside).
4. Disconnect clip (x1) securi ng level sensor harness to
reservoir.
5. Remove rear lower reservoir fixing.
6. Lower ramp.
7. Disconnect windscreen washer motor multiplug.
8. Unclip Headlamp washer pipe and turn motor to disconnect pipe (quickfit) and multiplug.
9. Unclip windscreen washer pipe from reservoir.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Figure 3
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ItemCode
Washer Fluid Reservoir-Renew 01.16.FB
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Body System (01.00)
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10. Remove reservoir retaining screws (x2).
11. Allow reservoir to drop, then disconnect filler tube (clip
x1).
12. Manoeuvre reservoir down and forward to access, disconnect level sensor multiplug.
13. Remove level sensor an d seal from reservoir.
14. Remove windscreen washer motor and seal from reservoir.
15. Remove headlamp washer motor and seal and support clip from reservoir.
Installation
1. Install headlamp Washer motor and seal and support clip to reservoir.
2. Install windscreen washer motor and seal to reservoir.
3. Install level sensor and seal to reservoir.
4. Connect level sensor multip lug and manoeuvre reservoir
into position.
5. Connect filler pipe (clip x1).
6. Install fixing screws (x3).
7. Clip windscreen washer pipe into reservoir and install to motor.
8. Clip headlamp washer pipe, connect pipe (quickfit) and
multiplug.
9. Connect windscreen washer motor multiplug.
10. Raise ramp.
11. Connect clip (x1) securi ng level sensor harness to
reservoir.
12. Connect clips (x2) securing battery harness to bottom of reservoir.
13. Remove RH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
14. Fill washer reservoir.

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-12-13
Convertible Top ECU - Renew
Removal
1. Remove wheel arch liner rear RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
RH - Renew).
2. Remove bolts (x4) securing ECU mounting plate and release from body (see Figure 1).
3. Disconnect multiplugs (x3) from ECU (see Figure 2).
4 . R e m o v e E C U f r o m m o u n t i n g p l a t e ( n u t s x 2 ) .
Installation
1. Install ECU to mounting plate.
2. Connect multiplugs (x3) to ECU. 3. Position mounting plate to body and install securing
bolts.
4. Remove wheel arch liner rear RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
RH - Renew).
Hydraulic Pump - Renew
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position with tonneau open and support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with
suitable straps and support tonneau cover with suitable
prop (see Figure 1).
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Bumpers (01.19)
Body System (01.00)1-13-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Specifications
Maintenance
Front Bumper Cover - Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove front number plate and plinth (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.19.BD Licence Plate - Plinth
Assembly - Front - Renew).
3. Remove valance (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.19.AF Panel - Front Valance - Renew).
4. Remove screws (x2) securing front of undertray to bumper (see Figure 1).
5. Remove screws (x5) LH front wheel arch liner to bumper.
6. Remove screws (x5) RH front wheel arch liner to bumper.
7. Remove bolts (x3 securing LH air box to mounting brackets.
8. Remove bolts (x3 securing RH air box to mounting brackets. 9. Remove bolts (x6) securing bumper to front wing (see
Figure 2)
.
10. With assistance, release bumper from clips (x2) and
remove bumper (see Figure 3).
11. Remove mesh (clips x8).
Installation
1. Install mesh (clips x8).
2. With assistance position bumper and secure in clips (x2).
3. Install bolts (x6) bumper to front wing.
4. Install bolts (x3 securing RH air box to mounting brackets.
5. Install bolts (x3 securing LH air box to mounting brackets.
6. Install screws (x5) LH front wheel arch liner to bumper.
7. Install screws (x5) RH front wheel arch liner to bumper.
8. Install screws (x2) securing front undertray to bumper.
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
Front Bumper to bumper bracket 4-5
Rear Bumper to Bumper Bracket 2-3
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Figure 2
Figure 3
Remove Bolts x6
Front Bumper
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Body System (01.00)
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9. Install number plate and plinth (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.19.BD Licence Plate - Plinth Assembly -
Front - Renew).
10. Install valance (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.19.AF Panel - Front Valance - Renew).
11. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Rear Bumper Cover - Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove number plate.
3. Remove LH rear lamp assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 17.03.AB Lamp Assembly (Rear) - LH
Renew).
4. Remove RH rear lamp assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 17.03.BB XREF: 280 Lamp Assembly (Rear) -
RH Renew).
5. Remove wheel arch liner LH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.JB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
6. Remove wheel arch liner RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - LH -
Renew).
7. Remove tyre mobility kit from the rack.
8. Remove torx bolts located behind carpets to rear wings (x2).
9. Remove bolts (x2) in rear light recess.
10. Remove bolts securing bumper to wheel arch (6).
11. Remove bolts (x4) securing bumper to brackets.
12. With assistance Release bumper from body.
13. Release fir trees securing harness to bumper (x6).
14. Release remaining harness clips from bumper (x6).
15. Disconnect multiplugs to parking aid sensors (x2).
16. Disconnect multiplugs to license plate lamps (x2).
17. Remove nuts (x6) securing exhaust finishers to bumper.
18. Remove number plate light assembly (clips x5).
19. Remove parking aid sensors (x2)
20. Remove screw retaining clips (x13)
Installation
1. Install screw retaining clips x13.
2. Install parking aid sensors x2.
3. Install number pl ate light assembly
4. Install exhaust finishers to bumper.
5. With assistance position bumper to body.
6. Connect multiplugs to license plate lamps X2.
7. Connect multiplug to parking aid sensors.
8. Secure harness to bumper (f ir trees x6 and clips x6)
9. Install bumper bolts to brackets and body (x10). 10. Install tyre mobility kit to rack.
11. Install number plate.
12. Install RH rear lamp asse
mbly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 17.03.BB Lamp Assembly (Rear) - RH
Renew).
13. Install LH rear lamp assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 17.03.AB Lamp Assembly (Rear) - LH
Renew).
14. Install wheel arch liner LH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.JB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
15. Install RH wheel arch li ner (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
16. Lower vehicle on ramp.
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Restraining Devices (01.20)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-14-3
Airbag System
The airbag system is designed to provide increased collision
protection for front seat occu pants in addition to that
provided by the safety belt system. Safety belt use is
necessary to obtain the best occupant protection and to
receive the full advantages of the airbag system.
This vehicle is equipped with dr iver, passenger, side impact
airbags and seat belt pretensioners, which are electrically
controlled an RCM (Restraints Control Module).
The driver and passenger airbags (A) only deploy in a serious
front collision. The side airbags (B (one airbag in each front
seat)) only deploy according to which side has been
impacted in a serious side collision.
The purpose of the driver, passenger and side airbags is to
provide additional protection for the front seat occupants in
the event of a serious impact (front or side impacts). The
airbags are supplementary to the seat belts.
Airbag Deployment
The noise and gas associated with the deployment of the
airbags are not injurious to health.
Driver airbag Module
The driver airbag module is installed in the steering wheel,
the cover forming the outer surface of the steering wheel
boss. The cover has a split line moulded into its surface
allowing the airbag to exit through the cover when the
system deploys.
No routine maintenance is required and there are no
serviceable parts. The driver airbag module is replaced as an
assembly.
Passenger Airbag Module
The passenger airbag module is located above the glove
compartment behind a deployment panel.
The passenger airbag deployment panel hinges up out of the
way during airbag deployment.
The passenger airbag module is replaced as an assembly.
There is no routine maintenance required and there are no
serviceable parts.
Side Airbag Module
A side impact airbag module is mounted in the outboard
bolster of each front seat and uses compressed argon to
inflate. It provides protection for the thorax (the part of the
torso between the neck and the abdomen). In a side airbag
module deployment situation, the airbag module deploys
from behind a hard trim panel.
Clockspring
The airbag clockspring continuously transfers electrical
signals from the driver airbag module to the airbag sensor.
The airbag clockspring is mounted on the steering column,
behind the steering wheel and does not contain any
serviceable components. Ensure that the steering wheel is
locked in the central position before commencing any work
on the steering column, wheel or airbag.
Control Module
The primary purpose of the RCM is to discriminate between
an event that warrants an airbag system deployment and an
R P
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WAR NI N G
AIRBAGS INFLATE RAPIDLY AND WITH
CONSIDERABLE FORCE, THERE IS THEREFORE A RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY SUCH AS
FRACTURES, FACIAL AND EY E INJURIES OR INTERNAL
INJURIES, PARTICULARLY TO OCCUPANTS WHO ARE NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED BY SEAT BELTS OR ARE NOT SITTING CORRECTLY WHEN THE AIRBAGS
DEPLOY. THE RISK OF IN JURY FROM A DEPLOYING
AIRBAG IS GREATEST CLOSE TO THE TRIM COVERING THE AIRBAG.
WAR NI N G
THE WHOLE SEQUENCE OF AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT,
FROM SENSING THE IMPACT TO FULL INFLATION OF THE AIRBAG TAKES PLACE IN A FRACTION OF A SECOND.

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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