2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Workshop Manual

Front End (01.02)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-2-7
8. Disconnect side repeater lamp multiplug (see Figure 4).
9. Remove bolts and spacers (x2) under wing (see Figure 5).
10. Remove nut and bolt, wing to sill (see Figure 6). 11. Remove screw, wing to sill (see Figure 7).
12. Release clips (x2) wing to sill and remove wing (see
Figure 8).
13. Remove side repeater lamp body from wing.
14. Remove side strake screw (x 1) A-post (see Figure 9).
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15. Remove vent mesh (nuts x3) (see Figure 10).
16. Remove side strake (nut x1) glued (see Figure 11).
17. Remove sound deadening pads (x2).
18. Remove hood/wing weathers trip (see Figure 12).
Installation
1. Install hood/wing weatherstrip.
2. Install sound deadening pads.
3. Install side strake (screw x1, nut x1) - glued.
4. Install vent mesh (nuts x3).
5. Install side repeater lamp body.
6. Install wing and refit clips (x2) wing to sill.
7. Install screw, wing to sill. 8. Install nut and bolt, wing to sill.
9. Install bolts and spacers (x2) under wing.
10. Connect side repeater lamp.
11. Install coolant catch tank (bolts x2 and sound
deadening).
12. Install bolt and spacer (A-post top).
13. Install bolts and spacers (x4) wing to body top fixings.
14. Clip hood ground lead.
15. Install slam panel (screws x12).
16. Install door (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.FA
Door Assembly - LH - Remove for Access and Refit).
17. Install Cover Assembly - Front Bumper (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.19.AA Cover Assembly - Front
Bumper - Renew).
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Body System (01.00)
Body Closures (01.03)
Specifications
Door Standard (mm)
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.
Hinge to Door 47.5
Hinge to Body 36






Tailgate Standard (mm)
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
Hinge to Body 25






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LH/RH Door Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Remove LH door assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.FA Door Assembly - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
3. Remove bolts (x2) securing door handle assembly to door panel (see Figure 1).
4. Remove door handle trim plate, disconnect door catch inner release cable from handle and outer cable from
retaining plate.
5. Remove hand le assembly.
6. Remove access plug s from door frame.
7. Remove screw securing trimboard to upper front of door frame.
8. Remove bolts (x5) securing trimboard to door frame.
9. Raise trimboard out and up to release from door frame clips, disconnect multiplugs (x2).
Bonnet Standard (mm)
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.
Hinge to Body 25





Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Door Assembly-Renew LH01.03.DB
Door Assembly-Renew RH01.03.CB
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10. Disconnect door speaker multiplug (see Figure 2).
11. Remove bolts (x3), remove door speaker assembly.
12. Remove bolts (x4) securing door control module to door
panel (see Figure 3).
13. Disconnect multiplugs (x3), remove door control module. 14. Remove bolts (x3) securing side impact sensor mounting
plate, disconnect multiplug, remove plate assembly (see
Figure 4).
15. Pull fixed glass upwards and away from cheater panel, releasing rubber surround at top. Remove fixed glass.
16. Mark door glass around rear glass clamp.
17. Remove glass clamp bolts (x2), raise and remove door glass from door frame.
18. Disconnect multiplug from door glass regulator motor
(see Figure 5).
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19. Remove nuts (x4) and Torx screws (x3) securing door glass regulator to door frame (see Figure 6).
20. Carefully remove regulator mechanism through the larger door frame aperture.
21. Remove door mirror rubber cheater (see Figure 7).
22. Disconnect door mirror mult iplug, release harness fir
tree clips (x2) and self adhe sive clip (see Figure 8). 23. Remove Torx Bolts (x3) and screw from door glass
channel. Remove door mirror assembly.
24. Remove aperture seal from inner door frame.
25. Remove fir tree trim pins (x3), release/remove rear
weatherstrip from door frame/glass channel.
26. Disconnect door latch multiplug.
27. Release inner and outer cable from external door handle (see Figure 9).
28. Remove nuts (x3) securi ng external door handle,
remove door handle (see Figure 10).
29. Loosen upper nut, remove lower nut securing keylock mechanism to door frame.
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30. Remove Torx screws (x3) securing latch assembly to
door frame (see Figure 11).
31. Manoeuvre internal latch handle cable through inner door skin into door aperture.
32. Carefully remove latch and keylock mechanisms through door aperture.
33. Remove Torx screws (x4) securing trimboard support
brackets to door frame, remove brackets.
34. Drill out pop rivets (x2) securing rear trimboard support bracket, remove bracket.
35. Release door harness from inner door casing clips (x10) (see Figure 12). 36. Release door harness from outer door casing clips (x8)
(see Figure 13).
37. Release harness grommets (x2) from door casing.
38. Manoeuvre and remove ha rness from door casing.
39. With assistance, remove door from trolley (501 - F111).
40. Remove bolts (x2) securing hinges to door, remove
hinges (x2). Note fitted posi tions of shims (if fitted).
Installation
1. Carry out preliminary hinge setup.
2. Install hinges and shims (if fitted) on door, install bolts
(x2). Do not torque tighten at this stage.
3. With assistance, install door on vehicle.
4. Place a weight of 16 kg (to compensate weight of door fixings) hanging from inner door skin as illustrated.
5. Gently close door and check for an acceptable initial installation.
6. Align the door, manoeuvre the door to achieve correct gaps and flush fit (add / remove shims as required).
Open door, tighten bolts. Do not torque tighten bolts at
this stage.
7. Close door, re-check fitment and alignment.
8. Open door, torque tighten hinge bolts. Remove the door weight.
9. With assistance, remove door and install on door trolley
(501 - F111).
10. Manoeuvre and install harness in door, install grommets (x2).
11. Secure harness in door casing with clips (x18).
12. Position rear trimboard support bracket, secure with pop rivets (x2).
13. Position trimboard support brackets (x2), install and
tighten Torx screws (x4).
14. Install latch and keylock mechanisms in door.
15. Manoeuvre internal latch handle cable into position
16. Install and torque tighten latch Torx screws (x3).
17. Position keylock mechanism to door frame, install lower nut, torque tighten nuts (x2).
18. Install external door handle, install and torque tighten nuts (x3).
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19. Install inner and outer cable to external door handle.
20. Connect multiplug to door latch.
21. Install rear weatherstrip to glass channel and door frame. Install fir tree trim pins (x3)
22. Install seal to inner door aperture.
23. Position door mirror, install and torque tighten Torx bolts (x3) and screw (glass channel).
24. Connect door mirror multip lug, secure harness with fir
tree clips (x2) and adhesive clip.
25. Install rubber cheater to door frame, secure with fir tree trim pins (x3).
26. Install glass regulator as sembly into door frame.
27. Install and torque tighten nuts (x4) and Torx screws (x3) securing regulator assembly to door frame.
28. Connect multiplug to glass regulator.
29. Install door glass, install clamp bolts (x2), align marks on glass to rear clamp. Do not torque tighten at this stage.
30. Install fixed glass, ensure rubber surround is correctly installed.
31. Connect multiplug to side impact sensor, position
mounting plate, install and torque bolts (x3).
32. Position door control modu le, connect multiplugs (x3).
Install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
33. Position door speaker, install and torque tighten screws (x3). Connect multiplug to speaker.
34. Position door trimboard, connect multiplugs (x2).
35. Install trimboard to door frame, secure in clips.
36. Install and tighten screws (x5).
37. Install LH door assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.FA Door Assembly - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
38. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
39. Glass front door - LH - Adjust and reset (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.BD Glass - Front Door - LH -
Adjust and Reset).
RH/LH Door Assembly-Remove/Refit
Removal
1. Switch on ignition, set door glass to half-way down position (this is to access door glass screw clamps on
door renew - 01.05.CB).
2. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
3. Raise vehicle on ramp.
4. Remove road wheel(s),
5. Release rear part of whee l arch liner, screws (x7),
disconnect door check rod.
6. Pull back sealing boot and disconnect door multiplug.
7. Loosen the door hinge Torx screws (x2). 8. With assistance, lift door off support studs.
9. Withdraw the door from the vehicle and install on Door
Service Trolley (501 - F111).
10. Remove and discard hinge Torx screws (Patchlok).
Installation
1. Protect vehicle bodywork.
2. Install new hinge Torx screws.
3. With assistance, remove door from trolley (501 - F111),
position door to vehicle.
4. Align door to upper and lower hinges and install on hinge studs.
5. Connect the door check rod and install wheel arch liner, screws (x7).
6. Tighten hinge Torx screws (x2) (torque).
7. Connect multiplug and install boot.
8. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
9. Install road wheel(s).
10. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Front Door Hinge (One Side) - Renew
Removal
1. Remove LH/RH door assemb ly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.03.FA/01.03.EA Door Assembly - LH/RH -
Remove for Access and Refit).
2. Remove bolts (x4) securing upper and lower door hinges to body.
3. Remove hinges, note position of shims (if fitted) collect
rubber seals (x2).
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing upper and lower hinges to door, remove hinges (x2). No te fitted position of shims
(if fitted).
Installation
1. Position hinges to body, install rubber seals (x2) and shims (if fitted).
2. Install bolts (x4) securing hi nges to body. Do not torque
tighten bolts at this stage.
3. Position hinges (x2) to door. Install bolts (x2). Do not torque tighten at this stage.
4. Install LH/RH door assemb ly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.03.FA/01.03.EA Door Assembly - LH/RH -
Remove for Access and Refit).
5. Carry out preliminary hinge set-up.
6. Gently close door and check for acceptable initial installation.
7. Align the door, manoeuvre the door to achieve correct gaps and flush fit; (add/remove shims as required).
8. Open door, tighten bolts. Do not torque tighten at this stage.
9. Close door, re-check fitment and alignment.Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Front Door Hinge (One Side) Renew 01.03.FB