2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE torque

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-1
Body System (01.00)
Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Specifications
Maintenance
Instrument Panel - Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Drain cooling system (see Workshop Procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
3. Evacuate air conditioning system (see Workshop Procedure 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier - Renew).
4. Remove RH door (see Work shop Procedure 01.03.EA
Door Assembly - RH - Remo ve for Access and Refit).
5. Remove LH front seat (see Workshop Manual 01.10.AB
Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for Access and
Refit).
6. Remove RH front seat (see Workshop Manual 01.10.AA Seat Assembly - Front - RH - Remove for Access and
Refit). 7. Remove tread plate badges - screws x2 (see Figure1).
8. Remove screws (x12) 6 each
side and remove LH and
RH side tread plates.
9. Release door seal from d oor aperture (see Figure 2).
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
IP Mountings 22.5
Glue pot bolts 8
Blower motor to bulkhead 10-14
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
01-12-013
Figure 1
Figure 2

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)1-10-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Specifications
Maintenance
Ignition Cylinder Lock - Renew
Removal
1. Remove steering column shroud (see Workshop Manual procedure 11.04.DB Shroud Assembly - Upper and
Lower - Steering Column - Renew).
2. Insert ignition key into steering lock and turn to position 2 (see Figure 1).
3. Push release button down (through hole). 4. Retract barrel by pulling outwards (gently rotate from
side to side) with key (see Figure 2).
5. Remove key from barrel.
Installation
1. Install key to barrel.
2. Install barrel into steering lock housing until button locates properly.
3. Install steering column shroud (see Workshop Manual procedure 11.04.DB Shroud Assembly - Upper and
Lower - Steering Column - Renew).
RH/LH Front Door Latch Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Remove glass regulator (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.DA/01.11.1DB Regulator - Door Glass
- LH/RH - Renew).
2. Remove aperture seal from inside door.
3. Remove rear rubber cheater panel, fir tree trim pins (x3), and inner glass seal.
4. Disconnect latch mechanism multiplug.
5. Disconnect exterior door handle inner and outer cable.
6. Remove nuts (x3) securing exterior door handle, remove
handle.
7. Loosen upper nut and remo ve lower nut securing key
lock mechanism.
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
Door handle 5
Latch 9
Repair Operation Time
ItemCode
Ignition Cylinder Lock-Renew 01.14.AD
Figure 1
A0114311
Figure 2
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Front Door Latch Assembly RH01.14.CE
Front Door Latch Assembly LH01.14.CF
A0114312

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
A0114142
Repair Operation Time
ItemCode
Hood Release Cable Assembly-Renew LHD01.14.BE

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
A0114172
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)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Windshield Wash Tube-Renew 01.16.CB

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-12-5
19. Release harness/pipe retaining clips (x3) RH side (see Figure 11).
20. Release velcro from bracket and feed harness/pipes under bracket into tonneau area.
21. Tie harness/pipes and tonneau cylinders to roof to ease removal.
22. Mark roof fitted position to body, support weight of roof and remove securing bolts (x6).
23. Lift roof approximately 10mm then using assistance
supporting pump unit, manoeuvre roof towards luggage
compartment past B-posts.
24. When roof is clear of B-post s, lift roof to clear luggage
compartment lid and remove roof from vehicle.
Installation
1. Manoeuvre roof to fitted position on body and install securing bolts (torque)
2. Remove lifting equipment.
3. Untie harness/pipes and tonneau cylinders from roof and layout in approximately fitted position.
4. Feed harness/pipes under bracket into luggage compartment and secure bracket.
5. Secure harness/pipe retaining clips (x3) RH side.
6. Secure harness/pipe retaining clips (x7) behind ROPS units.
7. Secure harness/pipe retaining clips (x2).
8. Feed multiplugs through from tonneau area and connect.
9. Secure harness/pipe retaining clips (x3).
10. Disconnect multiplug.
11. Feed multiplug through from tonneau area, connect and secure to body.
12. Install cylinders to B-post.
13. Install valve to support bracket, reposition bracket.
14. Install cable tie securing valve to bracket. Ensure no pipes or wiring will foul roof mechanism. 15. Install motor and casing under tonneau onto location
posts.
16. Install cylinder pivot bracket to body.
17. Install tonneau cylinders to body.
18. Connect vehicle battery.
19. Install Tonneau cover (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.CA Cover - Tonneau - Renew).
20. Operate roof from fully open to fully closed. Check operation of roof for correct latching, seal fit, fouling of
pipes and harnesses and oil leakage. Carry out
adjustments as necessary.
21. Install Panel assembly bo dy side LH (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.DY Panel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - LH - Renew).
22. Install Panel assembly body side RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.DX Pa nel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - RH - Renew).
23. Install Tonneau well line r (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.17.DB Tonneau Well Liner - Renew).
24. Perform water leakage test on roof (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.XX Water Test).
Canopy Cover - Renew
Removal
1. Remove headlining (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.05.BA Headlining - Renew).
2. Position hood to gain access to rivets (x6) securing B- post seal to hood.
3. Drill out rivets (x6) secu ring B-post seal to hood
mechanism and release seal (see Figure 1).
Figure 11
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

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
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
01-19-005
Figure 2
Figure 3
Remove Bolts x6
Front Bumper
01-19-001
01-19-004