2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE belt

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-35
11. Connect door harness to main harness multiplug and
secure boot.
12. Connect Crash sensor an d parking brake multiplugs.
13. Connect Fuel pump module, parking aid module (x2) and pre-tensioner multiplugs (clip to body).
14. Install earth header.
15. Install clips (x13).
16. Connect petrol tank multiplug and secure to body
17. Install harness clips (x2).
18. Pull harness from passenger compartment and secure grommet.
19. Connect crash sensor, battery disconnect switch and pre-tensioner multiplugs (clip to body x2).
20. Install battery header.
21. Install earth headers (x2).
22. Secure in-line fuse to body.
23. Secure harness to floor (bolts x4).
24. Install clips (x8).
25. Feed harness into tailgate area and secure grommet (LH).
26. Connect LH tailgate harness multiplug (clip to body).
27. Install LH harness clips (x3).
28. Connect RH tailgate ha rness multiplug (clipped to
body).
29. Feed harness into tailgate area and secure grommet (RH).
30. Install RH harness clips (x4).
31. Install nuts (x7) harness to tunnel.
32. Install earth headers (x2).
33. Connect Airbag module (x2) multiplugs.
34. Install harness clips (x3).
35. Install nuts (x3) harness to tunnel.
36. Install earth headers (x2).
37. Connect Yaw sensor multiplug.
38. Install earth headers (x2).
39. Install nuts (x3) harness to front bulkhead.
40. Install harness clips (x4).
41. Connect fuel filler flap release and interior light
multiplugs.
42. Push rear light harness through body and secure grommet.
43. Install new harness clips (x7).
44. Pull harness from interior, connect Lucar connectors (x2) to AM/FM tuner and clip service loop.
45. Connect GPS (x2) and AM/FM tuner multiplugs.
46. Install bolts (x4) and earth strap for Satellite Navigation mounting plate access.
47. Connect rear bumper harness (x2) and Subframe harness multiplugs (clipped to body x1).
48. Push harness into w/arch area and secure grommet.
49. Install wires to earth headers (x3).
50. Push rear light harness through body and fit grommet. 51. Secure harness to body (x3).
52. Connect Interior light, a
ccessory sockets (x2), battery
disconnect switch, power plug (clipped to body x4).
53. Install new harness clips (x4).
54. Feed harness from cabin th rough bulkhead into under
bonnet area and secure grommet.
55. Connect multiplugs forward harness to main harness (x3) (clip to body).
56. Connect (bolted) multiplug forward harness to main harness (clip to body).
57. Install brake booster (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.07.AB Brake Booster - RHD - Renew
58. Install footrest (bolts x4).
59. Install handbrake lever (bolts x4).
60. Install front floor carpet and a post trim panel.
61. Install multimedia module (see Workshop Manual procedure 19.07.BB Module - Multi Media - Renew).
62. Position LH and RH rear lamp assemblies and connect
multiplugs (x2).
63. Install rubber seals (x3), plain washers (x3), and star washers (x3). Install and tighten nuts (x3).
64. Position fusebox, connect main battery feed, install and torque tighten nut, install terminal cover.
65. Connect multiplugs (x2) and install fusebox in mounting bracket.
66. Install mobility kit.
67. Install tyre sealant bottle.
68. Install power amplifier (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.AB Power Amplifier - Renew).
69. Fit rear floor carpet - check procedure
70. Connect multiplug (x1) subwoofer.
71. Install subwoofer (nut x1 and bolt x1).
72. Install seat belt bracket (bolts x4).
73. Install speaker to LH and RH trim moulding (nuts x6).
74. Connect multiplug (x2) LH and RH speaker
75. Feed seatbelt/s through quarter trim moulding.
76. Install quarter trim moulding (bolts x2 and screw x1).
77. Install RH and LH quarter trim middle panel, secure
with clips, Install and tighten screw.
78. Install RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.JB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
79. Install central electronic module (see Workshop Manual procedure 18.01.LC Module - Central Electronic -
Renew).
80. Install instrument panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AB Instrument Panel - Facia Assembly
- Remove for Access and Refit).
81. Install front header panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BB Panel Assembly - Header - Renew).
82. Connect vehicle battery.

Torque Figures
Appendix & Glossary
May 2007 Workshop Manual 20-1-13
Mechanical Function Checks - x x Lubricate the bonnet secondary latch.
- x x Check security of the bonnet catch. Ch eck that the secondary catch moves freely
over its whole travel and returns smartly under spring pressure.
- x x Lubricate the upper portion of the door seals.
x x x Check/adjust accessory drive belt tension and renew if necessary. Every 240,000km
(150,000 miles)/15 Years Replace the accessory drive belt.
x - - Adjust handbrake cables if required. - x x Check condition of handbrake pads.
- x x Inspect service brake pads and warnin g leads for wear. Replace if 60% worn.
- x - Check wiper blade inserts and renew if necessary.
- - x Renew wiper blades.
- x x Inspect/clean out coolant radiator and A/C condenser.
x x x Check security of exhaust system mountings and heat shields. Check by-pass valve operation.
x x x Check brake hoses, pipes and unions. - - x Check power steering pipes and unions for corrosion and mechanical defects.
x x x Check cooling system hoses security and condition.
x x x Check A/C hoses security and condition.
x - x Check condition and security of steering unit joints and gaiters (column and rack).
x x - Check security and condition of suspension fixings.
x x - Check security and condition of susp ension ball joints, gaiters and bushings.
- - x Check tightness of driveshaft bolts.
- - x Check condition of underbody protection/wheel arch liners.
Every 64,000km
(40,000 miles)/4 Years Clean Throttle Butterfly
Electrical Function Checks Every 112,000km (70,000 miles) Renew spark plugs. x x x Check/record battery voltage and quiescent drain.
x x x Clean and grease battery connections if required.
x x x Check the battery disconnect/connect switches.
x - x Check and if necessary adjust headlamp alignment.
x x x Check operation of all lamps.
x x x Check operation of all warning indicators.
x x x Check audible warnings including security system.
x x x Check operation of the horns.
x x x Check operation of the windows/headlamp washers/jets.
x x x Check operation of the windscreen wipers.
x x x Check rear view mirrors for security and function.
x x x Check/operate power fold mirrors (option).
x x x Check/operate electric windows.
x x x Interrogate DTC P-codes and rectify if required
x x x Check service interval indicator. Reset.
1000mls
1500km
3 months10000mls
16000km
12 months20000mls
32000km
24 months

Torque Figures
Appendix & Glossary20-1-14 Workshop Manual May 2007
Wheels and Tyre Checks
x x x Check for correct tyre size, type and orientation.
x x x Check and report tyre tread depth.
x x x Check tyres for uneven/excessive wear or damage.
x x x Check/adjust tyre pressures.
x x x Check torque of road wheel nuts.
x x x Check road wheel rims for inner and outer damage.
x x x Check colour coded valve collars for co rrect location (tyre pressure monitoring)
(not Japanese market)
x x x Check ‘Use by ’ date of tyre repair kit and replace if expired or expiry date is
within 12 months
Anti Corrosion Check - x x Check body panels and underbody for corrosion starting from the inside - out
(excluding stone chips).
Final Checks x x x Degrease windscreen.
x x x Check clutch functionality.
x x x Check operation/condition of all seat belts and buckles.
x x x Check that the fuel filler bowl rain drain is clear.
x x x Carry out road test.
1000mls
1500km
3 months10000mls
16000km
12 months20000mls
32000km
24 months

Squeaks and Rattles Repair Manual



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Squeak and Rattle Terminology
Squeaks
CHIRP High-pitched rapidly repeating sound, like chirping birds.
CREAK Metallic squeak, like the back of a seat flexing.
GRIND Abrasive sound, like a grinding wh eel or sandpaper rubbing against wood.
GRAUNCH Metallic abrasive sound, like two cast components rubbing together.
SQUEAK High-pitched sound, like rubbing a clean window.
TICK Audible rhythmic tap – clock noise.
Rattles
BRUSH Swish sound as contact parts touch lightly.
BUZZ Low-pitched sound, similar to a bee. Usually asso ciated with vibrations. Often metallic or hard
plastic humming.
CHATTER Rapidly repeating metallic sound.
CHUCK Rapid noise that sounds like a stick against the spokes of a spinning bicycle wheel.
CLICK light sound, like a ball point pen being clicked.
CLINK Usually a high frequency sound, like a sharp hard input to ceramic or glass.
CLANK Usually a mid-frequency. A sharp, hard, metallic knock.
CLUNK Usually a low-frequency, heavy sound, like something stressed being released under pressure.
DING Ringing noise like a bell.
HUM Continuous sound of varying frequencie s, like a wire humming in the wind.
KNOCK Heavy, loud, repeating sound like a knock on a door.
OIL CANNING Metallic "in/out" noise from metal surfaces reboundi ng in response to forced input like slamming
doors/hood.
PING Similar to knock, but at higher frequency.
RATTLE A sound that suggests looseness, such as marbles rolling around in a can.
SLAP Resonance from flat surfaces (seat belt webbing or door trim panels).
TAP Light hammering sound like tapping pencil on ed ge of table. Can be rhythmic or intermittent.
THUMP/THUD Dull beat caused by two items striking together.
TIZZ Rapid low-pitched diminishing sound often a secondary loose vibration after an impact.