2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE instrument panel

Steering Column (11.04)
Steering (11.00)11-4-4 Workshop Manual Issue 4, November 2008
13. Remove masking tape from rotary coupler.
14. Install the steering wheel (Refer to ’Steering Wheel- Renew’, page 11-6-1).
15. Install air temperature pipe to lower instrument panel
and install panel.
16. Connect the vehicle battery.
17. Install the steering column shrouds (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering Column - Remove and
Install’, page 11-4-4).
18. Put the driver’s seat and the steering column in their initial positions.
Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering
Column - Remove and Install
Remove the Bottom Shroud
1. Release the seven clips and remove the lower panel from the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
2. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the Electronic Steering Column Lock
(ESCL).
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
3. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL.
4. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the one or two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the left side. 5. Remove the one or two screws at the left side of the
front face of the column shrouds.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the one or two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the right side.
7. Remove the one or two screws at the right side of the front face of the column shrouds.
8. Remove the three screws that attach the bottom shroud to the steering column.
9. On pre-08MY vehicles remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
10. Remove the bottom shroud.
11. If a new shroud is to be installed on pre-08MY vehicles, remove the ignition switch grommet.
Remove the Top Shroud
1. Release the steering column adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel to the longest column position.
3. Push the adjustment lever back to lock the steering wheel.
4. Remove the top shroud.
Install the Top Shroud
1. Put the top shroud in position on the steering column.
Install the Bottom Shroud
1. If necessary, install the ignition switch grommet on the bottom column shroud (shroud).
2. Put the shroud in position on the steering column.
3. Install the three screws that attach the shroud to the steering column.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
4. Put the key in the ignition switch to release the ESCL.
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
5. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the one or two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the left side.
7. Install the one or two screws at the left side of the front face of the column shrouds.
8. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the one or two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the right side.
9. Install the one or two screws at the right side of the front
face of the column shrouds.
10. Put the lower panel on the driver’s side of the instrument panel and engage the seven clips.
Caution
Align the steering wheel and the rack to the centre position during assembly. If you do not, the rotary
coupling can be damaged. Al so, it can be difficult to
align the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
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Figure 1
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.

Audio System (15.01)
Vehicle Entertainment (15.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 15-1-3
Subwoofer Premium Amplifier-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Remove RH luggage compartment carpet (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.FB Carpet
Assembly - Luggage Compartment - Side - RH - Renew).
3. Remove RH rear upper pi llar panel assembly (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BF Panel Assembly
- Rear Pillar - Upper - RH - Renew).
4. Remove bolt (x1) and nuts (x2) from power socket bracket to body (see Fig. 1).
5. Release power socket bracket and position aside.
6. Remove Torx screws (x6) from amplifier bracket to body (see Fig. 2).
7. Release clip that secures lamp harness to amplifier bracket.
8. Disconnect harness to luggage compartment lamp and remove lamp assembly. 9. Release power amplifier bracket from body and
disconnect harness multiplugs (x3).
10. Remove amplifier and bracket assembly.
11. Disconnect multiplugs (x3) from amplifier to audio
harness.
12. Remove bolts (x4) that secure subwoofer amplifier to mounting plate and remove amplifier (see Fig. 3).
Installation
1. Install amplifier to mounting plate.
2. Connect multiplugs (x3) from amplifier to audio harness.
3. Position amplifier and brack et assembly to body and
connect multiplugs (x3).
4. Secure luggage compartment lamp harness and connect and install lamp assembly.
5. Install Torx screws (x6) from amplifier bracket to body.
6. Position power socket bracket to body and install bolt (x1) and nuts (x2).
7. Install RH rear upper pillar panel assembly (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BF Panel Assembly
- Rear Pillar - Upper - RH - Renew).
8. Install RH luggage compar tment carpet (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.FB Carpet Assembly - Luggage
Compartment - Side - RH - Renew).
9. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
Centre Stack Assembly-Remove for
Access/Refit
Removal
1. Remove panel assembly - console (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.DB Panel Assembly Console -
Renew).
2. Remove bezel assembly instrument panel (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AV Bezel Assembly
- Instrument Panel - Renew).
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Fig. 3
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Audio System (15.01)
Vehicle Entertainment (15.00)15-1-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
3. Remove screws (x4) that secure centre stack assembly to IP (see Fig. 1).
4. Release centre stack assembly and disconnect multiplugs (x12).
Installation
1. Position centre stack assembly and install multiplugs (x12).
2. Install and torque tighten screws (x4).
3. Install bezel assembly inst rument panel (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.12.AV Bezel Assembly -
Instrument Panel - Renew).
4. Install panel assembly - console (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.DB Panel Assembly Console - Renew).
Centre Stack assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove centre stack assembly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 15.01.CB Centre Stack Assembly - Remove
for Access and Refit). 2. Depress clips and remove A/C request switch (see Fig.
1).
3. Depress clips and remove A/C re-circulation switch.
4. Depress clips and remove hazard warning switch.
5. Depress clips and remove IDV switch.
6. Depress clips and remove rear fog guard switch.
7. Rotate HVAC control knobs to vertical position.
8. Remove screws (x6) securing HVAC control unit (see Fig. 2).
9. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) (lever HVAC unit from rear
to remove control knobs).
Fig. 1
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-25
45. Disconnect multiplugs (x4) knock sensors (see Fig. 13).
46. Disconnect multiplug (x 1) secondary air pump.
47. Disconnect multiplug (x1) engine coolant temperature.
48. Disconnect earth lead.
49. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) suppressors
50. Remove bolts (x2) rear engine harness support bracket.
51. Cut cable ties (x7) harn ess to rear support bracket.
52. Release harness multiplugs (x4) from rear harness support bracket
53. Release and remove harness from remaining clip positions (x8).
Installation
1. Secure multiplugs (x4) and the harness with cable ties to rear support bracket.
2. Secure harness (x8) and install rear harness support bracket.
3. Connect multiplugs (x2) suppressors
4. Connect earth lead.
5. Connect multiplug (x1) engine coolant temperature.
6. Connect multiplug (x1) secondary air pump.
7. Connect multiplugs (x4) knock sensors.
8. Connect multiplug (x1) air control valve solenoid.
9. Connect multiplugs (x2) CMP sensors.
10. Position and secure engine harness in clips (x25)
11. Install inlet manifold
12. Install heater hose brackets (x2)
13. Secure engine harness to LH and RH heater hose brackets.
14. secure heater hose to he ater hose brackets (x2).
15. Connect breather hose to manifold.
16. Secure servo hose.
17. Install LH and RH support brackets
18. Connect multiplug (x1) condenser.
19. Connect multiplug (x1) throttle body.
20. Connect multiplug (x1) in let air temperature sensor.
21. Disconnect multiplug (8) to injectors. 22. Secure harness clip to ridge of cam covers (x2).
23. Connect multiplugs (x2) VVT solenoid.
24. Connect multiplugs (x8) to ignition coils.
25. Secure HEGO engine harn
ess connections (x4) to
mounting bracket.
26. Connect multiplug (x1) crankshaft sensor.
27. Connect multiplug (x1) starter motor.
28. Connect multiplugs (x2) oil pressure and temperature switches.
29. Connect multiplug (x1) alternator.
30. Secure vacuum pipe to heater hose bracket clips (x2).
31. install bolt (x1) purge valv e pipe to RH support bracket.
32. Connect multiplug (x1) fuel rail pressure sensor.
33. Install coil covers.
34. Install LH and RH exhaust ma nifolds, install and torque
tighten nuts (x16).
35. Install slings to engine lifting brackets, connect and raise hoist.
36. Lower engine onto subframe, align hydramounts, install and torque tighten nuts (x2).
37. Disconnect hoist from slings, move hoist aside.
38. Remove slings from engine.
39. Remove lifting brackets from engine, (303-749 and (303-536).
40. Clean EGR module, pipe union and mating faces.
41. Install new gasket, install EGR module, install and torque tighten bolts (x2)
42. Install EGR pipe, torque tighten union.
43. Connect multiplug and vacuum pipe to EGR module.
44. Install engine (see Wo rkshop Manual procedure
03.00.AC Engine Assembly - Remove for access and
refit).
Facia Harness-Renew
Removal
1. Remove IP assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.12.AB Instrument Panel - Facia Assembly - Remove
for access and refit).
2. Disconnect multiplugs (x 6) from heater assembly.
3. Remove nuts (x2) and bolt (x 1) heater assembly to facia.
4. Remove instrument panel bezel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedur e 01.12.AV Bezel Assembly
- Instrument Panel - Renew).
Fig. 13
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Warning
Always connect the battery earth (- ve) terminal last.
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Warning
To prevent damage to electrical components, always disconnect the vehicle battery when working on the
vehicle's electrical system. The earth lead (- ve) must be disconnected first an d reconnected last.

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/E lectronic Control (18.00)
18-1-26 Workshop Manual May 2007
5. Remove screws (x4), securing centre stack assembly to
IP.
6. Release centre stack assembly, disconnect multiplugs (x12).
7. Remove nuts (x3) securing blower assembly to instrument pack.
8. Disconnect multiplug and lucar connector to blower assembly.
9. Remove screws (x7), remove steering column shrouds.
10. Remove screw securing load spread plate to column. Collect column shrouds mounting bracket.
11. Release clips (x2), column switch harness to load spread plate.
12. Disconnect multiplugs (x3), steering column switches.
13. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) ignition switch assembly.
14. Remove DIP panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 13.01.AA Module - Driver Information - Renew).
15. Disconnect multiplug to RKE receiver.
16. Release facia harness to main harness multiplugs (x5) from IP bracket RH side.
17. Disconnect multiplug to glovebox latch motor.
18. Disconnect multiplug to pass engers airbag on/off switch.
19. Disconnect multiplug to solar sensor.
20. Disconnect multiplug to centre speaker.
21. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) to footwell lamps.
22. Release diagnostic sockets (x2) from bracket.
23. Disconnect multiplug to CD player.
24. Disconnect multiplug to headlamp levelling unit.
25. Disconnect multiplug to PDC sounder.
26. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) to master lighting switch.
27. Disconnect multiplug to interior guard switch.
28. Disconnect multiplug to steering rotation sensor.
29. Release facia harness to main harness multiplugs (x6) from IP bracket LH side.
30. Release harness clips from instrument panel.
31. Remove harness assembly.
Installation
1. Position harness to IP and secure in clips (x21).
2. Install facia harness to main harness multiplugs (x6) to IP bracket LH side.
3. Connect multiplug (X1) to steering rotation sensor.
4. Connect multiplug (X1) to interior guard switch.
5. Connect multiplugs (x2) to master lighting switch.
6. Connect multiplug (x1) to PDC sounder.
7. Connect multiplug (x1) to headlamp levelling unit.
8. Connect multiplug (X1) to CD player.
9. install diagnostic sockets (x2) to bracket.
10. Connect multiplugs (x2) to footwell lamps.
11. Connect multiplug (X1) to centre speaker.
12. Connect multiplug (X1) to solar sensor.
13. Connect multiplug to passengers airbag on/off switch.
14. Connect multiplug (X1) to glovebox latch motor. 15. Install facia harness to main harness multiplugs (x5) from
IP bracket RH side.
16. Connect multiplug to RKE receiver.
17. Install DIP panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 13.01.AA Module - Driver Information - Renew).
18. Connect multiplugs (x2) ignition switch assembly.
19. Connect multiplugs (x3), steering column switches.
20. Secure column switch harness in clips (x2) to load spread plate.
21. Position column shroud brackets and Install screw securing load spread plate to column.
22. Install steering column shrouds, (screws x7).
23. Connect multiplug (X1) an d lucar connector (X1) to
blower assembly.
24. Position blower assembly to IP and install nuts (x3)
25. Position centre stack assembly and connect multiplugs (x12).
26. install screws (x4), securing centre stack assembly to IP.
27. Install instrument panel bezel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AV Bezel Assembly -
Instrument Panel - Renew).
28. Connect tube from 'In-car' temperature sensor and install heater assembly.
29. Connect multiplugs (x6) heater assembly.
30. Install IP assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.12.AB Instrument Panel - Facia Assembly - Remove
for Access and Refit).
Cabin Harness Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Remove instrument panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AB Instrume nt Panel - Facia Assembly
- Remove for Access and Refit).
3. Remove front header panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BB Panel Assembly - Header - Renew).
4. Remove central electronic module (see Workshop Manual procedure 18.01.LC Module - Central
Electronic - Renew).
5. Remove RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.JB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
LH - Renew).
6. Remove screw securing LH and RH quarter trim middle section to rear bulkhead cover.
Warning
Always connect the battery earth (- ve) terminal last.
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ItemCode
Cabin Harness Assembly-Renew 18.01.GB
Warning
To prevent damage to elec trical components, always
disconnect the vehicle battery when working on the
vehicle's electrical system. The earth lead (- ve) must be
disconnected first and reconnected last.

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.

Active Anti-Theft System (19.01)
Electronic Features (19.00)
Issue 5, Jan
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ry 2010 Workshop Manual 19-1-5
Key Programming
All vehicle keys are required to perform key programming.
Using AMDS.
1. Insert the first key to the ignition.
2. Select ‘Set up and Configuration’ on AMDS.
3. Select either: •Key Learn
•Key Delete
4. Follow the on screen instructions. You will be prompted to program successiv e keys as required.
Count Keys
Using AMDS.
Select Count keys to check how many keys are programmed
into the vehicle security.
Maintenance
Tracker-Renew
Removal
1. Remove IP assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.12.AB Instrument Panel - Facia Assembly - Remove
for Access and Refit).
2. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) from tracker horizon and
GPS antenna assembly.
3. Remove nuts (x2) securing tracker assembly to mounting bracket.
4. Release GPS antenna from bracket, remove tracker assembly.
5. Remove screws (x2) securing tracker horizon to bracket.
Intallation
1. Position tracker horizon to bracket, install and tighten screws (x2).
2. Install tracker horizon assenb ly, install and tighten nuts
(x2).
3. Install tracker GPS antenna in bracket.
4. Connect multiplugs (x2).
5. Install IP assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AB Instrument Panel - Facia Assembly - Remove
for Access and Refit).
Mass Movement Sensor-Renew
Removal
1. Remove front header console assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BC Console Assembly - Front
Header - Renew)
2. Remove RH front pillar upper trim panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BD Trim - Upper Panel - Front
Pillar - RH - Renew).
3. Remove LH front pillar uppe r trim panel (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.BE Trim - Upper Panel - Front
Pillar - LH - Renew).
4. Remove sun visors Allen screws (x4).
5. Remove sunvisors.
6. Remove screws (x2) front header to body.
7. Remove front header panel.
8. Remove mass movement sensor from front header.
Installation
1. Install mass movement sensor.
2. Install front header panel.
3. Position sun visors and install screws (x4).
4. Install RH front pillar uppe r trim panel (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.BD Trim - Upper Panel - Front
Pillar - RH - Renew).
5. Install LH front pillar upper trim panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BE Trim - Upper Panel - Front
Pillar - LH - Renew).
6. Install front header console assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BC Console Assembly - Front
Header - Renew).
Pats Tranceiver ECU (Pre-08 MY Only) -
Remove and Install
Removal
1. Remove the top and bottom shrouds for the steering column (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the
Steering Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-4).
2. Release the clips that attach the wiper switch to its mounting.
3. Release the wiper switch from its mounting.
4. Move the wiper switch away to give access.
5. Remove the self-tapping screw that attaches the PATS tranceiver ECU (ECU) to the steering column.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector for the ECU.
7. Remove the ECU.
Installation
1. Put the ECU in position on the steering column.
2. Install the self-tapping screw to attach the ECU.
3. Connect the electrical connector for the ECU.
4. Install the wiper switch in the mounting.
Note: You will need a
ccess to the Internet
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Squeaks and Rattles Repair Manual



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Satellite Navigation (Sat-Nav) Lid Rattles
Sat-Nav Tapping Noise
SRO:10.07.CH
Safe VINs: DB9 - A12390, V8 Vantage - C13317, DBS - E01313
Repair
CAUTION:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU RELEASE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL VENEER BEZEL. THE SURFACE
FINISH CAN BE EASILY DAMAGED.
1. Release the clips that attach the centre-sta ck instrument panel (refer to Figure 1).

Figure 1
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from each of the fo ur transmission control switches (refer to Figure 2).

Figure 2
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the igni tion start/stop switch (refer to Figure 3).