2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE battery

Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
2-1-8 Workshop Manual May 2007
8. Remove bolts (x2), remove both spring/damper assemblies.
9. Remove nuts (x2), anti-roll bar links to lower suspension
arms.
10. Remove bolts (x4). anti-roll bar to subframe. Remove anti-roll bar.
11. Disconnect ABS sensor mult iplugs (x2), release sensor
harness clips (x4) from both toe control arms.
12. Disconnect brake pad wear sensor multiplugs (x2). Release connectors (x2) from subframe.
13. Loosen and disconnect brake pipe unions (x2) from subframe brackets. Pl ug pipe connections.
14. Disconnect multiplug fr om ride height sensor.
15. Remove nut/bolt securing ride height sensor link to
upper suspension arm.
16. Remove bolts (x2), ride height sensor to subframe. Remove sensor.
17. Remove nuts/bolts (x2) and cam washers (x2), toe control arms to subframe.
18. Remove bolts (x2), nuts/bolts (x2) and cam washers (x2),
securing lower suspension arms to subframe
19. Remove nuts/bolts (x4), upper suspension arms to subframe.
20. With assistance, remove suspension assemblies from subframe.
21. Remove heatshield clips (x2) from rear of subframe.
22. Release clips (x23), ha rness to subframe, remove
harness.
23. Release brake pipes from cl ips (x7), remove pipes (x2).
24. Remove brake pipe clips (x5) from subframe.
Installation
1. Clean suspension components and brake pipes.
2. Instal brake pipe clips (x5) in subframe.
3. Install brake pipes (x2) in clips (x7).
4. Install harness and secure with clips (x23).
5. Install heatshield clips (x2).
6. With assistance, install suspension assemblies in subframe.
7. Install bolts/nuts (x4), upper suspension arm to subframe. Do not torque tighten at this stage.
8. Install bolts (x2), bolts/nuts (x2) and cam washers (x2) securing lower suspension arm to subframe. Do not
torque tighten at this stage.
9. Position toe control arm, install bolts (x2, cam washers (x2 and nuts (x2). Do not torque tighten at this stage.
10. Install ride height sensor, in stall and torque tighten bolts
(x2).
11. Align ride height sensor li nk to upper suspension arm,
install bolt/nut, tighten to correct torque.
12. Connect multiplug to ride height sensor. 13. Remove pipe plugs, install and torque tighten brake
pipe unions.
14. Connect brake pad wear sensor multiplugs, install in subframe brackets.
15. Connect ABS sensor multiplugs (x2), install harness clips (x4), in toe control arms.
16. Install anti-roll bar, install bolts (x4). Do not torque tighten at this stage.
17. Align anti-roll bar links to lower suspension arms. Install nuts (x2), do not torque tighten at this stage.
18. Install spring/damper assemblies (x2). Install bolts (x2), do not torque tighten at this stage
19. With assistance, install transaxle in subframe. Install and torque tighten hydramount nuts (x2).
20. Lower hoist, remove slings.
21. Align driveshafts to transaxle flanges, install plates (x6), new Allen bolts (x12) and tighten to correct torque.
22. Install rear subframe asse mbly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 02.01.CA Subframe Assembly - Rear -
Remove for Access and Refit).
23. Connect vehicle battery.
24. 4 wheel alignment check/adjust (see Workshop Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment - Check and
Adjust).
25. Final torque tighten all suspension nuts/bolts.
RH/LH Transmission Rear Hydromount
Isolator Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove rear exhaust silenc er (see Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
3. Remove bolts (x4) from subframe cross brace.
4. Loosen clamp nut and release rear exhaust pipe from centre pipe.
5. Remove rear exhaust pipe through subframe.
6. Position hydraulic lift er to support transaxle.
Caution
Always plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of dirt.
New Allen bolts should have a thread lock coating.
Caution
Final tightening of suspension components must be
carried out with the suspensi on arms at normal ride
height.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Transmission Rear Hydromount
Isolator Assembly-Renew RH
02.03.BC
Transmission Rear Hydromount
Isolator Assembly-Renew LH
02.03.BD
Warning
To avoid personal injury, i.e. severe burns to the skin, allow exhaust system to cool down before removing
exhaust system components.

Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)
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Maintenance
Engine Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove engine (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.00.AC Engine Assembly - Remove for Access and
Refit).
2. Remove torque tube (bolts x16 and heatsheild bracket).
3. Install engine lifting brackets.
4. Remove engine from subframe (nuts x2) using suitable lifting equipment.
5. Remove engine lifting brack ets (refer to Figure 1).
Installation
1. Install engine lifting brackets to new engine.
2. Install engine to subframe (nuts x2) using suitable lifting
equipment.
3. Remove engine lifting brack ets (refer to Figure 2).4. Install torque tube (bolts x16 and heatsheild bracket).
5. Install engine (refer to Workshop Manual procedure
03.00.AC Engine Assembly - Remove for Access and
Refit).
Engine Assembly-Remove for Access and
Refit
Removal
1. Remove transmission (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AA Transaxle Assembly - Manual -
Remove for Access and Refit).
2. Disconnect battery.
3. Raise vehicle on ramp.
4. Depressurise fuel rail (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 10.01.EK Fuel System - Depressurise).
5. Strap vehicle to ramp (front).
Throttle Duct Removal
6. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct (refer to Figure 1).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)
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51. Remove fuse box bracket fixings (bolt and nut) (allows movement) (refer to Figure 15).
52. Remove battery lead (1x nut and rubber cover) from fuse box (2x leads).
53. Remove multiplugs (x10) from fusebox.
54. Remove earth terminal (1x nut and rubber cover) from fusebox (refer to Figure 16).
55. Remove fuse box from bracket (bolt x2).
56. Feed harness over engine. 57. Remove starter cable from floor stud (nut x1) (refer to
Figure 17).
58. Disconnect multiplugs (x3) RH side of engine bay (refer to Figure 18).
59. Remove earth wires from terminals (nuts x 3).
Figure 15
Figure 16
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Figure 17
Figure 18
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Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)
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31. Recharge refrigerant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Refrigerant Gas - Recover/Recharge
- Renew).
Steering Install
32. Connect steering column link to steering rack (bolt x1) (refer to Figure 31).
Figure 31
Electrical Install
33. Feed harness into inner wing area (refer to Figure 32).
Figure 32
34. Install fusebox to bracket.
35. Install earth lead to fusebox.
36. Install battery lead to fusebox (1x nut and rubber cover). 37. Install multiplugs to fuse box (refer to Figure 33).
Figure 33
38. Install fusebox bracket fixings (refer to Figure 34).
Figure 34
39. Install ECM and connect mu
ltiplugs to ECM (through
cover plate) (refer to Figure 35).
Figure 35
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Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)
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49. Connect multiplugs (x3) RH side of engine bay (refer to Figure 40).
Purge Install
50. Connect purge pipe to purge valve.
51. Install bottom screws (x2) and tighten top screw of washer bottle.
52. Move pipe into position and install pipe to support clips (x2).
Fuel Install
53. Install fuel hose to rail (clip x1).
Clutch Pipe Install
54. Install clutch metal pipe from flexible.
55. Install flexible hose grommet to support bracket.
56. Bleed clutch.
Suspension Install
57. Install front springs and dampers. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and Damper
Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
58. Install RH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew
59. Install LH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
60. Install bottom arms (nut and bolt x4) with uprights and top arm.
61. Install level sens or link to bottom arm (nut x1).
62. Connect level sensor multiplug.
63. Connect track rod ends (nut x2).
64. Install anti-roll bar to links (nuts x2).
65. Install brake discs.
66. Install brake callipers.
67. Install road wheel/s Throttle Duct Install
68. Connect breather pipe quic
kfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct (refer to Figure 41).
69. Install throttle body duct (refer to Figure 42).
General Install
70. Remove strap - vehicle to ramp (front).
71. Lower vehicle on ramp.
72. Connect vehicle battery.
73. Top-up PAS fluid.
74. 4 wheel alignment check/adjust (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment -
Check and Adjust).
75. Install transmission (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AA Transaxle Assembly - Manual -
Remove for Access and Refit).
76. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Figure 40
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Figure 41
Figure 42
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Engine Structure (03.01)
Issue 4, November 2008Workshop Manual 3-1-5
Maintenance
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly (LHD) -
Renew
Removal
1. Depressurise fuel rail (see Workshop Manual procedure
10.01.EK Fuel System - Depressurise).
2. Coolant drain (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
3. Remove cross brace (bolts x4).
Removal RH Side
4. Remove coil cover.
5. Disconnect breather hose (quick fit) move aside.
6. Release harness fir tree clips (x3) from cylinder head and move aside.
7. Remove fuse box bracket fixings (bolt and nut) (allows movement).
8. Remove ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.14.BB Engine Contro l Module - RH - Renew).
9. Remove battery lead (1x nut and rubber cover) from fuse box (2x leads).
10. Remove multiplugs (x10) from fusebox.
11. Remove earth terminal (x1 nut and rubber cover) from fusebox.
12. Remove fuse box from bracket (bolt x2).
13. Release harness fir tree clips (x3) from engine bracket.
14. Feed harness from inner wing and over engine.
15. Remove purge pipe P-clip (bolt x1) and move pipe aside.
16. Remove harness bracket from engine (bolts x2, nut x1).
17. Release fuel feed hose from rail (clip x1) and move aside.
18. Disconnect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
19. Release heater hose (clips x2) and EGR vacuum line (clips x2) from bracket.
20. Release harness from coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
21. Disconnect EGR (x1), fuel ra il pressure sensor (x1) and
injector (x4) multiplu gs, move harness aside. 22. Remove coolant pipe bracket (nuts x2 and bolts x2).
23. Disconnect EGR vacuum pipe from sensor and
manifold, move aside.
Removal LH Side
24. Remove corner cross brace.
25. Remove coil cover.
26. Disconnect breather hoses from cam cover (x2) for access.
27. Disconnect purge line from manifold (quickfit) and
support clip for access.
28. Disconnect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
29. Release heater hose (x2) and throttle body hose (x2) from support bracket.
30. Remove booster hose from manifold and support clip.
31. Remove harness support bracket (bolt x1, nut x2) release harness clips (fir tree x3).
32. Release pipe support bracket (nuts x2, bolts x2) move aside.
33. Disconnect injector multiplugs (x4).
34. Unclip injector harness from cam cover (x2).
35. Disconnect IAT multiplug.
36. Disconnect breather hose from manifold (quickfit).
Removal Manifold from Vehicle
37. Disconnect manifold heating hoses (x2).
38. Disconnect throttle body multiplug and harness clip.
39. Disconnect breather pipe quickfits (x2) from air cleaner duct.
40. Disconnect air cleaner duct (clip x1).
41. Disconnect EGR vacuum hose.
42. Disconnect EGR pipe union and tie aside.
43. Remove manifold bolts (x 10) (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
44. Remove bolts (x2) bracket to manifold (rear).
45. Move manifold (2x people) forward, remove bolt for purge line P-clip, remove manifold.
46. Remove gaskets and clean mating faces.
EGR pipe and exhaust manifold
flanges.
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Camshaft position (CMP) sensor 7 5
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb/ft
Clearance Figures
Exhaust valve0.23mm - 0.27mm
Inlet Valve clearance 0.18mm - 0.22mm
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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Engine Structure (03.01)
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Removal Manifold Parts
47. Remove EGR valve (bolts x2) and gasket.
48. Remove IAT sensor.
49. Remove throttle body (bolts x4) and gasket.
50. Remove fuel rail (bolts x4) with injectors.
Installation
1. Install fuel rail (bolts x4) with injectors. (fit new O-rings
to injectors).
2. Install throttle body (bolts x4) and new gasket.
3. Install IAT sensor.
4. Install EGR valve and new gasket.
Installation Manifold to Vehicle
5. Install new gaskets to cylinder block (glue in place).
6. Install manifold (allowing access to install bolt for purge line P-clip).
7. Install manifold bolts (x 10) (torque and tightening
sequence).
8. Install bolts (x2) bracket to manifold (rear).
9. Connect EGR pipe union.
10. Connect EGR vacuum hose.
11. Connect air cleaner duct (clip x1).
12. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
13. Connect throttle body multiplug and harness clip.
14. Connect manifold heating hoses (x2).
Installation RH Side
15. Connect EGR vacuum pipe to sensor and manifold.
16. Install coolant pipe bracket (bolt x2, nut x2).
17. Connect EGR (x1), fuel rail pressure sensor (x1) and injector multiplugs (x4).
18. Refit harness to coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
19. Connect heater hose to pipe (quick fit).
20. Refit heater hose (clipx2) and EGR vacuum lines (clips
x2) to bracket.
21. Install fuel feed pipe.
22. Install purge pipe P-clip.
23. Install harness bracket to engine.
24. Feed harness into inner wing area.
25. Install fusebox to bracket.
26. Install earth lead to fusebox.
27. Install battery lead to fusebox (1x nut and rubber cover).
28. Install multiplugs to fuse box.
29. Install fusebox bracket fixings.
30. Refit harness fir tree clips to cylinder head.
31. Refit engine breather hose.
32. Install VVT solenoid multiplug, position coil and CMP harness (1x edge clip).
33. Install ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.14.BB Engine Control Module - RH - Renew).
34. Install coil cover.
Installation LH Side
35. Connect breather hose to manifold (quickfit). 36. Connect IAT multiplug.
37. Unclip injector harness from cam cover (x2).
38. Connect injector multiplugs (x4).
39. Install pipe support bracket (nuts x2, bolts x2).
40. Install harness support bracket (bolt x1, nut x2) release
harness clips (fir tree x3).
41. Connect booster hose to manifold and support clip.
42. Connect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
43. Install heater hose (x2) and throttle body hose (x2) from support bracket.
44. Connect purge line to manifold and into support clip.
45. Connect breather hoses (x2) to cam cover.
46. Install coil cover.
47. Install corner cross brace (torque bolts with vehicle on level ground).
48. Refill coolant (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
49. Install cross brace. (torque bolts with vehicle on level
ground).
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly (RHD)
- Renew
Removal
1. Depressurise fuel rail (see Workshop Manual procedure 10.01.EK Fuel System - Depressurise).
2. Coolant drain (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
3. Remove cross brace (bolts x4).
Removal RH Side
4. Remove coil cover.
5. Remove corner cross brace.
6. Disconnect breather hose (quick fit) move aside.
7. Remove purge pipe P-clip (bolt x1) and move pipe
aside.
8. Remove harness bracket from engine (bolts x2, nut x1).
9. Release fuel feed hose from rail (clip x1) and move aside.
10. Disconnect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
11. Release heater hose (clips x2) and EGR vacuum line (clips x2) from bracket.
12. Release harness from coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
13. Disconnect EGR (x1), fuel rail pressure sensor (x1) and injector (x4) multiplugs, move harness aside.
14. Remove coolant pipe bracke t (nuts x2 and bolts x2).
15. Disconnect EGR vacuum pipe from sensor and
manifold, move aside. Note: The installation is not handed
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly-
Renew RHD
03.01.BE

Engine Structure (03.01)
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Removal LH Side
16. Remove coil cover.
17. Disconnect breather hoses from cam cover (x2) for
access.
18. Release harness fir tree clips (x3) from cylinder head and move aside.
19. Remove fuse box bracket fixings (bolt and nut) (allows movement).
20. Remove ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.13.ND Module - Powe r Train Control - RHD -
Renew).
21. Remove battery lead (1x nut and rubber cover) from fuse box (2x leads).
22. Remove multiplugs (x10) from fusebox.
23. Disconnect purge line from manifold (quickfit) and
support clip for access.
24. Remove earth terminal (1x nut and rubber cover) from fusebox.
25. Remove fuse box from bracket (bolt x2).
26. Release harness fir tree clips (x3) from engine bracket.
27. Feed harness from inner wing and over engine.
28. Disconnect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
29. Release heater hose (x2) and throttle body hose (x2) from support bracket.
30. Remove booster hose from manifold and support clip.
31. Remove harness support bracket (bolt x1, nut x2)
release harness clips (fir tree x3).
32. Release pipe support bracket (nuts x2, bolts x2) move aside.
33. Disconnect injector multiplugs (x4).
34. Unclip injector harness from cam cover (x2).
35. Disconnect IAT multiplug.
36. Disconnect breather hose from manifold (quickfit).
Removal Manifold from Vehicle
37. Remove booster hose from support bracket.
38. Disconnect manifold heating hoses (x2).
39. Disconnect throttle body multiplug and harness clip.
40. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct.
41. Disconnect air clea ner duct (clip x1).
42. Disconnect EGR vacuum hose.
43. Disconnect EGR pipe union and tie aside. 44. Remove manifold bolts (x 10) (see Figure 1)
Figure 1
45. Remove bolts (x2) bracket to manifold (rear).
46. Move manifold (2x people) forward, remove bolt for
purge line P-clip, remove manifold.
47. Remove gaskets and clean mating faces.
48. Removal Manifold Parts
49. Remove EGR valve (bolts x2) and gasket.
50. Remove IAT sensor.
51. Remove throttle body (bolts x4) and gasket.
52. Remove fuel rail (bolts x4) with injectors.
Installation
1. Install fuel rail (bolts x4) wi th injectors. (fit new O-rings
to injectors).
2. Install throttle body (bolts x4) and new gasket.
3. Install IAT sensor.
4. Install EGR valve and new gasket.
5. Installation Manifold to Vehicle
6. Install new gaskets to cyli nder block (glue in place).
7. Install manifold (allowing access to install bolt for purge line P-clip).
8. Install manifold bolts (x10) (torque and tightening sequence).
9. Install bolts (x2) bracket to manifold (rear).
10. Connect EGR pipe union.
11. Connect EGR vacuum hose.
12. Connect air cleaner duct (clip x1).
13. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
14. Connect throttle body multiplug and harness clip.
15. Connect manifold heating hoses (x2).
16. Install booster hose to support bracket.
Installation RH Side
17. Connect EGR vacuum pipe to sensor and manifold.
18. Install coolant pipe bracket (bolt x2, nut x2).
19. Connect EGR (x1), fuel rail pressure sensor (x1) and
injector multiplugs (x4).
20. Refit harness to coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
21. Connect heater hose to pipe (quick fit).
22. Refit heater hose (clipx2) and EGR vacuum lines (clips x2) to bracket.
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