2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE heater

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 12-3-3
The A/C unit houses the evaporator, heater matrix and air
flow flaps.
The unit also incorporates two servo motor operated air
distribution flaps.
1. Regulates airflow to the cabin vents.
2. Regulates airflow to the defrost / demist air ducting.
When the cabin air flap is open, air is ducted to the cabin via
face and foot level air vents.
Condensate (water) which forms on the evaporator fins is
drained out of the unit case through a drain hose, located at
underneath / rear of the evaporator.
Refrigerant System

Warning
Do not perform a pressure test or leak test for R-134a service equipment and or vehicle A/C using
compressed air. Some mixtures of air and R-134a have
been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures.
These mixtures, if ignited, ma y cause injury or property
damage. Additional health and safety information may
be obtained from refrigerant manufacturers.
Warning
Do not allow refrigerant to leak near a fire or any kind of heat. A poisonous gas may be generated if
refrigerant gas contacts fire or heat such as from
cigarettes and heaters. When carrying out any
operation that can cause refr igerant leakage, extinguish
or remove the above mentioned heat sources and
maintain adequate ventilation.
Warning
Handling liquid refrigerant is dangerous. A drop of
refrigerant on the skin can result in localized frostbite. When handling refrigerant, wear gloves and safety
goggles. If refrigerant sp lashes into the eyes,
immediately wash them with clean water and consult a doctor.
Warning
Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant or lubricant vapor.
Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat. Also, due
to environmental concerns , Aston Martin recommend
the use of a recovery/recycling/recharging unit when
draining R-134a from the A/C system. If accidental A/C
system discharge occurs, vent ilate the work area before
resuming service.

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
12-3-14 Workshop Manual May 2007
14. Recharge A/C refrigerant (see Workshop Manual
procedure 12.03.FA Refriger ant Gas - Recover/Recharge
- Renew).
15. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
Blower Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove IP assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AB Facia Assembly - LHD - Remove for access
and refit).
2. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) from blower motor (see Fig. 1).
3. Release harness clip from blower motor.
4. Remove nuts (x3) securing blower motor assembly to IP.
5 . Remove bolt and nut s (x 2) s ecurin g hea ter u nit to IP (se e Fig. 2).
6. Release and remove blower motor assembly from heater unit.
Installation
1. Install blower motor assembly to heater unit. 2. Align blower motor assembly and heater unit onto studs.
3. Install and torque tighten bolt and nuts (x5) securing
heater and blower assemblies to IP.
4. Install harness clip in blower motor assembly.
5. Connect multiplugs (x2) to blower motor.
6. Install IP assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.12.AB Facia Assembly - LHD - Remove for access
and refit).
Compressor to Condenser Tube
Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove PAS pump (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Power Steering - Renew).
2. Remove condenser (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.EC Air Con - Condenser - Renew).
3. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct.
4. Remove throttle body duct for access (clips x3).
5. Disconnect sensor multip lugs (x2) (see Fig. 1).
6. Remove (bolts x2) pipe support P-clips and pipe.
7. Mark relative position of p-clips (x2), remove from pipe.
Installation
1. Install P-clips (x2) to pipe in same position as from old pipe.
2. Install pipe and (bolts x2) pipe support P-clips.
3. Connect sensor multiplugs (x2).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Compressor to Condenser Tube
Assembly-Renew 12.03.GA
Fig. 1
Caution
Ensure open A/C pipe ends are plugged immediately
after disconnecting refrigerat ion parts. If moist air or
foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other
faults may occur.
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Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-3
F26 20A Headlamp wash pump (HID Only)
F27 25A Spare
F28 10A Module - ABS/Key Reader and Steering angle sensors
F29 25A Spare
F30 5A Alternator battery sensing
F31 30A Heated front screen
F32 30A Wiper (slow)
F33 30A Wiper (fast)
F34 20A Heater Blower motor
F35 60A Cooling fan module
Central
Electronics
Module
Fusebox
Fuse/
RelayRatingFunction
F43 10A Multi media module display/Phone/GPS tuner/Media player
F44 10A Airbag module
F45 15A Accessory socket and illumination
F46 5A Driver Information/Master light switch/Glove box relay/Master lock switch Battery Off
switch/Boot release switch/Speaker-switch/
JBFB-R7/Centre console module/Bluetooth
module
F47 5A Interior lamps (front)/Seat switches/Fuel flap switch/glovebox switch/Rear power
illumination
F48 15A Windscreen wash pump
F49 10A Occupant detect (Driver and passenger seat)/Airbag module
F50
F51 10A Diagnostic connectors/Centre stack switches
F52 5A Start button
F53 10A Module - HID lighting
F54 10A Engine fuse box/Boot fuse box/Tyre pressure monitor module/Satellite navigation relay
F55
F56 10A Centre console module/Sounder module/
Hazard switch
F57 15A Diagnostic connectors/Brake pedal switch
F58 10A High beam (RH)
F59 10A High beam (LH)
F60 15A Drivers seat power (Heating)
F61 15A Passenger seat power (Heating)
F62 20A A/C module
F63 20A
F64 5A AM/FM receiver module/Traffic Monitoring Control module (TMC)
F65 5A Media player/Multi media module and display/Audio amplifier
F66 10A Centre console module/Infotainment control module
F67
F68
F69 5A BFB-R5
F70
F71
F72
F73
F74 15A Fuel pump
F75
F76
F77 15A Boot power socket
F78
F79 5A Reversing lamps/Module - Parking aid
F80 5A Battery ‘Off’ switch
F81 20A Ignition switch
F82 25A Passenger door module
F83 25A Driver door module
F84 25A Passenger seat power/Passenger seat switchpack
F85 25A Driver seat power/Driver seat switchpack
F86 5A Start button, Driver and passenger seats

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-23
12. Remove nuts (x8) securing RH exhaust manifold to cylinder head, remove ma nifold (see Fig. 5).
13. Remove coil covers (x2).
14. Disconnect multiplugs (x8) to ignition coils (see Fig. 6).
15. Disconnect multiplug to VVT solenoids (x2).
16. Disconnect multiplugs (x8) to Injectors (see Fig. 7).17. Disconnect multiplug (x1) fu
el rail pressure sensor (see
Fig. 8).
18. Remove bolt (x1) purge valve pipe to RH support bracket.
19. Release engine harness from RH support bracket (clips x3).
20. Remove cam cover nut (x1) and bolts (x2) and remove RH support bracket.
21. Release heater hose from heater hose bracket.
22. Release vacuum pipe from heater hose bracket clips (x2).
23. Release harness from heater hose bracket clips (x3).
24. Remove cam covers nuts (x2) and release RH heater hose bracket.
25. Disconnect multiplug (x1) alternator (see Fig. 9).
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
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Fig. 9
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Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/E lectronic Control (18.00)
18-1-24 Workshop Manual May 2007
26. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) oil pressure and temperature
switches (see Fig. 10).
27. Disconnect multiplug (x1) starter motor (see Fig. 11). 28. Disconnect multiplug (x1) cr
ankshaft sensor (see Fig.
12).
29. Release HEGO engine harn ess connections (x4) from
mounting brackets.
30. Release engine harness from clips (x10) and move harness aside.
31. Release VVT harness clip to cam cover.
32. Disconnect multiplug (x1) inlet air temperature sensor.
33. Disconnect multiplug (x1) throttle body.
34. Disconnect multiplug (x1) condenser.
35. Release engine harness from LH heater hose bracket.
36. Remove cam cover nut (x1) and bolts (x2) and remove
LH support bracket.
37. Release servo hose from bracket clip.
38. Release heater hose fr om heater hose bracket.
39. Remove cam covers nuts (x 2) and release heater hose
bracket.
40. Disconnect breather hose from manifold.
41. Remove bolts (x10) inlet manifold.
42. Release engine harness from clips (x15) and move harness aside.
43. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) from CMP sensors.
44. Disconnect multiplug (x1) air control valve solenoid
connection.
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
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Fig. 12
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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.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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.

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Figure 6
10. Connect the electrical connector to ignition start/stop switch (refer to Figure 7).

Figure 7
11. Connect the electrical connectors to each of the four transmission control switches (refer to Figure 8).

Figure 8
12. Make sure that the heater vents are correctly aligned.