2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE ECU

Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-10-9
3. Remove clip securing cable to release lever and remove cable.
4. Release clips (x8) and remove trunk lid trim panel.
5. Disconnect multiplugs from latch and release solenoid.
6. Remove cable tie, remove bo lts (x3) securing latch to
trunk lid and remove latch.
Installation
1. Connect multiplugs to trunk lid latch and release solenoid.
2. Install trunk lid trim panel and secure with clips.
3. Connect cable to release le ver and secure with clip.
4. Install latch and secure with bolts and cable tie.
5. Install strap and secure with bolt.
6. Close trunk lid.

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

Wipers and Washer System (01.16)
Body System (01.00)1-11-6 Workshop Manual Issue 4,November, 2008
4. Remove tube from motor (quickfit) and reservoir (see Figure 1).
5. Remove tube from body (c lips x2) (see Figure 2).
6. Lower ramp.
7. Open hood.
8. Remove slam panel. 9. Remove tube from clips (x9) and remove tube from
vehicle (see Figure 3).
Installation
1. Install tube to vehicle and clips.
2. Install slam panel.
3. Close hood.
4. Raise ramp.
5. Install tube to body (clips x2).
6. Install tube to motor (quickfit) and reservoir.
7. Install LH headlamp (see Workshop Manual procedure 17.01.AB Headlamp As sembly - LH - Renew).
8. Install RH headlamp (see Workshop Manual procedure
17.01.BB Headlamp Assembly - RH - Renew).
9. Remove container and refill reservoir.
10. Adjust jets spray.
Washer Fluid Reservoir - Renew
Removal
1. Remove RH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
2. Disconnect Windscreen wash er pipe to drain reservoir
into suitable container.
3. Disconnect clips (x2) securing battery harness to bottom of reservoir (move aside).
4. Disconnect clip (x1) securi ng level sensor harness to
reservoir.
5. Remove rear lower reservoir fixing.
6. Lower ramp.
7. Disconnect windscreen washer motor multiplug.
8. Unclip Headlamp washer pipe and turn motor to disconnect pipe (quickfit) and multiplug.
9. Unclip windscreen washer pipe from reservoir.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Figure 3
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Washer Fluid Reservoir-Renew 01.16.FB
A0116190

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Body System (01.00)
Issue 4, November, 2008 Workshop Manual 1-11-7
10. Remove reservoir retaining screws (x2).
11. Allow reservoir to drop, then disconnect filler tube (clip
x1).
12. Manoeuvre reservoir down and forward to access, disconnect level sensor multiplug.
13. Remove level sensor an d seal from reservoir.
14. Remove windscreen washer motor and seal from reservoir.
15. Remove headlamp washer motor and seal and support clip from reservoir.
Installation
1. Install headlamp Washer motor and seal and support clip to reservoir.
2. Install windscreen washer motor and seal to reservoir.
3. Install level sensor and seal to reservoir.
4. Connect level sensor multip lug and manoeuvre reservoir
into position.
5. Connect filler pipe (clip x1).
6. Install fixing screws (x3).
7. Clip windscreen washer pipe into reservoir and install to motor.
8. Clip headlamp washer pipe, connect pipe (quickfit) and
multiplug.
9. Connect windscreen washer motor multiplug.
10. Raise ramp.
11. Connect clip (x1) securi ng level sensor harness to
reservoir.
12. Connect clips (x2) securing battery harness to bottom of reservoir.
13. Remove RH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
14. Fill washer reservoir.

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Maintenance
Hood Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove Tonneau well liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DB Tonneau Well Liner - Renew).
2. Remove Panel assembly body side LH (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.DY Panel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - LH - Renew).
3. Remove Panel assembly body side RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.DX Panel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - RH - Renew).
4. Remove Tonneau cover (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.CA Cover - Tonneau - Renew).
5. Disconnect vehicle battery. 6. Release both tonneau cylinders lower retaining clips and
disconnect cylinders from body (see Figure 1).
7. Remove tonneau cylinder pivot bracket from body (bolts x3) (see Figure 2).
WAR NI NG
MANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ADVISE
OPERATING THE ROOF TO THE HALFWAY POSITION.
WHEN THE OPERATION OF THE ROOF IS STOPPED
MID-CYCLE, WITH THE TO NNEAU UP, ANY LOSS OF
POWER (I.E. REMOVING THE VEHICLE KEY OR AFTER
10 MINUTES OF IDLE) WILL RESULT IN THE
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE DROPPING AND MAY CAUSE
A CLASH SCENARIO.
WHEN ADVISED TO OPEN THE ROOF TO THE
HALFWAY POSITION, ALWA YS SECURE THE ROOF
WITH STRAPS AND PROPS (AS ADVISED). SHOULD
THE ROOF CLASH AND THEN POWER BE RETURNED
TO THE VEHICLE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ROOF
WILL RESULT.
TO RECTIFY THE ‘CLASH’ SCENARIO FOLLOW THE
PROCEDURE BELOW:
1. ENSURE IGNITION IS OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
2. MANUALLY RAISE TONNEAU LID.
3. WHILST TONNEAU IS RAISED, FULLY RETRACT
ROOF ALLOWING IT TO SETTLE BACK INTO
TONNEAU WELL.
4. ENSURE LID CLEARS TONNEAU STRIKERS DURING
MOVEMENT.
5. CLOSE TONNEAU LID (ALLOW TO DROP UNDER
OWN WEIGHT).
6. ONCE TONNEAU IS CLOSED TURN ON IGNITION
AND FULLY RETRACT ROOF INTO TONNEAU WELL
AND LATCH TONNEAU.
7. ONCE MOVEMENT IS COMPLETED AND HOOD IS
STOWED FULL FUNCTIONALITY IS RESTORED.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Figure 1
Figure 2

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-12-3
8. Release motor and casing from under tonneau body side (see Figure 3).
9. Cut cable tie securing valve to bracket (see Figure 4).
10. Release valve from support bracket, the bracket may need bending slightly. 11. Release both main cylinders lower retaining clips and
disconnect cylinders from B-posts (see Figure 5).
12. Release multiplug from body and disconnect and feed through into tonneau area (RH) (see Figure6).
13. Disconnect multiplug (RH).
14. Release harness/pipe retaining clips (x3) (RH).
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6

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)

Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-6 Workshop Manual May 2007
4. Release velcro securing canopy to tension belts and remove leaf springs (see Figure 2).
5. Remove screws securing canopy strap to third cross bar (see Figure 3).
6. Mark position of nuts (x4) to aid installation.
7. Remove nuts (x4) securing front seal holders to hood
mechanism and remove holders. 8. Note position of shims and collect (see Figure 4).
9. Remove screws (x11) securing front header canopy
retainer to header rail and remove retainer (see Figure
5).
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5