2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE steering

Steering Column Switches (11.05)
Steering (11.00)
11-5-4 Workshop Manual Issue 4, November 2008
21. Remove the electrical conne ctor (1) from the rotary
coupler (Refer to FIgure 7).
Figure 7
22. Release the two clips that attach the rotary coupler to the steering column and remove the rotary coupler.
Install
1. Put tape on the rotary coupler to hold it in its central position.
2. Push the rotary coupler onto the steering column until the two clips engage.
3. Install the electrical connector (1) for the rotary coupler.
4. Install the column switches into the rotary coupler.
5. Connect the electrical connectors for the column switches.
6. Put the load-spread plate in position on the steering column.
7. Install the screw that attaches the load-spread plate.
8. If a rotary coupler is to be installed that is not new, remove the tape used to hold it in its central position.
9. For a new rotary coupler, remove the locking key.
10. Install the top and bottom steering column shrouds (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering
Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-4).
11. Put the electrical cables from the rotary coupler through the steering wheel.
12. Align and install the steering wheel assembly.
13. Install and torque the M10 screw that attaches the steering wheel (Refer to ’Specifications’, page 11-6-1).
14. Connect the electrical connector for the steering wheel harness.
15. Connect the two electrical cables to the airbag module.
16. Put the airbag module in position. 17. Turn the steering wheel to get access to install one of the
two airbag module M6 attachment screws.
18. Install the first M6 attachment screw.
19. Turn the steering wheel to get access to install the second airbag module M6 attachment screw.
20. Install the second M6 attachment screw.
21. Connect the vehicle battery.
Wiper Switch for the Steering Column -
Remove and Install
Remove
1. Remove the top shroud from the steering column (Refer to ’Top Shroud for the Steering Column - Remove and
Install’, page 11-4-1).
2. Release the clips that attach the wiper switch to its mounting.
3. Release the wiper switch from its mounting.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the wiper switch.
5. Remove the wiper switch.
Install
1. Connect the electrical connector to the wiper switch.
2. Install the wiper switch in the mounting.
3. Make sure that the clips that attach the switch are correctly engaged.
4. Install the top shroud to the steering column (Refer to ’Top Shroud for the Steering Column - Remove and
Install’, page 11-4-1).
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.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Wiper Switch for th e Steering Column -
Remove and Install 11.06.EL

Steering Wheel (11.06)
Steering (11.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 11-6-1
Steering (11.00)
Steering Wheel (11.06)
Specifications
Maintenance
Steering Wheel-Renew
Remove
1. Remove the driver's airbag module (Refer to ’Driver’s Airbag Module - Remove an d Install’, page 11-6-1).
2. Turn the steering to the centre position.
3. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the steering wheel harness.
Figure A11-06-1096
5. Remove the M10 Torx screw that attaches the steering wheel.
Figure A11-06-1095
6. Remove the steering wheel assembly.
7. Apply tape to hold the rotary coupler in its central position.
Installation
1. Put the electrical cables from the rotary coupler through
the steering wheel.
2. Align and install the steering wheel assembly.
3. Install and torque the M10 screw that attaches the steering wheel (Refer to ’S pecifications’, page 11-6-1).
4. Connect the electrical connector for the steering wheel harness.
5. Install the driver's airbag module (Refer to ’Driver’s Airbag Module - Remove and Install’, page 11-6-1).
6. Connect vehicle battery.
Driver’s Airbag Module - Remove and
Install
Remove
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
1. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the Electronic Steering Column
Lock (ESCL).
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb/ft
Steering Wheel Attachment Screw 40 29.5
Airbag Module Att achment Screws 9 6.6
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Caution
Align the steering wheel and the rack to the centre position during assembly. If you do not, the rotary
coupling can be damaged. Also, it can be difficult to
align the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Steering Wheel (11.06)
Steering (11.00)11-6-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
2. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL..
3. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
4. Turn the steering wheel to get access to one of the two M6 screws that attach the airbag module.
Figure A11-06-1093
5. Remove the M6 screw.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the second M6 screw that attaches the airbag module.
7. Remove the second M6 screw.
8. Move the airbag module to get access to the two electrical connectors.
Figure A11-06-1094
9. Disconnect the two electrical connector for the airbag module.
10. Remove the airbag module and keep it in an approved storage area.
Install
1. Connect the two electrical cables to the airbag module.
2. Put the airbag module in position.
3. Turn the steering wheel to get access to install one of the two airbag module M6 attachment screws. 4. Install and torque the first M6 attachment screw.
5. Turn the steering wheel to get access to install the
second airbag module M6 attachment screw.
6. Install and torque the second M6 attachment screw.
7. Connect the vehicle battery.
WAR NI NG
LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MINUTES AFTER YOU
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE YOU DO WORK.
IF YOU DO NOT, THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAN OPERATE AND CAUSE INJURY.

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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Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 12-3-15
4. Install throttle body duct.
5. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
6. Install condenser (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.EC Air Con - Condenser - Renew).
7. Install PAS pump (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Powe r Steering - Renew).

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/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.

Active Anti-Theft System (19.01)
Electronic Features (19.00)
Issue 5, Jan
ua
ry 2010 Workshop Manual 19-1-3
Functional Description
Overview – Alarm
The Vehicle Alarm System (VAS) will generate an audible
and visual warning if the vehicle doors, bonnet or boot are
opened without first disarming the system using an
authorised remote transmitter key.
There are two types of alarm system:
•Standard
• High Specification (optional). Includes an interior
movement sensor and tilt sensor
The interior movement sensor offers further protection of
the ignition barrel and steering wheel lock, the tilt sensor will
detect unauthorised angular movement of the vehicle.
A Battery Backup sounder (BBS) is used to protect the
sounder from disconnection. The BBS will sound if any
attempt is made to disconnect it from the rest of the alarm
system when the vehicle is armed.
General setting
The system will be armed on the first press of the remote
transmitter ‘Lock’ button. Th e alarm system will arm and
deadlock 25 seconds after receiving the arm request.
Door open
If the alarm system is set when any door, bonnet or boot are
left open, then the alarm will be armed on all closed doors
only, 25 seconds after the alarm set command has been
requested. The open door, bonnet or boot will not be
armed. 5 seconds after the open door, bonnet or boot have
been closed, the alarm will Arm on that door, bonnet or
boot.
Disable the Alarm
The alarm will be disabled following the unlock or boot open
commands from the remote transmitter key or by turning the
ignition key in the ignition barrel.
Reduced guard mode
When the vehicle is in reduced guard mode the mass
movement and tilt sensors are disabled. This allows people
or animals to be left in the vehicle.
With doors, boot and bonnet cl osed, ignition key in position
‘0’ or ‘I’ or within 60 sec after removing the keys the reduced
guard button can be activated.
When the alarm is set, the vehicle will enter reduced guard
mode. To deactivate reduced guard mode simply insert and
turn the ignition key to position ‘II’.
If the alarm is deactivated and then activated without turning
the ignition key to position ‘II’ first, then the reduced guard
mode will remain active.
Alarm Cycle
When the alarm has been activated there will be two
outputs, these are listed below:
Audible output device (Siren)
The audible alarm signal is generated by the battery backed
sounder. Duration of one alarm cycle is 25 seconds. The
maximum number of cycles is ten.
Visible output device DI’s
The turn indicators are activated during and alarm cycle. The
alarm signal is given by flashing all direction indicators for 5
minutes. Following an alarm cycle the vehicle alarm will
remain set.
Panic Alarm
The Panic Alarm is to be used in emergency situations for
attracting attention while in or outside the vehicle.
Activate Panic Alarm
The Panic Alarm can be activated using the Panic Alarm
button on the remote transmitter, there are two ways to
initiate the feature:
• Press the Panic Alarm button for a minimum time of 3 seconds.
• Press the Panic Alarm button tw ice, the second press must
be made within 3 seconds from the first press.
Deactivate Panic Alarm
The panic alarm cannot be deactivated for the first 5 seconds
of operation following its activation. Following the first 5
seconds of the panic alarm cycle, it can then be deactivated
in following ways:
• Pressing the panic button on the remote transmitter.
• The activation time has exceeded (25 seconds).
Panic alarm cycle
When active, the DI’s will flash and the vehicle horn will
sound for 25 seconds.
The ignition key must have be en in position ‘II’ first.