2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Workshop Manual

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.
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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).
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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.

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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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7. Release/remove LH and RH quarter trim middle panel,
fir tree clips (x8)
8. Remove bolts (x4) and screw (x2) securing LH and RH upper quarter trim moulding to body.
9. Disconnect multiplug (x2) LH and RH speaker.
10. Remove nuts (x6) LH and RH speaker to trim moulding and remove speakers.
11. Feed seatbelt/s through trim moulding aperture and remove moulding.
12. Remove bolts (x4) seat belt bracket to body and position bracket aside.
13. Remove rear floor carpet.
14. Remove nut (x1) and bolt (x1) subwoofer to body.
15. Lift subwoofer assembly and disconnect multiplug (x1) and remove assembly
16. Remove power amplifier (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.AB Power Amplifier - Renew).
17. Remove tyre sealant bottle.
18. Remove mobility kit from storage rack
19. Slide fusebox rearwards and release from bracket.
20. Release terminal cover, remove nut (x1) main battery lead to fusebox.
21. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) and remove fusebox.
22. Remove nuts (x6), Star wash ers (x6), plain washers (x6)
and rubber seals (x6) rear lamp assembly.
23. Disconnect multiplug (x2) and remove LH and RH rear
lamp assembly.
24. Remove multi-media module - LH side of luggage compartment (see Workshop Manual procedure
19.07.BB Module - Multi Media - Renew).
25. Remove front floor carpet and A lower post trim panel. - check procedure on refit.
26. Remove bolts (x4) handbrake lever bracket to floor and position lever aside.
27. Remove bolts (x4) footrest bracket to body and floor.
28. Remove brake booster (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.07.AB Brake Booster - RHD - Renew). 29.Disconnect throttle pedal multiplugs (x2) (see Fig. 1).
30. Remove earth headers (x3) (see Fig. 2).
31. Disconnect Stop light switch, Clutch UP switch and
Clutch DOWN switch multip lugs Clipped to body x1)
(see Fig. 3). Fig. 1
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32. Remove harness clips (x3) (see Fig. 4).
33. Unclip multiplugs from sill (x2).
34. Release roof harness from clips (x4) and velcro (x2) (see
Fig. 5).
35. Disconnect engine harness to main harness multiplugs (x4) (clipped to body) (see Fig. 6). 36. Remove earth headers (x4) (see Fig. 7).
37. Disconnect battery header (x
1) (rubber boot) (see Fig.8).
38. Release harness from clips (x3) (see Fig. 9).
39. Release door harness boot and disconnect door harness
to main harness multiplug.
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40. Under vehicle
41. Disconnect petrol tank mult iplug and release from body
(see Fig. 10).
42. Remove harness clips (x2) (see Fig. 11).
43. Release grommet and push harness into passenger compartment. 44. Disconnect Fuel pump modu
le, parking aid module (x2)
and pre-tensioner multiplugs (clipped to body) (see Fig.
12).
45. Remove earth header (see Fig. 13).
46. Disconnect crash sensor and parking brake multiplugs.
47. Remove clips (x13).
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48. Disconnect crash sensor, battery disconnect unit and
pre-tensioner multiplugs (clipped to body x2) (see Fig.
14).
49. Remove battery header (see Fig. 15).
50. Remove earth headers (x2) (see Fig. 16). 51. Release in-line fuse from body (see Fig. 17).
52. Remove clips (x8).
53. Release harness from floor (bolts x4) and pull forward
into footwell (see Fig. 18).
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54.Disconnect LH tailgate harness multiplug (clipped to body) (see Fig. 19).
55. Remove LH harness clips (x3) (see Fig. 20).
56. Release LH grommet and feed harness from tailgate area (see Fig. 21). 57. Disconnect RH tailgate ha
rness multiplug (clipped to
body) (see Fig. 22).
58. Remove RH harness clips (x4) (see Fig. 23).
59. Release RH grommet and feed harness from tailgate area.
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