2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE clock

Interior Trim (01.05)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-4-7
Header Panel Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Operate roof to halfway position.
2. Support roof when hydrau lic pressure drops with
suitable straps (see Figure 1).
3. Remove 8 screws securing fr ont of header assembly to
roof (see Figure 2). 4. Remove 2 screws securing re
ar of header assembly to
roof (see Figure 3).
5. Release 4 clips securing he ader assembly to roof and
remove.
Installation
1. Install header assembly to roof and secure with clips.
2. Secure rear of header assembly to roof with screws.
3. Secure front of header asse mbly to roof with screws.
4. Return roof to original position.
Front Header Console Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove rear view mirror (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.FA Mirror Assembly - Rear Dipping -
Renew).
2. Remove grille from front header map lamp console.
3. Remove screw securing ma p lamp console to header.
4. Release map lamp console from header.
5. Turn bulb holders anticlockwise and release bulb holders. Remove console.
6. Depress clips and press out map lamps.
Installation
1. Install map lamps.
2. Position console, install bulb holders.
3. Install map lamp console, install and tighten screw.
4. Install grille.
5. Install interior mirror (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.FA Mirror Assembly - Rear Dipping - Renew).
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Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-17
14. Push the gearknob down and turn it counterclockwise.
Figure C-01-12-DA-14
15. Remove the gearknob.
16. Release the centre console panel from the body.
Figure C-01-12-DA-17
17. Disconnect the four electrical connectors from the switches.
Figure C-01-12-DA-18
18. Remove the centre console panel.
Install
1. Put the centre console panel into position.
Figure C-01-12-DA-19
2. Connect the four electrical connectors to the switches (refer to Figure C-01-12-DA-18).
3. Install the centre console panel.
4. Install the gearknob.
5. Push the gearknob down and twist it clockwise.
Figure C-01-12-DA-15
6. Install and tighten the two screws that attach the centre console panel to the body.
Figure C-01-12-DA-13

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)1-9-24 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
27. Move the stowage box and remove the armrest.
C-01-12-DA-40
28. Remove the two screws that attach the centre console panel to the body.
C-01-12-DA-13
29. Push the gear knob down and turn it counterclockwise.
C-01-12-DA-14
30. Remove the gear knob. 31. Release the centre console panel from the body.
C-01-12-DA-17
32. Disconnect the electrical
connector from each of the
four switches.
C-01-12-DA-18
33. Remove the centre console panel.
Install
1. Connect the four electrical connector to each of the four switches (refer to Figure C-01-12-DA-18).
2. Put the centre console panel into position.
C-01-12-DA-19
3. Install the centre console panel.
4. Install the gearknob.

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-25
5. Push the gearknob down and turn it clockwise.
C-01-12-DA-15
6. Install and tighten the two screws that attach the centre console panel to the body.
C-01-12-DA-13
7. Install but do not tighten, the two Torx screws, washers and bracket to the armrest.
E-01-12-DA-08
8. Move the stowage box and install the armrest.
C-01-12-DA-40
9. Tighten the two Torx scrws th at attach the armrest to the
bracket.
C-01-12-DA-06
10. Install and tighten the two Torx screws that attach the armrest to the body.
C-01-12-DA-08

Restraining Devices (01.20)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-14-3
Airbag System
The airbag system is designed to provide increased collision
protection for front seat occu pants in addition to that
provided by the safety belt system. Safety belt use is
necessary to obtain the best occupant protection and to
receive the full advantages of the airbag system.
This vehicle is equipped with dr iver, passenger, side impact
airbags and seat belt pretensioners, which are electrically
controlled an RCM (Restraints Control Module).
The driver and passenger airbags (A) only deploy in a serious
front collision. The side airbags (B (one airbag in each front
seat)) only deploy according to which side has been
impacted in a serious side collision.
The purpose of the driver, passenger and side airbags is to
provide additional protection for the front seat occupants in
the event of a serious impact (front or side impacts). The
airbags are supplementary to the seat belts.
Airbag Deployment
The noise and gas associated with the deployment of the
airbags are not injurious to health.
Driver airbag Module
The driver airbag module is installed in the steering wheel,
the cover forming the outer surface of the steering wheel
boss. The cover has a split line moulded into its surface
allowing the airbag to exit through the cover when the
system deploys.
No routine maintenance is required and there are no
serviceable parts. The driver airbag module is replaced as an
assembly.
Passenger Airbag Module
The passenger airbag module is located above the glove
compartment behind a deployment panel.
The passenger airbag deployment panel hinges up out of the
way during airbag deployment.
The passenger airbag module is replaced as an assembly.
There is no routine maintenance required and there are no
serviceable parts.
Side Airbag Module
A side impact airbag module is mounted in the outboard
bolster of each front seat and uses compressed argon to
inflate. It provides protection for the thorax (the part of the
torso between the neck and the abdomen). In a side airbag
module deployment situation, the airbag module deploys
from behind a hard trim panel.
Clockspring
The airbag clockspring continuously transfers electrical
signals from the driver airbag module to the airbag sensor.
The airbag clockspring is mounted on the steering column,
behind the steering wheel and does not contain any
serviceable components. Ensure that the steering wheel is
locked in the central position before commencing any work
on the steering column, wheel or airbag.
Control Module
The primary purpose of the RCM is to discriminate between
an event that warrants an airbag system deployment and an
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WAR NI N G
AIRBAGS INFLATE RAPIDLY AND WITH
CONSIDERABLE FORCE, THERE IS THEREFORE A RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY SUCH AS
FRACTURES, FACIAL AND EY E INJURIES OR INTERNAL
INJURIES, PARTICULARLY TO OCCUPANTS WHO ARE NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED BY SEAT BELTS OR ARE NOT SITTING CORRECTLY WHEN THE AIRBAGS
DEPLOY. THE RISK OF IN JURY FROM A DEPLOYING
AIRBAG IS GREATEST CLOSE TO THE TRIM COVERING THE AIRBAG.
WAR NI N G
THE WHOLE SEQUENCE OF AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT,
FROM SENSING THE IMPACT TO FULL INFLATION OF THE AIRBAG TAKES PLACE IN A FRACTION OF A SECOND.

Engine Structure (03.01)
Issue 4, November 2008Workshop Manual 3-1-13
13. Remove bolts (x10), evenly and in stages securing RH
cylinder head to cylinder block (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
14. With assistance, remove RH cylinder head assembly.
15. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
Installation
1. Thoroughly clean RH cylind er head face and retaining
bolt pockets.
2. Thoroughly clean RH cylinder block face.
3. Thoroughly clean and dry RH cylinder head retaining
bolts.
4. Install new RH cylinder gasket, locate on dowels.
5. With assistance, install RH cylinder head, locate on dowels.
6. Install and torque tighten cylinder head bolts (x12) in the correct sequence.
7. Lubricate RH exhaust camsha ft journals, camshaft lobes,
bearing surfaces on cylinder head and bearing caps with
clean engine oil.
8. Install RH exhaust camshaft, install bearing caps (x5) in their original positions.
9. Install bolts (x10) and torque tighten in the sequence specified.
10. Install sprocket retaining Torx bolt in camshaft.
11. Rotate camshaft accordingly and check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
12. Remove sprocket retaining Torx bolt.
13. Install RH/LH intake cams haft (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.09.AT/03.09.AV Camshaft - Intake - RH/
LH - Renew).
14. Install timing chain tensioni ng tool (303-532) into RH
exhaust camshaft sprocket.
15. Apply a force to the tool (303-532) in an anti-clockwise direction and torque tighten RH sprocket Torx bolts.
Remove special tool.
16. Connect multiplug to cam a haft timing sensor.
17. Connect multiplugs (x2) to knock sensors.
18. Install SAI pump and bracket assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.08.DB/03.08.DJ Pump and
Bracket Assembly - Secondary Air Injection - Renew). 19. Install RH/LH exhaust manifold (see Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.CC/09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust
Manifold - RH/LH - Renew).
20. With assistance, position engine support beam (SPX M553D) and secure to engine.
21. Position trolley, support front subframe, remove bolts (x6), raise vehicle, remove trolley.
22. Install and torque tighten engine mounting nuts (x2).
RH/LH Cylinder Head - Overhaul
1. Remove cylinder head gasket - RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.GU Gasket - Cylinder Head -
RH - Renew).
2. Remove Torx screws (x2) se curing EGR tube to cylinder
head, remove tube.
3. Remove and discard gasket.
4. Remove bolt securing camshaf t timing sensor to cylinder
head, remove sensor.
5. Remove bolts (x2) securing knock sensors (x2) to cylinder head, remove sensors.
6. Remove spark plugs from cylinder head.
7. Remove selective tappet buckets, keep in their fitted order.
8. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve spring (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
9. Remove collets (x2), releas e/remove spring compressor,
collect collar and valve spring.
10. Remove valve from cylinder.
11. Remove valve stem oil seal.
12. Repeat procedure for remaining valve assemblies.
13. Keep valves and springs in their fitted order.
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Engine Structure (03.01)
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14. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre
and from corner to corner.
15. Check condition and measure free length of valve springs.
16. Decarbonise combustion chambers and exhaust ports.
17. Measure valve stem diameters.
18. Use new valves and check valve guide clearance.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
2. Lubricate and install intake and exhaust valves (x16).
3. Install valve stem oil seals.
4. Install valve springs and collars.
5. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring, install collets.
6. Release/remove spring compressor.
7. Repeat procedure for remaining valve assemblies.
8. Install selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
9. Lubricate intake camshaft bearings and journals with clean engine oil.
10. Install intake camshaft, install bearing caps (x5), install bolts (x10).
11. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
12. Lubricate exhaust camshaft be arings and journals with
clean engine oil.
13. Install exhaust camshaft, install bearing caps (x5), install bolts (x10).
14. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
15. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in intake and exhaust camshafts.
16. Rotate intake camshaft clockwise, check and log each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
17. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
18. Repeat procedure for exhaust valve clearances.
19. Remove bearing cap bolts (x10), remove bearing caps (x5), remove intake camshaft.
20. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
21. Repeat procedure for exhaust valve clearances.
22. Install intake camshaft, install bearing caps (x5), install bolts (x10).
23. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
24. Rotate intake camshaft clockwise, re-check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
25. Repeat procedure and re-check exhaust valve clearances.
26. Remove camshaft sprocket Torx bolts (x2).
27. Remove bearing cap bolts (x10), remove bearing caps (x5), remove intake camshaft. 28. Remove bearing cap bolts (x10), remove bearing caps
(x5), remove exhaust camshaft.
29. Clean EGR tube.
30. Install new gasket, install EGR tube to cylinder head, install and torque tighten Torx screws (x2).
31. Clean Knock sensors (x2).
32. Install knock sensors (x2) to cylinder head, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
33. Clean camshaft timing sensor.
34. Install camshaft timing sensor, install and torque tighten bolt.
35. Install spark plugs.
36. Install cylinder head gasket RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.GU Gasket - Cylinder Head - RH -
Renew).
Cylinder Head (Engine Set) - Overhaul
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew).
2. Remove Torx screws (x4) securing EGR tubes to cylinder heads, remove tubes.
3. Remove and discard gaskets.
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing camshaft timing sensors to cylinder heads, remove sensors.
5. Remove bolts (x4) securing knock sensors (x4) to cylinder heads, remove sensors.
6. Remove spark plugs from cylinder heads (x8).
7. Remove selective tappet buckets, keep in their fitted order.
8. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve springs.
9. Remove collets, release/remove spring compressor, collect collars and valve springs.
10. Remove valves from cylinder heads.
11. Remove valve stem oil seals.
12. Keep valves and springs in their fitted order.
13. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre and from corner to corner.
14. Check condition and measure free length of valve springs.
15. Decarbonise combustion chambers and exhaust ports.
16. Use new valves and check valve guide clearances.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
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ItemCode
Cylinder Head (Engine Set)-Overhaul LHD03.01.GZ
Cylinder Head (Engine Set)-Overhaul RHD03.01.FZ

Engine Structure (03.01)
Issue 4, November 2008Workshop Manual 3-1-15
2. Lubricate and install intake and exhaust valves (x16).
3. Install valve stem oil seals.
4. Install valve springs and collars.
5. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring,
install collets.
6. Release/remove spring compressor.
7. Install selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
8. Lubricate intake and exha ust camshaft bearings and
journals with clean engine oil.
9. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
10. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
11. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in intake and exhaust camshafts.
12. Rotate intake camshaft cl ockwise, check and log each
valve clearance using feeler gauges.
13. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
14. Remove bearing cap bolts (x40), remove bearing caps
(x20), remove intake and exhaust camshafts.
15. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
16. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
17. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
18. Rotate intake and exhaus t camshafts clockwise, re-
check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
19. Remove camshaft sprocket Torx bolts (x4).
20. Remove bearing cap bolts (x40), remove bearing caps
(x20), remove intake and exhaust camshafts.
21. Clean EGR tubes.
22. Install new gaskets, install EGR tubes to cylinder heads, install and torque tighten Torx screws (x4).
23. Clean Knock sensors (x4).
24. Install knock sensors (x4) to cylinder head, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
25. Clean camshaft timing sensors.
26. Install camshaft timing sensor, install and torque tighten bolt.
27. Install spark plugs.
28. Install cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket - Cylinder Head -
Engine Set - Renew).
Valve Set (Engine Set) - Renew (including
de-coke)
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew).
2. Remove spark plugs (x8).
3. Remove selective tappet buckets, keep in their fitted order.
4. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve spring.
5. Remove collets, release/remove spring compressor, collect collar and valve spring.
6. Remove valves from cylinder.
7. Remove valve stem oil seals.
8. Keep valves and springs in their fitted order.
9. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre and from corner to corner.
10. Check condition and measure free length of valve springs.
11. Decarbonise combustion chambers and exhaust ports.
12. Use new valves and check valve guide clearances.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
2. Lubricate and install intake and exhaust valves (x32).
3. Install valve stem oil seals.
4. Install valve springs and collars.
5. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring, install collets.
6. Release/remove spring compressor.
7. Install selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
8. Lubricate intake and exhaust camshaft bearings and journals with clean engine oil.
9. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
10. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
11. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in intake and exhaust camshafts.
12. Rotate intake camshaft clockwise, check and log each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
13. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
14. Remove bearing cap bolts (x40), remove bearing caps (x20), remove intake and exhaust camshafts.
15. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
16. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
17. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
18. Rotate intake and exhaust camshafts clockwise, re- check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
19. Remove camshaft sprock et Torx bolts (x4).
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