2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE cooling

Contents
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 0-0-3
V8 Vantage Workshop Manual
Contents
IntroductionWelcome .............................................................. 0-0-6
Safety Precautions ................................................. 0-0-7
Lifting and Jacking ................................................. 0-0-9
Vehicle Recovery ................................................ 0-0-10
Vehicle Identification Number ............................ 0-0-11
Body System (01.00) Body Structure (01.01) .......................................... 1-1-4
Front End System (01.02) ...................................... 1-2-1
Body Closures (01.03) ........................................... 1-3-1
Interior Trim (01.05) ............................................. 1-4-1
Exterior Trim (01.08) ............................................. 1-8-1
Mirrors (01.09) ...................................................... 1-9-1
Seating (01.10).................................................... 1-10-1
Glass, Frame and Mechanism (01.11) .................. 1-11-1
Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12) . .............................. 1-12-1
Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14) ............... 1-14-1
Wipers and Washer System (01.16)..................... 1-16-1
Convertible Roof and Roof Opening
Subsystem (01.17)................ ...............................1-17-1
Bumpers (01.19) ................................................. 1-19-1
Restraining Devices (01.20) .... ............................. 1-20-1
Frame and Mounting (02.00) Subframes (02.03) ................................................. 2-1-2
Engine System (03.00) Engine Assembly....................................................3-0-3
Engine Structure (03.01)........................................ 3-1-1
Lubrication System (03.02).................................... 3-2-1
Cooling System (03.03) ......................................... 3-3-1
Fuel Charging System (03.04) ................................ 3-4-1
Accessory Drive System (03.05)............................. 3-5-1
Engine Cranking System (03. 06) ............................ 3-6-1
Valve Train (03.09) ............................................... 3-9-1
Engine Sealing (03.10)......................................... 3-10-1
Power Conversion (03.11)................................... 3-11-1
Evaporative Emissions (03.13) ............................. 3-11-1
Engine Management System (0 3.14).................... 3-14-1
Throttle Control (03.16) ...... ................................ 3-16-1
Foot Operated Control (03.18)............................ 3-18-1
Suspension (04.00) Road Wheel Alignment (04.00) ............................. 4-0-2
Front Suspension (04.01)....................................... 4-1-1
Rear Suspension (04.02)........................................ 4-2-1
Shock Absorber System (04.03) ............................. 4-3-1
Road Wheels and Tyres (04.04) ............................ 4-4-1
Driveline (05.00) Driveshaft (05.01) ................................................. 5-1-2
Halfshafts (05.05) .................................................. 5-2-1 Brake System (06.00)
Front Disc Brake (06.03) ....................................... 6-3-2
Rear Disc Brakes (06.04) ....................................... 6-4-1
Hand Brake (06.05) .............................................. 6-5-1
Brake Actuation System (06.06 ) ............................ 6-6-1
Power Brake System (06.07) ................................. 6-7-1
Anti-lock Braking System (06.09)........................... 6-9-1
Transmission (07.00) Transmission Cooling (07.02) ................................ 7-0-2
Manual Transmission (07.03) ................................ 7-3-1
Automatic Control System (07.05)......................... 7-5-1
Manual Control System (07.06) ............................. 7-6-1
Automatic Shifting Subsytem (07.11) .................. 7-11-1
Clutch (08.00) Clutch Controls (08.02) ......................................... 8-1-2
Exhaust (09.00) Exhaust Overview ................................................. 9-1-2
Silencer Assembly (09.01) ..................................... 9-1-3
Pipes and Supports (09.03) ................................... 9-2-1
Exhaust Protection (09.04) .................................... 9-3-1
Fuel (10.00) Fuel Tank and Lines (10.01) ................................ 10-1-2
Steering (11.00) Steering Gear (11.01) .......................................... 11-1-2
Power Steering (11.02)........................................ 11-2-1
Steering Column (11.04) ..................................... 11-4-1
Steering Column Switches (1 1.05) ....................... 11-5-1
Steering Wheel (11.06) ....................................... 11-6-1
Climate Control (12.00) Body Ventilation system (12.01) .......................... 12-1-2
Heater System (12.02) ........................................ 12-2-1
Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03) ................. 12-3-1
Information, Gauge and Warning (13.00) Instrument Cluster (13.01) .................................. 13-1-2
Power Supply (14.00) Battery System (14.01) ........................................ 14-1-2
Alternator and Regulator System (14.02) ............. 14-2-1
Vehicle Entertainment (15.00) Audio System (15.01)................................ ..........15-1-2
Antenna (15.02).................................................. 15-2-1
Vacuum Distribution (16.00) Body Vacuum System (16.01) ............................. 16-1-2
Lighting (17.00) Front Lights (17.01) ............................................. 17-1-2
Interior Lighting (17.02) ...................................... 17-2-1
Rear Lights (17.03) .............................................. 17-3-1
Lighting Mechanisms (17.04). .............................. 17-4-1

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-9-1
Body System (01.00)
Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Specifications
Maintenance
Instrument Panel - Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Drain cooling system (see Workshop Procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
3. Evacuate air conditioning system (see Workshop Procedure 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier - Renew).
4. Remove RH door (see Work shop Procedure 01.03.EA
Door Assembly - RH - Remo ve for Access and Refit).
5. Remove LH front seat (see Workshop Manual 01.10.AB
Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for Access and
Refit).
6. Remove RH front seat (see Workshop Manual 01.10.AA Seat Assembly - Front - RH - Remove for Access and
Refit). 7. Remove tread plate badges - screws x2 (see Figure1).
8. Remove screws (x12) 6 each
side and remove LH and
RH side tread plates.
9. Release door seal from d oor aperture (see Figure 2).
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
IP Mountings 22.5
Glue pot bolts 8
Blower motor to bulkhead 10-14
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
01-12-013
Figure 1
Figure 2

Instrument Panel (IP) (01.12)
Body System (01.00)1-9-6 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
39. Install LH front seat (see Workshop Manual 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for Access and
Refit).
40. Fill cooling system (see Workshop Manual 03.03.AD
Coolant - Drain and Refill).
41. Re-charge air conditioni ng system (see Workshop
Manual 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier - Renew).
42. Connect vehicle battery.
Airbag Panel and Door Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Remove glovebox assembly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.12.AL Glovebox Assembly - Renew).
2. Remove glovebox shield (see Figure 1).
3. Remove the bolts (x3) that secure the airbag panel and
door assembly plate to the chassis (see Figure 2)
.
4. Remove airbag panel and d oor assembly (5 clips) (see
Figure3).
Installation
1. Install airbag panel and door assembly (5 clips).
2. Through glovebox aperture, install support right-angled bar and secure bolts (x3).
3. Remove and clean double-sided taped from glovebox shield, apply new tape and install.
4. Install glovebox assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AL Gloveb ox Assembly - Renew).
Glovebox Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove passenger lower panel assembly (5 clips and
multiplug).
2. Remove the securing screws holding the glove box hinge to the chassis (x2).
3. Support the glove box and locate the latch mechanism.
4. Using a suitable tool press the latch mechanism to release the glove box.
5. Support the glove box and detach the buffer cord from the glove box.
Installation
1. Support glovebox and attach the buffer cord (ensure the cord is through correct aperture).
2. Install glovebox into aperture and press top to latch.
3. Align the glovebox hinge an d secure with screws (x2)
including spacers between the hinge and chassis.
4. Install passenger lower panel assembly (5 clips and 1 multiplug).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Figure 3
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Glovebox Assembly-Renew 01.12.AL

Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14)
Body System (01.00)1-10-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
4. Connect release cable to hand le, position handle, install
and tighten Torx screw.
5. Install and secure hood release cable with fir tree clip.
6. Install hood latch assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.14.BD Latch Assembly - Hood - Renew).
7. Install and secure hood release cable with fir tree clips to under wing bracket and body.
8. Install expansion tank (bolt x1, nut x1, hose clips x2, multiplug x1.
9. Install corner cross brace, install bolts (x4)(torque tighten bolts with vehicle on level floor).
10. Install LH front wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
11. Top-up cooling system.
Bonnet Secondary Latch Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Open bonnet.
2. Remove Torx screws (x2), securing secondary latch to bonnet (see Figure 1).
3. Remove secondary latch.
4. Remove sleeve from release lever.
Installation
1. Install sleeve on release lever.
2. Install secondary latch, install and torque tighten Torx screws (x2).
3. Close and re-open bonnet, check secondary latch for correct operation.
4. Close hood.
Tailgate Latch and Cable Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Remove trim - tailgate lid assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.EF Trim - Tailgate Lid Assembly
- Renew).
2. Remove Torx screws (x2) securing latch assembly to
tailgate.
3. Manoeuvre latch from tailgate, disconnect multiplug, remove latch.
4. Release clips (x2), remove bezel from latch.
Installation
1. Install bezel on latch.
2. Install latch in tailgate, align manual release cable.
3. Install and torque tighten Torx screws (x2).
4. Connect multiplug to latch.
5. Install trim - tailgate lid assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.EF Trim - Tailgate Lid Assembly -
Renew).
6. Check operation of tailgate opening and closing.
Fuel Filler Actuator Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only)
Removal
1. Remove luggage compartment lid striker assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.03.GE Striker
Assembly - Trunk Lid - Renew).
2. Remove front luggage compartment carpet (screws x4, trim clip x1).
Repair Operation Time
ItemCode
Bonnet Secondary Latch Assembly-
Renew 01.14.BF
Figure 1
A0114172
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Tailgate Latch and Cable Assembly-
Renew 01.14.DC
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Fuel Filler Actuator Assembly-Renew 01.14.FA

Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 3-0-1
Engine System (03.00)
Contents
Engine Assembly (03.00) ....................................... 3-0-3Description ............................................................. 0-3
Maintenance ........................................................... 0-4Engine Assembly-Renew ........................................ 0-4
Engine Assembly-Remove for Access and Refit ....... 0-4
Engine Structure (03.01) ........................................ 3-1-1 Description ............................................................. 1-1Engine Block .......................................................... 1-1
Cylinder Block Drain Plug ...................................... 1-2
Knock Sensors........................................................ 1-3
Bedplate ................................................................ 1-3
Engine Mountings .................................................. 1-3
Cylinder Heads ...................................................... 1-4
Inlet/Exhaust Manifolds .......................................... 1-4
Specifications.......................................................... 1-4
Maintenance ........................................................... 1-5 Upper Intake Manifold Assembly (LHD) - Renew ... 1-5
Upper Intake Manifold Asse mbly (RHD) - Renew ... 1-6
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly Gasket (LHD)
- Renew ................................................................. 1-8
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly Gasket (RHD)
- Renew ................................................................. 1-9
Intake Manifold Assembly - Remove for Access
and Refit (With Engine Removed)......................... 1-11
RH/LH Cylinder Head Gasket - Renew................. 1-12
RH/LH Cylinder Head - Overhaul ........................ 1-13
Cylinder Head (Engine Set) - Overhaul ................. 1-14
Valve Set (Engine Set) - Renew
(including de-coke) .............................................. 1-15
Inlet Valve (Set) - Renew ...................................... 1-16
Exhaust Valve (Set) - Renew ................................. 1-16
Spring (Valve Set) - Renew ................................... 1-17
Spring (Inlet Valve Set) - Renew ........................... 1-18
Inlet and Exhaust Valve Seal (Engine Set) - Renew 1-19
Spring (Valve Exhaust Set) - Renew....................... 1-19
RH/LH Cylinder Head Gasket - Renew (with
Engine Removed) ................................................. 1-20
Cylinder Head Gasket (E ngine Set) - Renew (with
Engine Removed) ................................................. 1-21
Lubrication System (03.02) .. .................................. 3-2-1
Dry Sump System .................................................. 2-1
Specifications.......................................................... 2-2 Engine Oil Specification ......................................... 2-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 2-2 Oil Pressure Pump to Sump Gasket - Renew .......... 2-2
Oil Pump Chain - Renew ....................................... 2-2
Oil Sump Pan - Renew........................................... 2-3
Oil Sump Pan - Remove and Reseal ....................... 2-5
Oil Cooler - Renew ................................................ 2-8
Oil Cooler Tank Assembly - Renew ........................ 2-9
Thermostat - Renew ............................................... 2-9
Oil Cooler Tank Pipe Assembly - Renew .............. 2-10
Oil Thermostat to Tank Tube Assembly - Renew .. 2-10
Oil Pump Inlet Tube Assemb ly - Renew ............... 2-11 Oil Pump Inlet Tube Assembly - Renew ............... 2-12
Oil Pump Outlet Tube Asse
mbly - Renew ............ 2-12
Oil Thermostat Cooler Pipe Assembly - Renew .... 2-13
Oil Temperature Controller - Renew .................... 2-14
Oil Sump Pan - Renew (with Engine Removed) .... 2-14
Oil Sump Pan - Remove and Reseal
(with Engine Removed) ........................................ 2-17
Cooling System (03.03) ......................................... 3-3-1 Description ............................................................. 3-1Water Pump .......................................................... 3-1
Thermostat ............................................................ 3-1
Radiator................................................................. 3-1
Cooling Fans .......................................................... 3-1
Coolant Reservoir .................................................. 3-1
Engine Oil Cooler .................................................. 3-2
Specifications......................................................... 3-2
Torque Figures ....................................................... 3-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 3-2 Coolant-Drain/Fill .................................................. 3-2
Thermostat - Renew............................................... 3-3
Water Pump - Renew ............................................ 3-3
Water Pump Pulley - Renew .................................. 3-3
Oil Temperature Controller - Renew ...................... 3-4
Radiator Fan and Motor Assembly - Remove and
Install ..................................................................... 3-4
Radiator and Condenser Assembly - Renew ........... 3-5
Radiator Assembly - Renew.................................... 3-5
Air Conditioning Condenser - Renew ..................... 3-6
Radiator Fan Modulator - Remove and Install......... 3-6
Expansion Tank Assembly - Renew ........................ 3-6
Coolant Recovery Tank Assembly - Remove and
Install ..................................................................... 3-7
Engine Coolant Reservoir Hose - Renew ................ 3-8
Water Inlet/Outlet Manifold - Renew ..................... 3-8
Engine Electric Coolant Temperature Sensor
- Renew ............................................................... 3-10
Thermostat Cover - Renew .................................. 3-11
Fuel Charging System (03.04)................................ 3-4-1 Safety Precautions .................................................. 4-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 4-2Fuel Rails - Renew ................................................. 4-2
Fuel Injection Pressure Sensor - Renew .................. 4-3
Fuel Temperature Sensor - Renew ......................... 4-3
Fuel Injector Engine Set - Renew............................ 4-4
Fuel Injector - Each - LH Bank - Renew.................. 4-5
Fuel Injector - Each - RH Bank - Renew ................. 4-5
Engine Set - Fuel Injector - LH Bank - Renew ......... 4-6
Engine Set - Fuel Injector - RH Bank - Renew......... 4-6
Accessory Drive System (03.05) ............................ 3-5-1 Description ............................................................. 5-1Auxiliary Drives...................................................... 5-1
Automatic Belt Tensioner ....................................... 5-1
Specifications ......................................................... 5-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 5-1

Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)3-0-6 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
7. Remove throttle body duct for access (clips x3) (refer to Figure 2).
Suspension Removal
8. Remove RH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
9. Remove LH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
10. Remove road wheel/s.
11. Remove brake callipers (tie aside).
12. Remove brake discs.
13. Remove anti-roll bar from links (nuts x2).
14. Remove front springs and da mpers (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and Damper
Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
15. Disconnect track rod ends.
16. Remove level sensor link from bottom arm (nut x1).
17. Mark lower arm bolt and washer positions (to retain geometry).
18. Remove bottom arms (nut and bolt x4) with uprights and top arm.
19. Disconnect level sensor multiplug.
Cooling Removal
20. Drain coolant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill). 21. Disconnect top hose and unclip from body (refer to
Figure 3).
22. Disconnect bottom hose and tie aside (refer to Figure 4).
23. Disconnect expansion tank to engine hose (quickfit).
24. Disconnect heater feed hose (quickfit) (refer to Figure
5).
Figure 5
Figure 2
$3#
Figure 3
Figure 4
$3#
$3#
$3#

Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)3-0-10 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
60. Disconnect multiplugs (x4) from inside of vehicle RH side of I.P. (refer to Figure 19).
61. Release grommet from body, feed harness from inside of vehicle.
62. Release harness from clips (x11) and position over engine.
Purge Removal
63. Remove bottom screws (x2) and loosen top screw of washer bottle.
64. Disconnect purge pipe from purge valve (move washer
bottle aside).
65. Release pipe from support clips (x2) and move pipe over engine.
Fuel Pipe Removal
66. Remove fuel hose from rail (clip x1).
Clutch Pipe Removal
67. Remove clutch metal pipe from flexible.
68. Remove flexible hose grommet from support bracket.
Subframe/Engine Removal
69. Remove undertray.
70. Mark subframe position.
71. Remove harness clips (x2).
72. Remove load level sensor from subframe (nut and bolt).
73. Support torque tube with transmission jack.
74. Position trolley, support subframe, remove bolts (x12)
raise vehicle.
75. Ensure A/C HP pipe is clear of engine as body is raised.
Installation
Install Subframe/Engine
1. Ensure A/C HP pipe is co rrect position as body is
lowered. 2. Install subframe to body (refer to Figure 20).
3. Remove transmission jack.
4. Install harness clips (x2).
5. Install load level sensor.
6. Install undertray.
7. Lower ramp.
Cooling Install
8. Connect top hose and clip to body (refer to Figure 21).
Figure 19
$3#
Figure 20
Figure 21
$3#
$3#

Cooling System (03.03)
Engine (03.00)
Issue 5, Janauary 2010 Workshop Manual 3-3-1
Engine (03.00)
Cooling System (03.03)
Description
The water pump is of a conventional design and is located at
the front of the engine. It is driven by the accessory drive
belt.
Thermostat
The thermostat allows rapid en gine warm-up by redirecting
coolant flow through the engine below 88 °C (190.5°F).
The thermostat also assists in keeping the engine operating
temperature within predetermi ned limits. The thermostat
starts to open between 86°C - 90°C (186.8°F - 194°F) and is
fully open at 102°C (215.5°F).
Cold Engine (Bypass Circuit) - When the engine is cold and
the thermostat is closed coolant flows from the water pump
through the engine block, through the cylinder heads and
into the water cross-over housing. Coolant then passes
through the secondary thermostat sealing plate and returns
to the water pump.
Warm Engine (Cooling Module Circuit) - When the engine
is warm and the thermostat is open coolant flows from the
water pump, through the engine block, through the cylinder
head and into the water cros s-over housing. Coolant then
passes through the upper coolant hose, through the radiator and returns to the water pump through the lower coolant
hose and water cross-over housing.
Radiator
The radiator is of aluminium construction with plastic end
tanks. Foam seals are installed to the radiator to prevent the
cooling air from by-passing the radiator core. The radiator is
located by four isolator mo
untings and supported by the
radiator support beams. A coolant drain plug is provided in
the lower right-hand side for the draining of the coolant. The
cooling fan shroud is attached to the radiator.
Cooling Fans
Two variable speed electric cooling fans are housed in the
cooling fan pack for the cooling of the radiator. The speed of
the electric cooling fans is adjusted by the Powertrain
Control Module (PCM).
Coolant Reservoir
A pressurised coolant reservoir system is used which
continuously removes any air from the cooling system. A
continuous vent from the engine and radiator to the coolant
expansion tank prevents air locks from forming in the
•Water pump
• Thermostat
•Radiator
• Pressure cap
• Coolant Reservoir
• Electric cooling fans (x2)
• Cooling fan motor control module
• Engine oil cooler
Radiator
Cooling Fans
Thermostat
Coolant Reservoir Engine Oil Cooler
Cooling Fan
Control Module
Water Pump
Coolant Recovery Pressure Cap
03-03-001