2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE cruise control

Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 11-1-1
Steering (11.00)
Contents
Steering Gear (11.01) .......................................... 11-1-2Diagnostics - Symptom Chart................................. 1-2
Specifications.......................................................... 1-4
Power Steering (11.02) ........................................ 11-2-1 Description ............................................................. 2-1
Specifications.......................................................... 2-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 2-2Power Steering System - Bleed ............................... 2-2
Procedure .............................................................. 2-2
Power Steering Pump-Renew ................................. 2-2
Power Assisted Steering (PAS) Rack -
Remove and Install................................................. 2-2
RH/LH Track Rod End-Renew .............................. 2-11
Power Steering Pump to Rack Hose Assembly
-Renew ................................................................ 2-11
Power Steering Rack to Cooler Hose-Renew ........ 2-12
Steering Column (11.04)...................................... 11-4-1 Description ............................................................. 4-1
Specifications.......................................................... 4-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 4-1Top Shroud for the Steering Column
- Remove and Install .............................................. 4-1
Bottom Shroud for the Steering Column
- Remove and Install .............................................. 4-1
Steering Column Gaiter-Renew .............................. 4-2
Upper Steering Column Assembly-Renew .............. 4-3
Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering Column
- Remove and Install .............................................. 4-4
Steering Column Lower Shaft Assembly-Renew ...... 4-5
Steering Column Switches (11.05)....................... 11-5-1 Maintenance ........................................................... 5-1Ignition Switch-Renew (Pre-08 MY Only) ............... 5-1
Steering Column Stalk Assembly Switch-Renew
(Pre-08 MY Only) ................................................... 5-1
Cruise Control Switch-Renew................................. 5-2
Indicator Switch for the Steering Column
- Remove and Install .............................................. 5-2
Airbag Rotary Coupler Assembly - Remove and
Install ..................................................................... 5-2
Wiper Switch for the Steering Column
- Remove and Install .............................................. 5-4
Steering Wheel (11.06) ........................................ 11-6-1 Specifications.......................................................... 6-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 6-1Steering Wheel-Renew .......................................... 6-1
Driver’s Airbag Module - Remove and Install .......... 6-1

Steering Column Switches (11.05)
Steering (11.00)
11-5-2 Workshop Manual Issue 4, November 2008
Cruise Control Switch-Renew
Remove
1. Remove airbag module (Refer to ’Driver’s Airbag Module - Remove and Install’, page 11-6-1).
2. Remove the cruise control switch.
Install
1. Install the cruise control switch.
2. Make sure that the routing of the switch harness is correct.
3. Install the airbag module (Refer to ’Driver’s Airbag Module - Remove and Install’, page 11-6-1).
Indicator Switch for th e 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 indicator switch to its mounting.
3. Release the indicator switch from its mounting.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the indicator switch.
5. Remove the indicator switch.
Install
1. Connect the electrical connector to the indicator switch.
2. Install the indicator 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).
Airbag Rotary Coupler Assembly -
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).
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 (Refer to
FIgure 1).
Figure 1
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.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Airbag Rotary Coupler Assembly -
Remove and Install 11.06.CM
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.

Instrument Cluster (13.01)
Information, Gauge and Warning (13.00)13-1-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
DIM Display layout
The DIM contains two message centres, which are used to
inform the driver about the vehicles status.

Message Centres
The left Message Centre is used to display the odometer (C),
the Cruise control status (C) and the T1 or T2 trip distance
(A).
Shift Position Sensor
The Shift Position Sensor display indicates when the shift
lights are activated. The display is duel colour.
Green - normal operation
Red - defined situations.
Message Centre Right
The Message Centre Right is used to display the trip function
information and warning/information messages.

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