2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE front seat cushion cover assembly

Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 1-1-1
Body System (01.00)
Contents
Body Structure (01.01)........................................... 1-1-4Overview ................................................................ 1-4
Specifications.......................................................... 1-4
Maintenance ........................................................... 1-5Right Side Front Crush Bar for the Body
Reinforcement - Remove and Install ....................... 1-5
Left Side Front Crush Bar for the Body
Reinforcement - Remove and Install ....................... 1-5
Front Crush Brace - Remove and Install .................. 1-5
Front End (01.02) ................................................... 1-2-1 Front Wings ............................................................ 2-1Specifications ......................................................... 2-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 2-1 Radiator Closing Panel - Remove and Install ........... 2-1
Centre Undertray - Remove and Install
(Roadster Only) ..................................................... 2-1
Front Undertray-Remove and Install ....................... 2-2
Rear Undertray - Renew (Coupe only).................... 2-2
Rear Undertray - Renew (Roadster only) ................ 2-2
Install ..................................................................... 2-2.............................................................................. 2-2
Undertray, Vehicle Set - Renew ............................. 2-2
RH/LH Front Wheel Arch Liner - Renew ................ 2-2
RH/LH Rear Wheel Arch Liner - Renew ................. 2-3
RH Front Wing Panel Assembly - Renew ................ 2-4
LH Front Wing Panel Assembly - Renew ................ 2-6
Body Closures (01.03) ........................................... 1-3-1 Specifications.......................................................... 3-1Doors .................................................................... 3-1
Tailgate .................................................................. 3-1
Bonnet................................................................... 3-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 3-2 LH/RH Door Assembly-Renew ............................... 3-2
RH/LH Door Assembly-Remove/Refit ..................... 3-6
Front Door Hinge (One Side) - Renew ................... 3-6
Front Door Check Arm Assembly - Renew ............. 3-7
Boot Lid Assembly - Renew (Roadster Only) ........... 3-7
Boot Lid Hinge Assembly (Pair) - Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 3-10
Boot Gas Strut (Pair) - Renew (Roadster Only) ...... 3-11
Boot Lid Striker Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 3-11
Exterior Boot Lid Switch Release - Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 3-12
Tailgate Assembly - Renew ................................... 3-12
Tailgate Hinge Assembly (Pair) - Renew ................ 3-13
Hood Assembly - Renew ...................................... 3-14
Hood Hinge Assembly (Vehicle Set) - Renew ....... 3-14
Interior Trim (01.05).............................................. 1-4-1 Maintenance ........................................................... 4-1Rear Centre Console - Renew ................................ 4-1
Headlining - Renew (Roadster Only) ...................... 4-1
Header Panel As sembly - Renew
(Excluding Roadster)............................................... 4-6 Header Panel Assembly - Renew (Roadster Only)... 4-7
Front Header Console Assembly - Renew............... 4-7
RH/LH Upper Rear Pillar Panel Assembly
- Renew ................................................................. 4-8
RH Sun Visor - Renew ........................................... 4-8
LH Sun Visor - Renew ............................................ 4-8
Door Trimboard Assembly - Renew ....................... 4-9
Door Trimboard Assembly
- Remove for Access/Refit ...................................... 4-9
Lower Quarter Trim Panel Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only)...................................................... 4-9
Side Carpet Kit (RHD) - Renew ............................ 4-11
Side Carpet Kit (LHD) - Renew ............................ 4-12
Top Rear Console Fini
sher Panel Assembly
- Renew (Roadster Only) ...................................... 4-14
RH/LH Bodyside Rear Trim Panel Assembly
- Renew (Roadster Only) ...................................... 4-14
Tonneau to Body Weatherstrip Assembly
- Renew (Roadster Only) ...................................... 4-15
Door Trim Weather Strip Assembly - Renew
(Roadster Only).................................................... 4-16
Exterior Trim (01.08) ............................................. 1-5-1 Maintenance ........................................................... 5-1RH/LH Applique Sill - Renew ................................. 5-1
RH Wing Side Strake - Renew................................ 5-2
LH Wing Side Strake - Renew ................................ 5-2
Channel Assembly Divider Bar - Renew ................. 5-2
Windshield Header Finisher - Renew
(Roadster Only)...................................................... 5-3
Mirrors (01.09) ...................................................... 1-6-1 Specifications ......................................................... 6-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 6-1RH Door Mirror Assembly - Renew ........................ 6-1
LH Door Mirror Assembly - Renew ........................ 6-1
Seating (01.10)....................................................... 1-7-1 Description ............................................................. 7-1Heated Seats ......................................................... 7-1
Specifications ........................................................ 7-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 7-1 RH/LH Front Seat - Remove and Install .................. 7-1
Front Seat Squab Cover Assembly
(Each, Pre-08MY) - Remove and Install .................. 7-1
Front Seat Squab Cover Assembly
(Each, from 08MY) - Remove and Install................. 7-3
Front Seat Cushion Cover Assembly (Each)
- Renew ................................................................. 7-3
6-Way Height Adjuster (Inc. Motors) - Renew ........ 7-4
Squab Motor Kit - Renew....................................... 7-6
Lumbar Support Kit - Renew .................................. 7-7
Side Airbag - Renew .............................................. 7-8
Front Seat Buckle Assembly - Renew...................... 7-9
Valance Heater and Lumbar Switch Assembly
- Renew ................................................................. 7-9
Seat Harness Kit - Renew ..................................... 7-10

Seating (01.10)
Body System (01.00)
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Body System (01.00)
Seating (01.10)
Description
The front seats are installed with the following features:
• Integral side airbags
•Head restraints
• Safety belt reel pretensioner
• Electrically adjustable seat positioning and lumbar support
• Heated seat (optional)
Heated Seats
The heated seat system comprises:
• Heated seat switches
• Backrest heater element
• Cushion heater element and thermostat
The heated seat function permits the electrical heating of the
seat back and cushion on the driver and front passenger
seats. The heating system of each seat is selected by separate
switches located on the inside of each seat base.
Once the heated seat function has been activated, it will
operate until one of the following conditions have been
satisfied:
• A fixed period of time has expired (10 minutes)
• If the engine is not running and the ignition key is removed
• A malfunction is detected by the heated seat module
Confirmation that the heated seat function is active is
indicated by the illumination of an amber light on the
switch.
Specifications Maintenance
RH/LH Front Seat - Remove and Install
Remove
1. Power seat fully forward.
2. Remove bolts (x2), securing rear of seat to seat rails.
3. Power seat fully rearwards.
4. Disconnect vehicle battery.
5. Remove bolt securing se
at belt to seat frame.
6. Remove bolts (x2), securing front of seat to seat rails.
7. Tip the seat forwards and disconnect multiplugs (x4).
8. Protect sill plate and trim prior to seat removal.
9. With assistance, remove seat assembly.
Install
1. With assistance, Install seat in the vehicle.
2. Position seat belt to seat frame, install and torque tighten bolt.
3. Tip the seat forwards and connect multiplugs (x4).
4. Position seat onto seat rails.
5. Remove sill plate protection.
6. Connect vehicle battery.
7. Install front bolts (x2. Power seat forward and install rear bolts (x2). Torque tighten bolts (x4).
Front Seat Squab Cover Assembly (Each,
Pre-08MY) - Remove and Install
Remove
1. Remove seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm
Seat mountings 20-25
Seatbelt 15-20
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8. Release cover from seat back shell (strip x2 /clips x9) (see Figure 7).
9. Release cover from bottom of seat back shell (see Figure 8). 10. Push cover through to front
of seat, release strip, ease
from foam (velcro strips) and remove cover (see Figure
9).
Installation
1. Install cover over foam attach to velcro, secure strip and push through seat.
2. Secure cover to seat back shell.
3. Secure cover to bottom of seat back shell.
4. Secure cover to seat back shell (studs and velcro).
5. Install airbag module (bolt x1) (torque).
6. Install multiplug bracket fixing.
7. Connect airbag multiplug and secure to bracket.
8. Install lever cover.
9. Install release lever.
10. Install seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for Access and
Refit).
Front Seat Squab Cover Assembly (Each,
from 08MY) - Remove and Install
Remove
Information to follow
Front Seat Cushion Cover Assembly
(Each)-Renew
Figure 7
Figure 8
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Figure 9
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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Removal
1. Remove 6 way height adjust er (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.10.AE 6 Way Height Adjuster - Including
Motors - Renew).
2. Remove screws (x3) heater and lumbar switch assembly
(see Figure 1).
3. Release switch assembly and disconnect multiplug
4. Release cover from cushion frame assembly (see Figure 2). 5. Pull seat cushion cover from between squab and
cushion frames and remove cover (see Figure 3).
Installation
1. Connect multiplugs (x2) heater and lumber switch assembly.
2. Install switch assembly to seat
3. Ease cover over cushion foam attach to velcro.
4. Push cushion flap between cushion and squab and secure to cushion frame assembly.
5. Secure cushion cover to sides and front edge of seat cushion frame assembly.
6. Install 6 way height adjust er (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.10.AE 6 Way He ight Adjuster - Including
Motors - Renew).
6-Way Height Adjuster (Inc. Motors) -
Renew
Removal
1. Power seat fully forward.
2. Remove bolts (x2) securing rear of seat to seat rails.
3. Power seat fully rearwards.
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing front of seat to seat rails.
5. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
6. Remove bolt securing seat belt to seat frame.
7. Tip the seat forwards and disconnect multiplugs (x4).
8. With assistance, remove seat assembly.
9. Remove screw (x1) relay to seat cushion base.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Figure 3
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
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16. Slide 6 way height adjuster to release and remove adjuster from seat assembly (see Figure 5).
Installation
1. Install relay to seat cushion base.
2. Connect multiplugs (x3) and secure to 6 way adjuster frame.
3. Secure seat belt buckle harness (cable ties x4) to 6 way seat adjuster frame assembly.
4. Install a new bolt that attaches the seat belt buckle.
5. Position 6 way height adju ster to seat cushion frame
assembly and install screws (x4).
6. With assistance, install seat in the vehicle.
7. Position seat belt to seat frame, install and torque tighten bolt.
8. Tip seat forwards and connect multiplugs (x4).
9. Position seat onto seat rails.
10. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
11. Install front bolts (x2), Power seat forward and install rear bolts (x2). Torque tighten bolts (x 4).
Squab Motor Kit - Renew
Removal
1. Remove squab cover (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AC Cover Assembly - Front Seat Squab - Each -
Renew). 2. Disconnect heater multiplug and remove squab foam
(see Figure 1).
3. Release top mountings of lumbar adjust frame and move to access squab motor (see Figure 2).
Figure 5
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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Figure 1
Figure 2
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