2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE key battery

Exterior Trim (01.08)
Body System (01.00)1-5-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
RH Wing Side Strake - Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove mesh - RH side strake (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.CE Mesh - Side Strake - RH - Renew).
4. Remove Torx screw, (inside A-post) securing side strake to body.
5. Remove nut securing side strake to RH inner fender.
6. Remove side strake.
Installation
1. Install side strake, install and tighten nut and Torx screw.
2. Install mesh - RH side strake (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.CE Mesh - Side Strake - RH - Renew).
3. Lower vehicle on ramp.
4. Connect vehicle battery.
LH Wing Side Strake - Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove mesh - LH side strake (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.CF Mesh - Side Strake - LH - Renew).
3. Remove nuts (x3) mesh to side strake.
4. Remove mesh.
5. Remove screw inside A-post side strake to body.
6. Remove nut side strake to wheel arch.
7. Remove side strake.
Installation
1. Install side strake, nut and screw.
2. Position mesh to side strake and install nuts (x3).
3. Install mesh - LH side strake (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.CF Mesh - Side Strake - LH - Renew).
4. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Channel Assembly Divider Bar - Renew
Removal
1. Remove window regulator (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.DA Regulator - Door Glass - RH -
Renew). 2. Remove fixed glass (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.11.BG Glass - Front Door - Fixed RH - Renew).
3. Remove seal.
4. Remove screw, divider bar to mirror (see Figure 1).
5. Remove nut (hold stud with Allen key) divider bar to door and remove (see Figure 2).
Installation
1. Install bar and nut (hold stud with Allen key).
2. Install screw, divider bar to mirror (Do not tighten at this point).
3. Install seal.
4. Adjust bar. Rotate Allen stud in centre in/out until desired alignment of bar is achieved, then torque fixings.
5. Install fixed glass (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.BG Glass - Front Door - Fixed RH - Renew).
6. Install window regulator (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.11.DA Regulator - Door Glass - RH -
Renew).
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Figure 2
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Seating (01.10)
Body System (01.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 1-7-1
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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Convertible Roof (01.17)
Body System (01.00)1-12-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Maintenance
Hood Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove Tonneau well liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.DB Tonneau Well Liner - Renew).
2. Remove Panel assembly body side LH (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.05.DY Panel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - LH - Renew).
3. Remove Panel assembly body side RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.DX Panel Assembly - Bodyside
Trim - Rear - RH - Renew).
4. Remove Tonneau cover (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.CA Cover - Tonneau - Renew).
5. Disconnect vehicle battery. 6. Release both tonneau cylinders lower retaining clips and
disconnect cylinders from body (see Figure 1).
7. Remove tonneau cylinder pivot bracket from body (bolts x3) (see Figure 2).
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MANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ADVISE
OPERATING THE ROOF TO THE HALFWAY POSITION.
WHEN THE OPERATION OF THE ROOF IS STOPPED
MID-CYCLE, WITH THE TO NNEAU UP, ANY LOSS OF
POWER (I.E. REMOVING THE VEHICLE KEY OR AFTER
10 MINUTES OF IDLE) WILL RESULT IN THE
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE DROPPING AND MAY CAUSE
A CLASH SCENARIO.
WHEN ADVISED TO OPEN THE ROOF TO THE
HALFWAY POSITION, ALWA YS SECURE THE ROOF
WITH STRAPS AND PROPS (AS ADVISED). SHOULD
THE ROOF CLASH AND THEN POWER BE RETURNED
TO THE VEHICLE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ROOF
WILL RESULT.
TO RECTIFY THE ‘CLASH’ SCENARIO FOLLOW THE
PROCEDURE BELOW:
1. ENSURE IGNITION IS OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
2. MANUALLY RAISE TONNEAU LID.
3. WHILST TONNEAU IS RAISED, FULLY RETRACT
ROOF ALLOWING IT TO SETTLE BACK INTO
TONNEAU WELL.
4. ENSURE LID CLEARS TONNEAU STRIKERS DURING
MOVEMENT.
5. CLOSE TONNEAU LID (ALLOW TO DROP UNDER
OWN WEIGHT).
6. ONCE TONNEAU IS CLOSED TURN ON IGNITION
AND FULLY RETRACT ROOF INTO TONNEAU WELL
AND LATCH TONNEAU.
7. ONCE MOVEMENT IS COMPLETED AND HOOD IS
STOWED FULL FUNCTIONALITY IS RESTORED.
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Figure 1
Figure 2

Steering Column (11.04)
Steering (11.00)11-4-2 Workshop Manual Issue 4, November 2008
5. Remove the two screws at the left side of the front face of the column shrouds.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the right side.
7. Remove the two screws at the right side of the front face of the column shrouds.
8. Remove the three screws that attach the bottom shroud to the steering column.
9. On pre-08MY vehicles remove the ignition key from the igniiton switch.
10. Remove the bottom shroud.
11. If a new shroud is to be installed on pre-08MY vehicles, remove the ignition switch grommet.
Install
1. If necessary, install the ignition switch grommet on the bottom column shroud (shroud).
2. Put the shroud in position on the steering column.
3. Install the three screws that attach the shroud to the steering column.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
4. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the ESCL.
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
5. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the left side.
7. Install the two screws at the left side of the front face of the column shrouds. 8. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the two screws
in the front face of the shrouds at the right side.
9. Install the two screws at the right side of the front face of the column shrouds.
10. Put the lower panel on the driver’s side of the instrument panel and engage the seven clips.
Steering Column Gaiter-Renew
Remove
1. Power driver's seat to its lowest and most rearward position.
2. Remove the top and bottom shrouds from the steering column (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the
Steering Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-4).
3. Centralise the steering whee l until the steering lock
engages.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
6. Remove the steering wheel (see Workshop Manual procedure 11.06.AB Steering Wheel - Renew).
7. Attach the rotary coupling in position with masking tape.
8. Release the two clips that attach the column switch harness to the load-spread plate.
9. Pull back steering column bulkhead gaiter.
10. Remove and discard pinch bolt, upper column to intermediate shaft.
11. Remove the four Torx bolts that attach the upper column mounting.
12. Release upper column from intermediate shaft.
13. Support steering column assembly.
14. Remove gaiter from steering column.
Install
1. Install the gaiter on the steering column.
2. Put the upper steering column assembly in position and connect it to the intermediate shaft.
3. Position the upper column to the mounting, install and torque the four Torx bolts.
4. Install and torque the column pinch bolt.
5. Put the steering column gaiter in position.
6. Remove masking tape from the rotary coupler.
7. Install steering wheel (see Workshop Manual procedure 11.06.AB Steering Wheel - Renew).
Figure 1
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
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ItemCode
Steering Column Gaiter-Renew 11.04.BB
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LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MINUTES AFTER YOU
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY ,BEFORE YOU DO WORK ON THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. IF YOU DO NOT, THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM CAN OPERATE AND CAUSE INJURY.

Steering Column (11.04)
Steering (11.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 11-4-3
8. Connect vehicle battery.
9. Install the steering column shrouds (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering Column - Remove and
Install’, page 11-4-4).
10. Put the driver’s seat and the steering column in their initial positions.
Upper Steering Column Assembly-
Renew
Remove
1. Power driver's seat to it s lowest and most rearward
position.
2. Remove the top and bottom shrouds from the steering column (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the
Steering Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-4).
3. Disconnect vehicle battery.
4. Centralise the steering whee l until the steering lock
engages.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Disconnect the battery.
7. Remove the steering wheel (Refer to ’Steering Wheel- Renew’, page 11-6-1).
8. Attach the rotary coupling in position with masking tape.
9. Disconnect steering column switch multiplugs (x5).
10. Remove screw securing load-spread plate to column and collect column shrouds mounting bracket.
11. Release clips (x2) from column switch harness to load- spread plate.
12. Pull back steering co lumn bulkhead gaiter. 13. Remove and discard pinch bolt from upper column to
intermediate shaft.Figure 1
14. Remove the four Torx screws from the upper column mounting.
15. Release upper column from intermediate shaft.
16. Disconnect multiplug from steering sensor and remove
steering column assembly.
17. Unclip steering column sw itches from column and
remove switch gear.
18. Mark fitted position of rotary coupler and remove rotary coupler.
19. Remove gaiter from steering column.
20. Remove Torx screws (x3) from securing steering sensor to mounting bracket.
21. Remove sensor.
22. Remove Torx screws (x3) that secure steering sensor mounting bracket to column and remove bracket.
Install
1. Position steering sensor mounting bracket, install and tighten Torx screws (x3).
2. Install the steering sensor, install and tighten Torx screws (x3).
3. Install gaiter on steering column.
4. Install steering column switch gear and secure clips.
5. Install the rotary coupler to marked position and secure
with masking tape.
6. Position upper steering column assembly and connect to intermediate shaft.
7. Connect multiplug to steering sensor.
8. Position upper column to mounting bracket, install and torque tighten Torx bolts (x4).
9. Install and torque tighten column pinch bolt.
10. Connect multiplugs (x5).
11. Position load-spread plate and secure harness clips (x2).
12. Install load-spread plate and secure with screw.
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Steering Column (11.04)
Steering (11.00)11-4-4 Workshop Manual Issue 4, November 2008
13. Remove masking tape from rotary coupler.
14. Install the steering wheel (Refer to ’Steering Wheel- Renew’, page 11-6-1).
15. Install air temperature pipe to lower instrument panel
and install panel.
16. Connect the vehicle battery.
17. Install the steering column shrouds (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering Column - Remove and
Install’, page 11-4-4).
18. Put the driver’s seat and the steering column in their initial positions.
Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering
Column - Remove and Install
Remove the Bottom Shroud
1. Release the seven clips and remove the lower panel from the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
2. 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:
3. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL.
4. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the one or two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the left side. 5. Remove the one or two screws at the left side of the
front face of the column shrouds.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the one or two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the right side.
7. Remove the one or two screws at the right side of the front face of the column shrouds.
8. Remove the three screws that attach the bottom shroud to the steering column.
9. On pre-08MY vehicles remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
10. Remove the bottom shroud.
11. If a new shroud is to be installed on pre-08MY vehicles, remove the ignition switch grommet.
Remove the Top Shroud
1. Release the steering column adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel to the longest column position.
3. Push the adjustment lever back to lock the steering wheel.
4. Remove the top shroud.
Install the Top Shroud
1. Put the top shroud in position on the steering column.
Install the Bottom Shroud
1. If necessary, install the ignition switch grommet on the bottom column shroud (shroud).
2. Put the shroud in position on the steering column.
3. Install the three screws that attach the shroud to the steering column.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
4. Put the key in the ignition switch to release the ESCL.
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
5. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the one or two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the left side.
7. Install the one or two screws at the left side of the front face of the column shrouds.
8. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the one or two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the right side.
9. Install the one or two screws at the right side of the front
face of the column shrouds.
10. Put the lower panel on the driver’s side of the instrument panel and engage the seven clips.
Caution
Align the steering wheel and the rack to the centre position during assembly. If you do not, the rotary
coupling can be damaged. Al so, it can be difficult to
align the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
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Figure 1
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.

Steering Column (11.04)
Steering (11.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 11-4-5
Steering Column Lower Shaft Assembly-
Renew
Remove
1. Operate the driver's seat to its lowest and most rearward position.
2. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
3. Remove the left side front wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch
Liner - Front - LH - Renew).
4. Remove and discard the link bolt that attaches the lower steering column shaft to the coupling.
5. Release the shaft link for the lower steering column from the coupling.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the top and bottom shrouds from the steering column (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the
Steering Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-4).
8. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
9. Turn the steering to the centre posiiton to engage the column lock and remove the ignition key.
10. Remove the steering wheel (Refer to ’Steering Wheel-
Renew’, page 11-6-1).
11. Use masking tape to hold the rotary coupling in position.
12. Release the two clips that attach the column switch
harness to the load-spread plate.
13. Pull back the steering column bulkhead gaiter.
14. Remove and discard the pinch bolt that attaches the upper column to the intermediate shaft.
15. Remove the four Torx bolts that attach the upper column mounting.
16. Release the upper column from lower steering column shaft.
17. Use an applicable support to hold the steering column assembly.
18. Remove the lower steering column shaft.
Installation
1. Install the lower steering column shaft.
2. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
3. Connect the lower steering shaft to the coupling.
4. Install a new bolt but do not torque at this stage.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Put the upper steering column assembly in posiiton.
7. Connect it to the intermediate shaft.
8. Put the upper column in position on its mounting.
9. Install and torque the four Torx bolts.
10. Install and torque column pinch bolt. 11. Put the steering column gaiter in position.
12. Remove the masking tape
from the rotary coupler.
13. Install steering wheel (Refer to ’Steering Wheel-Renew’, page 11-6-1).
14. Install the steering column shrouds (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering Column - Remove and
Install’, page 11-4-4).
15. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
16. Torque tighten lower steering column shaft link bolt.
17. Install LH front wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Connect the vehicle battery.
20. Put the driver’s seat and the steering column in their
initial positions.
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Caution
Align the steering wheel and the rack to the centre position during assembly. If you do not, the rotary
coupling can be damaged. Also, it can be difficult to
align the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

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.
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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.