2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE low beam

Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 2-1-3
22. Install cross brace support brackets 303-021-02 (x6).
23. Support engine using special tool SPX M553D.
24. Remove undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
25. Remove engine mounting nuts (x2) (see Fig. 3).
26. Remove steering rack nuts (x3) from bolts and retain bolts in steering rack (see Fig. 4).
27. Mark subframe position (see Fig. 5). 28. Remove harness clips (x2).
29. Remove nut and bolt securi
ng ride height sensor to
subframe.
30. Prepare support trolley 30 3-F715 with adaptors 303-
F715 051 to 4.
31. Position trolley, support subframe, remove bolts (x12)
and raise vehicle (see Fig. 6).
32. Remove anti-roll bar from subframe (bolts x4).
33. With assistance, remove subframe from trolley.
Installation
1. With assistance, install subframe on trolley.
2. Install anti-roll bar to subframe (Do not torque bolts at this stage).
3. Install subframe to body (remove trolley).
4. Install harness clips (x2).
5. Install steering rack nuts (x3) and tighten.
6. Install engine mounting nuts (x2) and tighten.
7. Install ride height sensor.
8. Install undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
9. Lower ramp.
10. Remove engine lifting beam.
11. Remove special tool SPX M553D.
12. Remove engine lifting brack ets from engine (303-749).
13. Remove cross brace suppo rt bracket fixings (x6).
14. Install EGR valve and tighten.
15. Install front spring and damper assemblies (see Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and
Damper Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
16. Install RH wheel arch li ner (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
17. Install LH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew)
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Ensure that the sub-frame mo untings to body structure
marks are correctly aligned.

Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 2-1-5
16. Remove nightspots and cam washers (x4) from lower suspension arms to subframe (see Fig. 2).
17. Remove nuts and bolts (x4) from upper suspension arm to body.
18. With assistance, remove suspension assemblies.
19. Install engine lifting beam.
20. Install engine lifting bracket to LH side of engine using
special tool 303-749.
21. Remove EGR valve.
22. Install engine lifting bracket to RH side of engine using special tool 303-749.
23. Install cross brace support bracket fixings (x6).
24. Support engine using special tool SPX M553D.
25. Remove undertray (See Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
26. Remove engine mounting nuts (x2) (see Fig 3). 27. Remove steering rack nuts (x3) from bolts (retain bolts in
steering rack) (see Fig. 4).
28. Mark subframe position (see Fig, 5).
29. Remove harness clips (x2).
30. Remove nut and bolt that secures ride height sensor
from subframe.
31. Prepare support trolley 30 3-F715 with adaptors 303-
F715 051 to 4.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5

Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
2-1-6 Workshop Manual May 2007
32. Position trolley, support subframe, remove bolts (x12)and raise vehicle.
Installation
1. Install subframe to body and remove trolley.
2. Install steering rack nuts (x3) and tighten.
3. Install engine mounting nuts (x2) and tighten.
4. Install harness clips (x2).
5. Install ride height sensor and tighten nut.
6. Install undertray (See Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
7. Lower ramp.
8. Remove engine lifting beam.
9. Remove special tool SPX M553D.
10. Remove engine lifting bracket s from engine using special
tool 303-749.
11. Remove cross brace support bracket fixings (x6).
12. Install EGR valve and tighten.
13. Install front spring and damper assemblies (See Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and
Damper Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
14. Install RH wheel arch liner (See Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
15. Install LH wheel arch liner (See Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
16. With assistance, install suspension assemblies, lower suspension arms, bolts and nuts (x4) and cam washers
(x2) (do not torque tighten at this stage).
17. Install upper suspension arms to body (do not torque tighten at this stage).
18. Install ride height sensor link to lower suspension arm and tighten.
19. Install and tighten nuts (x2) from track rod ends to vertical link.
20. Install anti-roll bar to links and tighten.
21. Clean and Install brake discs and tighten Torx screws (x4). 22. Install brake callipers and tighten Allen bolts (x4).
23. Connect brake pad wear se
nsor multiplug and secure
harness clips (x4) in upper suspension arms.
24. Connect ABS sensor multiplu gs and secure harness clips
(x6) in upper suspension arms and vertical links.
25. Install road wheel/s.
26. Lower vehicle on ramp.
27. Switch battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
28. 4 wheel alignment check and adjust (See Workshop Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment -
Check and Adjust).
Rear Subframe-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp and make safe.
3. Remove road wheel(s).
4. Remove LH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.JB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
LH - Renew).
5. Remove RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
RH - Renew).
6. Remove rear muffler asse mbly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
7. Remove bolts (x4), rear subframe cross brace.
8. Loosen clamps (x2), LH and RH rear exhaust pipes from
centre pipe.
9. Remove rear exhaust pipes through subframe.
10. Loosen clamps (x2), centre exhaust pipe to LH and RH
catalysts.
11. Release centre exhaust pipe from mountings, LH and RH catalysts, remove centre pipe.
12. Remove bolts (x4), centre heatshield.
13. Remove bolts (x8), shear plate to body.
14. Remove bolt securing earth lead to transaxle.
Fig. 6
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Rear Subframe-Renew 02.01.CA
Caution
When using a 'two post' vehicle ramp, remove the
screws that secure the rear section of the wheel arch
liner to body. Hold back the rear section of the wheel
arch liner to correctly position the foot of the vehicle lift.
Warning
When raising the vehicle on a 'two post' ramp, ensure
that the rear end of the vehi cle is securely strapped to
the ramp. Failure to strap th e rear of the vehicle down
may lead to the vehicl e falling off the ramp.
Warning
To avoid personal injury, i.e. severe burns to the skin, allow exhaust system to cool down before removing
exhaust system components.

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
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Steering Column (11.04)
Steering (11.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 11-4-1
Steering (11.00)
Steering Column (11.04)
Description
The steering column has reach and tilt functions. These let
the driver manually set the position of the steering column.
by using the reach / tilt lever that is on the underside of the
steering column.This is indepe ndent of the ignition switch
position .
The steering intermediate shaft has two parts. The lower
shaft is attached to both th e steering gear and the upper
shaft.
The Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) is attached to
the upper casting of the steering column and has a locking
pin. The steering column is electrically unlocked when the
ignition key is installed and operated to position 2. The lock
engages when the ignition switch is removed and the
steering wheel is turned to the centre position.
Specifications
Maintenance
Top Shroud for the Steering Column -
Remove and Install
Remove
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. Release the seven clips and remove the lower panel from the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
5. 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:
6. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL. 7. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the top screw in
the front face of the shroud at the left side .
8. Remove the screw.
9. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the top screw in the front face of the shroud at the right side .
10. Remove the screw.
11. Remove the top shroud.
Install
1. Put the top shroud in position on the steering column.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
2. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position1 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 top screw hole in the front face of the shroud at the left side.
5. Install the screw.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the top screw hole in the front face of the shroud at the right side.
7. Install the screw.
Bottom Shroud for the Steering Column -
Remove and Install

Remove
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. Install the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release ESCL.
4. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the left side (refer to
Figure 1).
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb/ftNominal
Steering Column to cross
car beam 21-27 15.5-
19.924Nm
Upper column to I-shaft 27.3- 32.720-24.1 30Nm
Vee-yoke to pinion
extension shaft 15.5-
18.511.4-
21.217Nm
Power coupling to pinion 21.2- 28.815.6-
21.225Nm
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Instrument Cluster (13.01)
Information, Gauge and Warning (13.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 13-1-3
Information and Warning Lamps
Name / FunctionDescriptionSymbolInput SignalPower
On Check
General Warning
– Amber/Red Controlled internally by the DIM. It is used in conjunction with
several text messages to indicate information to the driver. Internal
SRS (Airbag) Controlled externally by the SRS module and indicates a fault in the SRS module. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
High Engine
Coolant Temp. This tell tale is controlled internally by the DIM. Activated
when the engine coolant temperature signal from the CAN bus
reaches a pre defined value. (The
actual symbol is not lit, only
the red LED.) CAN
DSC Controlled externally by the ABS/DSC module. Indicates when the system is in operation or when it is turned off. The tell tale
is triggered by a CAN signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
ABS Controlled externally by th e ABS/DSC module. Indicates a
fault in the ABS system. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Rear Fog Lights Controlled externally by the SRS module. Indicates that the
rear fog lights are turned on. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Seat Belts Controlled externally by the CEM. Indicates that the seat belts are not fastened properly. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Brake (General) Controlled externally by either the CEM or the ABS / DSC module. It indicates low brake fluid level, brake fault and park
brake. The tell tale is triggered by two low side inputs or a CAN
signal. Low side x 2
and
CAN Ye s ( 5 S e c o n d s )
Side Lights Controlled externally by th e CEM. Indicates that the side lights
are on. High side
Oil Pressure Controlled exte rnally by the PCM. Indicates low oil pressure.
The tell tale is triggered by a CAN signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Battery Charge Controlled externally by th e CEM. Indicates that the alternator
is no longer charging the battery properly. The tell tale is
triggered by a CAN signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Fuel Level Low Controlled internally by the DIM. Activated when the fuel level drops below a pre defined value. The fuel information is
provided from the CAN bus. The symbol is not lit, only the
amber LED. CAN
Turn Left/Right Controlled externally by th e CEM. The tell tale is triggered by a
CAN signal. CAN
High Beam Controlled externally by the CEM. Indicates that the high beam is switched on. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN signal. CAN
Check Engine Controlled externally by the PCM. Indicates a fault in the engine management system. The te ll tale is not connected to
the microprocessor. Low side
Tyre Pressure Controlled by the DIM. In dicates a low or rapid change in the
tyre pressure or a tyre pressure monitoring system fault. Low side Yes (5 Seconds)
Not Used
PATS Controlled externally by the PCM. Indicates key acceptance status. Low side

Front Lights (17.01)
Lighting (17.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 17-1-3
2. Position headlamp unit.
3. Install 3 Bolts from headlamp to bracket.
4. Install intake air filter box (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.12.AB/03.12.BB Air Filter Box LH/RH
Renew).
5. Install road wheel.
6. Lower vehicle on ramp.
7. Connect vehicle battery
8. Check headlamp alignment (see Workshop Manual procedure 17.01.BC Headlamp Alignment - Adjust).
Headlamp Alignment-Adjust
1. Top up all fluids to correct level.
2. Ensure fuel tank is ‘FULL’.
3. Position 37.5 kg in each seat.
4. Remove the access panel from wheel arch liner.
5. Position beam setting equipment to vehicle.
6. Switch ignition to position 2 and back to 0 (to set headlights).
7. Check headlamp alignment.
8. Switch ignition to position 2 and back to 0 (to set headlights).
9. Check headlamp alignment.
10. Adjust headlights
11. Check headlamp alignment.
12. Remove beam setting equipment from vehicle.
13. Install the access panel to wheel arch liner.
14. Remove the 37.5 kg weights.
Front Side Repeater Lamp Assembly -
Remove and Install
Remove
1. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
2. Remove the two M6 Torx head screws that attach the wheelarch liner at the middle of the wheelarch.
3. Move the wheelarch liner to get access to the repeater lamp assembly.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the side repeater lamp.
5. Turn the side repeater lamp assembly clockwise (When
you look from outside the wing) and pull the assembly
out of the wing.
Install
1. Install the side repeater lamp assembly into the wing . Turn the assembly counterclockwise to attach it. 2. Install the electrical connector to the side repeater lamp.
3. Put the wheelarch liner back into position.
4. Install the two M6 Torx head screws that attach the
wheelarch liner.
5. Lower the vehicle.
Front Side Repeater Bulb - Remove and
Install
Remove
1. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
2. Remove the two M6 Torx head screws that attach the
wheelarch liner at the middle of the wheelarch.
3. Move the wheelarch liner to get access to the repeater lamp assembly.
4. Hold the side repeater body and turn the bulb holder assembly counterclockwise an d pull it out of the body.
5. Pull the bulb to release it from the bulb holder.
Install
1. Push the bulb into the bulb holder.
2. Align the bulb holder assembly with the side repeater body.
3. Push the bulb holder assemby into the side repeater body and turn it clockwise to lock it.
4. Put the wheelarch liner back into position.
5. Install the two M6 Torx head screws that attach the wheelarch liner.
6. Lower the vehicle.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WARNING
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU IN STALL AND REMOVE THE
BULB. THE GLASS OF THE BULB CAN BREAK AND CAUSE INJURY.
WARNING
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU IN STALL AND REMOVE THE
BULB. THE GLASS OF THE BULB CAN BREAK AND
CAUSE INJURY.

Lighting Mechanisms (17.04)
Lighting (17.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 17-4-1
Lighting (17.00)
Lighting Mechanisms (17.04)
Headlamp Levelling (HID Only)
The ‘Automatic Dynamic He adlamp Levelling System’
consists of:
• An Automatic Dynamic Headla mp Levelling System ECU
• A level sensor for the front suspension
• A level sensor for the rear suspension
• A bi-polar stepper motor mounted in the housing of each headlamp
The Automatic Dynamic Headlamp Levelling System
prevents the dipped beam dazzling oncoming road traffic by
varying the angular position of the dipped (and main beam)
headlamp units relative to the position of the vehicles
suspension.
Static condition - Compensates for boot or occupant load
condition.
Dynamic condition - Compensates for suspension
movements due to acceleration and deceleration. The
sensitivity of the system is dependent on vehicle speed and
the rate of change of the vehicle speed.
High amplitude low frequency inputs such as those caused
by potholes are filtered out to desensitise the system in
constant speed situations.
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