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Aston Martin DB7 Factory Workshop Manual Volume 2: Electrics, Body and Air Conditioning (1994-1998)03 · Body and trim
03 · Body & interior

Refitting

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7 Factory Workshop Manual Volume 2: Electrics, Body and Air Conditioning
Year
1994–1998
Section
Volante roof › Refitting
Body and trimRefitting
  1. Move the front seats fully forward for access.
  2. Remove the rear seat squab and cushion. Remove the rear quarter trim panel.
  3. Release the roof side curtain clips.
  4. Release the rear window support bracket securing bolts (Fig 1-2).
  5. Remove the side curtain clips (2 per side).
  6. Release the side curtain rods and move the curtains aside.
  7. Disconnect the heated rear window connector.
  8. Release the rear window support bracket from the body.
Rear Window Support Bracket
  1. Release the roof catches.
  2. Select Manual on the roof motor control switch. Lower the roof to the midway position. Select Electric on the roof motor control switch - the roof will remain in a raised position.
  3. Raise the trim and remove the cable securing nuts.
Cable Securing Nuts
  1. Release the roof outer finisher securing screws and remove the finisher.
  2. Release the cable and roof material from the body channel.
Ram Mountings
  1. Select the Manual position on the roof motor control switch. Fold the roof and remove the ram to roof securing pins.
  2. Remove the six roof to body securing bolts.
  3. Remove the roof assembly.

Refitting

  1. Fit the roof into position on the vehicle, aligned with the fixing holes.
  2. Refit the six roof to body securing bolts.
  3. Locate the rams to the pivot.
  4. Select Manual on the roof motor control switch. Place the roof in the partially open position to align the ram fixing holes. Fit but do not tighten the securing bolts.
  5. Fit the pivot pins and securing clips.
  6. Finally tighten all bolts.
  7. Position the rear window support bracket, fit and tighten the securing bolts.
  8. Fully raise the roof. Select Electric on the roof motor control switch.

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