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Aston Martin DB7 Factory Workshop Manual Volume 2: Electrics, Body and Air Conditioning (1994-1998)02 · Electrics
02 · General

6.5.01 Steering Wheel and Horn Switches

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7 Factory Workshop Manual Volume 2: Electrics, Body and Air Conditioning
Year
1994–1998
Section
Repair procedures › 6.5.01 Steering Wheel and Horn Switches
Electrics6.5.01 Steering Wheel and Horn Switches

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery.
  2. Remove the inlet air trunking.
  3. Starter Motor Mountings
  4. Disconnect the starter solenoid connector and the starter motor power lead at the solenoid.
  5. Remove the top starter motor securing bolt.
  6. Note: The top bolt is from the engine side on auto cars and from the gearbox side on manual cars.

  7. Raise the car on a hoist and whilst supporting the motor, remove the lower starter motor securing bolt.
  8. Lift the motor from the bell housing and remove it from the vehicle by positioning it vertically and lowering it down in front of the oil filter.

6.5.01 Steering Wheel and Horn Switches

Procedure

  1. Remove the steering wheel centre pad.
  2. Steering Wheel and Horn
  3. Mark the position of the steering wheel relative to the steering column to ensure correct replacement.
  4. Remove the steering wheel securing nut and remove the steering wheel.

6.5.02 Column Switches

Procedure

  1. Remove the steering wheel.
  2. Remove three screws and the column switch cover.
  3. Column Mounted Switches
  4. Cut the tywraps securing the switch loom to the steering column. Disconnect the loom plugs.
  5. Release 4 screws and lift the switch assembly off the steering column.

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