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
- Disconnect the battery.
- Remove the inlet air trunking.
- Disconnect the starter solenoid connector and the starter motor power lead at the solenoid.
- Remove the top starter motor securing bolt.
- Raise the car on a hoist and whilst supporting the motor, remove the lower starter motor securing bolt.
- 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.
Note: The top bolt is from the engine side on auto cars and from the gearbox side on manual cars.
6.5.01 Steering Wheel and Horn Switches
Procedure
- Remove the steering wheel centre pad.
- Mark the position of the steering wheel relative to the steering column to ensure correct replacement.
- Remove the steering wheel securing nut and remove the steering wheel.
6.5.02 Column Switches
Procedure
- Remove the steering wheel.
- Remove three screws and the column switch cover.
- Cut the tywraps securing the switch loom to the steering column. Disconnect the loom plugs.
- Release 4 screws and lift the switch assembly off the steering column.
Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Aston Martin DB7
- TOOLTie rod end toolSearch: tie rod end puller
- TOOLBall joint separatorSearch: ball joint separator
- FLUIDPower steering fluidSearch: Aston Martin power steering fluid
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