Chapters

This Workshop Manual is part of a suite of technical manuals provided for DB9. Other technical manuals include:

• Parts manual
• OBDII Diagnostic manual
• Man hour schedules

Chapters

The DB9 suite of manuals incorporate a new chapter structure.

Each chapter in this workshop manual is associated with a 4 digit number, i.e. Transmission (07.00). Each chapter is then further broken into sections, i.e. Automatic Transmission (07.01).

Chapter Navigation

Example 1:
Previous workshop manuals would have Steering and Suspension together in one chapter. The new structure now places Steering and Suspension into their own chapters. Road wheels are also now included in Suspension.

Example 2:
Fuel, emissions and exhaust is now in three different chapters. Fuel has its own chapter and includes all fuel aspects up to the fuel rails (Fuel rails and fuel injection now come under Engine System). Exhaust, not including manifolds, has its own chapter and Emissions now come under the Engine system.

When required references are made out to other chapters.

Numbering

Chapters and sections within chapters are numbered using the system detailed above. All technical manuals for this vehicle use the same numbering system. When carrying out a procedure, the relevant parts illustration and spare parts list can be found using the same numbering system.

To avoid excessive repetition, each procedure is fully detailed once in its appropriate chapter. In any other location where this procedure is required, it is referenced by its title and chapter / page number.

Special Tools

Where special service tools are required to perform an operation, the tool number is recorded at the point of use within the procedure. Where the operation of a special service tool is complicated or not obvious, refer to the Appendix and Glossary for detailed operation procedures. A pictorial list of special service tools available for this vehicle can also be found in the Appendix and Glossary.

Location References

References to left, right, front or rear of the vehicle or of a component are referenced from sitting in the drivers seat facing forward. Any such references to assemblies removed from the vehicle are to the normal orientation of the assembly when installed in the vehicle.

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

The following Warnings, Cautions and Notes are used within this workshop manual to call your attention to specific types of information.

Warnings

⚠ Warning
Identifies procedures which must be followed precisely to help avoid the risk of personal injury.

Cautions

Caution
Provided to indicate procedures which must be followed precisely to reduce the possibility of damage to the vehicle.

Notes

Provided to indicate procedures which will help to avoid difficulties in the operation of the vehicle.

Repairs and Replacements

Where replacement parts are required, it is essential that only genuine Aston Martin parts are used. Your attention is drawn to the following points concerning repairs and the fitting of genuine Aston Martin parts and accessories:

• Safety features embodied in the vehicle may be impaired if other than genuine Aston Martin parts are installed. In certain territories, legislation prohibits the installation of parts which are not produced to the manufacturers specification
• Adhere to torque wrench settings given in this manual
• Locking devices, where specified, must be installed. If the efficiency of a locking device is impaired during removal, it must be renewed
• The vehicle warranty may be invalidated by the installation of other than genuine Aston Martin parts