Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Aston Martin
01 00 Introduction02 01 Body system03 02 Frame and mounting04 03 Engine05 04 Suspension06 05 Driveline07 06 Brake system08 07 Transmission09 08 Clutch10 09 Exhaust11 10 Fuel12 11 Steering13 12 Climate control14 13 Information, gauge and warning15 14 Power supply16 15 Vehicle entertainment17 16 Vacuum distribution18 17 Lighting19 18 Electric distribution and electronic control20 19 Electronic features21 20 Appendix and glossary
Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)02 · 01 Body system
02 · Body & interior

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Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Convertible Roof › Image to Follow
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  1. Disconnect the two wiring harness plugs from inside the boot RH area. Route the cables into the roof storage area.

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Roof Material

Warning
Do not place any objects on the top of the deployable rollbar covers behind the rear seat backs.

Warning
Do not allow any person to sit on the deployable rollbar covers at any time.

Warning
If the roof is not stowed and the deployable rollbars deploy they will break through the rear glass.

Removal

  1. Disconnect the vehicle battery at the negative terminal and ensure the ignition key is removed.

Warning
Allow a two minute power down period before proceeding. This will ensure that there is no power to the deployable rollbar system.

Warning
Do not lean over the rollbars. If the rollbars deploy while someone is leaning over them, they will cause severe injury.

  1. If the roof is raised and locked, unlock and open, slightly.
Illustrates roof mechanism installation and rollbar safety warnings
Diagram showing the convertible roof lid in the raised position with red dots indicating locking points and a circular inset detail of the latch mechanism.
  1. Remove the ignition key and wait for a minimum of five seconds. The roof can now be moved in any direction.

Warning
Keep fingers clear of the roof linkage when moving the roof manually.

During this time the roof hydraulics will relax allowing manual movement of the roof. Some hydraulic fluid resistance will still be present in the operating rams. It may take considerable effort to fully raise the roof manually.

  1. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
  2. Raise the roof lid and secure in the fully raised position.
  3. Raise the tension bow to 90° to the vehicle.
  4. Remove bolts (x6 (3 each side)). Withdraw the roof mechanism.

Installation

  1. Place the roof mechanism into position. Locate on the dowels provided and secure using bolts x6 (3 each side). Torque the bolts to TBA Nm.

The locating dowels are adjustable. In normal circumstances the dowels will not require to be adjusted.

  1. Connect the hydraulic pipes.
  2. Connect the LH hydraulic ram unit wiring harness plug.
  3. Route the RH cable into the boot area. Connect the wiring harness plugs (x3) in the boot RH area.
  4. Install the rear trim panels (Refer to 'Rear Trim', page 1-4-5).
  5. Install the rear seat belt top mount. Torque to 35 Nm.
  6. Install the rear seat bases and backs.
  7. Connect the vehicle battery.
  8. Reset both door windows (Refer to 'Door Glass Setup', page 1-8-5).
  9. Operate the roof and check for correct installation.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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