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

Installation (page 4 of 4)

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Convertible Roof
01 Body systemInstallation · page 4 of 4
  1. Raise the roof to the open position and lock into place.
Diagram showing the two lock arms located in their catches on the convertible roof mechanism

Using the allen key provided in the vehicle tool kit, lock the roof in position.
Continue to turn the allen key until no more movement is possible.

Close-up of an allen key being used to manually lock the roof mechanism

Locking the roof manually may require the assistance of a second person to push down so the catches engage while the allen key is turned.

  1. Check that the roof material is correctly installed.
View of the installed convertible roof hood with text overlay 'Make Sure There Are No Creases'
  1. Tighten 4 or 5, evenly, trim strip screws while the roof is in the open position.
Technician tightening trim strip screws on the open convertible roof with text overlay 'Tighten Screws'
  1. Unlock the roof and lower to enable access to the trim strip. Tighten the remaining screws.
Technician tightening remaining screws on the convertible roof with text overlay 'Tighten Remaining Screws'
  1. Install the roof material over the roof side frame.
Hands installing the roof material edge trim over the roof side frame with text overlay 'Secure Edge Trim'

The screw holes in the roof material are used when the sealing strip is installed.

Finished convertible roof hood installed on the vehicle with text overlay 'Finished Hood'

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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