Removal
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- Issue 2, 2005
- Section
- Convertible Roof › Removal
Removal
Installation
Roof Pump
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Disconnect the vehicle battery.
- Remove the LH road wheel and arch liner.
The fuel filler drain off pipe is attached to the arch liner. Ensure that the fuel filler drain off pipe does not disconnect from it's stub pipe.
- Remove bolts (x6). Support the pump plate as the screws are removed.
The pump is attached to the pump plate.
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