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

Roof

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Convertible Roof › Roof
01 Body systemRoof

Roof

Removal

⚠ 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.

  1. Raise the roof. Do not lock in position.
  2. 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 at the negative terminal and ensure the ignition key is removed.

F2 ⚠ 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. Remove the rear seats and trim panels (Refer to 'Rear Trim', page 1-4-5).
  2. Raise the tonneau cover and secure in the fully open position.
  3. Manually raise the tension bow to 90°.

For access to the hydraulic pipes and wiring harness plugs.

With the roof in the raised position and the tension bow in the 90° position the hydraulic rams have the minimum amount of hydraulic oil in them.

Interior view of the car showing the raised tonneau cover and the hydraulic ram mechanism located behind the rear seats.
  1. Disconnect the hydraulic pipes (x2) for each hydraulic ram.

Hydraulic pipes are self sealing.

  1. Disconnect the wiring harness plug from the LH hydraulic ram unit.

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