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

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Instrument Panel (IP) › Installation
01 Body systemInstallation

To prevent the screws falling down the air ducts - place a rag / cloth into the air ducts.

  1. Glue pot bolts (x2).
Close up of glue pot bolts located on the underside of the instrument panel structure
  1. Bolt (x1) from heater blower.
  2. Remove the window defrost air duct screws (x3 each side).
  1. Disengage clips (x3) from each window defrost air duct) to release the window defrost air ducts from the IP
  2. Remove screws (x3 for each duct).
  3. Manoeuvre the service tool (Refer to '501-F116 (IP Removal)', page 20-1-8) into position, through the passenger side opening, and attach to the IP.
  1. Move the IP rearwards sufficient to gain access to the heater pipes. Disconnect the heater pipes.

One person to open the spring clip from inside the vehicle and one person to pull the pipes off from inside the engine bay.

Caution
Take care not to let coolant drip onto the vehicle carpet.

  1. Withdraw the IP from the vehicle.

As the IP is withdrawn from the vehicle the evaporator drain pipe will come with it.

Take care not to break the blower motor bracket when manoeuvring over the vehicle tunnel.

Installation

  1. Manoeuvre the IP, attached to service tool, through the passenger side opening.
  2. Place the A/C Evaporator drain pipe through the opening provided.

Ensure A/C breather pipe is secure and correctly located. It is not accessible once the IP is installed.

  1. Install the heater pipes.
  2. Raise the IP and locate into position.
  3. Install the following bolts
  1. Bolts (x6 (L and R/H)). Do not torque.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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