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

Restraining Devices: Specifications

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Restraining Devices › Specifications
01 Body systemSpecifications

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. Remove the rear closing panel.
Diagram showing the rear closing panel and deployable rollbar covers behind the rear seat backs.

Specifications

Torque Figures

DescriptionNmlb. / ft.
Deployable Rollbar Unit20-3015-22.5
Deployable Rollbar Sensor UnitTBA
Diagram showing the deployable rollbar unit and sensor unit mounted in the vehicle structure.

Maintenance

Rollbar Unit

Remove

  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. Remove the rear seat bases and backs (Refer to 'Rear Seats', page 1-7-3).
  2. Remove the rollbar trim cover.
  3. LH Rollbar unit only.
    Remove the rear centre console (Refer to 'Rear Trim', page 1-4-5).

To gain access to the LH ROPS unit wiring harness plug.

  1. Disconnect the wiring harness plug.

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  1. Drill out the pop rivits (x2) that secure the seat back bracket to the ROPS unit.
  1. Remove bolts (x2 on each) that secure the seat back bracket.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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