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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)02 · 01 Body system
02 · Body & interior

Removal

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Body Closures › Removal
01 Body systemRemoval
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Boot Gas Strut (Pair)-Renew01.03.GD

Removal

  1. Open boot lid.
  2. Release clip securing LH gas strut to boot lid and release gas strut (see Figure 1).
  3. Release clip securing LH gas strut to body and remove gas strut (see Figure 2).

Close-up of a gas strut clip being released on the left-hand side.
Figure 1

Close-up of a gas strut clip being released on the right-hand side, showing the mounting point and bolt hole.
Figure 2

Installation

  1. Clean gas strut, install and secure with clips.
  2. Release clip securing RH gas strut to boot lid and release gas strut.

3. Release clip securing RH gas strut to body and remove gas strut.

4. Clean gas strut, install and secure with clips.

5. Close boot lid.

Boot Lid Striker Assembly - Renew (Roadster Only)

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Boot Lid Striker Assembly-Renew01.03.GE

Removal

  1. Access luggage compartment and remove floor carpet.
  2. Release clips securing warning triangle in place and remove (see Figure 1).

Warning triangle mounted inside the boot, with red arrows pointing to its mounting clips.
Figure 1

3. Remove 2 bolts securing warning triangle bracket to body and remove (see Figure 2).

Warning triangle bracket removed, showing the two mounting bolt holes with red arrows pointing to them.
Figure 2

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

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