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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
Convertible Roof › Removal
01 Body systemRemoval
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Rear Seal Spare Part Assembly Kit-
Renew		01.17.BM

Removal

  1. Operate roof to halfway position (support roof when hydraulic pressure drops with suitable straps) (see Figure 1).
Interior view of the convertible roof in a halfway position, supported by straps across the rear window area

Figure 1

  1. Remove 2 screws securing seal retaining brackets to rear seal assembly, remove brackets (see Figure 2).
Close-up view showing a hand using a tool to remove a screw from a seal retaining bracket on the rear seal assembly

Figure 2

  1. Remove remaining 26 screws securing rear seal assembly to tension bow, rest seal assembly on tonneau (note fitted position of tension springs).
  2. Remove RH cant rail trims (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.BT Cover - Trim - Cantrail - Renew).
  3. Remove LH cant rail trims (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.17.BT Cover - Trim - Cantrail - Renew).
  4. Mark position of B-post trim bolts.
  5. Remove 4 bolts securing B-post trims to roof (see Figure 3).
Close-up view of a hand removing bolts from the B-post trim near the roof mechanism

Figure 3

  1. Drill out 6 pop-rivets securing rear seal assembly to B-posts (see Figure 4).
Close-up view of a drill bit drilling out a pop-rivet securing the rear seal assembly to a B-post

Figure 4

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

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