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

Maintenance

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Front End › Maintenance
01 Body systemMaintenance

Maintenance

Radiator Closing Panel - Remove and Install

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item Code
Radiator Closing Panel - Remove and Install 01.02.AA

Removal

  1. Remove the 12 Torx screws that attach the radiator closing panel.
  2. Remove the radiator closing panel.

Install

  1. Install the radiator closing panel (refer to Figure S-01-02-AA-01).
  2. Install and tighten the 12 Torx screws that attach the radiator closing panel.

Centre Undertray - Remove and Install (Roadster Only)

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item Code
Centre Undertray - Remove and Install 01.02.MB

Removal

  1. Use the applicable equipment to lift the vehicle and make it safe.
  2. Remove the 17 screws that attach the centre undertray to the body.
  3. Remove the centre undertray.

Install

  1. Put the rear undertray in position.
  2. Install and torque the 17 Torx screws that attach the rear undertray.

THE CENTRE UNDERTRAY IS HEAVY. GET THE HELP OF ANOTHER PERSON WHEN YOU MOVE THE REAR UNDERTRAY. IF YOU DO NOT YOU CAN BE INJURED.

Front Wings Specifications

Wing Standard (mm)
Item 1 2 3 4
Nominal gap 3.5 2.0 3.75 3.0
Tolerance ±0.75 +0.5 / -0.0 ± 0.75 ±0.5
Flush -0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.5
Tolerance ±1.5 +0.0 / -0.5 ±1.5 ±0.5
Taper N/A N/A N/A N/A
Symmetry N/A N/A N/A N/A

Torque Figures

Description Nm
Wing Top 8
Wing Top Single nut Tight with ‘Threadlock’
Lower Rear 8
Slam panel 8
PCM Bracket 10
Bonnet Damper 25
  1. Wing Top
  2. Wing Top Single nut
  3. Lower Rear
  4. Slam panel
  5. PCM Bracket
  6. Bonnet Damper

THE CENTRE UNDERTRAY IS HEAVY. GET THE HELP OF ANOTHER PERSON WHEN YOU MOVE THE REAR UNDERTRAY. IF YOU DO NOT YOU CAN BE INJURED.

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