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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)08 · 07 Transmission
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Maintenance

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Automatic Control System › Maintenance
07 TransmissionMaintenance

Maintenance

Paddle Shift Switch Assembly - Renew - (Sportshift Only)

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Paddle Shift Switch Assembly-Renew07.05.AE

Remove

  1. Remove the top and bottom shrouds from the steering column (Refer to 'Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering Column - Remove and Install', page 11-4-4).
  2. Remove the screw that attaches the paddle shift switch assembly (switch assembly) to the steering column (Refer to Figure. 1).
Close-up of paddle shift switch assembly with arrow pointing to electrical connector
Figure. 1
  1. Move the paddle shift switch assembly to get access to the electrical connector.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector for the paddle shift switch assembly (see Figure 2).
Close-up of disconnected electrical connector with arrow pointing to it
Figure 2

Install

  1. Connect the electrical connector for the switch assembly.
  2. Put the switch assembly in position on the steering column.
  3. Install the screw that attaches the switch assembly.
  4. Remove the top and bottom shrouds from the steering column (Refer to 'Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering Column - Remove and Install', page 11-4-4).
  5. Connect the vehicle battery.

Sportshift Drive Switch-Renew-Sportshift Only

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Sportshift Drive Switch-Renew07.05.AF

Removal

  1. Battery isolation switch OFF.
  2. Remove upper centre panel using special tool (501 115) to hook into either one of the two centre air vents (see Figure 1).
Hand using tool to remove upper centre panel
Figure 1

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