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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)12 · 11 Steering
12 · Steering & suspension

Remove

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Steering Column Switches › Remove
11 SteeringRemove · page 1 of 2
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item Code
Cruise Control Switch-Renew 11.06.BL

Remove

WARNING
LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MINUTES AFTER YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE YOU DO WORK. IF YOU DO NOT, THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAN OPERATE AND CAUSE INJURY.

  1. Remove airbag module (Refer to ‘Driver’s Airbag Module - Remove and Install’, page 11-6-1).
  2. Remove the cruise control switch.

Install

  1. Install the cruise control switch.
  2. Make sure that the routing of the switch harness is correct.
  3. Install the airbag module (Refer to ‘Driver’s Airbag Module - Remove and Install’, page 11-6-1).

Airbag Rotary Coupler Assembly - Remove and Install

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item Code
Airbag Rotary Coupler Assembly - Remove and Install 11.06.CM

Remove

For Pre-08MY vehicles:

  1. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL).

For 08MY vehicles or newer:

  1. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL..

WARNING
LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MINUTES AFTER YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE YOU DO WORK. IF YOU DO NOT, THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAN OPERATE AND CAUSE INJURY.

  1. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
  2. Turn the steering wheel to get access to one of the two M6 screws that attach the airbag module (Refer to Figure 1).

Indicator Switch for the Steering Column - Remove and Install

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item Code
Indicator Switch for the Steering Column - Remove and Install 11.06.CK

Remove

  1. Remove the top shroud from the steering column (Refer to ‘Top Shroud for the Steering Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-1).
  2. Release the clips that attach the indicator switch to its mounting.
  3. Release the indicator switch from its mounting.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the indicator switch.
  5. Remove the indicator switch.

Install

  1. Connect the electrical connector to the indicator switch.
  2. Install the indicator switch in the mounting.
  3. Make sure that the clips that attach the switch are correctly engaged.
  4. Install the top shroud to the steering column (Refer to ‘Top Shroud for the Steering Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-1).
Close-up of a switch on a steering column with an arrow pointing to a small hole or slot.
Figure 1
  1. Remove the M6 screw.
  2. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the second M6 screw that attaches the airbag module.
  3. Remove the second M6 screw.

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