Install
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Steering Wheel › Install
11 SteeringInstall
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
- Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL..
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.
- Disconnect the vehicle battery.
- Turn the steering wheel to get access to one of the two M6 screws that attach the airbag module.
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- Remove the M6 screw.
- Turn the steering wheel to get access to the second M6 screw that attaches the airbag module.
- Remove the second M6 screw.
- Move the airbag module to get access to the two electrical connectors.
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- Disconnect the two electrical connector for the airbag module.
- Remove the airbag module and keep it in an approved storage area.
Install
- Connect the two electrical cables to the airbag module.
- Put the airbag module in position.
- Turn the steering wheel to get access to install one of the two airbag module M6 attachment screws.
- Install and torque the first M6 attachment screw.
- Turn the steering wheel to get access to install the second airbag module M6 attachment screw.
- Install and torque the second M6 attachment screw.
- Connect the vehicle battery.
Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
- TOOLTie rod end toolSearch: tie rod end puller
- TOOLBall joint separatorSearch: ball joint separator
- FLUIDPower steering fluidSearch: Aston Martin power steering fluid
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