Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Aston Martin
01 00 Introduction02 01 Body system03 02 Frame and mounting04 03 Engine05 04 Suspension06 05 Driveline07 06 Brake system08 07 Transmission09 08 Clutch10 09 Exhaust11 10 Fuel12 11 Steering13 12 Climate control14 13 Information, gauge and warning15 14 Power supply16 15 Vehicle entertainment17 16 Vacuum distribution18 17 Lighting19 18 Electric distribution and electronic control20 19 Electronic features21 20 Appendix and glossary22 Circuit diagrams23 Squeaks and rattles repair manual24 Bluetooth system (training guide)25 On board diagnostics (EOBD)26 Service bulletins
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)12 · 11 Steering
12 · Steering & suspension

Install

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Steering Wheel › Install
11 SteeringInstall

For 08MY vehicles or newer:

  1. 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.

  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.
Steering wheel with arrow pointing to a screw location

Figure A11-06-1093

  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.
  4. Move the airbag module to get access to the two electrical connectors.
Airbag module with two electrical connectors

Figure A11-06-1094

  1. Disconnect the two electrical connector for the airbag module.
  2. Remove the airbag module and keep it in an approved storage area.

Install

  1. Connect the two electrical cables to the airbag module.
  2. Put the airbag module in position.
  3. Turn the steering wheel to get access to install one of the two airbag module M6 attachment screws.
  4. Install and torque the first M6 attachment screw.
  5. Turn the steering wheel to get access to install the second airbag module M6 attachment screw.
  6. Install and torque the second M6 attachment screw.
  7. Connect the vehicle battery.

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