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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)12 · 11 Steering
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Steering Wheel: Specifications

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

Specifications

Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb/ft
Steering Wheel Attachment Screw4029.5
Airbag Module Attachment Screws96.6

Maintenance

Steering Wheel-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Steering Wheel-Renew11.06.AB

Remove

  1. Remove the driver's airbag module (Refer to 'Driver's Airbag Module - Remove and Install', page 11-6-1).
  2. Turn the steering to the centre position.
  3. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the steering wheel harness.
View of the rotary coupler and wiring harness behind the steering wheel hub

Figure A11-06-1096

Caution
Do not use steering lock to hold the wheel when you remove the attachmnet screw. The steering lock can be permanently damaged.

  1. Remove the M10 Torx screw that attaches the steering wheel.
Close-up view of the M10 Torx attachment screw on the steering wheel hub with an arrow pointing to it

Figure A11-06-1095

  1. Remove the steering wheel assembly.
  2. Apply tape to hold the rotary coupler in its central position.

Installation

  1. Put the electrical cables from the rotary coupler through the steering wheel.

Caution
Align the steering wheel and the rack to the centre position during assembly. If you do not, the rotary coupling can be damaged. Also, it can be difficult to align the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

  1. Align and install the steering wheel assembly.
  2. Install and torque the M10 screw that attaches the steering wheel (Refer to 'Specifications', page 11-6-1).
  3. Connect the electrical connector for the steering wheel harness.
  4. Install the driver's airbag module (Refer to 'Driver's Airbag Module - Remove and Install', page 11-6-1).
  5. Connect vehicle battery.

Driver’s Airbag Module - Remove and Install

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Driver’s Airbag Module remove and Install11.06.BC

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).

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