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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)26 · Service bulletins
26 · General

Part Data

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Headlamp Dryout › Part Data
Service bulletinsPart Data
  1. Attach an airline that has dry air, without oil to the battery vent tube (refer to Figure 9)

    2. CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE AIRLINE PRESSURE IS 2 BAR OR LESS. IF YOU DO NOT, DAMAGE TO THE HEADLAMP CAN OCCUR.

    Red air hose with trigger nozzle lying on concrete floor
    Figure 9
  2. Blow air through the headlamp until you can see no condensation on the lens.
  3. Let the air flow for 20 minutes more.
  4. Remove the vent tube from the headlamp then do steps 11 and 12 that follow quickly before more moisture can get into the headlamp.
  5. Install two silica gel bags into the headlamp (refer to Figure 10 – right headlamp shown).
    6. Close-up of headlamp interior showing two white silica gel bags inserted
    Figure 10
  6. Install the bulb cover.
  7. Install and tighten the two screws that attach the bulb cover.
  8. Install the headlamp access panel and turn the quarter turn fastener to attach it.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Adjust the steering to the centre.

Part Data

Description Part Number Quantity
25g Silica Gel Bag (2 each pack) 9G43-37-11095-PK 2 per headlamp
Battery Vent Tube 1R12-372635-AA 1

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