Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual page 261

Steering Column (11.04)
Steering (11.00)
22. Remove Torx screws (x3) that secure steering sensor
mounting bracket to column and remove bracket.
Installation
1. Position steering sensor mounting bracket, install and
tighten Torx screws (x3).
2. Install steering sensor, install and tighten Torx screws
(x3).
3. Install gaiter on steering column.
4. Install steering column switch gear and secure clips.
5. Install rotary coupler to marked position and secure with
masking tape.
6. Position upper steering column assembly and connect to
intermediate shaft.
7. Connect multiplug to steering sensor.
8. Position upper column to mounting bracket, install and
torque tighten Torx bolts (x4).
9. Install and torque tighten column pinch bolt.
10. Connect multiplugs (x5).
11. Position load spread plate and secure harness clips (x2).
12. Install load spread plate and secure with screw.
13. Install upper steering column shrouds and install and
tighten screws (x7).
14. Remove masking tape from rotary coupler.
15. Install steering wheel (see Workshop Manual procedure
11.06.AB Steering Wheel Renew).
16. Install air temperature pipe to lower instrument panel
and install panel.
17. Connect vehicle battery.
18. Re-position driver's seat and reach/rake positions.
11-3-2 Workshop Manual October 2005