Seating (01.10); Description; Heated Seats; Specifications - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

Body System (01.00)

Seating (01.10)

Description

The front seats are installed with the following features:
• Integral side airbags
• Head restraints
• Safety belt reel pretensioner
• Electrically adjustable seat positioning and lumbar support
• Heated seat (optional)

Heated Seats

The heated seat system comprises:
• Heated seat switches
• Backrest heater element
• Cushion heater element and thermostat
The heated seat function permits the electrical heating of the
seat back and cushion on the driver and front passenger
seats. The heating system of each seat is selected by separate
switches located on the inside of each seat base.
Once the heated seat function has been activated, it will
operate until one of the following conditions have been
satisfied:
• A fixed period of time has expired (10 minutes)
• If the engine is not running and the ignition key is
removed
• A malfunction is detected by the heated seat module
Confirmation that the heated seat function is active is
indicated by the illumination of an amber light on the
switch.

Specifications

Torque Figures
Description
Seat mountings
Seatbelt
October 2005

Maintenance

RH/LH Front Seat-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item
Front Seat-Renew
Front Seat-Renew
Removal
1. Power seat fully forward.
2. Remove bolts (x2), securing rear of seat to seat rails.
3. Power seat fully rearwards.
4. Remove bolt securing seat belt to seat frame.
5. Remove bolts (x2), securing front of seat to seat rails.
6. Tip the seat forwards and disconnect multiplugs (x4)
7. With assistance, remove seat assembly.
Installation
1. With assistance, Install seat in the vehicle.
2. Position seat belt to seat frame, install and torque
3. Tip the seat forwards and connect multiplugs (x4).
4. Position seat onto seat rails.
5. Install front bolts (x2. Power seat forward and install rear
To power the drivers seat the ignition switch must be in the
Nm
20-25
30-40
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tighten bolt.
bolts (x2). Torque tighten bolts (x4).
'II' position

Seating (01.10)

Body System (01.00)
Code
RH 01.10.AA
LH 01.10.AB
1-7-1