Maintenance; Driver's Airbag Module-Renew; Passenger Airbag-Renew - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

Restraining Devices (01.20)
Body System (01.00)
Dual Inflation Technology
When activated, the airbags will deploy at either a normal or
reduced level of inflation, depending on crash severity.
Various sensors determine the direction and severity of an
impact. The system analyses this information then deploys
the appropriate airbags.
Impact Sensors
Side Impact - Side impact sensors are mounted to the base
of each B-pillar and within each door. In the event of a side
impact, the RCM processes the impact data sent by the side
impact sensor against stored data. The RCM will deploy the
side airbag on the side the deployment request was initiated
and the seat belt pretensioner.
Front Impact - Front impact sensors (x2) are located under
the grill opening panel.
The SRS module processes the impact data sent by the front
impact sensor against stored data, and deploys the front
airbags, and the seat belt pretensioners.
Passenger Airbag Deactivation
The passenger airbag can be deactivated using the PAD
(Passenger Airbag Deactivation) switch. Switching the
passenger airbag off allows children under the age of 12 to
be carried safely in the passenger seat. The PAD switch is
located at the passenger end of the instrument panel and is
accessible when the passenger door is open.
Please see the Owner's Guide for the full deactivation
Unnecessary deactivation of the passenger airbag is
dangerous. The passenger will not receive the added
protection from the airbag and serious injuries or even
death could occur. With the exception of installing a
child seat on the passenger seat, do not turn the
passenger airbag deactivation switch to the off
Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster
cushion in the passenger seat if the airbag is active.

Maintenance

Driver's Airbag Module-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item
Driver's Airbag Module-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Allow a two minute power down period to de-activate
airbag system.
1-13-4
Note
procedure.
Warning
position.
Warning
Code
01.20.AC
3. Rotate steering wheel to access and remove bolts (x2)
from driver's airbag module to steering wheel (see Fig.
1).
4. Release driver's airbag module, disconnect multiplugs
(x2) and remove airbag module (see Fig 2).
Installation
1. Position driver's airbag module and connect multiplugs
(x2).
2. Install bolts (x2) and tighten (8-10 Nm).
3. Connect vehicle battery.

Passenger Airbag-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item
Passenger Airbag-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect battery for minimum of 10 minutes.
2. Remove airbag panel and door assembly (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.12.AJ Panel & Door Assembly -
Air Bag - Renew).
3. Remove airbag unit (4 bolts & 2 multiplugs).
Installation
1. Install airbag unit (4 bolts & 2 multiplugs).
Workshop Manual
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Code
01.20.CA
October 2005