Remove centre tunnel side trim

[Shinjuku79]

I'd like to understand how the centre tunnel side trim (driver side uk) is removed. This is to facilitate replacement of the seat position switch bank.

Has anyone done this / seen a how to or video on the subject.

[Aston Installations]

What model and year?

[Shinjuku79]

V8 Vantage 2006 07MY

[Aston Installations]

OK, remove the carpet type trim behind the rear seats. Remove the 5 screws and one 8mm bolt retaining the aluminium trim running behind the rear seats. lift up the rear of the armrest and slide backwards. Remove the 2 screws at the back of the gearchange surround. Push down on the gearchange knob and rotate anti-clockwise 45 degrees, then lift up off the shaft. Lift the rear of the surround and disconnect plugs as you lift out the trim up and backwards, watching not to scag the leather trim on the left and right lower of the dash. Once out, you'll see the seat control circuit boards. The passenger side one is more awkward to get to because of the proximity to the main harness running through the car.

Hope that helps,

All the best,

James

[Shinjuku79]

Aston Installations said:

OK, remove the carpet type trim behind the rear seats. Remove the 5 screws and one 8mm bolt retaining the aluminium trim running behind the rear seats. lift up the rear of the armrest and slide backwards. Remove the 2 screws at the back of the gearchange surround. Push down on the gearchange knob and rotate anti-clockwise 45 degrees, then lift up off the shaft. Lift the rear of the surround and disconnect plugs as you lift out the trim up and backwards, watching not to scag the leather trim on the left and right lower of the dash. Once out, you'll see the seat control circuit boards. The passenger side one is more awkward to get to because of the proximity to the main harness running through the car.

Hope that helps,

All the best,

James

Thanks James. So I understand the way in is from the top, not to remove the side trim around the switch bank?

The photos I've seen of the switch bank have what appear to be locating holes on each side which I presume screws are passed through. Can these locating holes be released without removing the surrounding trim on the side of the transmission tunnel?

[Aston Installations]

Unfortunately I don't have a V8 in the workshop at the moment to have a look at. The DBS we have has that bit up at the trim shop, so I'm struggling to help any more at the moment I'm afraid.

Apologies,

James