DB5, Pack 7

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Stage 48, Preparing the seat base

 

This is a super quick stage. Start by inserting the foam insert into the seat base, matching the shape of the foam to the seat. Then, fit the seat cover to the base, aligning the holes in the cover appropriately.

 

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Stage 49, Assembling the passenger seat

The first step is to fit the backrest adjuster knob to the backrest bracket. Screw this down with a PS36 screw. Next, fit the backrest over the backrest, making sure it is fully "hooked" all the way around.

Now, using the backrest bracket L1, fix it into place with 3 PS21 screws, then attach the backrest to the seat base with 2 PS37 screws from the back, and 1 PS01 screw from the side. Next, fit the remaining bracket L@ to the other side of the seat, using a PS01 screw.

Stage complete.

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Stage 50, installing the ejector mechanism

 

Start by assembling the ejector guide rails. you'll need the guide rails, the spring, and 4 DS20 screws.

Next, fit the return spring to the ejector lever.

Fit the lever assembly to the underside of the cockpit floor.

 

I neglected to take pics of the following steps..... (too excited to see the ejector mechanism work, I guess!)

Install the keeper bracket over the lever, then fir the ejector guide rail assembly through the hole in the cockpit floor, and secure with 4 PS05 screws. Then, place the seat into position, and compress the spring with the seat until the hook on the lever catches the seat. Now, test the seat, and watch it go flying!

 

 

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Stage 51, Preparing the rear seat base

 

As with the other stages involving seats, this is a rather quick stage.

Align the seat cushions by their shape to the seat base. The, fit the seat cover into place. The lip on the seat cover should wrap around the seat base fully.

Stage finished

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Stage 52, Assembling the rear seat

 

Start by fitting the foam insert into the seat backrest. Then fit the cover into place, snapping it over the seat backrest all the way around.

Next, screw the seat base to the backrest with 4 PS05 screws.

Stage finished.

 

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Stage 53, preparing the dashboard

 

This is a super quick stage, involving only 3 pieces.

Screw the two detail parts to the dashboard with 2 PS12 screws.

Stage finished

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Stage 54, fitting the glovebox, clock and temperature control

 

Start by fitting the glovebox lid handle to the glovebox lid. screw it into place with a PS12 screw.

Next, fit the temperature control panel into place, securing it with another PS12 screw.

 

Now, fit the glovebox lid onto the glovebox. This simply snaps into place.

 

next, place the glovebox into place securing with a PS05 screw. Then mount the clock lens, followed by the clock itself. Lastly, pressfit the switch into place.

Stage finished.

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Stage 55, Fitting the GPS system and radio

Start by applying the sticker that has the radio face on it. Then, fit the radio into the GPS housing and secure with 1 PS04 screw.

Now, place the GPS sticker onto the GPS glass. Alignment is easy as the sticker and glass have matching shapes.

Next, fit the GPS cover to the housing and then place the GPS reflector, securing the reflector with 2 PS05 screws.

Lastly, place the GPS housing into the dashboard assembly, and fix into place with 2 PS05 screws.

Stage finished.

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Stage 56, fitting the dashboard dials and switches

Start by placing the dial stickers into position. Agora has kindly printed an outline of the dash board onto the sticker sheet so that there is no guesswork as to where each sticker goes. Next, mount the dial lenses to the dial housing,  then mount the dial mount to the panel assembly.

Next, mount the air vent switch to the dash panel housing, and secure with a PS21 screw. Then  ount the housing to the dashAnd then mount the dial reflector in place. Lastly, insert the 3 switches into the holes in the panel as indicated.

Stage finished

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Stage 57, fitting the steering wheel and dashboard LEDs

 

Start by inserting the steering column into the steering wheel. Then, LIGHTLY tap the column into the wheel until it is fully seated. The column will fit only 1 wayso aligning the steering wheel later will not be a problem. 

Next, the left steering column cover is put into position, followed by the right hand cover. These fit only in 1 position, with the ring cast onto the column fitting into a recess in the cover. Use 4 PS12 screws to secure the halves of the cover together.

The next item to be placed into position is the Aston Martin badge that goes in the center of the steering wheel. the badge is aligned so that it is perpendicular to the centerline of the center spoke on the wheel. (The flat on the other end of the steering column aligns with the center spoke)

The steering wheel assembly is than inserted into the dash. As the socket in the dash is shaped to match the end of the steering column cover, it will fit in only 1 way.

The dash is secured to the floor tub with 2 PS05 screws. Another PS05 screw is driven into the GPS cover.

 

The next item to manage is the dash LED bulbs. These bulbs are on 1 cable.    Push home 2 of the bulbs into  the dash, and one into the GPS housing, then connect the 2 cables marked 11 after the bulbs have been seated.

Lastly, connect cables 12, 13 and 14 to the motherboard, and then fit the wire bracket as shown in step 17.

 

Stage and pack finished!