Cold start valve - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of Section 1 before proceeding.
K-Jetronic system
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery earth lead.
2 Detach the electrical wiring multi-plug from the valve (see illustration).
9.2 Disconnecting the cold start valve wiring multi-plug
3 Slowly unscrew and remove the fuel supply pipe banjo bolt. Take care on removal, as the system will be under pressure. Soak up fuel spillage with a cloth.
4 Unscrew and remove the two socket-head mounting bolts using an Allen key or Torx type key or socket bit on later models, and remove the valve.
Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure. Do not overtighten the banjo bolt
or the washers may fracture (use a new one
each side of the union).
6 On completion restart the engine and check for signs of fuel leakage.
KE-Jetronic system
Removal
7 Disconnect the battery earth lead.
8 Disconnect the wiring multi-plug from the valve which is located underneath the throttle housing (see illustration).
9.8 KE-Jetronic system cold start valve
location
A Fuel pipe union B Retaining bolts
9 Slowly unscrew and remove the fuel supply pipe banjo union. Take care on removal, as the system will be under pressure. Soak up fuel spillage with a cloth.
10 Unscrew and remove the two Torx type mounting bolts using a Torx key or socket bit.
Remove the valve from under the throttle housing.
Refitting
11 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Do not
overtighten the banjo bolt or the washers may
fracture (use a new one each side of the
union).
12 On completion restart the engine and check for leaks.
See also:
Ignition system component check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Where applicable, remove the distributor
cap and thoroughly clean it inside and out
with a dry lint-free cloth. Examine the four HT
lead segments inside the cap. If the segments
appear badly bur ...
Loudspeakers - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery earth lead.
Facia panel-mounted speakers
Upper
2 Prise the speaker grille from its four
retaining clips in the facia using a thin-bladed
screwdriver.
3 Remove the four s ...
Master cylinder - removal, overhaul and refitting
Note: Before starting work, refer to the
warning at the beginning of Section 3
concerning the dangers of hydraulic fluid.
Removal
1 Disconnect the leads from the level warning
switch in the reser ...