Thermo-time switch - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Drain the cooling system as described in Chapter 1.
3 Raise the front of the car and support it on axle stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
4 Disconnect the wiring multi-plug from the thermo-time switch located on the inlet manifold intermediate flange and accessible from under the car (see illustration).
18.4 Thermo-time switch (A) and temperature sensor (B) on the KE-Jetronic
system (viewed from under the car)
5 Unscrew the unit and remove it from its location.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Refill the
cooling system as described in Chapter 1.
See also:
Air cleaner inlet air temperature control check (Every 24 000 miles (40 000
km) or 2 years)
SOHC and DOHC carburettor
models
1 A vacuum pump will be required to test the
control components.
2 To check the operation of the air
temperature control, the engine must be cold.
First observe ...
Cleaning
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
Ph shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available
from your dealer.
Never use st ...
Introduction
General information
This Chapter is designed to help the home
mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety,
economy, long life and peak performance.
The Chapter contains a master
maintenance sche ...
