Fuel system - depressurising
Warning: The fuel system will remain pressurised after the engine is switched off. Comply with relevant safety precautions during this operation and refer to the “Safety First” Section at the beginning of this manual before proceeding 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Position a suitable container beneath the fuel filter.
3 Cover the outlet union on the filter with a wad of absorbent cloth to minimise the risk of fuel spray, then slowly loosen the outlet union and allow the pressure to dissipate.
4 Tighten the union on completion unless the filter is to be renewed.
5 The system will remain depressurised until the fuel pump is primed prior to starting the engine. Remove the container and cloth on completion.
See also:
Rear suspension front mounting (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) -
renewal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands placed
under the side members.
2 Unscrew and remove the three bolts
securing the relevant front guide plate to ...
Throttle housing - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket must be used on refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Depressurise the fuel system as described
in Section 6.
3 Remove the air inlet pipe (see illustrati ...
Steering gear - removal, overhaul and refitting
Removal
Note: New tie-rod balljoint split-pins must be
used on refitting.
1 Set the front roadwheels in the straightahead
position.
2 Raise the front of the vehicle and fit stands
(see “Jacking ...
