Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) components - removal and refitting
Electronic modules 1 Refer to Section 6.
DIS coil
2 Refer to Section 4.
Engine speed sensor
Removal
3 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
4 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug (see illustration).
7.4 Disconnecting the engine speed sensor wiring plug - DIS
5 Remove the securing screw and withdraw the sensor.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Engine Coolant Temperature
(ECT) sensor
Removal
7 The ECT sensor is screwed into the inlet
manifold (see illustration).
7.7 Engine coolant temperature sensor location (arrowed) - DIS
8 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
9 Partially drain the cooling system as described in Chapter 1.
10 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug.
11 Unscrew the sensor from the inlet manifold.
Refitting
12 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but on
completion top up the cooling system as
described in “Weekly checks”.
See also:
Door lock - removal and refitting
Models up to 1990
1 Remove the door inner trim panel.
2 Where necessary for improved access, peel
back the waterproof plastic sheet from the
door.
3 Withdraw the window channel extension
through ...
Specifications
Battery
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt lead-acid, 35 to 52 Ah depending on model
Charge condition:
Poor . . . ...
Suspension and steering check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
Front suspension and steering
check
1 Raise the front of the vehicle, and securely
support it on axle stands (see “Jacking and
Vehicle Support”).
2 Visually inspect the balljoint dust covers
and ...
