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:
Rear suspension lower arm (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - removal
and refitting
Models with rear drum brakes
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands placed
under the side members.
2 Remove the relevant driveshaft.
3 Remov ...
Air cleaner air temperature control - description and testing
Thermostatically-controlled air
cleaner
1 On all pre-1986 models and certain models
from 1986 onwards, the air cleaner is
thermostatically-controlled by a vacuum
operated system to provide air at ...
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The ECT sensor is screwed into the inlet
manifold.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Partially drain the cooling system as
described in Chapter 1.
4 Disconnect the sensor wirin ...
