Major body damage - repair
Where serious damage has occurred or large areas need renewal due to neglect, it means that completely new sections or panels will need welding in, and this is best left to professionals. If the damage is due to impact, it will also be necessary to completely check the alignment of the bodyshell structure. Due to the principle of construction, the strength and shape of the whole car can be affected by damage to one part. In such instances the service of a dealer with specialist checking jigs are essential. If a body is left misaligned, it is first of all dangerous, as the car will not handle properly, and secondly uneven stresses will be imposed on the steering, engine and transmission, causing abnormal wear or complete failure. Tyre wear may also be excessive.
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Throttle valve control motor (1.6 and 1.8 litre (R6A type) CVH) - removal
and refitting
1.6 litre
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleaner.
3 Disconnect the wiring connectors from the
throttle valve control motor, and the throttle
position sensor, pulling on ...
Service recommendations
To help you service your vehicle:
We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy
location.
We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking
routine service ...
Examination and renovation
Crankshaft, bearings, cylinder
bores and pistons
1 Refer to Section 13 in Part A of this Chapter.
The information applies equally to the CVH
engine, except that standard sized crankshafts
are unm ...
