Body exterior fittings - removal and refitting
Spoilers and wheel arch
deflectors
Removal
1 The spoilers and wheel arch deflectors
fitted to XR3, XR3i, Cabriolet and RS Turbo
models are secured by screws, rivets and
clips, or a combination of all three.
2 The screw and rivet fasteners are concealed under blanking plugs which are prised out to gain access to the screw or rivet as applicable (see illustrations). These can then be drilled out or unscrewed and the spoiler or wheel arch deflector withdrawn.
25.2a Front spoiler attachments - XR3 models
A Retaining screws B Retaining pegs
25.2b Front wheel arch extension attachments - RS Turbo models
A and B Rivets
C Screws
D Screw cap
Refitting 3 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Body adhesive emblems and
mouldings
Removal
4 The radiator grille emblem, the front wing
motif, the tailgate emblems and the body side
mouldings are all of the self-adhesive type.
5 To remove these devices, it is recommended that a length of nylon cord is used to separate them from their mounting surfaces (see illustration).
25.5 Removing tailgate adhesive badge
Refitting 6 New emblems have adhesive already applied and a protective backing. Before sticking them into position, clean off all the old adhesive from the mounting surface of the vehicle.
See also:
Power steering pump - removal and refitting
Note: New power steering fluid hose O-rings
will be required when refitting.
All engines except 1.8 litre (R6A)
CVH and 2.0 litre DOHC
1 Place a suitable container under the power
steering pump, ...
Ignition systems
The ignition system is divided into two circuits, low tension
(primary) and high tension (secondary). The low tension circuit consists of the
battery, ignition switch, primary coil windings and th ...
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 ...
