Electrical system

The body electrical system consists of all lights, wash/wipe equipment, interior electrical equipment, and associated switches and wiring.

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Radiator - removal, inspection and refitting
All models except RS Turbo Pre-1986 models Removal 1 Drain the cooling system as described in Chapter 1. 2 Disconnect the battery negative terminal. 3 Release the retaining clips and disconnect ...

Alternator brushes and regulator - renewal
Bosch alternator 1 With the alternator removed from the engine, clean the external surfaces free from dirt. 2 Extract the brush box/regulator screws from the rear cover and withdraw the brush bo ...

Alternator drivebelt check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 A conventional vee drivebelt is used to drive both the alternators and water pump pulleys on OHV and HCS engines, and the alternator pulley only on CVH engines, power being transmitted via a pul ...