Exterior lamps - removal and refitting
Headlamp
Removal
1 On pre-1986 models, remove the radiator
grille as described in Chapter 11.
2 Working in the engine compartment, disconnect the headlamp wiring multi-plug and remove the sidelamp bulbholder.
3 Rotate the side and upper plastic retaining clip heads through 90° to release the headlamp mountings (see illustrations).
7.3a Releasing the headlamp side plastic retaining clip head
7.3b Headlamp upper plastic retaining clip head (arrowed)
4 With the headlamp unit released, pull it sharply forward off its lower ballstud.
Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Front direction indicator lamp
Removal
6 Working inside the engine compartment
disconnect the indicator bulb holder from the
lamp.
7 Remove the headlamp as described above.
8 Remove the headlamp upper plastic retaining clip then unscrew the ball-headed bolt (see illustrations).
7.8a Removing the retaining clip . . .
7.8b . . . and the ball-headed bolt
9 Remove the lower adjuster by turning the collar (see illustrations).
7.9a Release the adjuster by turning the collar (arrowed)
7.9b . . . then remove the adjuster
10 Release the side spring clip, then pull the lamp out at the bottom to disengage the upper tangs (see illustration).
7.10 Release the direction indicator side spring clip
Refitting 11 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Rear lamp
Removal
12 Remove the bulbholder(s) as described in
Section 5.
13 Remove the lamp retaining screws or nuts as applicable, and remove the lamp.
Refitting
14 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
See also:
Auxiliary warning system components - removal and refitting
General
1 This system monitors the fluid levels and
front brake pads for excessive wear. In the
event of a fluid level dropping below the
specified level, or the brake pads wearing
down to the mi ...
Engine/transmission - reconnection and installation
1 This is a direct reversal of removal and
separation from the transmission. Take care
not to damage the radiator or front wings
during installation.
Reconnection
2 Make sure that the engine adap ...
Engine/automatic transmission assembly - removal and separation
Note: Refer to the warning in Section 8 before
proceeding. A suitable hoist and lifting tackle
will be required for this operation. Any
suspected faults in the automatic transmission
should be ref ...
