Windscreen/tailgate wiper blades and arms - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Pull the wiper arm away from the glass until
the arm locks.
2 Depress the small clip on the blade and slide the blade out of the hooked part of the arm (see illustration).
17.2 Disconnecting wiper blade from arm
3 Before removing the wiper arms it is worthwhile marking their parked position on the glass with a strip of masking tape as an aid to refitting. Raise the plastic nut cover.
4 Unscrew the nut which holds the arm to the pivot shaft and pull the arm from the splines.
Refitting
5 Refit by reversing the removal operations.
See also:
Bulbs (interior lamps) - renewal
Pre-1986 models
Glove compartment lamp
1 This is simply a matter of gently pulling the
bulb from its holder.
Heater control illumination lamp
2 Slide the heater control levers to the top of
thei ...
Boot lid (Saloon models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Open the boot lid, and place protective
covers (old rags or cardboard) beneath the
corners of the lid, and over the rear wings to
prevent damage to the paintwork.
2 Where applicable, di ...
Door handle and lock components - removal and refitting
Door exterior handle
Removal
1 Remove the door trim panel (Section 11).
2 Peel back the waterproof sheet as
necessary to gain access (see illustration).
13.2 Peel back the waterproof sheet for ...
