Heater unit - overhaul
1 With the heater unit removed from the vehicle, remove the two securing screws and withdraw the heater matrix from the casing (see illustrations).
19.1a Remove the securing screws . . .
19.1b . . . and withdraw the heater matrix
2 Cut the heater casing gasket in line with the casing joint, then use two suitable screwdrivers to prise off the retaining clips and separate the casing halves. Withdraw the lower part of the casing to the side.
3 Remove the air flap valves, then press the control levers from the casing. Note that the “up/down” control lever can only be removed when the marks are aligned as shown (see illustration).
19.3 Heater “up/down” control lever must be aligned as shown before removal
Note that the cross marks are for right-hand drive vehicles
4 Clean all components and hose through the matrix to remove any debris. If necessary use a chemical cleaner to clear the inner passage of the matrix. Renew the components as necessary.
5 Reassembly is a reversal of dismantling.
See also:
Coolant pump - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Drain the cooling system.
3 Proceed as follows according to model:
SOHC models
4 Disconnect the heater and radiator bottom
hoses from the coolant pump.
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Radio aerial (exteriormounted) - removal and refitting
1 On models fitted with an electric aerial,
disconnect the battery negative lead.
Saloon and Estate models
2 Remove the right-hand side trim panel from
the luggage compartment.
3 Working outside ...
Handbrake cables - renewal
1 Chock the front wheels, then fully release
the handbrake.
2 Raise and support the vehicle at the rear
with axle stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle
Support”).
Primary cable
3 Extract the spring c ...
