Heater motor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Where necessary, unclip the brake servo vacuum hose for improved access.
3 On models from 1987, unclip the windscreen washer hoses and wiring from the motor cover, and secure them to the bodywork out of the way.
4 Unscrew the two securing bolts from the motor cover, pull off the rubber moulding, then withdraw the cover (see illustration).
20.4 Unscrew the securing bolts and withdraw the heater motor cover
5 Disconnect the wiring from the motor, and detach the earth lead from its bracket.
6 Unscrew the two motor securing nuts, and withdraw the motor assembly (see illustration).
20.6 Heater motor and wiring
7 Unclip the casing halves, then prise open the motor retaining strap using a screwdriver, or if necessary a drift.
8 Detach the wiring from the motor, then remove the motor and fan wheels from the casing.
Refitting
9 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
See also:
Starting
Positions of the ignition
1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
gearshift lever (automatic transaxle
only) and allows key removal. On
vehicles with a manual transaxle
push the key in while turning t ...
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 ...
Tailgate (Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Note: On Hatchback models made before
1990 with an integral heated rear
window/radio aerial, note that the radio aerial
lead is routed through different openings to
that of other models in the rea ...
