Headlamp wiper motor - removal and refitting
Note: On vehicles fitted with foglamps, the headlamp unit must be removed when the righthand headlamp wiper motor is to be removed.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Disconnect the washer hose from the nozzle on the end of the wiper arm, then remove the wiper arm.
3 Pull the washer hose and retainer from the end of the motor shaft.
4 Remove the radiator grille panel.
5 Where applicable, prise the trim strip from the bottom of the headlamp unit for access to the wiper motor mounting bolts (see illustrations).
40.5a Prise the trim strip from the bottom of the headlamp unit . . .
40.5b . . . for access to the headlamp wiper motor mounting bolts
6 Remove the two mounting bolts, then working under the wheel arch, slide the wiper motor rearwards, disconnect the wiring plug and withdraw the motor.
Refitting
7 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but on
completion adjust the free length of the
washer hose between the nozzle and the
retainer on the motor shaft.
See also:
Hinge and lock check and lubrication (Every 12 000 miles or 12
months)
1 Work around the vehicle, and lubricate the
bonnet, door and tailgate hinges with a light
machine oil such as Duckhams Home Oil.
2 Lightly lubricate the bonnet release
mechanism and exposed secti ...
Ignition timing (OHC models) - adjustment
Note: During production the ignition timing is
accurately set using a microwave process,
and sealant is applied to the distributor clamp
bolt. Because the electronic components
require no maintena ...
Windscreen wiper motor and linkage - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the wiper arms and blades as
described in Section 17.
2 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3 Remove the nut covers, the fixing nuts,
washers and spacers from the pivot sha ...
