Fuses and relays
Fuses
If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components.
Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuses are coded as follows:
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.
Always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Relays
Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified technicians.
See also:
Folding roof (Cabriolet models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the rear side, wheel arch and roof
stowage compartment trim panels.
2 Disconnect the heated rear window wiring
and pull it from the weatherstrip.
3 Release the roof front locking ...
Starter motor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery.
2 Working from under the vehicle, disconnect
the main starter motor cable and the two
wires from the starter solenoid (see
illustration).
8.2 Disconnecting th ...
Cylinder head - removal and refitting (engine removed)
Note: Up to early 1984, splined type cylinder
head bolts were used, and from early 1984,
size T55 Torx bolts were used. Torx type bolts
must always be renewed after slackening. The
two types of bo ...