Heater controls - removal and refitting
Pre-1986 models
Removal
1 Working inside the vehicle, remove the
dash lower trim panel from the right-hand
side. The panel is secured by two metal tags
and two clips.
2 Detach the air ducts from the right-hand side of the heater casing and swivel them to clear the control cables.
3 Disconnect the control cables from the heater casing.
4 Giving a sharp jerk, pull the knobs from the control levers on the facia panel, then press the control indicator plate downwards and remove it.
5 Unscrew and remove the two screws which are now exposed and which hold the control lever assembly in position.
6 Carefully withdraw the control unit with the cables from the facia and disconnect the wire from the illumination lamp.
1986 models onwards
Removal
7 Pull the air ducts off the heater on the righthand
side and move them clear.
8 Detach the right-hand cable from the heater casing and temperature control flap lever.
9 Pull the cover off the left-hand actuating lever and detach the cable from the heater casing and air distribution flap lever.
10 Pull off the heater control knobs and undo the two screws, one located under each outer control knob, then remove the control panel bezel. Remove the centre vents.
11 Undo the two control panel screws and withdraw the panel with cables, through the aperture.
Refitting (all models)
12 Refitting is a reversal of removal. On
completion adjust as described in the
preceding Section.
See also:
Starter motor - testing in the vehicle
1 If the starter motor fails to operate first
check the condition of the battery.
2 Check the security and condition of all
relevant wiring.
Solenoid check
3 Disconnect the battery negative lead ...
Sump - removal and refitting
Note: New gaskets and sealing strips must be
used on refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Drain the engine oil.
3 Remove the starter motor as described in
Chapter 5, Part ...
Rear suspension front mounting (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) -
renewal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands placed
under the side members.
2 Unscrew and remove the three bolts
securing the relevant front guide plate to ...
