Air cleaner assembly - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2 Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hoses which are accessible from above, from the air cleaner body (see illustration).
2.2 Disconnecting the crankcase ventilation hose at the air cleaner body
3 Disconnect the cold air inlet hose from the end of the air cleaner spout where applicable (see illustration).
2.3 Cold air inlet hose removal from air cleaner spout
4 Where fitted, on CVH engines, pull out the crankcase emission valve from the underside of the air cleaner body.
5 Undo the retaining screws or bolts on the air cleaner lid and lift the unit off the carburettor.
6 On 1.1 and 1.3 litre HCS engines, unclip the fuel trap from the side of the air cleaner casing.
7 According to model, disconnect the vacuum hose and the remaining crankcase ventilation hose(s) as applicable, then remove the air cleaner from the engine.
Refitting
8 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
See also:
Flywheel/driveplate - removal, inspection and refitting
Note: New flywheel securing bolts must be
used on refitting.
1.8 litre (R2A type)
1 Refer to Section 26, Chapter 2, Part A but
also note the following points.
2 The flywheel/driveplate securing b ...
Cleaning
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
Ph shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available
from your dealer.
Never use st ...
Throttle valve control motor (1.6 and 1.8 litre (R6A type) CVH) - removal
and refitting
1.6 litre
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleaner.
3 Disconnect the wiring connectors from the
throttle valve control motor, and the throttle
position sensor, pulling on ...
