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:
General information
1.6 litre engine
The 1.6 litre CVH engine was introduced in
September 1991, to replace the 1.6 litre
SOHC engine used previously in the Sierra
range. The engine is broadly similar to the 1.8
litr ...
Thermostat - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Drain the cooling system.
3 Proceed as follows according to model:
SOHC models
4 Disconnect the radiator top hose and
expansion tank hose from the thermo ...
Engine oil
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off an ...
