Idle speed compensator - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The idle speed compensator is only fitted to
K-Jetronic systems from 1986 onwards and is
located in the centre of the engine
compartment bulkhead (see illustration).
19.1 K-Jetronic system idle speed compensator location
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Disconnect the electrical lead, undo the two screws and withdraw the unit. Detach the air hoses from each end and remove the compensator.
Refitting
4 Refitting is a reversal of removal. The air
hoses can be connected to either end and the
arrows on the unit can be ignored.
See also:
Engine oil and filter renewal (Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months)
1 Frequent oil and filter changes are the most
important preventative maintenance
procedures which can be undertaken by the
DIY owner. As engine oil ages, it becomes
diluted and contaminated, whic ...
Spark control system components (carburettor models) - removal and refitting
Spark delay and sustain valves
1 Disconnect the vacuum pipes at the valve
and withdraw the valve.
2 When refitting a spark delay valve, the valve
must be positioned with the black end
(marked “CA ...
Aerial - removal and refitting
Manually-operated type - all
models except Cabriolet
Removal
1 Withdraw the radio (Section 21) until the
aerial lead can be pulled out of the receiver
socket.
2 Working under the front wing, rel ...
