Intercooler - removal and refitting
1985 models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleaner as described in Section 2.
3 Remove the intercooler upper and lower air hoses (see illustration).
22.3 Intercooler upper air hose attachment (arrowed)
4 Undo the upper retaining bolt, tilt the intercooler towards the engine at the top and lift up to disengage the lower retaining pins.
Remove the unit from the engine compartment.
Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
1986 models onwards
Removal
6 Proceed as described in paragraphs 1 to 3.
7 Undo the two radiator and intercooler lower retaining bolts (see illustration).
22.7 Intercooler mountings and attachments - 1986 models onwards
A Retaining bolts B Upper air hose
8 Move the radiator and intercooler assembly towards the engine and undo the four bolts securing the intercooler to the radiator.
9 Undo the retaining bolt and move the horn nearest to the intercooler to one side.
10 Withdraw the intercooler from the engine compartment.
Refitting
11 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
See also:
Opening rear quarter window - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the rear pillar interior trim panel.
2 Remove the two screws securing the
window catch to the body (see illustration).
26.2 Opening the rear quarter window catch
A Cap
B Retai ...
Exhaust system check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
With the vehicle raised on a hoist or
supported on axle stands (see “Jacking and
Vehicle Support”), check the exhaust system
for signs of leaks, corrosion or damage and
check the rubber mountings ...
Load apportioning valve (anti-lock braking system) - removal
and refitting
Note: Before starting work, refer to the
warning at the beginning of Section 3
concerning the dangers of hydraulic fluid.
Removal
1 Raise the car on a hoist or drive the rear of
the car up on ram ...
