Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The ECT sensor is screwed into the inlet
manifold.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Partially drain the cooling system as described in Chapter 1.
4 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug.
5 Unscrew the sensor from the inlet manifold.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but on
completion top-up the cooling system as
described in “Weekly checks”.
See also:
Tailgate (Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Note: On Hatchback models made before
1990 with an integral heated rear
window/radio aerial, note that the radio aerial
lead is routed through different openings to
that of other models in the rea ...
Initial start-up after overhaul or major repair
1 Make a final check to ensure that
everything has been reconnected to the
engine and that no rags or tools have been left
in the engine bay.
2 Check that oil and coolant levels are
correct.
3 S ...
Bonnet lock - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Extract the three securing screws from the
lock and lower it until the cable can be
disconnected.
2 Withdraw the lock from below the top rail.
Refitting
3 Refit by reversing the remova ...
