Throttle housing - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket must be used on refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Depressurise the fuel system as described in Section 6.
3 Remove the air inlet pipe (see illustration).
9.3 Air inlet pipe securing screws (A) and hose securing clip (B) - 1.6 EFI
engine
4 Disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle valve linkage, then unbolt the cable bracket from the housing.
5 Disconnect the throttle position sensor wiring plug.
6 Unscrew the four securing nuts, and withdraw the throttle housing from the inlet manifold. Recover the gasket.
Refitting
7 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but use a
new gasket between the throttle housing and
the inlet manifold.
See also:
Throttle cable - adjustment, removal and refitting
The procedure is similar to that described in
Part A of this Chapter for carburettor engines. ...
Sump - removal and refitting
Note: New gaskets and sealing strips must be
used on refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Drain the engine oil.
3 Remove the starter motor as described in
Chapter 5, Part ...
Engine valve clearance check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
SOHC engines
1 The valve clearances must be checked with
the engine cold. On carburettor models
remove the air cleaner.
2 Disconnect the HT leads from the spark
plugs and release them from the cl ...
