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:
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 ...
Intensive maintenance
If, from the time the vehicle is new, the
routine maintenance schedule is followed
closely and frequent checks are made of fluid
levels and high wear items, as suggested
throughout this manual, th ...
Underbonnet lamp - removal, refitting and bulb renewal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Removal and refitting
2 Detach the wiring connector at the left-hand
bonnet hinge, and attach a length of string to
the end of the wire running from the lam ...
