Manifolds, exhaust and emission control systems
All models utilise a light alloy inlet manifold which on carburettor models is coolant heated to improve the atomisation of the fuel/air mixture.
The exhaust manifold is of cast iron construction and incorporates a heated air box as part of the air inlet system on carburettor models.
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Timing belt and sprockets - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the warning in Section 8 before
proceeding. On models from mid-1985
(without a timing belt tensioner spring) the belt
tension should be checked using Ford special
tool No 21-113 aft ...
Tailgate lock (Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Open the tailgate and prise out the trim
panel using a wide-bladed screwdriver (see
illustration).
12.1 Tailgate trim panel fixings - Hatchback and Estate models
2 Remove the lock bar ...
Air cleaner air temperature control - description and testing
Thermostatically-controlled air
cleaner
1 On all pre-1986 models and certain models
from 1986 onwards, the air cleaner is
thermostatically-controlled by a vacuum
operated system to provide air at ...
