Specifications
Battery
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt lead-acid, 35 to 52 Ah depending on model
Charge condition:
Poor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.4 volts or less
Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 12.6 volts
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 12.7 volts or over
Alternator
Minimum brush length:
Bosch, Lucas and Mitsubishi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 5.0 mm
Motorola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 mm
Regulator voltage at 4000 rpm with 3 to 7A load (all models) . . . . . . . .
13.7 to 14.6 volts
Starter motor
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre-engaged
Make:
Bosch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 kW, 0.85 kW, 0.9 kW, 0.95 kW
Lucas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8M 90, 9M 90, M 79
Nippondenso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 0.6 kW, 0.9 kW
Minimum brush length:
Bosch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0 mm
Lucas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 mm
Nippondenso 0.6 kW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 10.0 mm
Nippondenso 0.9 kW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 9.0 mm
See also:
Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
Important SRS precautions
The SRS is designed to work with
the safety belt to help protect the
driver and right front passenger
from certain upper body injuries. Air
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Boot lid (Saloon models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Open the boot lid, and place protective
covers (old rags or cardboard) beneath the
corners of the lid, and over the rear wings to
prevent damage to the paintwork.
2 Where applicable, di ...
Valve clearance adjustment - OHV and HCS engines (Every 12 000
miles or 12 months)
OHV engines
1 This operation should be carried out with
the engine cold and the air cleaner and rocker
cover removed.
2 Using a ring spanner or socket on the
crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the cran ...
