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:
Automatic transmission fluid level check (Every 12 000 miles or
12 months)
1 The automatic transmission fluid level must
be checked when the engine and
transmission are at normal operating
temperature; preferably after a short journey.
2 Park the car on level ground, the ...
Fuel injector - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding. New injector
seals will be required on refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleane ...
Boot lid lock (Saloon models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 With the boot lid raised, remove the lock
barrel retaining clip.
2 Where applicable, disconnect the operating
lever from the central locking solenoid/motor,
then withdraw the lock barre ...
