Ignition switch - removal and refitting
Pre-1986 models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery, undo the screws
and remove the steering column lower
shroud.
2 Insert the ignition key into the lock and turn it to position I.
3 Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, depress the switch retaining clip, at the same time pulling out the switch using the ignition key (see illustration).
10.3 Ignition switch removal using a screwdriver to depress the switch
retaining clip - pre-1986 models
Refitting 4 Refitting is a reversal of removal, ensuring that the ignition key is in position I.
1986 models onwards
Removal
5 Disconnect the battery, undo the screws
and remove the steering column lower
shroud.
6 Insert the ignition key into the switch and turn it to position I.
7 Using a thin pointed tool, depress the lock spring through the access hole in the lock housing (see illustration). Pull on the key while holding the lock spring depressed, and remove the switch. It may be necessary to move the key slightly to the left and right to align the key barrel and lock housing cam, so permitting removal.
10.7 Ignition switch removal using a pointed tool to depress the lock spring
- 1986 models onwards
Refitting 8 Refitting is a reversal of removal, ensuring that the ignition key is in position I.
See also:
Safety restraints
Safety restraints precautions
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they
can ...
General information
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 ...
Waste gate solenoid control valve - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The solenoid control valve is mounted on a
bracket located underneath the ignition
distributor (see illustration).
21.1 Waste gate solenoid control valve location (arrowed)
2 Disconne ...
