Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) components - removal and refitting
Electronic modules 1 Refer to Section 6.
DIS coil
2 Refer to Section 4.
Engine speed sensor
Removal
3 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
4 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug (see illustration).
7.4 Disconnecting the engine speed sensor wiring plug - DIS
5 Remove the securing screw and withdraw the sensor.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Engine Coolant Temperature
(ECT) sensor
Removal
7 The ECT sensor is screwed into the inlet
manifold (see illustration).
7.7 Engine coolant temperature sensor location (arrowed) - DIS
8 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
9 Partially drain the cooling system as described in Chapter 1.
10 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug.
11 Unscrew the sensor from the inlet manifold.
Refitting
12 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but on
completion top up the cooling system as
described in “Weekly checks”.
See also:
Choke control cable - removal, refitting and adjustment
Pre-1986 models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery earth lead.
2 For improved access, remove the air
cleaner unit (Section 2).
3 At the carburettor end of the cable, loosen
the cable clamp bolt, d ...
Distributor lubrication - models with contact breaker
distributor (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Remove the distributor cap and the rotor
arm.
2 Apply a couple of drops of light oil to the
felt pad in the top of the shaft.
3 Wipe clean the distributor cam, then apply
a trace of high meltin ...
Rear anti-roll bar (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Loosen the rear roadwheel nuts, chock the
front wheels, jack up the rear of the vehicle
and support on axle stands placed under the
side members.
2 Prise off the straps which connect th ...
