Handbrake lever - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels, raise and support
the vehicle at the rear using stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”) then release
the handbrake.
2 Working underneath, extract the spring clip and clevis pin and disconnect the primary cable from the equaliser.
3 From inside the car detach the handbrake warning switch.
4 Disconnect the cable from the handbrake lever by extracting the clip and clevis pin (see illustration).
10.4 Removing handbrake lever clevis pin and clip
5 Unscrew the lever securing bolts and remove the lever.
Refitting
6 Refitting is the reverse sequence to
removal. On completion adjust the handbrake
cable, if necessary, as described in Section 8.
See also:
Suspension and steering
The independent front suspension is of the MacPherson strut
type, incorporating coil springs and integral telescopic shock absorbers.
Lateral location of each strut assembly is by a forged or pres ...
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 ...
Electric window components - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Switches
2 Prise the switch from its location using a
thin-bladed screwdriver, and disconnect the
wiring plug (see illustration).
49.2 Disconnecting the ...