Braking system warning lamps and electrical switches - removal and refitting
General
1 All models are fitted with a low fluid level
warning switch in the master cylinder reservoir
cap and a brake pedal stop-lamp switch.
2 Some versions have front disc pad wear sensors and a handbrake “ON” warning switch.
3 Warning indicator lamps are mounted on the instrument panel. Their renewal is covered in Chapter 12.
Handbrake “ON” warning lamp
switch
4 The handbrake “ON” warning switch is
attached to the handbrake lever and can be
removed after disconnecting the wiring and
undoing the retaining screw (see illustration).
18.4 Removing handbrake warning switch
Stop-lamp switch 5 The stop-lamp switch can be removed by disconnecting the leads and unscrewing the locknut which holds the switch to its bracket under the facia (see illustration).
18.5 Brake stop-lamp switch locknut location (arrowed)
6 When fitting the switch, adjust its position by screwing it in or out so that it does not actuate during the first 5.0 mm of pedal travel.
See also:
Instrument panel - removal and refitting
Models up to 1992
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the securing screws and unclip the
lower and upper steering column shrouds.
3 Where applicable, remove the instrument
panel illu ...
Carburettor (Pierburg 2V type) - fast idle speed adjustment
1 Check the idle speed and mixture
adjustment. The idle speed must be correct
before attempting to check or adjust the fast
idle speed.
2 With the engine at normal operating
temperature, and a ta ...
Accelerator pedal - removal and refitting
The procedure is the same as described in
Part A of this Chapter for carburettor models. ...
