Major body damage - repair
Where serious damage has occurred or large areas need renewal due to neglect, it means that completely new sections or panels will need welding in, and this is best left to professionals. If the damage is due to impact, it will also be necessary to completely check the alignment of the bodyshell structure. Due to the principle of construction, the strength and shape of the whole car can be affected by damage to one part. In such instances the service of a dealer with specialist checking jigs are essential. If a body is left misaligned, it is first of all dangerous, as the car will not handle properly, and secondly uneven stresses will be imposed on the steering, engine and transmission, causing abnormal wear or complete failure. Tyre wear may also be excessive.
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General information
1.6 litre engine
The 1.6 litre CVH engine was introduced in
September 1991, to replace the 1.6 litre
SOHC engine used previously in the Sierra
range. The engine is broadly similar to the 1.8
litr ...
Heater controls - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the securing screws and unclip the
lower and upper steering column shrouds.
3 Remove the four securing screws and
withdraw the instrument ...
Fuel pump - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding.
Removal
1 The fuel pump is bolted to the underside of
the car just to the rear of the fuel tank. For
access raise and sup ...
