Body exterior fittings - removal and refitting
Spoilers and wheel arch
deflectors
Removal
1 The spoilers and wheel arch deflectors
fitted to XR3, XR3i, Cabriolet and RS Turbo
models are secured by screws, rivets and
clips, or a combination of all three.
2 The screw and rivet fasteners are concealed under blanking plugs which are prised out to gain access to the screw or rivet as applicable (see illustrations). These can then be drilled out or unscrewed and the spoiler or wheel arch deflector withdrawn.
25.2a Front spoiler attachments - XR3 models
A Retaining screws B Retaining pegs
25.2b Front wheel arch extension attachments - RS Turbo models
A and B Rivets
C Screws
D Screw cap
Refitting 3 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Body adhesive emblems and
mouldings
Removal
4 The radiator grille emblem, the front wing
motif, the tailgate emblems and the body side
mouldings are all of the self-adhesive type.
5 To remove these devices, it is recommended that a length of nylon cord is used to separate them from their mounting surfaces (see illustration).
25.5 Removing tailgate adhesive badge
Refitting 6 New emblems have adhesive already applied and a protective backing. Before sticking them into position, clean off all the old adhesive from the mounting surface of the vehicle.
See also:
Fuel tank - removal and refitting
The procedure is as described in Part A of
this Chapter for carburettor engines. ...
Speed sender unit - removal and refitting
The sender unit is similar to that used with
the fuel computer described in Chapter 12. ...
Tie-rod end - removal and refitting
Note: A balljoint separator tool will be
required for this operation.
Removal
1 Loosen the relevant front roadwheel nuts,
apply the handbrake, jack up the front of the
vehicle and support on axle ...
