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 These can then be drilled out or unscrewed and the spoiler or wheel arch deflector withdrawn.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:
Integral heated rear window/radio aerial amplifier - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Saloon models
2 Remove both rear seat side cushions.
3 Remove the securing screws and withdraw
the rear parcel shelf.
4 Make a note of the wiring connectio ...
Speedometer cable - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery and remove the
instrument panel as described in Section 9.
2 Disconnect the cable from the transmission
and release it from its clips and grommet.
3 Withdraw the ...
Distributor components (CVH models) - removal and refitting
1 The distributor fitted to the CVH engine is
unlike any conventional distributor, in that it
has no main body and no adjustments are
possible. The distributor is used purely to
distribute HT volt ...
