General information and precautions
The body electrical system consists of all lights, wash/wipe equipment, interior electrical equipment, and associated switches and wiring.
The electrical system is of the 12 volt negative earth type. Power to the system is provided by a 12-volt battery, which is charged by the alternator (see Chapter 5).
The engine electrical system (battery, alternator, starter motor, ignition system) is covered separately in Chapter 5.
Precautions
Warning: Before carrying out any
work on the electrical system,
read through the precautions
given in “Safety first!” at the
beginning of this manual, and in Chapter 5.
Prior to working on any component in the electrical system, the battery negative lead should first be disconnected, to prevent the possibility of electrical short circuits and/or fires.
See also:
Pistons/connecting rods - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the sump, as described in Section
8, and the cylinder head, as described in
Section 7.
2 Check that the connecting rod and cap
have adjacent numbers at their big-end to
indicate ...
Rear shock absorbers (Van models) - removal, testing and
refitting
Removal
1 Raise and support the rear of the vehicle on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Place a jack beneath the rear axle tube and
just raise it slightly.
2 Disconnect the shock absor ...
Engine/manual gearbox assembly - removal and separation
Note: Refer to the warning in Section 8 before
proceeding. A suitable hoist and lifting tackle
will be required for this operation.
Removal
1 Proceed as described in Section 9,
paragraphs 1 to 17 ...
