Windscreen/tailgate wiper blades and arms - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Pull the wiper arm away from the glass until
the arm locks.
2 Depress the small clip on the blade and slide the blade out of the hooked part of the arm (see illustration).
17.2 Disconnecting wiper blade from arm
3 Before removing the wiper arms it is worthwhile marking their parked position on the glass with a strip of masking tape as an aid to refitting. Raise the plastic nut cover.
4 Unscrew the nut which holds the arm to the pivot shaft and pull the arm from the splines.
Refitting
5 Refit by reversing the removal operations.
See also:
Ignition timing check - models with contact breaker distributor
(Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
Note: With modern ignition systems the only
suitable way to time the ignition accurately is
with a stroboscopic timing light. However, for
initial setting up purposes (ie after major
overhaul, or ...
Headlamp unit - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the radiator grille panel.
Models up to 1987
3 Disconnect the headlamp wiring plug(s)
see illustration).
41.3 Disconnect the headlamp wiring plu ...
Starter motor - testing in the vehicle
1 If the starter motor fails to operate first
check the condition of the battery.
2 Check the security and condition of all
relevant wiring.
Solenoid check
3 Disconnect the battery negative lead ...
