Tailgate wiper motor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery and remove the
wiper arm/blade assembly.
2 Remove the pivot shaft nut, spacer and outer seals.
3 Open the tailgate and remove the trim panel (refer to Chapter 11).
4 Release the earth lead and unscrew the two, or on later models, three wiper motor mounting bolts (see illustration).
19.4 Tailgate wiper motor retaining bolts (arrowed)
5 Disconnect the multi-pin plug and remove the motor from the tailgate.
6 Take off the pivot shaft seal, spacer and bracket from the motor.
Refitting
7 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 ...
Auxiliary drivebelt check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Refer to the Specifications at the beginning
of this Chapter and check the tension of each
drivebelt at the point stated. Check the full
length of each drivebelt for cracks and
deterioration. It ...
Heated rear window aerial amplifier - removal and refitting
Removal
1 On some 1986 models onwards the radio
aerial is incorporated in the heated rear
window element, and to assist reception an
amplifier is fitted. This is located in the tailgate
adjacent ...
