Air cleaner - removal and refitting
Removal
1 On CVH models, disconnect the battery
negative lead.
2 Remove the screws from the top of the air cleaner cover (see illustration).
3.2 Air cleaner securing screws (arrowed)
3 Disconnect the cold air inlet hose from the air cleaner spout or the inlet on the front body panel. The hose is secured by toggle clips (see illustration).
3.3 Disconnecting the cold air intake hose from the air cleaner spout
4 Disconnect the hot air inlet hose from the air cleaner spout or the hot air shroud on the exhaust manifold (see illustration).
3.4 Hot air intake hose on hot air shroud
5 Disconnect the vacuum hose from the inlet manifold (see illustration).
3.5 Disconnecting the air cleaner vacuum hose from the inlet manifold
6 On DOHC models, disconnect the camshaft cover breather hose 7 Where applicable, on OHC models remove the screw securing the air cleaner body to the camshaft cover.
8 Withdraw the air cleaner, and on CVH models, disconnect the wiring plug from the air charge temperature sensor mounted in the base of the air cleaner body, and disconnect the breather hose from the camshaft cover.
Refitting
9 Refitting is a reversal of removal, ensuring
that the disturbed hoses are securely
connected.
Air cleaner inlet air temperature control - testing
Refer to Chapter 1, Section 36.
See also:
Pistons and connecting rods - examination and renovation
1.8 litre (R2A type)
1 Examine the pistons for ovality, scoring,
and scratches. Check the connecting rods for
wear or damage.
2 The gudgeon pins are an interference fit in
the connecting rods, an ...
Fuel system (1.6 and 1.8 litre (R6A type) CVH) - depressurisation
Remember to depressurise the
fuel system before loosening any
connections.
Refer to the precautions in
Section 1 before proceeding. The fuel
system will remain pressurised after the
engine is sw ...
General information
1.6 litre engine
The 1.6 litre CVH engine was introduced in
September 1991, to replace the 1.6 litre
SOHC engine used previously in the Sierra
range. The engine is broadly similar to the 1.8
litr ...