Rear shock absorber - removal and refitting
Saloon and Hatchback models 1 With the weight of the vehicle resting on the roadwheels, work under the vehicle to unscrew and remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut from the relevant lower arm (see illustration). If desired, the rear of the vehicle can be raised on ramps to improve access.
12.1 Rear shock absorber lower mounting - Saloon and Hatchback models
2 Working inside the rear of the vehicle, remove the trim cover behind the side cushion. The cover is secured by two self-tapping screws (see illustrations).
12.2a Remove the trim cover . . .
12.2b . . . for access to the rear shock absorber upper mounting
3 With an assistant supporting the shock absorber from below, unscrew and remove the upper mounting bolt and nut. Withdraw the shock absorber from under the vehicle.
4 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Tighten the mounting bolts securely.
Estate models
Note: On models fitted with heavy duty
Nivomat shock absorbers, follow the
procedure given in Section 13, as the shock
absorber and coil spring are an integrated unit.
5 With the weight of the vehicle resting on the roadwheels, work under the vehicle to unscrew and remove the two shock absorber lower mounting bolts from the relevant lower arm (see illustration). If desired, the rear of the vehicle can be raised on ramps to improve access.
12.5 Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolts - Estate models
6 Working inside the rear of the vehicle, fold down the rear seat backrest, fold back the floor covering and remove the front section of the luggage compartment floor, which is secured with 12 self-tapping screws.
7 With an assistant supporting the shock absorber from below, unscrew and remove the upper mounting nut and washer (see illustration). Withdraw the shock absorber from under the vehicle.
12.7 Rear shock absorber upper mounting (arrowed) - Estate models
8 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Tighten the mounting bolts and nut securely.
P100 models
9 With the weight of the vehicle resting on the
roadwheels, work under the vehicle to
unscrew and remove the shock absorber
lower mounting nut, washer, and rubber
insulator. If desired, the rear of the vehicle can
be raised on ramps to improve access.
10 Unscrew and remove the top mounting bolt, nut and washer from the chassis crossmember. Withdraw the shock absorber upwards.
11 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Tighten the mounting bolt and nut securely.
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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 ...
Diagram 3a: 1986-on Ancilliary circuits all models
Diagram 3a: 1986-on Ancilliary circuits all models ...
Rear shock absorber (Saloon and Estate models) - removal,
testing and refitting
Removal
1 Slacken the roadwheel bolts, raise the rear
of the vehicle, support it on stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”) and remove
the roadwheel.
2 Support the suspension lower arm with a
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