Boot lid lock (Saloon models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 With the boot lid raised, remove the lock
barrel retaining clip.
2 Where applicable, disconnect the operating lever from the central locking solenoid/motor, then withdraw the lock barrel.
3 Remove the three retaining screws from the lock assembly, if necessary loosening the reinforcing plate (see illustration).
10.3 Boot lid lock - Saloon models
A Lock retaining screws
B Earth lead
C Reinforcing plate screws
4 Where applicable, disconnect the battery negative lead, the earth lead from the bootlid and the “boot lid ajar” sensor wiring plug.
Unclip the luggage compartment light switch from the lock assembly, where applicable.
5 Withdraw the lock assembly from the boot lid.
Refitting
6 Commence refitting by inserting the lock
assembly and loosely refitting the retaining
screws.
7 Insert the lock barrel, where applicable reconnecting the operating lever to the solenoid, and refit the retaining clip.
8 Tighten the lock assembly retaining screws, and where applicable reconnect the earth lead and “boot lid ajar” sensor wiring plug, and the battery negative lead.
9 If the reinforcing plate was loosened during removal, tighten the retaining screws.
See also:
Central door locking components - operation, removal and refitting
Note: If a central locking solenoid or motor is
to be renewed due to jamming or overheating,
the central locking relay must be renewed at
the same time even if it is believed to be
working correct ...
Load apportioning valve (P100 models) - adjustment
Models before mid-April 1989
1 The vehicle must be unladen, at normal
kerb weight (a full tank of petrol, but no driver
or load).
2 With the vehicle standing on its roadwheels,
remove the spring ...
Rear suspension and final drive unit assembly (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate
models) - removal and refitting
Note: From May 1986, revised final drive unit
rear mounting bolts have been used in
production. Whenever the earlier type of bolts
are removed, they should be discarded and
the later type fitted. ...
