Centre console - removal and refitting
Models up to 1990
Full length console
1 Where applicable, prise the electric window
switches from the front upper console panel
and disconnect the wiring.
2 Remove the three securing screws from the front upper console panel, then withdraw the panel over the gear selector lever, at the same time releasing the rubber gaiter where applicable.
3 On “high specification” models, where applicable prise the electric window switches from the rear upper console panel and disconnect the wiring. Remove the five securing screws and withdraw the rear upper console panel (see illustrations).
44.3a Removing a rear upper console panel front retaining screw - “high
specification” model
44.3b Rear upper console panel rear retaining screws (arrowed)
4 On “low specification” models, remove the two securing screws and release the single rear clip, then withdraw the rear upper console panel.
5 Where applicable, remove the two screws securing the lower console centre bracket to the transmission tunnel, and remove the bracket.
6 Remove the six screws securing the lower console panel, and withdraw the panel (see illustrations).
44.6a Removing a lower console panel front securing screw . . .
44.6b . . . centre securing screw . . .
44.6c . . . and rear securing screw
7 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Short console
8 Prise out the blanking plug, and remove the
rear console securing screw.
9 On automatic transmission models, lift out the console tray mat and remove the front two console securing screws.
10 On manual gearbox models, prise out the blanking plugs and remove the front two console securing screws.
11 Withdraw the console over the gear selector lever, at the same time releasing the rubber gaiter where applicable.
Models from 1990
12 Remove the switch assembly (after
disconnecting the battery negative lead), or
remove the blanking plate from the gear lever
surround, as applicable.
13 Remove the securing screw from the gear lever surround, and withdraw the gear lever surround from the console by releasing the two securing clips.
14 Remove the seven console securing screws (see illustration).
44.14 Centre console components - models from 1990
A Screw
B Screw cover
C Gear lever surround
D Blanking plate
E Centre console
15 Chock the rear wheels, then release the handbrake lever.
16 Jack up the vehicle and support it on axle stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Disconnect the handbrake equaliser from the linkage on the underbody.
17 Raise the handbrake lever fully, and lift the console over the handbrake lever.
18 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but on completion, check the handbrake/cable adjustment.
Overhead console - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Open the sunroof.
3 On models with a manually-operated sunroof, remove the sunroof handle securing screw, then withdraw the handle and trim plate.
4 On models with an electric sunroof, remove the operating switch.
5 Remove the courtesy lamp, if necessary, then remove the two screws from the front of the console (see illustration).
45.5 Overhead console securing screws (A)
6 Remove the two screws securing the rear of the console to the sunroof flange, and withdraw the console.
Refitting
7 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
See also:
Brake hydraulic fluid renewal (Every 36 000 miles (60 000 km) or 3 years)
1 An assistant and bleeding equipment will
be needed. A considerable quantity of
hydraulic fluid will be required - probably
about 2 litres (nearly half a gallon).
2 Slacken the front wheel nuts. ...
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 ...
Load apportioning valve (anti-lock braking system) - removal
and refitting
Note: Before starting work, refer to the
warning at the beginning of Section 3
concerning the dangers of hydraulic fluid.
Removal
1 Raise the car on a hoist or drive the rear of
the car up on ram ...