Rear lamp unit - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Saloon and Hatchback models 2 Working inside the luggage compartment, press the plastic retaining tab and remove the bulbholder assembly.
3 Disconnect the wiring plug from the bulbholder.
4 Unscrew the securing nuts, and withdraw the rear lamp unit from outside the vehicle.
Recover the gasket.
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Estate models
6 Working inside the luggage compartment,
turn the retaining tabs a quarter-turn and
remove the rear side trim panel cover.
7 Push out the retaining tabs and withdraw the bulbholder.
8 Disconnect the wiring plug from the bulbholder.
9 Unscrew the four securing nuts, and withdraw the rear lamp unit from outside the vehicle. Recover the gasket.
10 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
P100 models
11 Remove the two securing screws and
detach the rear lamp wiring cover from the
side of the cargo area (see illustration).
43.11 Rear lamp wiring cover (A) and rear lamp cover (B) - P100 models
12 Working through the cargo area aperture, unscrew the two wing nuts and remove the rear lamp cover.
13 Disconnect the wiring plug from the back of the lamp unit.
14 Unscrew the four securing nuts and withdraw the lamp unit from outside the cargo area. Recover the gasket.
15 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but ensure that the plastic washer between the wiring plug and the lamp unit is seated correctly, and make sure that the wiring protective sheath is seated correctly in the opening in the lamp cover.
See also:
Load apportioning valve P100 models) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
2 The load appor ...
Timing belt and sprockets - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the warning in Section 8 before
proceeding. On models from mid-1985
(without a timing belt tensioner spring) the belt
tension should be checked using Ford special
tool No 21-113 aft ...
Instrument panel - removal and refitting
Models up to 1992
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the securing screws and unclip the
lower and upper steering column shrouds.
3 Where applicable, remove the instrument
panel illu ...