Integral heated rear window/radio aerial amplifier - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Saloon models
2 Remove both rear seat side cushions.
3 Remove the securing screws and withdraw the rear parcel shelf.
4 Make a note of the wiring connections for use when refitting, then disconnect the wiring, remove the two securing screws, and withdraw the amplifier unit (see illustration).
54.4 Integral heated rear window/radio aerial amplifier securing screws
(arrowed) - Saloon models
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Hatchback models
6 Unclip the tailgate trim panel.
7 Remove the amplifier bracket securing screws, and withdraw the amplifier through the tailgate panel aperture (see illustration).
54.7 Integral heated rear window/radio aerial amplifier bracket securing
screws (arrowed) - Hatchback models
8 Make a note of the wiring connections for use when refitting, then disconnect the wiring and remove the amplifier unit.
9 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Estate models
10 Unclip the tailgate trim panel.
11 Make a note of the wiring connections for use when refitting, then disconnect the wiring, remove the four securing screws, and detach the loudspeaker/amplifier bracket assembly from the tailgate (see illustration).
54.11 Loudspeaker/integral heated rear window/radio aerial amplifier bracket
securing screws (arrowed) - Estate models
12 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
See also:
Hydraulic unit pressure switch (ABS) - removal and refitting
Note: To remove the pressure switch from the
hydraulic unit in situ, Ford tool No 12-008 or a
locally made equivalent will be required. The
switch may be removed without special tools
after removi ...
Changing the tires
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road ...
Engine valve clearance check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
SOHC engines
1 The valve clearances must be checked with
the engine cold. On carburettor models
remove the air cleaner.
2 Disconnect the HT leads from the spark
plugs and release them from the cl ...
