Thermo-time switch - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Drain the cooling system as described in Chapter 1.
3 Raise the front of the car and support it on axle stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
4 Disconnect the wiring multi-plug from the thermo-time switch located on the inlet manifold intermediate flange and accessible from under the car (see illustration).
18.4 Thermo-time switch (A) and temperature sensor (B) on the KE-Jetronic
system (viewed from under the car)
5 Unscrew the unit and remove it from its location.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Refill the
cooling system as described in Chapter 1.
See also:
Rear coil spring (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and
refitting
Models with rear drum brakes
1 Remove the relevant driveshaft.
2 Unscrew the brake pipe from the brake
hose at the bracket on the vehicle underbody.
Plug the ends of the pipe and hose to prevent
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Mixture adjustment check (Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months)
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1,
Chapter 4, Part A or B (as
applicable), before proceeding.
Before carrying out any carburettor
adjustments, ensure that the ignition
timing and sp ...
Battery - testing and charging
Testing
Standard and low maintenance battery
1 If the vehicle covers a small annual mileage
it is worthwhile checking the specific gravity
of the electrolyte every three months to
determine the s ...
