Fuel system - depressurising
Warning: The fuel system will remain pressurised after the engine is switched off. Comply with relevant safety precautions during this operation and refer to the “Safety First” Section at the beginning of this manual before proceeding 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Position a suitable container beneath the fuel filter.
3 Cover the outlet union on the filter with a wad of absorbent cloth to minimise the risk of fuel spray, then slowly loosen the outlet union and allow the pressure to dissipate.
4 Tighten the union on completion unless the filter is to be renewed.
5 The system will remain depressurised until the fuel pump is primed prior to starting the engine. Remove the container and cloth on completion.
See also:
Rear suspension front mounting (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) -
renewal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands placed
under the side members.
2 Unscrew and remove the three bolts
securing the relevant front guide plate to ...
Throttle position sensor - removal and refitting
Note: During this procedure ensure that the
sensor wiper is not rotated beyond its normal
operating arc.
2.0 litre SOHC models
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Free the throttle position ...
Brake fluid pipes and hoses - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 To remove a flexible hose, always free it
from any mounting bracket(s) first by prising
out the U-shaped retaining clip, and then
using ...
