Battery terminal check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
Caution: Before carrying out any work on the vehicle battery, read through the precautions given in “Safety first!” at the beginning of this manual.
1 The battery fitted as original equipment is “maintenance-free”, and requires no maintenance apart from having the case kept clean, and the terminals clean and tight.
2 To clean the battery terminals disconnect them, after having first removed the cover (later models) - negative earth first. Use a wire brush or abrasive paper to clean the terminals. Bad corrosion should be treated with a solution of bicarbonate of soda, applied with an old toothbrush. Do not let this solution get inside the battery.
3 Coat the battery terminals with petroleum jelly or a proprietary anti-corrosive compound before reconnecting them. Reconnect and tighten the positive (live) lead first, followed by the negative (earth) lead. Do not overtighten.
4 Keep the top of the battery clean and dry.
Inspect the battery tray for corrosion, and make good as necessary.
See also:
Engine electrical systems
General information and precautions
General information
The electrical system is of the 12 volt
negative earth type, and consists of a 12 volt
battery, alternator with integral voltage
regulator, ...
Door handle and lock components - removal and refitting
Door exterior handle
Removal
1 Remove the door trim panel (Section 11).
2 Peel back the waterproof sheet as
necessary to gain access (see illustration).
13.2 Peel back the waterproof sheet for ...
Air Charge Temperature (ACT) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The air charge temperature sensor is
screwed into the inlet manifold (see
illustration).
14.1 Air charge temperature sensor - 1.6 EFI engine
A Wiring plug B Sensor
2 Disconnect the b ...
