Heater controls - removal and refitting
Pre-1986 models
Removal
1 Working inside the vehicle, remove the
dash lower trim panel from the right-hand
side. The panel is secured by two metal tags
and two clips.
2 Detach the air ducts from the right-hand side of the heater casing and swivel them to clear the control cables.
3 Disconnect the control cables from the heater casing.
4 Giving a sharp jerk, pull the knobs from the control levers on the facia panel, then press the control indicator plate downwards and remove it.
5 Unscrew and remove the two screws which are now exposed and which hold the control lever assembly in position.
6 Carefully withdraw the control unit with the cables from the facia and disconnect the wire from the illumination lamp.
1986 models onwards
Removal
7 Pull the air ducts off the heater on the righthand
side and move them clear.
8 Detach the right-hand cable from the heater casing and temperature control flap lever.
9 Pull the cover off the left-hand actuating lever and detach the cable from the heater casing and air distribution flap lever.
10 Pull off the heater control knobs and undo the two screws, one located under each outer control knob, then remove the control panel bezel. Remove the centre vents.
11 Undo the two control panel screws and withdraw the panel with cables, through the aperture.
Refitting (all models)
12 Refitting is a reversal of removal. On
completion adjust as described in the
preceding Section.
See also:
Crankshaft and bearings - examination and renovation
1 Examine the bearing surfaces of the
crankshaft for scratches or scoring and, using
a micrometer, check each journal and
crankpin for ovality. Where this is found to be
in excess of 0.0254 mm (0. ...
Steering column - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Remove the driver’s side lower facia trim
panels.
4 Remove the screws and withdraw the
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Engine oil
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off an ...
