Cold start valve - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of Section 1 before proceeding.
K-Jetronic system
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery earth lead.
2 Detach the electrical wiring multi-plug from the valve (see illustration).
9.2 Disconnecting the cold start valve wiring multi-plug
3 Slowly unscrew and remove the fuel supply pipe banjo bolt. Take care on removal, as the system will be under pressure. Soak up fuel spillage with a cloth.
4 Unscrew and remove the two socket-head mounting bolts using an Allen key or Torx type key or socket bit on later models, and remove the valve.
Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure. Do not overtighten the banjo bolt
or the washers may fracture (use a new one
each side of the union).
6 On completion restart the engine and check for signs of fuel leakage.
KE-Jetronic system
Removal
7 Disconnect the battery earth lead.
8 Disconnect the wiring multi-plug from the valve which is located underneath the throttle housing (see illustration).
9.8 KE-Jetronic system cold start valve
location
A Fuel pipe union B Retaining bolts
9 Slowly unscrew and remove the fuel supply pipe banjo union. Take care on removal, as the system will be under pressure. Soak up fuel spillage with a cloth.
10 Unscrew and remove the two Torx type mounting bolts using a Torx key or socket bit.
Remove the valve from under the throttle housing.
Refitting
11 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Do not
overtighten the banjo bolt or the washers may
fracture (use a new one each side of the
union).
12 On completion restart the engine and check for leaks.
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1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Saloon and Hatchback models
2 Working inside the luggage compartment,
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Radio/cassette player and graphic equaliser - removal and
refitting
Note: The information in this Section applies to
Ford original equipment fitment components.
Radio
Early models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery.
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Note: A new driveshaft nut, and a new tie-rod
balljoint split-pin must be used on refitting.
1 Remove the wheel trim and release the
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