Body exterior fittings - removal and refitting
Spoilers and wheel arch
deflectors
Removal
1 The spoilers and wheel arch deflectors
fitted to XR3, XR3i, Cabriolet and RS Turbo
models are secured by screws, rivets and
clips, or a combination of all three.
2 The screw and rivet fasteners are concealed under blanking plugs which are prised out to gain access to the screw or rivet as applicable (see illustrations). These can then be drilled out or unscrewed and the spoiler or wheel arch deflector withdrawn.
25.2a Front spoiler attachments - XR3 models
A Retaining screws B Retaining pegs
25.2b Front wheel arch extension attachments - RS Turbo models
A and B Rivets
C Screws
D Screw cap
Refitting 3 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Body adhesive emblems and
mouldings
Removal
4 The radiator grille emblem, the front wing
motif, the tailgate emblems and the body side
mouldings are all of the self-adhesive type.
5 To remove these devices, it is recommended that a length of nylon cord is used to separate them from their mounting surfaces (see illustration).
25.5 Removing tailgate adhesive badge
Refitting 6 New emblems have adhesive already applied and a protective backing. Before sticking them into position, clean off all the old adhesive from the mounting surface of the vehicle.
See also:
Distributor cap and rotor arm (OHC models) - removal and refitting
SOHC models
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Where applicable, unclip the screening can
from the top of the distributor and disconnect
the earth strap (see illustration).
13.2 Unclippi ...
Steering gear bellows - renewal
1 At the first indication of a split or grease
leakage from the bellows, renew them.
2 Loosen off the roadwheel bolts, raise the
front of the vehicle and support it on stands
(see “Jacking and Veh ...
Specifications
General
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