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 These can then be drilled out or unscrewed and the spoiler or wheel arch deflector withdrawn.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:
Fuel filter renewal - fuel injection engines (Every 24 000
miles or 2 Years)
Warning: This procedure may
result in some fuel spillage. Before
carrying out any operation on the
fuel system refer to the
precautions given in Safety First! at the
beginning of this manual and ...
Air conditioner refridgerant charge check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or
12 months)
1 If applicable, remove the radiator grille
being careful not to damage the condenser
fins.
2 Check the refrigerant charge as follows.
The engine should be cold and the ambient
temperature should ...
Fuel cut-off (inertia) switch - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The fuel cut-off switch is located in the
luggage compartment, under the spare wheel
(see illustration).
18.1 Fuel cut-off (inertia) switch location (arrowed) - 1.4 CFI engine
A Reset ...