Handbrake lever - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Chock the rear wheels, jack up the front of
the vehicle and support on axle stands.
Release the handbrake. Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Slacken the handbrake cable adjuster.
3 Extract the securing circlip and pivot pin, and detach the handbrake equaliser from the linkage on the underbody (see illustration).
29.3 Handbrake equaliser and linkage on underbody
4 Working inside the vehicle, remove the handbrake lever rubber gaiter and/or the centre console, as necessary.
5 Disconnect the wiring connector from the handbrake “on” warning switch.
6 Unscrew the two handbrake lever mounting bolts, and carefully lift the lever through the underfloor gaiter.
7 If required, the handbrake “on” warning switch can be removed.
Refitting
8 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but on
completion, adjust the handbrake cable.
Brake pedal - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the clutch pedal as described in
Chapter 6.
2 Extract the inboard circlip from the brake pedal end of the pivot shaft (see illustration).
30.2 Extract the inboard circlip (arrowed) to remove the pedal pivot shaft
3 The brake pedal can now be removed from the pedal bracket by sliding out the pivot shaft, noting the position of any washers and spacers which may be fitted.
4 If desired, the nylon bushes can be prised from each side of the pedal for renewal, and the brake lamp switch removed.
Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal, fitting any
washers and spacers in their original
positions. Refit the clutch pedal.
See also:
Diagram 2: 1980-86 Lighting all models
Diagram 2: 1980-86 Lighting all models ...
Fuel pressure regulator - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the CFI unit as described in Section 8.
2 Remove the four screws securing the
regulator housing to the CFI unit, then carefully
lift off the housing and recover the ball, cup,
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General information and precautions
The body electrical system consists of all
lights, wash/wipe equipment, interior
electrical equipment, and associated switches
and wiring.
The electrical system is of the 12 volt
negative earth t ...