1983 FORD SIERRA roof rack

7Unclip the switch from the lock assembly,
disconnect the wiring plug and remove the
switch.
8Refitting is a reversal of removal.
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Working inside the vehicle, remove the
handbrake lever rubber gaiter and/or the
centre console, as necessary.
3Disconnect the wiring connector from the
switch, then remove the two securing screws
and withdraw the switch from the handbrake
lever (see illustration).
4Refitting is a reversal of removal.
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Unclip the trim panel from the lower edge of
the driver’s side lower facia trim panel. If
required for improved access, remove the
lower facia trim panel.
3Disconnect the wiring from the terminal on
the switch, then twist the switch anti-
clockwise and remove it (see illustration).
4When refitting, insert the switch into its
aperture in the pedal bracket, then push the
switch inwards until the switch barrel touches
the pedal. Ensure that the pedal is not moved
from its stop. Twist the switch clockwise to lock
it in position. No further adjustment is necessary.
5Further refitting is a reversal of removal, but
check the operation of the switch on
completion.
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2The switch is located towards the left-hand
rear of the cylinder block on SOHC models
(see illustration), towards the right-hand rear
of the cylinder block on CVH models and on
the right-hand side of the cylinder block,
between the core plugs, on DOHC models.3Disconnect the wiring from the switch
terminal, then unscrew and withdraw the
switch. Be prepared for some oil spillage.
4Clean the threads of the switch and its seat
before refitting.
5After refitting, run the engine and check for
oil leaks around the switch, then stop the
engine and check the oil level, topping-up if
necessary.
Switch
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, carefully
prise the switch from the overhead console.
3Disconnect the wiring plug and remove the
switch.
4Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Relay
5Remove the overhead console.
6Unclip the relay from the motor assembly
and disconnect the wiring plug (see
illustration).
7Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Motor
8Remove the overhead console.
9Disconnect the motor wiring plug.
10Unscrew the three securing bolts, and
withdraw the motor assembly from the roof.
11Refitting is a reversal of removal, but
ensure that the drive gear is aligned with the
roof operating mechanism.1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Working behind the facia panel, disconnect
the wiring, then push out the lighter assembly
through the front of the facia panel.
3If required, the illumination ring assembly
can now be withdrawn after removing the
bulbholder.
4Refitting is a reversal of removal.
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Standard clock
2Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, carefully
prise the clock from the facia panel.
3Disconnect the wiring plug and withdraw
the clock.
4Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Multi-function digital/analogue
clock
5Remove the single screw from the top edge
of the facia panel in which the clock is
housed, then withdraw the facia panel.
6Remove the four now exposed securing
screws, disconnect the wiring plug, and
withdraw the clock (see illustration).
7Refitting is a reversal of removal.
19Clock - removal and refitting
18Cigarette lighter - renewal
17Electric sunroof components
- removal and refitting
16Oil pressure warning lamp
switch - renewal
15Brake lamp switch - renewal
14Handbrake “on” warning
lamp switch - renewal
13•6Body electrical system
14.3 Handbrake “on” warning lamp switch
location (arrowed)
16.2 Oil pressure warning lamp switch
location (arrowed) - SOHC engine19.6 Multi-function digital/analogue clock
securing screws (arrowed)17.6 Electric sunroof relay (A) and motor
securing bolts (B)
15.3 Brake lamp switch location (arrowed)

1On models fitted with an electric aerial,
disconnect the battery negative lead.
Saloon and Estate models
2Remove the right-hand side trim panel from
the luggage compartment.
3Working outside the vehicle, unscrew the
nut and remove the spacer and seal from the
base of the aerial.
4Working inside the luggage compartment,
either unscrew the aerial bracket securing
screw and slide the bracket from the aerial
tube, or pull the base of the aerial from the
rubber bush in the bracket, as applicable (see
illustration).
5Ensure that the aerial is fully retracted, then
pull it through the hole in the bodywork into
the luggage compartment (see illustration).
6The aerial lead may be a push-fit in the
base of the aerial, or may be secured by a
knurled nut. Disconnect the aerial lead and
where applicable, disconnect the wiring from
the electric motor. Note that the aerial lead
runs through the roof. If it is necessary to
renew the lead, it may prove easier to leave
the old lead in place and run a new one under
the carpet. Follow existing wiring runs where
possible.
7Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Hatchback models
8Remove the right-hand rear seat side
cushion.
9Remove the rear parcel shelf.
10On “high specification” models, lift the
seat catch release lever, push out the pin
securing the link rod to the lever and
disconnect the link rod.
11Remove the securing screws from the rear
parcel shelf support (nine screws on models
up to 1987, eight screws from 1987 onwards).
Remove the rear parcel shelf support.
12Remove the side trim panel from the
luggage compartment.
13Proceed as described in paragraphs 3 to
7 inclusive.
P100 models
14Pull off the plastic trim cover and unscrew
the aerial securing nut.
15Withdraw the aerial assembly, and
carefully prise the base seal from the roof
panel.
16The aerial lead runs across the roof panel
under the headlining, and down the right-hand
front pillar to the radio unit. Renewal is
straightforward, but the front section of the
headlining must be released for access and a
length of string should be tied to the end of
the aerial lead before removal to aid routing
when refitting.
17The aerial rod can be renewed by simply
unscrewing it from the base.
18Refitting is a reversal of removal.
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Saloon models
2Remove both rear seat side cushions.
3Remove the securing screws and withdraw
the rear parcel shelf.
4Make a note of the wiring connections for
use when refitting, then disconnect the wiring,
remove the two securing screws, and
withdraw the amplifier unit (see illustration).
5Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Hatchback models
6Unclip the tailgate trim panel.
7Remove the amplifier bracket securing
screws, and withdraw the amplifier through
the tailgate panel aperture (see illustration).
8Make a note of the wiring connections for
use when refitting, then disconnect the wiring
and remove the amplifier unit.
9Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Estate models
10Unclip the tailgate trim panel.
11Make a note of the wiring connections for
use when refitting, then disconnect the wiring,
remove the four securing screws, and detach
the loudspeaker/amplifier bracket assembly
from the tailgate (see illustration).
12Refitting is a reversal of removal.
1Disconnect the battery earth lead.
Facia panel-mounted speakers
Upper
2Prise the speaker grille from its four
retaining clips in the facia using a thin-bladed
screwdriver.
3Remove the four securing screws,
disconnect the wiring, and pull the
loudspeaker from the facia panel.
4Refitting is a reversal of removal.
55Loudspeakers - removal and
refitting54Integral heated rear
window/radio aerial amplifier
- removal and refitting
53Radio aerial (exterior-
mounted) - removal and
refitting
13•20Body electrical system
52.5 Seat heating pad
Thermostat (arrowed) must face foam53.5 Removing an electric aerial -
Saloon model
54.7 Integral heated rear window/radio
aerial amplifier bracket securing screws
(arrowed) - Hatchback models54.4 Integral heated rear window/radio
aerial amplifier securing screws (arrowed)
- Saloon models
53.4 Pull the base of the aerial from the
rubber bush (arrowed)