1985 FORD SIERRA clock

P100 models
11Remove the two securing screws and
detach the rear lamp wiring cover from the
side of the cargo area(see illustration).
12Working through the cargo area aperture,
unscrew the two wing nuts and remove the
rear lamp cover.
13Disconnect the wiring plug from the back
of the lamp unit.
14Unscrew the four securing nuts and
withdraw the lamp unit from outside the cargo
area. Recover the gasket.
15Refitting is a reversal of removal, but
ensure that the plastic washer between the
wiring plug and the lamp unit is seated
correctly, and make sure that the wiring
protective sheath is seated correctly in the
opening in the lamp cover.
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Models up to 1987
Low specification
2Push the lamp unit rearwards into the
bumper until the plastic retaining tang is heard
to click in the locked position.
3Withdraw the lamp unit from the front of the
bumper and disconnect the wiring plug (see
illustration).
4Commence refitting by reconnecting the
wiring plug.
5Release the retaining tang, then refit the
lamp unit to the bumper, ensuring that the
pivot on the lamp unit engages with the slot in
the bumper. Reconnect the battery.
High specification
6Press the release lever at the top of the
lamp unit upwards, and withdraw the unit
from the bumper. Disconnect the wiring plug.
7To refit, reconnect the wiring plug, then
push the lamp unit into the bumper until it
locates securely. Reconnect the battery.
All models from 1987
8Working in the engine compartment,
unhook the lamp unit anchor spring from itsanchorage next to the headlamp, then
withdraw the lamp unit sideways from its
recess (see illustrations). Disconnect the
bulbholder by twisting it anti-clockwise.
9Refitting is a reversal of removal, but ensure
that the locating pins on the lamp unit engage
with the corresponding holes in the headlamp
mounting panel.
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Models up to 1987
2To improve access, turn the steering onto
full lock.
3Remove the relevant wheel arch liner.
4Working under the wheel arch, depress the
retaining tabs and withdraw the lamp through
the outside of the wing (see illustration).
Disconnect the bulbholder by twisting it anti-
clockwise.
5Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Models from 1987
6To improve access, turn the steering onto
full lock.
7Working in the engine compartment,
disconnect the wiring plug.
8Remove the relevant wheel arch liner.
9Working under the wheel arch, twist the
lamp clockwise and withdraw it through theoutside of the wing. Feed the wiring through
the holes in the wing panels.
10Refitting is a reversal of removal.
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Models up to 1987
2Remove the relevant front direction
indicator lamp unit.
3Release the retaining catch on the inside
edge of the lamp, then withdraw the lamp
from the bumper and disconnect the wiring
plug (see illustration).
4Refitting is a reversal of removal.
46Front foglamps - removal and
refitting
45Front direction indicator side
repeater lamp - removal and
refitting
44Front direction indicator
lamp unit - removal and
refitting
Body electrical system 13•15
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44.8a Unhook the front direction indicator
lamp unit anchor spring . . .
46.3 Front foglamp removal -
models up to 1987
A Retaining catch45.4 Withdrawing a front direction
indicator side repeater lamp -
models up to 1987
44.8b . . . and withdraw the lamp unit
44.3 Withdrawing a front direction
indicator lamp unit - “low specification”
models up to 198743.11 Rear lamp wiring cover (A) and rear
lamp cover (B) - P100 models

Models from 1987
5Remove the two securing screws, then
withdraw the lamp forwards and disconnect
the two wiring plugs.
6Refitting is a reversal of removal, but where
necessary use a new gasket between the
lamp and bumper.
7On completion, the vertical alignment of the
foglamp must be adjusted. For the foglamps,
dimension “X” (see illustration, 42.4) should
be taken as 220.0 mm (8.7 in). The adjuster
screw is located on the inside edge of the
lamp above the securing screw (see
illustration).
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate
models
2To remove a lamp, simply prise it from the
bumper using a thin-bladed screwdriver, and
disconnect the wiring plug (see illustration).
3Refitting is a reversal of removal.
P100 models
4Working behind the rear crossmember, pull
the wiring plug from its clip and disconnect it.
5Pull the lamp cover from the rubber
housing, then pull the rubber housing and the
wiring from the crossmember.
6Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Note: The glass envelopes of the headlamp,
auxiliary driving lamp and front foglamp bulbs
must not be touched with the fingers. If the
glass is accidentally touched, it should be
washed with methylated spirits and dried with
a soft cloth. Failure to observe this procedure
may result in premature bulb failure.
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Headlamps
2Working in the engine compartment,
remove the headlamp rear cover by turning it
anti-clockwise (see illustration).3Pull the wiring plug from the base of the
bulb, then release the spring clip, grasp the
bulb by its contacts and carefully withdraw it
(see illustrations). Do not touch the bulb
glass.
4Refitting is a reversal of removal, but on
models up to 1987, refit the headlamp rear
cover by aligning the arrow on the cover with
the depression on the top of the headlamp
unit and turning the cover clockwise until the
arrow aligns with the lower depression. On
models from 1987, the word “OBEN “ or
“TOP” on the rear cover should be exactly at
the top after refitting.
Sidelamps
5Working in the engine compartment,
remove the headlamp rear cover by turning it
anti-clockwise.
6Pull the sidelamp bulbholder from its
location in the headlamp reflector (seeillustration). On “high specification” models
up to 1987 a retaining tab must be depressed
before withdrawing the bulbholder. Note that
the rubber sleeve should be left in position in
the reflector.
7Refitting is as described in paragraph 4.
Auxiliary driving lamps
Models up to 1987
8Twist the cover on the top of the headlamp
unit anti-clockwise and remove it to expose
the bulb (see illustration).
9Release the bulb from the two clips, then
disconnect the wiring and remove the bulb.
Do not touch the bulb glass (see illustration).
10Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Models from 1987
11Release the spring clip securing the cover
to the rear of the headlamp unit, then remove
the cover (see illustration).
48Exterior lamp bulbs - renewal
47Rear number plate lamp -
removal and refitting
13•16Body electrical system
46.7 Front foglamp adjuster screw (A) and
securing screws (B) - models from 1987
48.2 Remove the headlamp rear cover
48.8 Auxiliary drive lamp bulb cover
(arrowed) - models up to 198748.6 Removing a sidelamp bulbholder48.3b Release the spring clip and withdraw
the headlamp bulb
48.3a Pull off the wiring plug . . .
47.2 Removing a rear number plate lamp -
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models

12Disconnect the wiring from the bulb, then
release the spring clip and withdraw the bulb.
Do not touch the bulb glass.
13Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Front direction indicator lamps
Models up to 1987
14Remove the lamp unit.
15Twist the bulbholder anti-clockwise and
withdraw it from the rear of the lamp. The bulb
is a bayonet fit in the bulbholder (see
illustration).
16Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Models from 1987
17Remove the lamp unit.
18Release the bulbholder by pressing it and
turning clockwise, then withdraw the bulb
from the bulbholder (see illustration).
19Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Front direction indicator side
repeater lamps
Models up to 1987
20To improve access, turn the steering onto
full lock.
21Remove the relevant wheel arch liner.
22Working under the wheel arch, twist the
bulbholder anti-clockwise and withdraw it
from the lamp. The bulb is a push-fit in the
bulbholder.
23Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Models from 1987
24Remove the lamp unit. 25Twist the bulbholder anti-clockwise to
remove it from the lamp. The bulb is a push-fit
in the bulbholder.
26Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Front foglamps
27Remove the foglamp.
28On models up to 1987, remove the bulb
cover from the rear of the lamp, then release
the two spring clips, disconnect the wiring and
withdraw the bulb. Do not touch the bulb glass.
29On models from 1987, release the spring
clip and pull the bulb from the bulbholder. Do
not touch the bulb glass (see illustration).
30Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Rear lamp unit
Saloon and Hatchback models
31Working inside the luggage compartment,
press the plastic retaining tab and remove the
bulbholder assembly. The bulbs are a bayonet
fit in the bulbholder (see illustrations).
32Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Estate models
33Working inside the luggage compartment,
turn the retaining tabs a quarter-turn and
remove the rear side trim panel cover.
34Push out the retaining tabs and withdraw
the bulbholder. The bulbs are a bayonet fit in
the bulbholder.
35Refitting is a reversal of removal.
P100 models
36Remove the two securing screws and
detach the rear lamp wiring cover from the
side of the cargo area. 37Working through the cargo area aperture,
unscrew the two wing nuts and remove the
rear lamp cover.
38Twist the relevant bulbholder anti-
clockwise to remove it from the lamp. The
bulb is a bayonet fit in the bulbholder.
39Refitting is a reversal of removal, but
ensure that the wiring protective sheath is
seated correctly in the opening in the lamp
cover.
Rear number plate lamp
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models
40Remove the lamp unit.
41Twist the bulbholder anti-clockwise to
remove it from the lamp. The bulb is a push-fit
in the bulbholder (see illustration).
42Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Body electrical system 13•17
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48.15 Removing a front direction indicator
lamp bulb - models up to 1987
48.31b Removing a bulb from the rear lamp
bulbholder - Saloon and Hatchback
models48.31a Press the plastic retaining tab to
release the rear lamp bulbholder assembly
- Saloon and Hatchback models48.29 Front foglamp bulb retaining spring
clip - models from 1987
48.18 Removing a front direction indicator
lamp bulb - models from 1987
48.11 Auxiliary driving lamp bulb location -
models from 198748.9 Withdraw the auxiliary driving lamp
bulb from the headlamp unit -
models up to 1987