1988 FIAT TEMPRA airbag

October 1991 2.0 i.e. 16v introduced, with 1995cc, 16 valve
high-performance DOHC engine, catalytic converter, sports
suspension, front and rear disc brakes. ABS available as
option.
January 1992 Existing Tipo models lightly facelifted and
redesignated 1.4 Formula, 1.45, 1.6S, 1.6SX, 1.9TD SX,
1.8 i.e. SX. 1.7D discontinued. SX versions with digital
instruments.
Tempra 1.9 TDS (turbo diesel) Station Wagon introduced. 1.4
and 1.9D saloons discontinued.
May 1992 Tempra 1.8 i.e. SX Saloon and Station Wagon
discontinued.
June 1992 Tempra 2.0 i.e. SX saloon and station wagon
models introduced, with high performance 1995cc DOHC fuel
injected engine, catalytic converter and disc brakes front and
rear.
Tipo 1.4 and all Tipo and Tempra 1.6 models (except Selecta)
now with a catalytic converter and fuel injection in place of
Weber twin-choke carburettor. Designated i.e. in badging.
December 1992 Tipo 1.8 i.e. and 1.6 Selecta discontinued.
February 1993 Tipo 2.0 i.e. GT introduced. Slightly lower
performance and spec, version of the 16v model.
July 1993 Tipo 1.4 now available as a 3-door or 5-door
hatchback. 2.0 i.e. 16v now only available as 3-door. Tipo 2.0
i.e. GT replaced by similar spec. 2.0 i.e. SLX.
Tempra 2.0 i.e. SX saloons and estates now only available
with auto, gearbox. Otherwise, SX models become known as
SLX, with colour-coded mirrors and ABS brakes. Most Tempras
now with body-coloured bumpers. 1.9D (non turbo Diesel re-
introduced).
All Tipo and Tempra models now with revised front-end
styling
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narrower headlights and revised grille. Improved crash
protection, including side impact beams, safety steering wheel
and uprated brakes. Power steering, central locking, electric
windows all standard.
February 1994 Tipo 1.7 non-turbo diesel re-introduced as
1.7 DS.
May 1994 Tempra 1.9DS Station Wagon introduced.
September 1994 Most models available with driver's airbag,
fire prevention system and seat belt pre-tensioners.
December 1994 Tempra 1.6 i.e. versions get M.P.I, engine.
February/March 1995 All models with VIN number window
etching and immobiliser standard on all Tempra petrol models.
October 1995 Immobiliser fitted to Tempra D and TD models.
End of 1995 Tipo discontinued.
Mid-1996 Tempra discontinued.
PART B: VITAL STATISTICS
All Tipo models
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55 litres, except petrol with catalytic converter
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litres.
All Tempra models
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65 litres, except petrol with catalytic converter
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62 litres.
Wheels and Tyres
ENGINE PRESSED STEEL RADIAL TYRE PRESSURES (cold)
WHEEL RIM TYPE TUBELESS FRONT REAR
TYRE TYPE average load heavy load average load heavy load
TIPO MODELS
1.4 and 1.6 Petrol 5.00B x 13H 165/70R13S 2.0 bar/29 psi 2.0 bar/29 psi 1.9 bar/28 psi 2.2 bar/32 psi
1697 Diesel 5.00B x 13H 165/70R 13S 2.1 bar/30 psi 2.1 bar/30 psi 1.9 bar/28 psi 2.2 bar/32 psi
Turbo D 5.5J x 14H
175/65 R
14T 2.2 bar/32 psi 2.4 bar/35 psi 2.2 bar/32 psi 2.4 bar/35 psi
1.4 i.e./1.6 i.e. (1993-on) 5.5J x 14H
165/65 R
14T 2.0 bar/29 psi 2.0 bar/29 psi 1.9 bar/28 psi 2.2 bar/32 psi
1.7D (1993-on) 5.5J x 14H 165/65R 14T 2.1 bar/30 psi 2.1 bar/30 psi 1.9 bar/28 psi 2.2 bar/32 psi
Option
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certain models 5.5J x 14AH2 185/60R 14H 2.2 bar/32 psi 2.4 bar/35 psi 2.2 bar/32 psi 2.4 bar/35 psi
TEMPRA MODELS
Early 1.4 and 1.6
Saloons 5.00B x 13H 165/70R 13S/T 2.0 bar/29 psi 2.0 bar/29 psi 2.0 bar/29 psi 2.2 bar/32 psi
1.6 SX Saloon 5.5J x 14H 165/65R 14T 2.0 bar/29 psi 2.0 bar/29 psi 2.0 bar/29 psi 2.2 bar/32 psi
1.9D/1.9 TD Saloon
and Late 1.6 i.e. 5.5J x 14H 175/65R 14T/H 2.2 bar/32 psi 2.4 bar/35 psi 2.2 bar/32 psi 2.4 bar/35 psi
1.6/1.9D/1.9TD
Station Wagons 5.5J x 14H 175/65R 14H 2.2 bar/32 psi 2.4 bar/35 psi 2.2 bar/32 psi 3.0 bar/44 psi
Option for Station 5.5J x 14H or AH2 185/60 R 14H 2.2 bar/32 psi 2.4 bar/35 psi 2.2 bar/32 psi 3.0 bar/44 psi
Wagons (alloy)
SPARE WHEEL
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ALL TIPO AND TEMPRA MODELS (speed limit 50 mph)
Tempra TD Saloon and
ALL Station Wagons 4.00B x 14H 105/70 B14 4.2
bar/61
psi
All other models 4.00Bx14H 135/80 B14 2.8
bar/41
psi

PART G: BRAKING SYSTEM
Job 49. Check front brakes
Job 50. Check rear brakes
Job 51. Check/adjust handbrake
Job 52. Check brake pipes
Job 53. Change brake hydraulic fluid
SERVICE INTERVALS
C
C
C
C
E
Job 56. Check seat and seat belt mountings C
Job 57. Check headlight alignment C
Job 58. Check underbody C
Job 59. Check spare tyre B
Job 60. Change pollen filter C
Job 61. Replace airbag gas generator 10 years
PART I: ROAD TEST
PART H: BODYWORK & INTERIOR
Job 54. Lubricate hinges and locks
Job 55. Check windscreen
Job 62. Road test and specialist check. AFTER EVERY
SERVICE

ENGINE BAY LAYOUTS
These are the engine bay layouts common to almost all Tipo/Tempras. Note that there is no carburettor fitted to fuel-injected
vehicles.
1 - PETROL ENGINES 2 - DIESEL ENGINES
1
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oil filler cap 7
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distributor (ignition) 12 - oil filter location
2
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engine oil dipstick 8
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coil (ignition) 13
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fuel pump (mechanical)
3
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coolant filler cap 9
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electronic control unit (ECU), 14
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diesel injection pump
4 - brake fluid reservoir Digiplex 2 15
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alternator location (behind engine)
5 - battery 10
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air filter housing
6
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screenwash reservoir cap 11
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fuel filter
PART A: REGULAR CHECKS
1B. ...and the diesel's
dipstick is in a similar
spot, located at the
front edge of the
timing cover, behind
the right-hand
headlight.
Q INSIDE INFORMATION: The
difference between MIN and MAX
marks is approximately one litre of
oil. Q
We recommend that these Jobs are carried out on a weekly
basis, as well as before every long journey. They consist of
checks essential for your safety and for your car's reliability.
• Job 1. Engine oil
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check level.
Check the engine oil level with the car on level ground. If the
engine has been running, leave it turned off for several
minutes to let the oil drain into the sump.
1A. All petrol engines
have the dipstick at
the front of the block,
towards the timing
belt end...
1C. Lift the dipstick out,
wipe it dry and re-insert it. The oil
level is correct when between the
MAX and MIN marks.

—1 Job 59. Check spare tyre.

This
job should ideally be carried out every month or two
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you
never know when you're going to need that spare! But if you
haven't remembered, do it at the time shown on the Service
Interval Chart at the latest.
Q INSIDE INFORMATION: Put in the maximum recom-
mended pressure for heavy-duty use
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it's always easier
to let some air out if necessary, than to put some in. Lift
the spare out check the 'hidden' lower side wall
for cracking. See Job 6. E9
PART I: ROAD TEST
Q Job 62. Road test and specialist check
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after
every service.
Before you can claim to have 'finished' working on your car,
you must check it, test it, and, if necessary, have a qualified
mechanic check it over for you.

If you
are not a qualified mechanic, we strongly recommend
having someone who is a properly qualified mechanic
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your
FIAT dealership perhaps
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inspect all of the car's safety-related

items
after they have been worked on at home and before

using
the car on the road.
You'll have to remove the toolkit and the wheel to get at the
valve
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under the boot floor on most models but to one side of
the rear compartment on Estate versions.
• Job 60. Change pollen filter.
When fitted to the fresh air intake, replace it at the scheduled
mileage interval.
• Job 61. Replace airbag gas generator.
Have your FIAT dealer replace the airbag gas generator 10
years after the car was built
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see the label inside the car's
glove compartment door.
• Before setting out, check that the lights, indicators and in-
car controls, as well as seat belts and seat adjustments, all
work correctly.
• Run the car for several minutes before setting out then turn
off, check fluid levels and check underneath for leaks.
• Check that the steering moves freely in both directions and
that the car does not 'pull' one way or the other when driving
in a straight line
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but do bear in mind the effect of the
camber on the road.
• Make sure that the brakes work effectively, smoothly and
without the need for 'pumping'. There should be no juddering
or squealing.
• Check that the car does not 'pull' from one side to the
other when you brake firmly from around 40 mph. (Don't
cause a skid and don't try this if there is any following traffic.)
"V,
WURTH PRODUCTS FROM FIAT

A.
Wurth produce a huge range of very high quality, FIAT-
approved products, from zinc-rich aerosol paints,
rust-proofing products and the safety-related items shown
here...
B. ...to electrical connectors and tools and that wonderful
'shrink-fit' wire insulation tubing
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slide it on, heat it up, and it
'shrinks' into place and can't come undone again. See your
FIAT dealer or other specialist supplier for the vast range of
top-quality Wurth products.

A Accelerator linkages and cables 118,119 Aerial 112 Airbag 14, 63, 128 Air cleaner/filter 51 Air Conditioning 12,41 Alternator, drive belt . . 49, 50, 110 Antifreeze 43, 44 Anti-roll bars 131 Auto-Biography 1 Automatic transmission fluid 45 gear selector cable 102
B Ball-joints steering and suspension 57 Battery disconnecting 36 electrolyte 36 safety 7 Bellows, steering gear (see 'Gaiters') Bonnet 15, 143 Brakes 59 to 62, 134 to 142 bleeding 141 caliper 59 to 61, 135, 137 cylinder (master) 138 discs, front 59, 135 discs, rear 61, 137 drums 60, 136 fluid, check level 35,36 handbrake 61, 142 hoses/pipes 62, 141 pads 59, 135, 137 pressure regulating/proportioning . . . valve (ABS) 140 pressure regulating/proportioning valve (Non-ABS) 139 RPM sensors (ABS systems) .... 140 safety 7 servo 138 shoes 135 wear sensors (non-ABS) 60 Bulb renewal (see 'Lights') Bushes 57 Bumper removal and refitting. 146
c Cables accelerator 118,119 automatic transmission ... 101, 102 choke 119 clutch 46, 101 handbrake 61 Caliper, brakes (see 'Brakes') Camshaft belt 43, 66 Capacities 19,154 Carburettor adjustment 53 removal 117 Catalytic converter 54, 55 safety 6 Central locking 114 Choke 119 Clutch adjustment 46, 100 hydraulic 46, 105 replacement 100 cable 46, 101 Coil, ignition 47, 107, 108 Coil spring 57 Constant Velocity (C.V.) joints (see 'Driveshaft') Contents 4 Controls and switches ... 10 to 14 Cooling system .. 35, 43, 106 to107 change coolant 43 radiator pressure cap 35 Crankcase ventilation system 42 Cylinder head Diesel 87 to 93
Petrol 67 to 73
D Data 17 to 27 Diesel bleeding the system 126,127 fuel filter 52 glow plugs 115 injection pump 56,124 injectors 126 Disc, brakes (see 'Brakes') Distributor 108, 109 cap 47 Marelli Breakerless 48 Marelli Digiplex 2 48, 49 Doors hinges 62 locKs and handles 147 to 150 removal and refitting 147 trim panels 146 Drivebelts alternator 49, 50, 110 camshaft 43 Driveshaft C.V. joints 103 gaiters 45, 103 removal and refitting 103 Drum (see 'Brakes')
E Electrical system 110 to 115 Electronic control module 54 safety 7 Emergency starting 16 Emissions 31, 51 to 56 control 53, 54 legal limits 31 Engine bay layouts 34 Engine dismantling Diesel 95 Petrol 73 Engine mountings Diesel 95 Petrol 83 Engine oil (see 'Oil') check level 34 Engine refitting Diesel 94 Petrol 82 Exhaust manifold 56 Exhaust 56 system 56, 122 Expansion tank 35
F Facts & Figures 17 to 27 Fan 50, 106 Fast idle carburettor 53, 54 fuel injection 54 diesel 55 Filter air 51 diesel 52 petrol 52 oil (see 'Oil filter') pollen 63 Fire Extinguisher . 6 Fluoroelastomers, safety 8 Fuel cut-off switch 13 Fuel gauge 114 Fuel injection 52, 54, 55, 117 Fuel lines/pipes 51 Fuel pump electric 120 mechanical 120 Fuel system 51 to 56 evaporation control system . 54,122 Fuel tank 121 Fumes, safety 6 Fuses 40
Gearbox (transmission) .... 44 to 46 oil (automatic) . . 45 oil (manual) 44 Generator drive belt (see 'Alternator, drive belt')
H Handbrake 61, 142 Headlights (see 'Lights') adjustment 62 bulb replacement 37 Headrest 153 Heater 11 Hoses/pipes (see 'Pipes and hoses') HT leads 47 Hub front 104 rear 134
I Identification numbers 27 Idle speed adjustment (see 'Carburettor') Ignition system 46 to 51, 107 to 109 coil 47,48 safety 7 Ignition timing 19, 48 to 50 Instruments 110 panel lights 10 Intercooler 123, 124
J Jacking safety 5 wheelchange 15, 16 Jump leads (Jump starting) 16
L Lambda sensor ... 54, 55, 121, 122 Lights fog lights 13, 38 hazard warning 13 headlights 13,37 indicators 13, 37 interior 15, 39, 40 MoT 28 number plate 39 rear lights 38 reversing lights 39 sidelights 13, 37 Locks and latches 9, 10, 62 Lubricants 154
m Manifold fixings 56 Mirrors 14, 150 Mixture adjustment (see 'Carburettor') Model years 17, 18 MoT, getting through 28 to 31
m Number plates (lights) . . 28, 39, 145
o Oil change disposal 7, 8 engine 41, 42 transmission 44, 45 safety 7 Oil filler cap 35 Oil filter 41 Oil level engine 34, 35 gearbox 44, 45 topping up 35
P-Pads, brake (see 'Brakes') Pipes and hoses brakes 62, 138, 141 hot air 121 radiator (cooling system) 43 Plastics, safety 7 Production changes 17, 18
ft Radiator .* 106 Raising the car 5 Repair data 20 Road test, brakes and steering ... 63 Rotor arm 47, 49
s Safety First! 5 to 8 Seats 14, 151 to 153 mountings 62 Seat belts mountings 62 pretensioners 151, 152 Servicing Your Car 32 to 63 Shock absorbers 57,131 Shoes, brake (see 'Brakes') Sidelights (see 'Lights') Spark plugs 47, 154 Specifications (see 'Facts & Figures') Speedometer cable 110 Starter motor 110 Steering 57, 58, 127 to 131 lower wishbone 127, 130 power steering 58, 130 rack gaiters 58, 133 Steering wheel 128 Sun roof 151 Suspension ... 57 to 59, 127 to 134 front 57, 127, 131 rear 58, 59, 128, 133 strut 57, 131
T Tailgate wiper (see 'Windscreen wipers') Tailgate and strut 144 Thermostat 107 Throttle cable and pedal (see 'Accelerator, linkage and cables') Timing belt 43 Diesel 85 to 87 Petrol 65, 66 Torque wrench settings ... 23 to 27 Track control arm (inner bushes). . 57 Track rod ends 57, 58, 128 Transmission. . 80 to 83, 95, 98 to 106 removal 80 to 82 separation and reconnection (Diesel). . 95 separation and reconnection (Petrol). . 83 Transmission fluid 44, 45 Turbocharger replacement 122 to 124 Tyre checking 30, 36 pressures 18,36
u Universal joints 28, 58 Using your car 9 to 16
¥ Vacuum unit, distributor 48 Valve clearances 42, 43, 79, 93 Valve grinding 72 Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) 27
w Washer fluid reservoir 36 Water pump 107 Wheel alignment 28 Wheel bearings 57, 58 Wheel bolts 59 Wheel changing 15,16 Wheel cylinder 137 Wheel sizes 18 Windscreen, damage 29,162 Window regulator 147 to 149 Windscreen washers 112 Windscreen wipers 13,111 Wiring diagrams 155 to 174
Gaiters 30, 57
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