
Please be sure to read the whole of this Chapter before carrying out any work on your car. 
SAFETY FIRST! 
You must always ensure that 
safety is the first consideration 
in any job you carry out. A 
slight lack of concentration, or 
a rush to finish the job quickly 
can easily result in an accident, 
as can failure to follow the 
precautions outlined in 
this manual. 
Be sure to consult the 
suppliers of any materials and 
equipment you may use, and 
to obtain and read carefully 
any operating and health and 
safety instructions that may 
be available on packaging or 
from manufacturers 
and suppliers. 
Raising the Car Safely 
ALWAYS ensure that the vehicle is properly supported when 
raised off the ground. Don't work on, around, or underneath 
a raised vehicle unless axle stands are positioned under 
secure, load bearing underbody areas, or the vehicle is driven 
onto ramps, with the wheels remaining on the ground 
securely chocked to prevent movement. 
NEVER work on a vehicle supported on a jack. Jacks are made 
for lifting the vehicle only, not for holding it off the ground 
while it is being worked on. 
ALWAYS ensure that the safe working load rating of any 
jacks, hoists or lifting gear used is sufficient for the job, and 
that lifting gear is used only as recommended by the 
manufacturer. 
NEVER attempt to loosen or tighten nuts that require a lot of 
force to turn (e.g. a tight oil drain plug) with the vehicle 
raised, unless it is safely supported. Take care not to pull the 
vehicle off its supports when applying force to a spanner. 
Wherever possible, initially slacken tight fastenings before 
raising the car off the ground. 
ALWAYS wear eye protection when working under the 
vehicle and when using power tools. 
Working On The Vehicle 
ALWAYS seek specialist advice unless you are justifiably 
confident about carrying out each job. The safety of your 
vehicle affects you, your passengers and other road users. 
DON'T lean over, or work on, a running engine unless it is 
strictly necessary, and keep long hair and loose clothing well 
out of the way of moving mechanical parts. Note that it is 
theoretically possible for fluorescent striplighting to make an 
engine fan appear to be stationary
 -
 double check whether it 
is spinning or not! This is the sort of error that happens when 
you're really tired and not thinking straight. So... 
...DON'T work on your car when you're over tired. 
ALWAYS work in a well ventilated area and don't inhale dust 
- it may contain asbestos or other harmful substances. 
NEVER run the engine indoors, in a confined space or over 
a pit. 
REMOVE your wrist watch, rings and all other jewellery before 
doing any work on the vehicle
 -
 and especially when working 
on the electrical system. 
DON'T remove the radiator or expansion tank filler cap when 
the cooling system is hot, or you may get scalded by escaping 
coolant or steam. Let the system cool down first and even 
then, if the engine is not completely cold, cover the cap with 
a cloth and gradually release the pressure. 
NEVER drain oil, coolant or automatic transmission fluid when 
the engine is hot. Allow time for it to cool sufficiently to avoid 
scalding you. 
ALWAYS keep antifreeze, brake and clutch fluid away from 
vehicle paintwork. Wash off any spills immediately. 
TAKE CARE to avoid touching any engine or exhaust system 
component unless it is cool enough not to burn you.  

Running The Vehicle 
NEVER start the engine unless the gearbox is in neutral (or 
'Park' in the case of automatic transmission) and the hand 
brake is fully applied. 
NEVER run catalytic converter equipped vehicles without the 
exhaust system heat shields in place. 
TAKE CARE when parking vehicles fitted with catalytic 
converters. The 'cat' reaches extremely high temperatures and 
any combustible materials under the car, such as long dry 
grass, could be ignited. 
Personal Safety 
NEVER siphon fuel, antifreeze, brake fluid or other such toxic 
liquids by mouth, or allow contact with your skin. Use a 
suitable hand pump and wear gloves. 
BEFORE undertaking dirty jobs, use a barrier cream on your 
hands as a protection against infection. Preferably, wear 
suitable gloves, available from DIY outlets. 
WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES for sure when there is a risk of 
used engine oil coming into contact with your skin. It can 
cause cancer. 
WIPE UP any spilt oil, grease or water off the floor 
immediately. 
MAKE SURE that spanners and all other tools are the right size 
for the job and are not likely to slip. Never try to 'double-up' 
spanners to gain more leverage. 
SEEK HELP if you need to lift something heavy which may be 
beyond your capability. Don't forget that when lifting a heavy 
weight, you should keep your back straight and bend your 
knees to avoid injuring your back. 
NEVER take risky short-cuts or rush to finish a job. Plan ahead 
and allow plenty of time. 
BE METICULOUS and keep the work area tidy
 -
 you'll avoid 
frustration, work better and lose less. 
KEEP children and animals right-away from the work area and 
from unattended vehicles. 
ALWAYS tell someone what you're doing and have them 
regularly check that all is well, especially when working alone 
on, or under, the vehicle. 
Fire! 
Petrol (gasoline) is a dangerous and highly flammable liquid 
requiring special precautions. When working on the fuel 
system, disconnect the vehicle battery earth (ground) terminal 
whenever possible and always work outside, or in a very well 
ventilated area. Any form of spark, such as that caused by an 
electrical fault, by two metal surfaces striking against each 
other, by a central heating boiler in the garage 'firing up', or 
even by static electricity built up in your clothing can, in a 
confined space, ignite petrol vapour causing an explosion. 
Take great care not to spill petrol on to the engine or exhaust 
system, never allow any naked flame anywhere near the work 
area and, above all, don't smoke. 
Invest in a workshop-sized fire extinguisher. Choose the 
carbon dioxide type or preferably, dry powder but NEVER a 
water type extinguisher for workshop use. 
DON'T disconnect any fuel pipes on a fuel injected engine 
without following the advice in this manual. The fuel in the 
line is under very high pressure
 -
 sufficient to cause serious 
injury. Remember that many injection systems have residual 
pressure in the pipes for days after switching off. If necessary 
seek specialist advice. 
Fumes 
Petrol (gasoline) vapour and that given off by many solvents, 
thinners, and adhesives are highly toxic and under certain 
conditions can lead to unconsciousness or even death, if 
inhaled. The risks are increased if such fluids are used in a 
confined space so always ensure adequate ventilation. Always 
read the maker's instructions and follow them with care. 
Never drain petrol (gasoline) or use solvents, thinners 
adhesives or other toxic substances in an inspection pit. It is 
also dangerous to park a vehicle for any length of time over 
an inspection pit. The fumes from even a slight fuel leak can 
cause an explosion when the engine is started. 
v ,,, Oil;::;s  

• Repeat this operation three more times until the 
complete code number has been entered, if the code 
has been entered in correctly LED B will start flashing. 
• Release button A (see illustration
 1B).
 Red LED B 
flashes for 8 seconds indicating the new remote unit's 
code has been stored. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the LED does not illuminate 
when remote unit button (illustration 1B, button 
O is pressed, change the remote unit's battery. 
• Insert the emergency key A into the emergency switch 
slot in the glove compartment turn the key to the left to 
switch the alarm off (see inset). 
• Turn the key back towards its original position to 
switch the alarm system back on. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: As the alarm system absorbs 
energy, if you are not planning on using the car 
for a long period of time, turn the alarm exclusion 
key to the off position, so as not to run the vehicle 
battery down. 
• 2. IGNITION SWITCH AND 
STEERING COLUMN LOCK 
IGNITION SWITCH 
2. The ignition/steering column lock key, once inserted 
in the ignition lock, can be placed in any of the 
following four positions: 
• PARK
 -
 With the key in this 
position the side and tail lights 
can be turned on, the steering 
column locked and the keys 
can be removed. Press button 
A to turn the key to PARK. 
• STOP
 -
 When the key is 
turned to the STOP position the steering column will be 
locked, and the keys can be removed. 
• MAR
 -
 This is the driving position. When the key is in 
this position all the electrical devices are energised. 
• AW
 -
 Turning the key to this position starts the 
engine. 
STEERING COLUMN LOCK 
• LOCKING
 -
 To apply the steering wheel lock turn the 
steering wheel slightly to the left or right when the key is 
at STOP or PARK. 
• UNLOCKING
 -
 Rocking the steering wheel gently back 
and forth while turning the ignition key to MAR unlocks 
the steering wheel. 
• 3. PANEL INDICATORS 
INSTRUMENT DISPLAY PANEL 
3. These are the instrument panel warning LED indicators 
for all FIAT Tipo/Tempra models. Your vehicle will only 
have Panel Indicators relevant to your particular car. 
• 4. ELECTRONIC CHECK PANEL 
4. The electronic check panel is not fitted to models 
with basic trim. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: The check panel will not 
indicate if the tail light fuses blow at the same 
time, or if there is a circuit failure within the panel 
display. 
SIDE AND HATCHBACK DOORS 
When the ignition key is at MAR, the check panel LEDs 
g, h, i, I, m and n monitor the light bulbs and fuses. 
LEDs a, b, c, d, and e monitor incomplete closure of 
the side doors and hatchback. 
• Never remove the key when the car is moving. 
If you do, the steering wheel will lock the first 
time you turn it. 
• If the ignition lock has been tampered with or 
shows any sign of damage (e.g. attempted theft), 
have the lock checked at your nearest FIAT 
Service Centre. 
M Choke Oil pressure warning 
Direction indicators (®) Handbrake engaged 
-X: Side lights m Rear window defroster 
10 High beam head 
lights '•y Injection system warning light 
<1* Rear fog lights • Battery warning 
A Hazard warning lights A Seat belts not 
buckled 
m ABS brake warning a Automatic transmission fluid warning 
o Brake pad wear warning a Doors not properly closed 
Turbo pressure warning Trailer direction indicators 
10 Front fog lights a Diesel fuel filter condenstate warning 
•515" Diesel heater/glow •515" plugs 3 
SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM 
1C. Some models 
are fitted with an 
alarm exclusion 
switch, which can 
be found inside 
the glove 
compartment. If 
the alarm is faulty 
or the remote control batteries are flat:  

EMERGENCY STARTING 
To release the spare 
wheel, jack and tool kit: 
16A. Undo strap A to 
release the jack from the support. Unscrew nut B, to 
remove the spare wheel. 
16B. Release the jack from the tool stand by lifting tab C. 
The arrangement of the tools in their holder might have 
one of the configurations shown in illustration 16B. 
• 17. RAISING 
THE VEHICLE 
17A. To raise the vehicle, 
position the jack under 
the side member, about 
20 cm from the wheel 
arch. Turn the jack 
handle until the its 
grooved head (see inset) 
fits the flange at the base of the sill. 
REMOVING A WHEEL 
17B. Loosen all the wheel bolts in the 
order shown. 
• Lift the car until the wheel is about 
25 mm
 (1
 in.) off the ground. 
• The hub cap is secured by only three wheel bolts. 
• Remove the hub cap, then unscrew the fourth wheel 
bolt, and remove the wheel. 
• Put the spare wheel on, making sure that the aligning 
peg or pegs on the hub fits into the hole/s in the rim. 
• Attach the wheel with a single bolt and then put the 
wheel cover back on so that the largest hole fits over 
the bolt holding on the wheel. Screw in the other three 
bolts, which also hold on the wheel cover. 
• Lower the car and remove the jack. Tighten the wheel 
bolts evenly in a criss-cross fashion, as shown in 
illustration 17C. 
RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A TROLLEY JACK 
• 17C. FROM THE FRONT
 -
 Place a hardwood board 
between the jack and the car, see inset. The jack must 
ONLY be positioned under the gearbox case support on 
the side of the differential gears. 
• 17D. FROM THE REAR
 -
 Put a hardwood board 
between the jack and the car ONLY at the back of the 
spare wheel housing. 
• 18. ENGINE STARTING 
JUMP STARTING YOUR CAR 
Choose a fully charged battery with the same or higher 
capacity than the flat battery in your car, then ... 
• Make sure that the car with the flat battery's electrical 
equipment has its ignition turned OFF, and that the 
ignition keys are removed. 
18. • Connect 
one of the jump 
lead clamps to 
the positive 
battery post of 
your flat 
battery. Then 
clamp the other 
end of the same 
lead on to the positive post of the second (charged) 
battery. 
• Connect one end of the second jump lead to the 
negative pole of the charged battery, and attach the 
other end to the metal terminal (as shown) of the earth 
cable from your car's flat battery. 
• Run the engine of the car with the charged battery at 
a medium to slow speed. 
• Start the engine of the car with the flat battery, and 
run the engines of both cars for about three minutes. 
• To reduce voltage peaks when disconnecting the 
jump leads, turn on the air fan and the heated rear 
screen of the car that had the flat battery. 
• Remove the jump leads, starting with the negative 
clamp connected to the car with the flat battery's earth. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: When disconnecting the jump 
leads DO NOT switch on the headlights in place of 
the heated rear screen, as the peak voltage may 
blow the headlight bulbs. 
BUMP STARTING YOUR CAR 
IMPORTANT NOTES: 1) Never bump start a car 
fitted with a catalytic converter, as the sudden rush 
of unburnt fuel into the catalytic converter could 
damage the converter beyond repair. 
2) On models fitted with automatic transmission 
bump starting is not possible. 
3) Ensure that the key is in the ignition and is 
turned to MAR while the car is being pushed, or 
the steering wheel will lock. 
To bump start a car: 
• Place the key in the ignition and turn to MAR. 
• Engage a medium gear (2nd or 3rd), NOT REVERSE. 
• Hold the clutch pedal down while someone pushes. 
• When the pushed car has reached a fair speed, with 
the car still in gear, release the clutch pedal. 
• The engine should now turn over and start running. 
Depress the clutch and keep the car running. 
16  

IMPORTANT NOTE: Take care not to allow any dirt or grit 
to get into the gearbox. 
• Job 19. Check driveshaft gaiters. 
45 
B INSIDE INFORMATION: Make sure you have a 10 mm 
Allen key that will fit, before you start. There's very little 
room between gearbox and subframe. B 
Q Job 17. Check auto, transmission fluid level. 
The
 automatic transmission fluid level should be checked with 
the
 car on level ground and the engine at normal running 
temperature
 -
 the car should have been driven for about 4 
miles. The level is checked by means of a dipstick next to the 
battery. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: i) It is especially important that the 
fluid is at the correct level. If the system needs regular 
topping up because of leaks, fix them as rapidly as 
possible or have your FIAT dealer check the system, 
ii) Wipe the dipstick only with a lint-free rag to avoid 
clogging up transmission valves. Keep dirt out! 
18B. The filter is 
secured by one 
central screw. 
Undo this and pull 
the filter down, 
detaching its upper 
fluid pipe in the 
process. Remove 
the filter, discard it 
and fit the 
replacement. Refit 
the sump, using a 
new gasket and 
non-setting gasket 
sealer. 
Replace the drain plug and fill the gearbox through the 
dipstick tube. {See Job
 17.) 
19A. Grasp and turn the 
inner drive-shaft and 
gaiters, checking for signs 
of gaiter splitting or 
damage that could allow 
grease out or
 -
 worse still 
-
 water in. Ensure the 
gaiter clips are secure. 
Q INSIDE INFOR-
MATION: Inners tend to 
leak, putting an oil 
stain on the shaft, as 
here. You can buy a 
FIAT repair kit, with 
bearing and 
replacement gaiter, to 
repair the leak. This 
involves removing the 
drive shaft
 -
 see 
Chapter 6, Repairs 
and Replacements. B 
19B. Check the outer 
gaiter as well. This moves 
over a greater range and 
is more prone to damage 
and splits. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: 
Change a split, or 
damaged gaiter as soon 
as possible
 -
 preferably 
before using the car 
again. 
If
 necessary,
 fresh Tutela CVT should be poured in through 
the
 dipstick tube, using a funnel in the tube or by using ATF 
from
 a dispenser with a small spout. You may have to leave 
the fresh
 oil to clear the tube before seeing a clear dipstick 
reading. 
G Job 18. Replace auto, transmission fluid and 
filter. 
As well as
 Tutela CVT fluid, you will need a new, sump 
gasket
 and
 a new gearbox oil filter, from your FIAT dealer. The 
filter
 should
 be changed every time the oil is replaced. 
18A.
 Always drain the 
fluid when
 the trans-
mission
 is
 warm, such as 
after a
 run. Raise the 
front
 of the car on 
ramps,
 so the fluid 
drains well
 from the 
drain
 hole (C) at the rear 
under-side of the 'box. 
Remove
 the drain plug 
with an
 Allen key or hexagonal socket adaptor, and allow the 
fluid to
 drain into a container beneath the transmission
 -
 allow 
ten
 minutes for complete drainage. 
Underneath the car, remove the 13 transmission sump bolts. 
H INSIDE INFORMATION: The sump is easily distorted, 
so,
 when refitting, tighten all bolts progressively and 
evenly to the recommended torque
 -
 see Chapter 3, 
Facts and Figures. B 
17.
 Check the level with the 
engine idling and the gear 
selector in the 'P' (PARK) 
position. Pull out the dipstick 
(A),
 wipe it clean with paper 
kitchen towel, re-insert it and 
check the level. The upper 
and
 lower marks on the dipstick represent minimum and 
maximum acceptable fluid levels.  

PART A: ENGINE 
PART A: Contents 
Job 1. Petrol engine. Timing belt
 -
 replacement and Job 12. Petrol engine. Mountings
 -
 replacement. 
adjustment. Job 13. Diesel engine. Timing belt
 -
 replacement and 
Job 2. Petrol engine. Cylinder head
 -
 removal. adjustment. • 
Job 3. Petrol engine. Cylinder head and camshaft housing -Job 14. Diesel engine. Cylinder head
 -
 removal. 
refitting. Job 15. Diesel engine. Cylinder head
 -
 refitting. 
Job
 4.
 Petrol engine. Cylinder head
 -
 dismantling and Job 16. Diesel engine. Cylinder head
 -
 overhaul. 
overhauling. Job 17. Diesel engine. Valve clearances
 -
 adjustment. 
Job 5. Petrol engine
 -
 dismantling. Job 18. Diesel engine
 -
 removal. 
Job
 6.
 Petrol engine
 -
 checking and reassembly. Job 19. Diesel engine
 -
 refitting. 
Job
 7.
 Petrol engine. Valve clearances
 -
 adjustment. Job 20. Diesel engine. Mountings
 -
 replacement. 
Job 8. Petrol engine/transmission
 -
 removal. Job 21. Diesel engine/transmission (removed from car)
 -
Job
 9.
 Petrol engine/transmission
 -
 refitting. separation. 
Job 10. Petrol engine/transmission (removed from car)
 -
Job 22. Diesel engine/transmission (removed from car)
 -
separation. reconnection. 
Job 11. Petrol engine/transmission (removed from car)
 -
Job 23. Diesel engine
 -
 dismantling. 
reconnection. Job 24. Diesel engine
 -
 reassembly. 
Job 1. Petrol engine. Timing belt 
- replacement and adjustment. 
Mi*^^ Zc+sc, / • The crankshaft pulley nut 
n^^ will be difficult to turn. 
• If the engine is in the car, 
engage a gear (or 'Park' in the case of an automatic) 
and have an assistant hold the footbrake down very 
firmly. This will stop the engine from turning. 
• Alternatively, with the starter motor removed, you 
can have a helper prevent the flywheel ring gear from 
turning with a large screwdriver. 
• Step 4: Before removing the belt, put the pulley nut back 
onto the crankshaft, take the car out of gear (if the engine is 
still in the car) and remove the spark plugs. You can now turn 
the engine in a clockwise direction using the refitted crank 
pulley nut
 -
 without the pulley, of course! 
• Step 5A: With 
the timing belt still in 
place, turn the engine 
so that the timing 
mark on the camshaft 
sprocket lines up with 
the one on the front 
cover. On some 
engines, the front 
cover looks like this... 
• Step 5B: 
...while on the 
majority, it looks 
like this. The top 
part of the cover 
backplate slides 
out so that the 
plastic pip is level 
with the camshaft 
sprocket. Turn 
the sprocket so that the timing mark on the sprocket lines up 
with this pip. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is false economy to refit a used 
timing belt. If the belt breaks, it will cause complete 
engine failure so always fit a new one. 
• Step 1: 
Disconnect the battery 
and
 remove the 
alternator drivebelt as 
described in PART C: 
COOLING
 SYSTEM 
0 Step 2: Take off 
the timing
 belt cover. 
This is held
 by a total 
of
 four bolts (arrowed). 
• Step 3: Take off 
the
 crankshaft pulley 
nut and
 remove the 
pulley.  

U Step 12: Fit a new seal to the front cover/oil pump 
assembly, unless a new pump is being fitted, and install with a 
new gasket, lightly oiling both gasket and seal. Align the cover 
with the sump support plate. 
PISTON CONNECTING RODS ASSEMBLIES 
• Step 13: 
H INSIDE 
INFORMATION! 
Refer to the illus-
tration and note 
that the piston 
should be fitted 
to the connecting 
rod so that when 
viewed from the 
timing end the 
crown lift (1) is 
on the right 
hand/injection 
pump (2) side. At 
the same time, 
the bore numbers 
stamped on the connecting rod (3) should face left, the 
opposite side. The piston pins are an interference fit in 
the pistons and can be tapped into position using an 
ordinary drift and secured with circlips. H 
Refer to Job 6. Steps 11 to
 18,
 for installation procedures. 
Q Step 14: Refit the oil pump pick-up and return pipes. 
• Step 15: Refit the sump using a new gasket. Check that 
the drain plug is tight. 
• Step 16: Complete the reassembly by fitting all the 
external components in the reverse order of removal. Refer to 
Job
 15
 for cylinder head refitting. 
• Step 17: Reconnect the engine to the transmission. See 
Job
 22 
• Step 18: Refit the complete unit to the car. See Job
 19 
• Step 19: Bleed the fuel system. See PART F: FUEL AND 
EXHAUST 
Q INSIDE INFORMATION! Bleeding the fuel system 
involves turning the engine on the starter. This should 
allow it to gain oil pressure before 'firing up', but check 
that the oil light has gone out as soon as the engine 
starts. H 
Q Step 20: Allow the engine to run at 'fast idle' until it 
reaches working temperature and switch off. Allow it to cool 
and check the oil and coolant levels and look for any leaks. 
Q Step 21: Avoid over-rewing or overloading the engine 
during its settling down period of 600 miles. We recommend 
an oil and filter change at this mileage
 -
 this will help to 
extend the life of your engine. 
PART B: TRANSMISSION 
PART B: Contents 
Job 1. Transmission removal (with engine in car). 
Job 2. Transmission refitting (with engine in car). 
Job 3. Clutch
 -
 replacement. 
Job 4. Clutch cable
 -
 replacement. 
Job 5. Gear lever and linkage
 -
 removal and refitting. 
Job 6. Kickdown cable (automatic transmission)
 -
replacement. 
Job 7. Kickdown cable (automatic transmission)
 -
adjustment. 
Job 8. Automatic gear selector control cable
 -
 replacement. 
Job 9. Drive-shaft
 -
 removal and refitting. 
Job 10. Drive-shaft (outer) constant velocity joint
 -
replacement. 
Job 11. Drive-shaft inner spider joint
 -
 replacement. 
Job 12. Drive-shaft damper
 -
 replacement. 
Job 13. Front hub/bearings
 -
 replacement. 
Job 14. Hydraulic clutch components. 
Job 1. Transmission removal 
(with engine in car). 
IMPORTANT NOTE: This operation is for cars fitted with 
the 1400 and 1600cc petrol engines and non-turbo diesel 
engines. For the 1930cc turbo diesel engined version the 
complete power unit must be removed and then 
separated. See PART A, Jobs 18, 19, 21 and 22 for the 
removal of several of the ancillaries detailed here. 
• Step 1: 
Before 
starting 
work, ensure 
that you can 
support the 
car suffi-
ciently high 
off the ground for the gearbox to be removed from beneath. 
Make sure that the gearbox-end of the engine is supported 
from above the car, or from beneath. You may be able to 
fabricate your own version of this FIAT tool (arrowed).  

• Step 13: Tighten the cover bolts evenly to the correct 
torque. See Chapter
 3,
 Facts and Figures. 
G Step 14: Smear a little 'copper' grease on the release 
bearing guide and the gearbox input shaft. 
G Step 15: Refit the transmission. See Job 2. 
lob 4. Clutch cable - replacement. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: Later cars have hydraulic clutches 
see Job 14. 
• Step 1: From under the bonnet, slacken the cable 
adjusting nut (11). Disconnect the cable from the release lever 
and
 outer cable bracket. 
the car, with securing nuts, or it may be 'worked' in to its 
housing) then pull the gaiter/knob assembly from the top of 
the lever. (This is a push fit when refitting.) 
IG Step 3: From under the car, undo and remove the nut 
and bolt securing the control rod (2) from the base of the 
gearlever. 
• Step 4: Undo the two bolts securing the gearlever 
mounting and extract the lever from under the car. 
Q Step 5: From under the bonnet, disconnect rods 4, 5 and 
6 at the gearbox end by unscrewing them, or by prising the 
balls from their sockets, according to type. 
Q Step 6: Remove the circlip and washer and lift the 
selection link bellcrank (3) off its retaining pin and remove the 
complete assembly from the car. 
• Step 7: Inspect all components for wear and replace as 
necessary, reassembling in the reverse order. 
Job 6. Kickdown cable (automatic 
transmission) - replacement. 
Q Step 1: Drain the automatic transmission oil and remove 
the sump. Discard the old gasket. See Chapter
 5,
 Servicing 
Your Car, Job 18 
G Step 2: From inside the car, disconnect the cable from 
the foot
 pedal by removing the securing clip (see illustration 
Job 4-1,
 part 5) and pulling the cable end off its pivot. 
G Step 3: Unbolt the cable retaining plate from the 
bulkhead. Pull the cable out from inside the car. 
G Step 4: Fit the new cable in the reverse order and adjust. 
See Chapter 5,
 Servicing Your Car, Job 20 
Job 5. Gear lever and linkage -
removal and refitting. 
1
 -
 gear lever mounting 6 - reaction rod 2
 •
 control rod 3-selection link bellcrank 4
 -
 gear selection rod 5
 -
 gear engagement rod 
7 - bearings 8 - retaining pin -selection link bellcrank 9 - gearlever knob/gaiter assembly 
Job 5-1 
^ Step 1: Familiarise yourself with this drawing, which 
Step 2
 onwards refers. n 
J Step 2: Detach the bottom of the gearlever gaiter from 
its location
 on the tunnel, (it may be held down from beneath 
expert22 
f: 
1 - kick-down cable 2 - idler pulley 3 & 7 - locknuts 4 & 8 - adjusters 5 - accelerator cable 6 - cable-end nipple Job 6-2 
• Step 2: Disconnect the cable from the throttle control 
idler pulley. 
1 - gear selector valve control cable 2 - selector lever 3 - eyelet on selector 4 - cable adjustment nut 5 - bracket fixing selector lever to bodyshell 6 - gearbox lever 7 - bracket for control cable 
Q Step 3: Remove the securing clip and disconnect the 
kickdown cable (1) from the selector (3). 
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