Clock illumination lamp
26Remove the clock.
27The bulb is a bayonet fit in the rear of the
clock.
28Refitting is a reversal of removal.
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Removal and refitting
2Detach the wiring connector at the left-hand
bonnet hinge, and attach a length of string to
the end of the wire running from the lamp.
3If necessary, remove the underbonnet
insulation by prising out the two-piece plastic
securing clips, then working at the lamp, pull the
wiring and the string through the bonnet panel.
4Detach the string from the end of the wire,
and remove the screw securing the lamp to
the bonnet. Withdraw the lamp.
5Commence refitting by attaching the end of
the wiring to the string, and pulling the string
and wiring through the bonnet panel. Further
refitting is a reversal of removal.
Bulb renewal
6Simply press and twist the bulb to remove it
from the bulbholder (see illustration).
7Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Removal
1The horn(s) is/are located in front of the
radiator beneath the front panel (see
illustration). The horn(s) may be located on
either side of the vehicle depending on model.
2Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3Disconnect the wiring from the horn, then
unscrew the securing nut and washer and
withdraw the horn and bracket assembly
complete.
4Repeat the operations for the remaining
horn where applicable.
Refitting
5Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Removal
1On models fitted with a trip computer,
remove the speed sender unit.
2Remove the instrument panel.
3Pull the cable through the bulkhead into the
engine compartment, and where applicable
release it from the securing clips. On models
fitted with a trip computer, the upper section
of the cable can now be removed.
4Apply the handbrake, jack up the front of
the vehicle and support on axle stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
5On vehicles with a manual gearbox, extract
the circlip securing the cable end to the
extension housing and withdraw the cable
end (see illustration).
6On vehicles with automatic transmission,
remove the securing screw and disconnect
the cable end from the extension housing.
7The cable can now be withdrawn from the
vehicle, noting its routing so that it can be
refitted in the same position.
Refitting
8Refitting is a reversal of removal, but where
applicable, ensure that the speedometer
cable rubber sleeve is in place over the square
inner drive on the cable connector, and not in
the speedometer head. Position the cable so
that the coloured bands on the cable sheath
line up with the bulkhead grommet and the
clips in the engine compartment. Route the
cable as noted during removal.9On completion, pull the speedometer cable
from within the engine compartment to ensure
that the cable is straight between the
instrument panel and the bulkhead grommet.
1The wiper blades should be renewed when
they no longer clean the glass effectively.
2Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.
3With the blade at 90º to the arm, depress
the spring clip and slide the blade clear of the
hook, then slide the blade up off the arm.
4If necessary extract the two metal inserts
and unhook the wiper rubber.
5Fit the new rubber and blade in reverse
order, making sure where necessary that the
cut-outs in the metal inserts face each other.
Windscreen and rear wipers
1Lift the hinged covers and remove the nuts
and washers securing the arms to the spindles.
2Mark the arms and spindles in relation to each
other then prise off the arms using a screwdriver.
Take care not to damage the paintwork.
3Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Headlamp wipers
4The procedure is as described in
paragraphs 1 to 3, but the washer hose must
be disconnected from the nozzle on the wiper
arm (see illustration).
32Wiper arms - removal and
refitting
31Wiper blades - renewal
30Speedometer cable - removal
and refitting
29Horn - removal and refitting
28Underbonnet lamp - removal,
refitting and bulb renewal
Body electrical system 13•11
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29.1 Horn location beneath front panel
30.5 Speedometer cable end fitting in
manual gearbox extension housing
28.6 Removing an underbonnet lamp bulb27.24 Removing a luggage compartment
lamp bulb
32.4 Removing a headlamp wiper arm
10Remove the headlamp securing bolt and
the two nuts, then release the anchor spring
and withdraw the direction indicator !amp unit
(see illustrations).
11Pull the headlamp forwards, then swivel it
and remove it sideways.
12If required, the headlamp lens can be
removed by releasing the spring clips around
its edge.
13Refitting is a reversal of removal.
14On completion, check the headlamp
alignment.
1It is recommended that the headlamp
alignment is carried out by a Ford dealer using
specialist beam setting equipment. However,
in an emergency the following procedure will
provide an acceptable light pattern.
2With the vehicle unladen, with a full tank of
fuel, and with the tyres correctly inflated,
position the vehicle approximately 10 metres(33 feet) in front of, and at right-angles to, a
wall or garage door.
3Draw a vertical line on the wall
corresponding to the centre line of the car.
The position of the line can be ascertained by
marking the centre of the front and rear
screens with crayon then viewing the wall
from the rear of the car.
4Complete the lines shown (see
illustration).
5Switch the headlamps on dipped beam and
adjust them as necessary using the knobs
located behind the headlamps (see
illustration). Cover the headlamp not being
checked with cloth.
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Saloon and Hatchback models
2Working inside the luggage compartment,
press the plastic retaining tab and remove thebulbholder assembly.
3Disconnect the wiring plug from the
bulbholder.
4Unscrew the securing nuts, and withdraw
the rear lamp unit from outside the vehicle.
Recover the gasket.
5Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Estate models
6Working inside the luggage compartment,
turn the retaining tabs a quarter-turn and
remove the rear side trim panel cover.
7Push out the retaining tabs and withdraw
the bulbholder.
8Disconnect the wiring plug from the
bulbholder.
9Unscrew the four securing nuts, and
withdraw the rear lamp unit from outside the
vehicle. Recover the gasket.
10Refitting is a reversal of removal.
43Rear lamp unit - removal and
refitting
42Headlamps - alignment
13•14Body electrical system
41.8 Disconnect the headlamp wiring plug
- models from 198741.10b . . . the upper securing nut . . .
42.5 Adjusting the headlamp alignment
42.4 Headlamp alignment chart
A Distance between headlamp centres
B Light/dark boundary
C Centre of dipped beam
D Dipped beam patternH Height of headlamp centre from ground
X = 160.0 mm (6.3 in) for all models up to 1987
120.0 mm (4.7 in) for all models from 1987
41.10c . . . and the side securing nut -
models from 1987
41.10a Remove the headlamp rear
securing bolt . . .
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
13
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
P100 models
43Pull the lamp cover from the rubber
housing to expose the bulb. The bulb is a
bayonet fitting in the bulbholder.
44Refitting is a reversal of removal.
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Switches
2Prise the switch from its location using a
thin-bladed screwdriver, and disconnect the
wiring plug (see illustration).
3Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Operating motors
4Remove the window regulator.
5Remove the three securing bolts, and
withdraw the motor from the regulator
assembly (see illustration).
6Refitting is a reversal of removal, but ensure
that the drive gear is correctly meshed with
the regulator.
Note:If a central locking solenoid or motor is
to be renewed due to jamming or overheating,
the central locking relay must be renewed atthe same time even if it is believed to be
working correctly. Before starting work on the
central locking system, unlock all the doors
and the tailgate/boot. Make sure that the keys
are outside the vehicle before reconnecting
the battery on completion of work.
Operation
Models up to 1987
1The central locking system is activated by
turning the key in the driver’s door lock, and
the locks are operated by solenoids.
Models from 1987
2The system is activated by turning the key
in either of the front door locks, and the locks
are operated by electric motors.
Removal and refitting
3Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Models up to 1987
Switch (driver’s door lock)
4Remove the door lock.
5Remove the two securing screws, then
withdraw the switch from the lock assembly
and disconnect the wiring plug.
6Refitting is a reversal of removal, but ensure
that the cut-out in the switch lever engages
with the lock lever (see illustration).
Solenoids (passenger and rear door locks)
7Remove the door lock (see illustration).
8Remove the two securing screws, then
disconnect the solenoid operating rod and thewiring plug and withdraw the solenoid from
the lock assembly.
9Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Solenoid (tailgate lock)
10Open the tailgate and remove the trim
panel.
11Disconnect the solenoid wiring plug and
earth lead, and the operating rod, then
remove the two securing screws and
withdraw the solenoid from the tailgate(see
illustration).
12Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Models from 1987
Motors (door locks)
13Remove the door inner trim panel.
14Remove the retaining screws and
disconnect the wiring plug and the motor
operating rod, then withdraw the motor from
the door.
15Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Motor (tailgate and boot lid locks)
16Open the tailgate/boot lid and where
applicable remove the trim panel.
17Remove the retaining screws and
disconnect the wiring plug and the motor
operating rod, then withdraw the motor from
the tailgate/boot.
18Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Models from 1990
Motors (door locking)
19On models from 1990, the door locking
motors are incorporated in the door lock units
(see illustrations).
20To remove a motor, first remove the door
lock.
50Central door locking
components - operation,
removal and refitting
49Electric window components
- removal and refitting
13•18Body electrical system
48.41 Removing a rear number plate lamp
bulb - Saloon, Hatchback and Estate
models49.5 Electric window motor securing bolts
(arrowed)
50.7 Central door locking assembly -
models up to 1987
A Solenoid
B Door ajar switch (not fitted to all models)
50.6 Driver’s door central locking switch -
models up to 1987
A Switch lever cut-out
49.2 Disconnecting the wiring plug from a
centre console-mounted electric window
switch - models from 1987
50.11 Removing a tailgate lock solenoid -
Hatchback models up to 1987