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ADJUSTMENT IGNITION TIMING
Service repair no - 86.35.15
Adjust
1.It is essential that following procedures are
adhered to. Inaccurate timing can lead to serious
engine damage and additionally create failure to
comply with emission regulations. If timing is
being checked in vehicle, air conditioning
compressor must be disengaged.
2.On initial engine build, or if distributor has been
disturbed for any reason, ignition timing must be
set statically to 6°B.T.D.C.
NOTE: This approximate setting is made
only to ensure that engine may be started.
CAUTION: On no account must engine be
started before this operation is carried out.Equipment required :-
Calibrated Tachometer
Stroboscopic lamp
3.Couple stroboscopic timing lamp and tachometer
to engine following manufacturer's instructions.
4.Disconnect vacuum hose from distributor.
5.Start engine. With no load, and without
exceeding 3,000 rev/min run engine until normal
operating temperature is reached. (Thermostat
open). Check that engine idles within tolerance
specified in data section.
6.Idle speed for timing purposes must not exceed
800 rev/min.
7.Run engine at idle speed and check timing using
stroboscope light on timing marker and pointer.
WARNING: Keep hands and equipment
away from belt.
8.If timing is not as specified, switch off engine.
Loosen distributor clamp bolt and turn distributor
to advance or retard ignition as necessary.
Tighten clamp bolt, start engine and recheck
timing.
WARNING: Personal injury may result if an
attempt is made to adjust distributor whilst
engine is running.
9.Upon completion, switch off engine and retighten
distributor clamping bolt securely. Recheck
timing, to ensure retightening has not disturbed
distributor position.
10.Refit vacuum hose.
11.Disconnect stroboscopic timing lamp and
tachometer from engine.
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REPAIR FUSE BOX - ENGINE COMPARTMENT
The fusebox is located on the right side of the engine compartment. The circuits protected and their locations are
shown on the inside of the fusebox cover. To change a main circuit fuse prise off protective cover A and remove
retaining screws.
Fuses
1. Heated rear window
2. Sidelights
3. Air conditioning
4. Hazard warning lights, horn
5. ABS valve
6. Fuel pump
7. Fuel injectors
A Main circuit fuses
8. ABS pump
9. Ignition circuits
10. Lighting
11. Window lift, central door locking, rear blower
12. Heater, air conditioning
13. Generator
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REPAIR INSTRUMENT ILLUMINATION AND WARNING
LIGHT BULBS
Service repair no - 86.45.48 - Instrument
Service repair no - 86.45.61 - Warning light
Remove
1.Remove binnacle.
See Instrument binnacle
2.Identify bulb to be replaced.
NOTE: If faulty bulb is not accessible,
remove screws securing circuit board and
carefully ease circuit board aside.
3.Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise, withdraw bulb
holder and remove bulb.Refit
4.Fit new bulb to holder.
CAUTION: Ensure bulb of correct wattage
and type is fitted.
5.Reverse removal procedure.
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REPAIR PRINTED CIRCUIT AND WARNING LIGHTS
1. Panel illumination bulbs
2. Transmission oil temperature warning lamp bulb
3. Hazard warning lamp bulb
4. Check engine warning lamp bulb
5. Handbrake/brake fluid warning lamp bulb
6. ABS warning lamp bulb
7. Headlamp main beam warning lamp bulb
8. Trailer direction warning lamp bulb9. Direction indicator warning lamp bulb
10. Air suspension warning lamp bulb
11. Ignition/no charge warning lamp bulb
12. Seat belt warning lamp bulb
13. Not used
14. Traction control warning lamp bulb
15. Diesel heater plug warning lamp bulb (if fitted)
16. Main printed circuit
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REPAIR CIGAR LIGHTER AND BULB
Service repair no - 86.65.60
Service repair no - 86.45.55
Cigar Lighter
Remove
1.Remove centre console.
See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair, Centre Console
2.Depress lugs securing cigar lighter, withdraw
lighter from centre console.
Bulb replacement
3.Remove bulb from holder.
Refit
4.Reverse removal procedure.OIL PRESSURE WARNING SWITCH - V8i
Service repair no - 86.65.30
Remove
1.Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2.Disconnect electrical lead.
3.Unscrew switch unit.
4.Remove switch and sealing washer.
Refit
5.Reverse removal procedure. Using a NEW
sealing washer.
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REPAIR BONNET SWITCH
Service repair no - 86.55.89
Remove
1.Remove 2 bolts securing sounder, move
sounder aside.
2.Locate and disconnect bonnet switch multiplug.
3.Release and remove switch.
Refit
4.Reverse removal procedure.ULTRASONIC SENSOR
Service repair no - 86.77.32
Remove1.Release sensor from switch panel.
2.Disconnect multiplug and remove sensor.
Refit
3.Reverse removal procedure.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM INDICATOR LIGHT (96
MODELS)
Service repair no - 86.45.61
See Instrument illumination and warning light
bulbs
ENGINE IMMOBILISATION WARNING LIGHT (96
MODELS)
Service repair no - 86.45.61
See Instrument illumination and warning light
bulbs
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ENGINE
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9.Cut valve seat insert using light hand pressure.
CAUTION: Remove the minimum amount
of material necessary to obtain correct
valve seat face.
10.Smear Prussian Blue to seating face of a
correctly ground valve.
11.Insert valve into guide and press it firmly,
without rotating on to seat insert, remove valve.
12.Check that an even line of Prussian Blue has
been transferred to centre of valve seat insert,
continue cutting operation as necessary until
this has been achieved.
13.Upon completion, remove all traces of swarf.Valve seat inserts - renew
1.Remove original valve seat insert taking care
not to damage cylinder head.
2.Thoroughly clean valve seat insert recess.
3.Heat cylinder head to 65°C.
WARNING: Take care when handling hot
cylinder head.
4.Place cylinder head on bed of hand press and
using a suitable mandrel, press replacement
seat insert into recess.
5.Allow cylinder head to air cool.
6.Check that seat insert is seated squarely in
recess.