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76CHASSIS AND BODY
46
REPAIR DASH PANEL CENTRAL LOUVRE PANEL
Service repair no - 76.46.42
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Remove radio.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
radio.
3.Release tags securing radio cage to louvre
panel and remove cage.
4.Remove clock.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
clock.
5.Release 4 coin tray securing tags.
6.Remove coin tray.
7.Remove 3 heater control and blower switch
knob.
8.Remove 2 screws securing heater graphic
display panel and remove panel.
9.Remove 4 screws securing heater control unit to
panel.
10.Working through coin tray aperture, remove
screw securing panel.
11.Working through clock aperture, remove screw
securing panel.
12.Loosen 2 uppermost panel retaining screws.
NOTE: On some models the panel is fitted
with an LED. In this case, manoeuvre LED
from panel and disconnect.
13.Remove panel retaining screw cover.
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47
REPAIR
14.Remove 2 screws securing louvre panel.
15.Remove louvre panel from dash panel.
Refit
16.Position louvre panel, feed harness connectors
through their correct apertures,and align to dash
panel.
CAUTION: When refitting avoid trapping of
electrical wiring.
17.Fit and tighten screws securing louvre panel.
18.Fit panel retaining screw cover.
19.Position heater control unit to panel and secure
with screws.
20.Fit heater graphic display panel and secure with
screws.
21.Fit heater control and blower switch knobs.
22.Fit clock.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair, clock.
23.Position coin tray and secure to tags.
24.Position radio cage, feed electrical connectors
and aerial through cage, and position to panel.
25.Bend back radio cage retaining tags.
26.Fit radio.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair, radio.
27.Connect battery negative lead.DASH PANEL ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 76.46.23
Remove
1.Move front seats to rearmost position.
2.Disconnect battery negative lead.
3.Disconnect air bag multiplugs under dash panel.
CAUTION: When air bags are fitted,
reference must be made to the Airbag
Supplementary Restraint System section.
4.Remove passenger glove box.
5.Remove driver's side access panel.
6.Remove centre console assembly.
See centre
console.
7.Remove airbag from steering wheel.See
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM,
Repair, driver's airbag module.
8.Remove passenger's airbag from dash panel.
See SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM,
Repair, passenger's airbag module.
9.Release clamp and lower steering column.
10.Remove steering wheel.
See STEERING,
Repair, steering wheel.
11.Remove column switch.See
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM,
Repair, column switch assembly.
12.Remove instrument binnacle.See
ELECTRICAL, Repair, instrument binnacle.
13.Remove radio.See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
radio.
14.Remove exterior mirrors switch panel.
15.Remove coin tray.
16.Remove switch panel.
17.Remove clock.
18.Undo screw securing mounting bracket and
position passenger's side relay assembly aside.
19.Set heater controls fully clockwise.
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HEATING AND VENTILATION
1
REPAIR HEATER BLOWER SWITCH AND ILLUMINATION
BULB
Service repair no - 80.10.22 - Switch
Service repair no - 86.48.73 - Bulb
Remove
1.Pull 3 knobs from rotary controls.
2.Pull knob from blower switch.
3.Remove 2 screws retaining graphics panel.
4.Remove graphics plate.
5.Remove capless bulb.
6.Remove 4 screws retaining switch.
7.Remove switch panel. Use plastic tube to assist
removal.
Blower switch
8.Pull blower switch from rear of panel.
9.Disconnect multiplug and remove blower switch.
Refit
10.Reverse removal procedure.HEATER CONTROL UNIT
Service repair no - 80.10.42.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Pull 3 knobs from rotary controls.
3.Pull knob from blower switch.
4.Remove 2 retaining screws and remove
graphics panel.
5.Remove 4 screws retaining switch.
6.Remove switch panel.
7.Release fascia centre louvre vent panel from its
fitted position to gain access to rear of panel.
See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, Dash
Panel Central Louvre Panel
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80HEATING AND VENTILATION
6
REPAIR BLOWER MOTOR UNIT - HEATER AND AIR
CONDITIONING
Service repair no - 80.20.17
Service repair no - 82.25.54.
Remove
1.Move seats to rear most position.
2.Disconnect battery negative lead.
3.Remove fascia panel assembly.
See CHASSIS
AND BODY, Repair, Dash Panel Assembly
4.Remove 2 nuts securing lower brackets to
toeboard.
5.Manoeuvre blower unit from heater unit and
remove.
Refit
6.Reverse removal procedure. Ensure seal
between blower and heater unit is tight.BLOWER MOTOR
Service repair no - 80.20.17
Service repair no - 82.25.33.
Remove
1.Remove blower motor unit.
See Blower Motor
Unit - Heater and Air Conditioning
2.Release wiring harness retaining clip.
3.Remove 3 screws securing casing.
4.Remove blower motor assembly.
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82AIR CONDITIONING
2
REPAIR PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Routine servicing, apart from visual checks, is not
necessary. The visual inspections are as follows:
Condenser
With a water hose or air line, clean the fins of the
condenser to remove flies, leaves, etc. Check the pipe
connections for signs of oil leakage.
Compressor
Check pipe connections for signs of oil leakage.
Check flexible hoses for swelling. Examine the
compressor belt for tightness and condition.
Sight glass and Receiver/Drier
Examine the sight glass for bubbles with the system
operating. Check connections for leakage.
Evaporator
Examine the refrigeration connections at the unit. If
the system should develop a fault, or if erratic
operation is noticed,
See Fault diagnosis,
Refrigeration System Faults
RECEIVER DRIER
Service repair no - 82.17.01
Remove
CAUTION: If receiver/drier is to be refitted,
the ports must be blanked off immediately
on disconnection. Exposed life of unit is
only 15 minutes.
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Recover refrigerant from system.
See
Adjustment, Refrigerant Recovery Recycling
Recharging
WARNING: Wear eye and hand protection
when disconnecting components
containing refrigerant. Plug all exposed
connections immediately.
3.Remove 3 screws from bonnet locking platform
and remove radiator grille.
Automatic gearbox
4.Remove 4 bolts securing transmission oil cooler
to body.
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82AIR CONDITIONING
4
REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH
Service repair no - 82.20.29
Remove
1.Remove fascia centre louvre vent panel.
See
CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, Dash Panel
Central Louvre Panel
2.Disconnect multiplug from switch
3.From the rear, push switch out of panel.
Refit
4.Reverse removal procedure.DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH
Service repair no - 82.20.20
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Recover refrigerant from system.
See
Adjustment, Refrigerant Recovery Recycling
Recharging
3.Disconnect multiplug from switch.
4.Unscrew switch from adapter. Use a second
wrench to support adapter.
WARNING: Wear eye and hand protection
when disconnecting components
containing refrigerant. Plug all exposed
connections immediately.
5.Remove 'O' ring from switch.
Refit
6.Reverse removal procedure. Lubricate new 'O'
ring with refrigerant oil and fit to switch.
7.Screw switch into adapter and tighten to
11 Nm.
8.Evacuate and recharge air conditioning system.
See Adjustment, Refrigerant Recovery
Recycling Recharging
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AIR CONDITIONING
5
REPAIR COMPRESSOR
Service repair no - 82.10.20
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Recover refrigerant from air conditioning system.
See Adjustment, Refrigerant Recovery
Recycling Recharging
3.Remove screws retaining centre panel to fan
cowl
4.Remove centre panel.
V8i engine illustrated
5.Remove 2 bolts securing hose flanges to
compressor.
WARNING: Wear eye and hand protection
when disconnecting components
containing refrigerant. Plug all exposed
connections immediately.6.Disconnect high pressure hose from
compressor.
7.Disconnect low pressure hose from compressor.
8.Remove 'O' ring from each flange.
9.Disconnect electrical lead from compressor
clutch.
10.Release drive belt from compressor pulley.
See
ENGINE, Repair, Drive Belt
11.Remove 4 bolts securing compressor to
mounting bracket.
12.Remove compressor from mounting bracket.
Refit
13.New compressor to be fitted: Drain oil from new
compressor outlet port. Drain and measure oil
from old compressor. Measure new oil equal to
amount drained from old compressor, add 30 ml
extra to this amount and refill new compressor
through outlet port.
14.Locate compressor in mounting bracket, fit bolts.
Tighten to
25 Nm.
15.Connect electrical lead to compressor clutch.
16.Fit new 'O' rings to high and low pressure hose
flanges, lubricate with refrigerant oil.
17.Engage hose flanges, fit bolts. Tighten to
10
Nm.
18.Fit compressor drive belt.See ENGINE, Repair,
Drive Belt
19.Fit centre panel to fan cowl.
20.Evacuate and recharge air conditioning system.
See Adjustment, Refrigerant Recovery
Recycling Recharging
21.Perform a leak test on disturbed joints.
22.Carry out a functional check.
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82AIR CONDITIONING
6
REPAIR CONDENSER
Service repair no - 82.15.07
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
WARNING: Wear eye and hand protection
when disconnecting components
containing refrigerant. Plug all exposed
connections immediately.
2.Recover refrigerant from system.
See
Adjustment, Refrigerant Recovery Recycling
Recharging
3.Remove front grille panel.
4.Remove battery.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Battery
5.Remove radiator and oil coolers assembly.See
COOLING SYSTEM, Repair, Radiator
6.Disconnect high and low pressure pipes at
condenser unions.
7.Discard 'O' ring seal from each union.
8.Remove 2 bolts securing condenser to body.
9.Pull condenser into radiator area.
10.Disconnect multiplug from each fan lead.
11.Remove condenser assembly.
Do not carry out
further dismantling if component is removed
for access only.
Blank off inlet and outlet ports.