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ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine - Gearbox
10
K7M engine
98749R
Remove:
- the heat shield from the exhaust manifold
- the catalytic converter,
- the gearbox selector rod,
- the nuts (1) from the engine and gearbox
mountings,
- the nuts (2) from the engine tie-bar mounting,
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- the power assisted steering pipe mountings
from the gearbox,
- the speedometer.
Disconnect the reversing light.
Remove:
- the acoustic tie-rod between the two shock
absorber turrets,
- the air filter,
- the accelerator cable from the throttle body,
- the clutch cable from the gearbox,
- the hoses (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8),
- the expansion bottle and secure it to the
wheelarch,
- the fuel supply and return pipes,
- the brake servo pipe,
- the absolute pressure sensor,
- the earth strap.
Disconnect:
- the power assisted steering and air
conditioning pressostats,
- the compressor supply and the fan unit
supply,
- the temperature switch sensor.
99167R
10-8
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ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine - Gearbox
10
F (E) engine
Right hand side of the vehicle
Remove the pins from the right hand driveshaft
using tool B.Vi. 31-01.
Remove:
- the track rod end using tool T.Av. 476,
- the upper shock absorber bolt and slacken the
nut on the lower bolt without removing it.
Remove the driveshaft from the gearbox.
Remove:
- the exhaust downpipe,
- the gearbox selector rod,
- the power assisted steering pipe mountings
on the gearbox. Left hand side of the vehicle
Remove:
- track rod end using tool T.Av. 476,
- the three bolts for the driveshaft gaiter,
- the two bolts from the shock absorber base,
- the two bolts from the brake caliper then
secure it to the shock absorber spring,
- the bolt from the lower ball joint,
- the complete hub assembly and the
driveshaft.
98749R
Unclip the reversing light wiring loom from the
sub-frame.
98898R
Drain the cooling circuit through the lower
radiator hose at the water pump end.
Remove:
- the air filter as well as the sleeve and its
mounting,
- the tie-bar between the shock absorber
turrets,
- the accelerator and clutch cables,
- the brake servo pipe,
- the two heating hoses,
- the lower expansion bottle hose,
- hoses (1), (2) and (3),
99222R1
10-11
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NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS
Tailgate
48P
148 NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS
Tailgate
REMOVAL
Remove:
– the third brake light,
– the de-icing connections (B),
– the washer jet and disconnect.
Release:
– wiring harness (A),
– the two upper mounting protectors (C),
– the two hinge nuts (E),
– the balancers by removing the locking clips (D),
– the tailgate (this operation should be carried out be
two people for safety reasons).REFITTING
Before refitting it will be necessary to reseal between
the roof rear cross member and the hinges using
beading mastic.
Stick two strips of masking tape to the edge of the
tailgate, to prevent the paintwork from being scratched
during refitting.
Refit in reverse order to removal.
PRF4802
48-1
C