General description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The information and illustrations given below enable the rapid removal of the engine assembly from its housing in the engine compartment and its subsequent refitting. Dis-assembly of the single components on the bench is described in the volume "ENGINE OVERHAULING".

This is to be considered a single, complete procedure, with the possibility of adopting only parts of it according to necessity. For further information and details, see the chapters referring to the specific components or groups.

REMOVAL

• Set the car on a 2 column lift.
• Remove the battery.
• Remove the front wheels and mud flaps.

1. Raise the car and drain the engine coolant fluid disconnecting the radiator outlet sleeve.

• Remove the relays from the battery support and set them to one side together with their wirings so that they do not hinder the following operations.

1. Slacken the fastening screws, then remove the battery support after removing it from the rear cable support bracket.