Removing-refitting power unit

REMOVING-REFITTING POWER UNIT

Position the car on a lift and then proceed as follows:

1. Remove the nuts securing the anti-theft alarm to the bracket and then place the siren to one side without disconnecting the supply leads.
2. Drain the air conditioning system by means of an appropriate device. Connect quick-release fittings (2) of the blue pipe (low pressure) to needle valve (1) and quick-release fitting (4) of the red pipe (high pressure) to needle valve (3).

While draining the system, use gloves and goggles to safeguard against damaging contact with jets of R134A. Run the cooling system (and of course the car engine) for 10-15 minutes beforehand because this will make the coolant easier to drain off. Consult section 50 of this manual for further information.

3. Disconnect the battery negative lead, then lift the positive terminal cover. Disconnect the terminal and unscrew the starter motor supply leads shown in the box.
4. Disconnect connector shown in the figure and undo the tab shown. Then release the connector from the bracket.