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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition14 · Brakes and ABS
14 · Brakes

Accumulator Disposal

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Brakes - ABS: repairs › Accumulator Disposal
Brakes and ABSAccumulator Disposal
Diagram of pump assembly showing motor terminal cover, motor terminal, pressure switch, sealing washers, and banjo bolt with dimensional callouts.
A Motor terminal cover B Motor terminal C Pressure switch D Sealing washers E Banjo bolt
  1. Secure the pump assembly in a vice.
  2. Remove the harness band.
  3. Slide the motor terminal cover off, then remove the motor terminal.
  4. Remove the pressure switch.
  5. Install the pressure switch in the reverse order of removal.

Note: Install the harness band at the correct position as shown below.

Diagram of accumulator attached to pump assembly.
A Accumulator B Pump assembly
  1. Secure the pump assembly in a vice and remove the accumulator by turning it counterclockwise with a 19 mm open-end spanner.

Accumulator Disposal

WARNING: The accumulator contains high pressure nitrogen gas. Do not puncture, expose to the flame, or attempt to disassemble the accumulator or it may explode and severe personal injury may result.

Diagram showing relief plug on accumulator being turned with a tool.
A Relief plug
  1. Secure the accumulator in a vice so that the relief plug points straight up.
  2. Slowly turn the plug 3-1/2 turns and then wait 3 minutes for all pressure to escape.
  3. Remove the plug completely and dispose of the accumulator.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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