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Rover 800 Workshop Manual (1996-1999)21 · Restraint systems
21 · Body & interior

Rotary coupler

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs › Rotary coupler
Restraint systemsRotary coupler · page 1 of 3

Refit

  1. Fit warning light bulbs.
  2. Carefully fit warning light housing, ensuring that locating pegs engage correctly and that retaining clips lock housing into position.
  3. Align tachometer face plate ensuring tachometer needle is on the correct side of its stop.
  4. Fit and tighten face plate screws.
  5. Fit tachometer and fit and tighten screws.
  6. Position ECU, connect multiplug, fit cover and fit and tighten screws.
  7. Fit face plate.
  8. Fit trip button.
  9. Position lamp assembly to window casing.
  10. Secure wiring into clip.
  11. Fit and tighten screw.
  12. Clean window making sure glass is clean.
  13. Position window to panel.
  14. Secure window tags.
  15. Fit bulb holder in back of panel.
  16. Fit instrument panel. See INSTRUMENTS, Repairs.
  17. Check SRS system using TestBook.

ROTARY COUPLER

Service repair no - 86.65.85

WARNING: The following warnings must be observed:

• DO NOT disassemble the rotary coupler, it has no serviceable parts and must be replaced as a complete assembly. • Replace the rotary coupler every 10 years. • The rotary coupler is a special part for use with SRS. When replacing, be sure to use only a genuine Rover part. • Make sure the wheels are aligned straight ahead.

Remove

  1. Remove key from starter switch.

CAUTION: Wait 10 minutes to allow SRS back-up power circuit to discharge before commencing work.

  1. Disconnect both battery leads, earth lead first.
  2. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING, Repairs.
Rotary coupler – Remove steering wheel. See STEERING, Repairs.
  1. Release 4 turnbuckles securing fuse box cover and remove cover.

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