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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual06 · Engine 1.6 D.O.H.C.
06 · Engine

8RM 2329 (page 4 of 6)

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Repairs
Engine 1.6 D.O.H.C.8RM 2329 · page 4 of 6
Diagram showing throttle housing with callout 29 pointing to the throttle angle sensor multiplug
  1. Disconnect throttle angle sensor multiplug from throttle housing.
Diagram showing T.D.C. sensor assembly with callouts 30, 31, 32, and 33
  1. Disconnect T.D.C. sensor multiplug.
  2. Remove 2 bolts T.D.C. sensor to cylinder head.
  3. Remove T.D.C. sensor.
  4. Discard 'O' ring.
Diagram showing distributor removal with callouts 34, 35, 36, and 37
  1. Release 2 distributor multiplugs from restraining bracket and disconnect multiplugs.
  2. Remove 3 bolts distributor to cylinder head.

Note: Catalyst equipped engine: Remove tamper proof cap from top bolt.

  1. Remove distributor.
  2. Discard 'O' ring.
Diagram showing air control valve and support bracket area with callouts 38, 39, 40, and 41
  1. Release fast idle solenoid multiplug from clip on support bracket and and disconnect multiplug.
  2. Disconnect multiplug from air control valve.
  3. Release clip and disconnect coolant rail hose from air control valve.
  4. Remove 3 bolts, support bracket to inlet manifold.
  5. Disconnect exhaust front pipe from manifold, see MANIFOLD & EXHAUST – Repairs.
  6. Remove starter motor, see ELECTRICAL – Repairs
  7. Remove camshaft timing belt.
Diagram showing camshaft gears with tool 18G 1521 applied, with callouts 46 and 48
  1. Fit tool 18G 1521, to hold camshaft gears against rotation.
  2. Remove bolt and special washer from each camshaft gear.
  3. Remove tool 18G 1521.
  4. Remove camshaft gear and key from each camshaft.

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