Air conditioning
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
- Section
- Repairs › Air conditioning
Engine 1.6 D.O.H.C.Air conditioning
- Fit R.H. mounting plate, tighten bolts 55 Nm. Fit through bolt and washer, do not tighten.
- Align rear mounting bracket to gearbox; tighten bolts to 55 Nm. Fit NEW though bolt, do not tighten.
- Finally tighten mounting through bolts in sequence as follows:
- Rear mounting through bolt 60 Nm.
- Front mounting through bolt 60 Nm.
- R.H. mounting through bolt 60 Nm.
- L.H. mounting through bolt 55 Nm.
- Disconnect lifting chains from bracket.
- Remove engine lifting bracket and spacer.
- Connect R.H. drive shaft to differential, see MANUAL GEARBOX 1.6 – Repairs – Differential oil seal – R.H.
- Connect L.H. drive shaft to intermediate shaft, see MANUAL GEARBOX 1.6 – Repairs – Differential oil seal – L.H.
- Fit starter motor, see ELECTRICAL – Repairs.
- Connect L.H. engine harness at multiplugs.
- Secure engine harness multiplugs to brackets.
- Connect vacuum pipes to inlet manifold.
- Connect brake servo vacuum hose to pipe.
- Air conditioning: Secure pipe to clip.
- Connect gear change steady bar and selector rod; tighten bolt to 35 Nm.
- Align pin holes and fit roll pin to retain selector rod.
- Secure roll pin with spring clip and fit gaiter.
- Fit front exhaust pipe, see MANIFOLD & EXHAUST – Repairs.
- Connect clutch cable to release lever, see CLUTCH – Repairs – Clutch Cable – 1.6.
- Connect reverse lamp leads at snap connectors.
- Connect speedometer cable to gearbox, secure retaining clip by rotating gaiter.
- Connect heater hoses to engine, tighten clips.
- Connect coolant hoses to engine, tighten clips.
Air conditioning
- Locate compressor and fit securing bolts, tighten to 25 Nm.
- Fit and tension compressor drive belt, see MAINTENANCE
Power steering
- Locate power steering pump and fit securing bolts, tighten to 35 Nm.
- Locate power steering hose in clip.
- Position power steering pipe clamp; tighten bolt to 15 Nm.
- Fit and tension power steering pump drive belt, see MAINTENANCE
All models
- Connect throttle cable to linkage and locate abutment bracket.
- Secure throttle cable with retaining clips.
- Adjust throttle cable, see ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PGM – Fi – Adjustments.
- Fit distributor, see ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PGM – Fi – Repairs.
- Connect fuel outlet pipe to filter, tighten banjo bolt to 32 Nm.
- Connect earth lead to gearbox, tighten bolt to 35 Nm.
- Fit battery lead to fusebox and tighten screw, fit fuse cover plate and fusebox cover.
- Connect R.H. engine harness at multiplugs and secure harness with strap.
- Fit battery tray, tighten bolts to 9 Nm.
- ABS 6: Attach ABS pipe clip to battery tray, tighten bolt to 9 Nm.
- Connect trunking to throttle housing and breather pipe and connect to air cleaner, tighten clip.
- Connect vacuum pipe to air cleaner and secure in clips.
- Fit air duct and clip expansion tank hose on top.
- Fit side branch to air duct and engage clip.
- Connect PCV pipe to trunking and camshaft cover and tighten clips.
- Connect engine earth cable to bonnet lock platform.
- Fit battery into tray, fit clamp and tighten bolt; connect both battery leads.
- Fit underbelly panel, see BODY – Repairs.
- Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
- Fill gearbox with correct quantity and grade of oil, see INFORMATION – CAPACITIES, FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
- Fill engine with correct quantity and grade of oil, see INFORMATION – CAPACITIES, FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
- Refill cooling system, see MAINTENANCE
- Fit bonnet, see BODY – Repairs.
- Check ignition timing, see MAINTENANCE
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