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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual27 · Instruments
27 · Electrical

Remove

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Repairs › Remove
InstrumentsRemove

Service Repair No. 88.30.08

Remove

1.4 K8

Diagram showing speedometer cable connection with callout numbers 5 and 6, reference 8RM 0769
  1. Slacken nut upper to lower cable.
  2. Release lower cable from clip.
  3. Remove lower cable.

1.4 K16

Diagram showing speedometer cable halves connection with callout number 8, reference 88M 0060
  1. Disconnect speedometer cable halves.

Refit

  1. Clean cable ends.
  2. Lubricate new 'O' rings.
  3. Fit 'O' rings to cable.
  4. Connect cable to gearbox.
  5. Secure lower cable to clip(s).
  6. Fit rubber securing pin.
  7. Connect upper and lower cables.
  8. 1.4 K8: Tighten speedometer cable union nut to 9 Nm.
  9. 1.4 K16: Connect speedometer cable halves.
  10. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

1.4 K8

Diagram showing speedometer cable assembly near bulkhead with callout numbers 1, 2, and 3, reference 8RM 0773
  1. Slacken nut upper cable to lower cable.
  2. Disconnect cables.
  3. Release cable grommet from bulkhead.

1.4 K16

Diagram showing speedometer cable halves connection with callout number 4, reference 88M 0059
  1. Disconnect speedometer cable halves.
  2. Release cable grommet from bulkhead.

K8 and K16

  1. Remove instrument pack.
  2. Fit tape to cable retainer at speedometer end to assist cable removal.
  3. Withdraw cable through holes in steering column support bracket.
  4. Pull cable through bulkhead.
  5. Remove cable.
  6. Remove grommet from cable.
  7. Remove tape from cable.

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