Chapter 1 Routine maintenance and servicing

1595Ford Fiesta Remake12•6 Body electrical systems4.20a Prise the centre console switch upfrom its location . . .windows (early models) and the tailgateremote release mechanism, where fitted.19 Disconnect the battery negative (earth)lead (refer to Chapter 5A, Section 1).20 To remove a switch, carefully prise it fromits location using a thin flat-bladedscrewdriver, then disconnect the multi-plug(see illustrations).21 To refit, connect the multi-plug then pushhome to secure.Heater fan motor control switch22 Disconnect the battery negative (earth)lead (refer to Chapter 5A, Section 1).23 Pull the heater fan motor control knob off,then move the air distribution andtemperature controls fully to the right. Unclipand remove the heater slide facia towards theleft-hand side of the vehicle, removing theslide control knobs only as necessary, anddisconnecting its bulbholder (bayonet type) asit is withdrawn (see illustration).24 Squeeze the two release tabs together onthe heater fan motor control switch, andremove it, disconnecting its multi-plug as it iswithdrawn.25 Refit by reversing the removal procedure.Brake stop-light switch26 The brake stop-light switch is attached tothe brake pedal mounting bracket.27 Detach the wiring multi-plug from theswitch, then twist the switch through a quarterof a turn (90º) anticlockwise and withdraw itfrom the bracket.4.30 Removing the cover from thehandbrake warning light switch4.20b . . . then disconnect its multiplugand remove the switch28 Insert the switch into its retainer, press itlightly against the brake pedal until all freeplay is just taken up, then turn the switchclockwise to secure. Reconnect the switchwiring connector and the battery.Handbrake warning lightswitch29 Push the carpet mounding down asnecessary to gain access to the switch,located on the handbrake lever.30 Remove the cover, then disconnect thewarning light switch wiring multi-plug (seeillustration). Undo the two screws securingthe switch to the handbrake lever assemblyand remove the switch.31 Refit by reversing the removal procedure.Low brake fluid level warninglight switch32 This is incorporated into the brake fluidreservoir cap, and senses fluid level in thereservoir. It cannot be renewed separatelyfrom the cap.33 To remove, disconnect the warningindicator loom multi-plug and unscrew thereservoir cap.34 Refit by reversing the removal procedure.Courtesy light switches35 Disconnect the battery negative (earth)lead (refer to Chapter 5A, Section 1).36 With the door open, undo the retainingscrew and withdraw the switch from the doorpillar. Pull out the wiring slightly, and tie a4.46 Withdrawing the luggage areacontact plate for access to disconnect themulti-plug4.23 Heater fan motor control switchremovalpiece of string to it, so that it can be retrievedif it drops down into the door pillar.37 Disconnect the wiring from the switch.38 Refitting is a reversal of removal.Reversing light switch39 Refer to Chapter 7A, Section 6.Starter inhibitor switch(automatic transmission)40 Disconnect the battery negative (earth)lead (refer to Chapter 5A, Section 1).41 The starter inhibitor switch is located onthe transmission housing, and prevents theengine from being started with the selectorlever in any position except “P” or “N”.Access to the switch is gained after raisingand supporting the vehicle at the front end onaxle stands (see “Jacking and vehiclesupport”).42 Detach the switch multi-plug, thenunscrew and remove the switch from thetransmission, together with its O-ring. As theswitch is removed, catch any fluid spillage in asuitable container, and plug the switchaperture in the transmission to prevent anyfurther loss.43 Refitting is a reversal of the removalprocedure. Use a new O-ring, and tighten theswitch securely. Ensure that the wiringconnection is securely made. On completion,check and if necessary top-up the automatictransmission fluid (see Chapter 1) then checkthat the engine only starts when the selectoris in the “P” or “N” position.Luggage area contact plate44 Disconnect the battery negative (earth)lead (refer to Chapter 5A, Section 1).45 Open the tailgate and release the contactplate side retaining clips using a thin-bladedscrewdriver. Push the contact plate from itslocation in the body.46 Disconnect the wiring multi-plug andremove the plate (see illustration).47 Refit in the reverse order of removal.Luggage area contact switch48 Disconnect the battery negative (earth)lead (refer to Chapter 5A, Section 1).49 Open the tailgate and remove its innertrim panel (see Chapter 11).