Chapter 1 Routine maintenance and servicing

Body electrical systems 12•1519.16 Routing of washer hoses in theengine compartmentA Windscreen washer hoseB Tailgate washer hoseC Tailgate washer hose one-way valveWindscreen washer jets and hoses10 Disconnect the battery negative (earth)lead (refer to Chapter 5A, Section 1).11 With the bonnet raised and supported onits stay, release the fasteners securing itsinsulation panel (where fitted). Remove theinsulation panel.12 Carefully press in the retaining lugs on thewasher jets using a flat-bladed screwdriver,then raise the washer jets from the exteriorsurface of the bonnet and separate them fromtheir hoses13 The windscreen washer jet hose may havebeen fitted with a one-way (non-return) valve.If this is the case, the main hose run sectionscan be removed from either side of the valveas required.14 Chock the rear wheels then jack up thefront of the car and support it on axle stands(see “Jacking and vehicle support”).15 Disconnect the windscreen washer hose(marked with adhesive tape) from the washerpump (see illustration 19.2). Withdraw thehose from the reservoir guide, and into theengine compartment.16 Release the hose from its clips in theengine compartment, including the bonnethinge clip, release the hose grommet from thebonnet (where fitted) and withdraw the hosesfrom the bonnet (see illustration).Tailgate washer jet and hose23 Release the left-hand side of theheadlining by removing the retainingclips/grab handles/coat hooks, as applicable.24 In the engine compartment, disconnectthe tailgate washer hose from its valve. Theforward hose run may be removed, if required,in a manner similar to that described inparagraphs 15 and 16 above, releasing it fromits clips in the engine compartment.25 Remove the tailgate washer hosegrommet, then withdraw the hose through thebulkhead into the passenger compartment.26 Release the hose from its A-pillar and roofframe locations. Release the grommet (hoseprotector) from its tailgate and body locations,and withdraw the hose from the vehicle.Refitting27 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Alwaysrenew the pump-to-reservoir seal washer, andensure that all connections are securelymade. When reconnecting the pump hoses,ensure that the hose marked with tape isconnected to the correspondingly markedconnection on the pump.28 On completion, top-up the washerreservoir (“see Weekly checks”) and checkthat the operation of the washers issatisfactory. If necessary, adjust thewindscreen washer jets by inserting a pin intothe centre of the jet and directing the flow atthe top part of the windscreen.20 Electric window regulatormotor - removal and refitting 3Removal1 Remove the window regulator from thevehicle, as described in Chapter 11.2 To remove the motor from the regulatormechanism, undo and remove the two Torxhead bolts securing it, then carefully separateby unscrewing (see illustration).Refitting3 Carefully screw the motor shaft into theregulator mechanism.4 Temporarily connect the multi-plug, switchon the ignition and activate the motor, toengage and pull the motor fully into theregulator mechanism.5 Ensure that the multi-plug connection islocated on top of the motor (as if the windowregulator is in position in the door), beforesecuring the motor to the regulatormechanism with its two Torx-head bolts.6 Switch off the ignition and disconnect themulti-plug.7 Refit the window regulator to the vehicle, inaccordance with Chapter 11.21 Tailgate remote releasemotor - removal and refitting 2Removal1 Disconnect the battery negative (earth) lead(refer to Chapter 5A, Section 1).2 Remove the tailgate inner trim panel asdescribed in Chapter 11.3 Remove the two motor securing screws,then twist the operating rod retaining clip andwithdraw the operating rod from it.4 Disconnect the wiring and remove themotor assembly.5 The motor may be separated from itsbracket by removing two further screws.Refitting6 Refitting is a reversal of the removalprocedure.22 Radio/cassette player -removal and refitting 3Removal1 Disconnect the battery negative (earth) lead(refer to Chapter 5A, Section 1).2 Unscrew the four hexagonal head securingpins from the corners of the unit with an Allenkey (see illustration).3 In order to release the radio retaining clips,two U-shaped rods must be inserted into thespecial holes on each side of the radio (see17 Disconnect the battery negative (earth)lead (refer to Chapter 5A, Section 1).18 On XR2i models, remove the tailgatespoiler as described in Chapter 11.19 Remove the central blanking plug fromthe upper interior surface of the tailgate, toexpose the washer jet base.20 Depress the washer jet retaining lug usinga flat-bladed screwdriver, then push thewasher jet out through the panel. From theoutside, fully withdraw the washer jet anddisconnect it from its hose. Note washer jetseal fitment.21 Remove the left-hand sun visor.22 Remove the left-hand A-pillar trim asdescribed in Chapter 11.20.2 Electrically operated window motorsecuringbolts (A), and multi-plugconnection (B)22.2 Unscrewing the securing pins fromthe radio/cassette player121595Ford Fiesta Remake