Land Rover Rover 214 Repair 1689 03 Rover Manual

							valve and free the cable outer from the
retaining clip.
24Slacken and remove the bolt securing the
heater valve mounting bracket to the engine
compartment bulkhead.
25Either drain the cooling system or clamp
the coolant hoses on each side of the coolant
valve to minimise the loss of coolant.
26Slacken the hose retaining clips, then
disconnect both hoses from the coolant valve
and remove the valve from the engine
compartment. Mop up any spilt coolant
immediately.
Refitting
Heater unit
27Refitting is a reverse of the removal
procedure, noting the following:
a) Ensure that the heater ducts are securely
connected to the unit so that there are no
air leaks or gaps.
b) Check the operation of all heater cables
before refitting the facia, ensuring that the
relevant component moves smoothly from
the fully open to the fully closed position.
If necessary, adjustments can be made by
releasing the relevant retaining clip and
repositioning the cable outer.
c) Ensure that the heater hoses are correctly
reconnected and are securely held by the
retaining clips.
d) Tighten the heater lower mounting nut to
the specified torque setting.
e) Refill the cooling system as described in
Chapter 1.
Heater matrix
28Refitting is a reverse of the removal
procedure.
Heater blower motor
29Refitting is a reversal of the removal
sequence, noting the following:
a) Ensure that the foam rubber seal is
refitted correctly so that the blower
motor-to-bulkhead aperture is closed off.
b) Tighten the blower motor mounting bolts
to the specified torque setting.
c) Ensure that the air recirculation cable and
flap functions correctly before refitting the
glovebox. If necessary, adjust by releasing
the cable retaining clip and repositioning
the cable outer.
Heater blower motor resistor
30Refitting is a reverse of the removal
procedure.
Heater valve
31Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure. On completion, check the heater
cable operates smoothly and replenish the
cooling system.
11 Heater ducts and vents-
removal and refitting
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Removal
Facia ducts
1Remove the facia.2The ducts are mounted on the facia
assembly and can be removed individually,
once the retaining screws have been
removed.
Heater unit ducts
3The left-hand heater unit to blower 
motor duct is removed as described in
paragraphs 15 to 17 of Section 10.
4To remove the right-hand duct, first remove
the facia. Slacken and remove the retaining
screw which secures the right-hand end of the
duct to the mounting bracket and release the
radio aerial from the retaining clips on the
underside of the duct. The duct can then be
manoeuvred out of position.
5Removal of the lower ducts which supply
air to the rear passenger footwells is a
complex job, requiring the removal of the front
seats, centre console and the various trim
panels so that the floor carpet can be peeled
back, and is therefore not recommended.
Centre console vents
6Remove the centre console.
7The vents can then be unclipped from the
rear of the front console section and removed.
Facia vents
8The adjustable face-level vents can be
removed by prising them gently out of the
facia until the clips are released, taking care
not to mark the facia.
9The door window demister vents, fitted to
the sides of the facia, can also be prised out
of position once the relevant door has been
opened.
Refitting
10Refitting is a reverse of the removal
procedure.
12 Heater controls- removal,
refitting and adjustment
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Removal
1Remove the heater unit.
2Disconnect the heater control cables from
the heater unit and unclip the control panel.
Remove the panel assembly complete with
cables (see illustrations).
Refitting and adjustment
3Refit the heater control panel to the heater
unit and reconnect the necessary control
cables to their original positions.
4Check the operation of the control cables,
ensuring that they operate smoothly and
move the necessary component from the fully
open to the fully closed position. Adjustments
can be made by releasing the cable retaining
clip and repositioning the cable outer.
5Once the necessary control cables are
functioning correctly, refit the heater unit.
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10.20e  . . . and lift off fan (seal arrowed)10.20d  Remove fan retaining nut . . .
12.2b  . . . and remove heater control panel
with cables12.2a  Disconnect control cables from
heater unit . . .
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							13 Air conditioning compressor
drivebelt- inspection,
adjustment and renewal
Refer to Chapter 1 (alternator drivebelt check).
14 Air conditioning refrigerant-
level check
Refer to Chapter 1.
15 Air conditioning system
components- 
removal and refitting
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Warning: The air conditioning
system must be professionally
discharged before carrying out
any of the following work. Cap
or plug the pipe lines as soon as they are
disconnected to prevent the entry of
moisture.
Compressor
Removal
1Remove the alternator/air conditioning
compressor drivebelt as described in Chap-
ter 1.
2Disconnect the air conditioning pipes from
the compressor (see illustration).
3Slacken and remove the four bolts securing
the compressor to the mounting bracket and
manoeuvre it downwards and away from the
engine.
Refitting
4Refitting is a reverse of the removal
sequence, tightening the compressor
mounting bolts to the specified torque setting.
Ensure that the compressor pipe unions are
securely tightened then refit and adjust the
drivebelt as described in Chapter 1. On
completion, have the air conditioning system
recharged by a refrigeration specialist or
suitably-equipped Rover dealer.
Condenser
Removal
5Remove the front bumper.
6Slacken and remove the bolts securing the
power steering oil cooler to the body, then
undo the bonnet lock mounting bracket bolts
and position the lock assembly clear of the
condenser unit.
7Unscrew the air conditioning pipe union
nuts from the condenser unit then disconnect
the pipes. Discard the union pipe O-rings as
these must be renewed whenever they are
disturbed.
8Slacken and remove the four retaining bolts
and withdraw both the condenser upper
mounting brackets. Release the condenser
from its lower mounting points and
manoeuvre it away from the vehicle.
Refitting
9Prior to refitting, check the condenser lower
mounting rubbers for signs of damage or
deterioration and renew as necessary. Renew
the pipe union O-rings.
10Refitting is a direct reversal of the removal
procedure, tightening the pipe union nuts to
the specified torque setting. On completion,
have the air conditioning system recharged by
a refrigeration specialist or a suitably
equipped Rover dealer.
Condenser cooling fan
Removal
11Drain the cooling system.
12Disconnect the wiring connector from the
engine overheat switch, located in the top
coolant hose, then slacken the clips securing
the hose to the radiator and engine.
Disconnect the hose from the radiator and
engine and position it clear of the condenser
so that it does not hinder removal.
13Disconnect the condenser fan electrical
wiring connector then undo the four fan
cowling retaining nuts and manoeuvre the
assembly out of the engine compartment.14To dismantle the assembly, first undo the
fan retaining nut then lift the fan off the motor
spindle. Undo the two screws which secure
the motor assembly to the cowling then
release the motor wiring and connector and
separate the motor and cowling.
Refitting
15Refitting is a reverse of the removal
procedure, noting the following points:
a) Ensure that the motor wiring is securely
retained by the cowling clips and is clear
of the condenser fan.
b) Ensure that the radiator hose is securely
held by its retaining clips.
c) On completion, refill the cooling system.
Evaporator
Removal
16Undo the three bolts which secure the
washer system reservoir to the engine
compartment bulkhead and move the
reservoir to gain access to the two evaporator
union nuts. Slacken both the union nuts and
disconnect the pipes from the evaporator.
Remove the O-rings from the union nuts and
discard them.
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15.2  Air conditioning system layout
1 Compressor
2 Condenser
3 Receiver drier
4 Evaporator5 Heater unit
6 Blower unit
7 High pressure servicing
connection8 Low pressure servicing
connection
9 Trinary switch
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							17Working from inside the vehicle, undo the
two glovebox retaining screws, then partially
withdraw the glovebox until access can be
gained to the glovebox damper-to-facia
screw. Undo the damper screw and remove
the glovebox and damper.
18Slacken and remove the four glovebox
support rail mounting bolts and remove the
rail.
19Undo the two evaporator bracket
retaining bolts and remove both the brackets.
20Disconnect the wiring connector from the
right-hand side of the evaporator.
21Slacken and remove the two evaporator
mounting nuts and manoeuvre the unit out of
position.
Refitting
22Refitting is a reverse of the removal
procedure noting the following:
a) Ensure that the evaporator is correctly
joined to the heater unit and blower
motor, so that there are no air leaks or
gaps, then tighten the retaining nuts and
bracket bolts securely.
b) Fit new O-rings to the pipe unions andtighten the union nuts to the specified
torque setting.
c) On completion, have the system
recharged by a refrigeration specialist or a
suitably-equipped Rover dealer.
Receiver drier
Removal
23Remove the left-hand headlamp and the
battery and battery tray.
24Undo the two screws securing the air
intake grille to the body. Disengage the grille
from the resonator and remove it from the
vehicle. Move the resonator to one side to
gain access to the receiver drier.
25Slacken the union nuts and disconnect
the pipes from the receiver drier noting the O-
rings which are fitted to the pipe unions.
Discard the O-rings as they must be renewed
whenever they are disturbed. The receiver
drier unit unions must be capped immediately
after they are disconnected and must remain
capped until they are to be reconnected. If the
receiver drier unit is left uncapped for any
period of time it must be renewed.26Slacken the receiver drier clamp bolt then
slide the unit out of the retaining clamp and
remove it from the engine compartment.
Refitting
27Refitting is a direct reversal of the removal
sequence, tightening the pipe union nuts to
the specified torque setting. On completion,
have the system recharged by a refrigeration
specialist or suitably-equipped Rover dealer.
Trinary switch
Removal
28Remove the front bumper.
29Disconnect the wiring connector and
unscrew the switch from the air conditioning
pipe. Remove the O-ring from the switch and
discard it.
Refitting
30Refitting is a reverse of the removal
procedure. Fit a new O-ring to the switch and
tighten it to the specified torque setting. On
completion, have the system recharged by a
refrigeration specialist or suitably-equipped
Rover dealer.
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