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							15Undo the window outer rear trim panel
retaining screw and remove the panel from
the door.
16Remove the screw securing the outer
window sealing strip to the rear of the door
then carefully prise the strip out of the door
panel and remove it from the vehicle.
17Slacken and remove the bolt securing the
lower end of the rear window glass channel to
the door panel and recover the spacer,
through which the bolt passes, from inside the
door panel. Undo the nut securing the channel
to the door then release the rear channel from
the window glass and rubber sealing strip and
remove it from the door.
18Undo the two bolts securing the window
glass to the regulator then lift up the glass and
manoeuvre it out of the door.
19Slacken and remove the six regulator
assembly retaining bolts and manoeuvre the
assembly out through the door panel
cutaway.
Refitting
Front door window glass and
regulator
20Refit the regulator to the door panel and
lightly tighten its retaining bolts. Operate the
regulator mechanism, either using the handle
or by connecting the switch, to align the top
slide then tighten the retaining bolts to the
specified torque.
21Install the window glass and tighten the
glass to regulator bolts to the specified
torque.
22Refit the front glass channel, ensuring that
it is correctly located in position, then tighten
its retaining bolt lightly. Operate the regulator
mechanism a few times to align the channel
with the window glass, checking that the
window travels up and down smoothly, then
tighten the channel bolt to the specified torque.
23Refit the polythene watershield to the
door ensuring that it is securely stuck down
around the edges. The remainder of refitting is
a reversal of the removal procedure.
Rear door window glass and regulator
24Refit the regulator and glass as described
in paragraphs 20 and 21.25Relocate the rear window glass channel
with the rubber sealing strip and window
glass, then refit its retaining nut. Position the
spacer inside the door panel then refit the
channel lower bolt, ensuring it passes through
the spacer, then tighten both the channel
retaining nut and bolt lightly. Operate the
regulator mechanism a few times to align the
channel with the window glass, checking that
the window travels up and down smoothly,
then tighten the channel retaining nut and bolt
to the specified torque setting.
26Refit the polythene watershield to the
door ensuring that it is securely stuck down
around the edges. The remainder of refitting is
a reversal of the removal procedure.
16 Exterior mirror- 
removal and refitting
2
Removal
Mirror glass
1On models equipped with manually-
operated mirrors, heat the mirror glass with a
hairdryer to soften the adhesive used to stick
the glass to its mounting plate. Once warm,
the mirror glass can be levered out of
position.
2On models equipped with electrically-
operated mirrors, position the mirror so thataccess can be gained to the rear of the outer
edge of the glass. Using a piece of welding
rod or other suitable wire, bend the end of the
rod into a hook. Locate the hook with the
spring clip on the rear of the mirror glass and
pull the clip outwards to release the mirror
(see illustration). Disconnect the wiring from
the mirror heating element and remove the
glass from the vehicle (see illustration).
Mirror assembly
3Carefully prise the mirror inner trim panel
from the door (see illustration).
4Disconnect the mirror wiring connector
(where necessary) then slacken and remove
the three screws and mounting plate 
securing the mirror to the door and remove
the mirror assembly (see illustrations).
Refitting
Mirror glass
5On models equipped with manually-
operated mirrors, first ensure that all traces of
old adhesive are removed from the mounting
plate. Remove the backing from the new
mirror, then press the glass firmly into place
and adjust to the required position.
6On models equipped with electrically-
operated mirrors, connect the wiring
connectors to the heating element terminals
then align the mirror spring clip with the motor
mounting point. Press the mirror glass firmly
onto the motor and check that it is securely
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16.2b  Disconnect wiring connectors
(arrowed) and remove mirror glass -
electrically-operated mirrors16.2a  Removing mirror glass - electrically-
operated mirrors
16.4b  . . . and remove mirror assembly
from door16.4a  . . . disconnect wiring connector
then undo mirror retaining screws
(remaining two arrowed) . . .16.3  Remove mirror inner trim panel . . .
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							retained by the spring clip, then adjust the
mirror to the required position.
Mirror assembly
7Refitting is a reverse of the removal
procedure.
17 Boot lid- removal, refitting
and adjustment
2
Removal
1Open the boot lid then disconnect the
release cable outer from the lock bracket and
release the cable inner from the lock operating
mechanism.
2Disconnect the wiring connectors from the
boot lid lock warning lamp switch.
3Remove the access cover from the left-
hand side of the boot lid and free the release
cable from all its retaining clips and ties on the
boot lid and hinge. Tie a piece of string to the
end of the cable then withdraw the cable from
the boot lid. Untie the string from the cable
end and leave it in position in the boot lid. The
string can then be used when refitting to draw
the cable into position.
4Remove the right-hand access cover from
the boot lid and repeat the operation
described in paragraph 3 for the warning lamp
wiring, again leaving the string in position in
the boot lid.
5Mark the outline of each hinge on the boot
lid.
6With the aid of an assistant, undo the four
hinge retaining bolts and lift the boot lid away
from the vehicle.
Refitting and adjustment
7Offer up the boot lid, aligning the hinges
with the marks made on dismantling. Fit and
tighten the hinge bolts securely. Tie the left-
hand piece of string to the boot release cable
and use the string to draw the cable through
the boot lid, then repeat the procedure 
using the right-hand piece of string to draw
the warning lamp switch wiring through the
lid, then untie both pieces of string. If a newboot lid is being installed, it will be necessary
to centralise the boot lid on its hinges then
feed the release cable and wiring through the
boot lid.
8Connect the release cable inner to the lock
operating mechanism and refit the cable outer
to its position on the lock. Secure the release
cable to the boot lid hinge using the
necessary retaining clips.
9Connect the warning connectors to the
boot lock warning lamp switch and secure the
wiring to the right-hand hinge, using all the
necessary retaining clips.
10Refit both the left- and right-hand access
covers to the boot lid.
11Close the boot lid then check that is
correctly aligned with all surrounding
bodywork, with an equal clearance all around.
If necessary, adjustment can be made by
slackening the hinge bolts and repositioning
the boot lid. Once correctly positioned,
tighten the hinge bolts to the specified torque.
12Once the boot lid is correctly aligned,
ensure that it closes without slamming and is
securely retained. If not, slacken the boot 
lid striker retaining bolts and reposition the
striker. Once boot lid operation is satisfactory,
tighten the striker retaining bolts securely.
18 Boot lid lock and lock
cylinder- 
removal and refitting
2
Removal
Boot lid lock
1Open the boot lid and disconnect the
release cable outer from the lock bracket,
then release the cable inner from the lock
operating mechanism.
2Disconnect the wiring connectors from the
boot lid lock warning lamp switch (see
illustration).
3Carefully prise off the boot lid lock cover
then undo the three bolts securing the lock to
the boot lid.
4Partially withdraw the lock, then disconnect
the lock cylinder operating rod from the rearof the assembly and remove the lock from the
vehicle.
5If necessary, remove the right-hand access
cover from the boot lid, then disconnect the
operating rod from the lock cylinder and
remove it from the vehicle.
Boot lid lock cylinder
6Open the boot lid and remove the right-
hand access cover.
7Detach the operating rod from the lock
cylinder and remove the bolt securing the
cylinder to the boot lid (see illustration).
8Manoeuvre the lock cylinder out of the boot
lid. Remove the lock cylinder gasket and
discard it. A new gasket should be used on
refitting.
Refitting
Boot lid lock
9Refitting is a reversal of the removal
sequence. Tighten the lock retaining bolts to
the specified torque. On completion, check
that the boot lid closes without slamming and
is securely retained when shut. If not, slacken
the boot lid striker retaining bolts and
reposition the striker. Once boot lid operation
is satisfactory, tighten the striker retaining
bolts securely.
Boot lid lock cylinder
10Refitting is a reverse of the removal
procedure. Ensure that a new gasket is fitted
to the cylinder and the cylinder retaining bolt
is tightened to the specified torque.
19 Boot lid/tailgate and fuel
filler flap release cables-
removal and refitting
2
Removal
1Remove the driver’s seat and rear seats.
2Undo the right-hand front sill finisher and
carpet retainer screws, then remove the sill
finisher and carpet retainer from the vehicle
(see illustration).
3Remove the boot lid/tailgate and fuel filler
release lever handles, then lift the flap situated
11•12 Bodywork and fittings
19.2  Removing right-hand sill finisher18.7  Boot lid lock cylinder retaining 
bolt (A) and operating rod (B)18.2  Boot lid lock release cable (A),
warning lamp wiring connectors (B) and
retaining bolts (C)
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							on the top of the release lever cover to gain
access to the retaining screw. Undo the screw
and lift off the release lever cover (see
illustrations).
4On four and five-door models, open the
right-hand rear door and undo the two screws
securing the sill finisher to the floor, then
remove the sill finisher and carpet retainer.
Carefully prise out the lower trim panels from
the centre and rear door pillars.
5On three-door models, remove the four
screws securing the right-hand lower rear
seat side trim panel to the luggage
compartment carpet, then carefully peel the
front door sealing strip away from the door
pillar so that the front edge of the trim panel is
freed. The panel can then be released by
carefully prising it away from the body, using
a large flat-bladed screwdriver to release its
retaining clips.
6On all models, remove the cap from the
driver’s seat belt lower anchorage bolt then
undo the bolt and free the belt from the floor.
Release the trim clips securing the carpet to
the floor and peel back the carpet to gain
access to the release cables.
7Open the boot lid/tailgate, prise out the
screw caps (where necessary) and undo the
screws securing the luggage compartment
rear inner trim panel in position. Remove the
panel from the vehicle. Release any relevant
retaining clips and remove the luggage
compartment carpet.8Closely examine the luggage compartment
left-hand side trim panel and remove any
relevant retaining screws. Carefully prise the
panel away from the body and remove it from
the luggage compartment (see illustration).
Boot lid/tailgate release cable
9On 414 models, release the cable outer
from the boot lid lock bracket then release the
cable inner from the lock/striker operating
mechanism. Remove the left-hand access
cover from the boot lid and the release cable
from all its retaining clips and ties on the boot
lid and hinge. Tie a piece of string to the end
of the cable then withdraw the cable from the
boot lid. Untie the string from the cable end
and leave it in position in the boot lid. The
string can then be used when refitting to draw
the cable into position.
10On 214 models, undo the tailgate striker
retaining screws then withdraw the striker and
detach the release cable.
11On all models, release the cable from all
the retaining clips in the luggage
compartment then, from inside, pull the cable
through into the vehicle. Work back along the
length of the cable and free it from any
retaining clips. Disconnect the cable outer
from the release lever mounting bracket then
detach the cable inner from the lever and
withdraw the cable from the vehicle (see
illustration).
Fuel filler release cable
12Detach the fuel filler release cable from
the left-hand side of the luggagecompartment (see illustration). The cable
can then be removed as described in
paragraph 11.
Refitting
13Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure, noting the following:
a) Ensure the cable is correctly routed and
retained by any relevant clips, then check
the release lever operates satisfactorily
before proceeding further.
b) Where possible, renew any broken trim
panel retaining clips.
c) Ensure all carpets and trim panels are
properly located and securely retained by
all necessary clips and screws.
d) Tighten the lower seat belt anchorage bolt
to the specified torque setting.
20 Tailgate- removal, refitting
and adjustment
2
Removal
1Open the tailgate and undo the two screws
securing the tailgate inner trim panel to the
tailgate, then carefully prise out the screw
retaining plugs.
2Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver, work
around the outside of the trim panel and
carefully prise it away from the tailgate to free
all the retaining clips. Once all the retaining
clips have been freed, remove the trim panel.
3Disconnect the two wiring block
connectors, situated on the right-hand side of
the tailgate, which connect the tailgate
electrical components to the main wiring
loom. Tie a piece of string around the wiring
side of the block connector, then displace the
grommet from the upper right-hand corner of
the tailgate and withdraw the wiring. Once
free, untie the string from the end of the wiring
and leave it in place in the tailgate. The string
can then be used to draw the wiring back into
position when refitting.
4Disconnect the washer hose from the
tailgate grommet.
5Mark the positions of the hinges on the
tailgate.
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19.8  Removing left-hand luggage
compartment trim panel - 414 models19.3b  . . . then undo lever cover retaining
screw19.3a  Remove release lever handles . . .
19.12  Disconnecting fuel filler release
cable - 414 models
19.11  Detach relevant cable from release
lever and withdraw from vehicle
A Fuel filler release cable
B Boot lid release cable11
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							6Have an assistant support the tailgate then
raise the spring clips and pull the support
struts off their balljoint mountings on the
tailgate. Undo the four hinge retaining bolts
and remove the tailgate from the vehicle,
noting any shims which may be fitted between
the hinge and tailgate.
Refitting and adjustment
7Offer up the tailgate, positioning any shims
necessary between the hinge and tailgate.
Refit the hinge bolts. Press the support struts
firmly onto the balljoint mountings and clip the
spring clips back into position. Align the
hinges with the marks made on removal, or
centralise the hinges, and tighten the retaining
bolts to the specified torque.
8Tie the string around the end of the tailgate
wiring and draw the wiring back into position.
Untie the string, then reconnect the wiring
connectors and relocate the grommet in the
tailgate.
9Renew any broken retaining clips, then refit
the inner trim panel to the tailgate. Ensure the
panel is securely clipped in position then refit
the screw retaining plug and tighten the
screws securely. Reconnect the washer hose
to the tailgate grommet.
10On completion, shut the tailgate and
check that it is correctly aligned with the
surrounding bodywork. If adjustment is
necessary, slacken the hinge bolts and
reposition the tailgate as necessary. Once
alignment is correct, tighten the hinge bolts to
the specified torque.
11If correct alignment is not possible by
repositioning the tailgate, it will be
necessary to alter the hinge-to-body
position. To do this, peel away the tailgate
sealing strip from the top edge of the body
and carefully prise the top of the right and
left-hand tailgate pillar trim panels until the
headlining can be peeled back sufficiently to
gain access to the hinge retaining nuts.
Slacken the hinge nuts and reposition the
tailgate noting that, as a guide, Rover state
there should be a gap of approximately
7 mm along the top edge of the tailgate.
Once correctly positioned, tighten the
retaining nuts to the specified torque thenrelocate the headlining, trim panels and
tailgate sealing strip.
12Adjust the height of the tailgate by
screwing the rubber stop in or out, as
necessary, then check that the tailgate closes
easily and does not rattle when closed. If
adjustment is necessary, slacken the 
tailgate striker retaining screws and reposition
the striker as necessary. Once tailgate
operation is satisfactory, tighten the striker
retaining bolts securely.
21 Tailgate support strut-
removal and refitting
1
Removal
1Support the tailgate in the open position by
using a stout piece of wood, or with the help
of an assistant.
2Raise the spring clip and pull the support
strut off its balljoint mounting on the tailgate
(see illustration). Repeat the procedure for
the strut-to-body mounting and remove the
strut from the vehicle.
Refitting
3Refitting is the reverse sequence of
removal. Ensure that the strut is pressed
firmly onto each of its balljoints and the spring
clips are correctly positioned.
22 Tailgate lock and lock
cylinder- 
removal and refitting
2
Removal
Tailgate lock
1Open the tailgate and undo the two screws
securing the tailgate inner trim panel to the
tailgate, then carefully prise out the screw
retaining plugs (see illustration).
2Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver, work
around the outside of the trim panel andcarefully prise it away from the tailgate to free
all the retaining clips. Once all the clips have
been freed, remove the trim panel.
3Disconnect the operating rod from the lock
and then remove the plastic cover from
outside of the lock (see illustration). Mark the
position of the lock assembly on the tailgate.
4Undo all the tailgate lock retaining bolts and
remove the lock assembly from the vehicle.
Tailgate lock cylinder
5Open the tailgate and remove the right-
hand access panel from the tailgate trim.
6Disconnect the operating rod from the lock
cylinder, then undo the retaining bolt and
remove the cylinder from the tailgate.
Refitting
Tailgate lock
7Refitting is a reverse of the removal
sequence. Align the lock with the marks made
on dismantling.
8On completion, check that the tailgate
closes easily and does not rattle when closed.
If adjustment is necessary, slacken the
tailgate striker retaining screws and reposition
the striker as necessary (see illustration).
Once tailgate operation is satisfactory, tighten
the striker retaining bolts securely.
Tailgate lock cylinder
8Refitting is a reverse of the removal
procedure.
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22.8  Tailgate striker retaining screws
(Torx type)22.3  Remove plastic cover to gain access
to tailgate lock retaining bolts (arrowed)22.1  Tailgate inner trim panel retaining
screw and plug
21.2  Raising tailgate support strut spring
clip to release mounting
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							23 Quarterlight glass 
(3-door Hatchback)- 
removal and refitting
3
Removal
1Remove the rear window parcel shelf, then
fold the rear seat cushion fully forwards and
remove the rear seat back. Remove the
rubber seal from the rear seat back retaining
catch.
2Remove the four screws securing the rear
seat side trim panel to the luggage
compartment carpet and carefully peel the
front door sealing strip away from the door
pillar, so that the front edge of the trim panel
is freed. The panel can then be released by
carefully prising it away from the body and
using a large flat-bladed screwdriver to
release the retaining clips.
3Remove the single retaining screw securing
the rear quarterlight trim panel in position,
then carefully prise the panel away from the
body and remove it from the vehicle.
4Remove the seat belt upper mounting cover
then undo the retaining nut and remove the
seat belt from its mounting point.
5Undo the upper door pillar trim panel
retaining screw and peel the door sealing strip
away from the front edge of the panel.
Release all the panel retaining clips and
remove it from the vehicle.
6Mark the position of the quarterlight rear
catch on the body, then remove the three
hinge retaining screws.
7Support the window glass then undo the
front hinge retaining screws and remove the
glass from the vehicle.
8Examine the window seal for signs of
damage or deterioration and renew if
necessary. To renew the seal, first undo the two
nuts securing the door pillar trim panel in
position and remove the panel. The old seal can
then be removed and the new seal installed.
With the seal correctly positioned, refit the trim
panel and tighten its retaining screws securely.
Refitting
9Refitting is a reverse of the removal
sequence, noting the following:a) Align the rear window catch with the
marks made on dismantling and lightly
tighten the retaining screws.
b) Close the window and check that it is
correctly aligned with the surrounding
bodywork. Adjust, if necessary, by
repositioning the hinge, then tighten all
the hinge retaining screws securely.
c) Where possible, renew any broken trim
panel retaining clips.
d) Tighten the seat belt upper mounting nut
to the specified torque.
e) On completion, ensure all trim panels are
securely retained and the door sealing
strip is correctly located on the pillar.
24 Windscreen, fixed rear
quarterlight and tailgate/rear
window glass
5
1These areas of glass are secured by the
tight fit of the weatherstrip in the body
aperture. Although they are not fixed by the
direct-bonding method used on many modern
vehicles, removal and refitting of these areas
of fixed glass is still difficult, messy and time-
consuming for the inexperienced. It is also
difficult, unless one has plenty of practice, to
obtain a secure, waterproof fit. Furthermore,
the task carries a high risk of breakage. This
applies especially to the laminated glass
windscreen. In view of this, owners are
strongly advised to have this sort of work
carried out by one of the many specialist
windscreen fitters.
25 Sunroof- repair
5
1A sunroof is available as an option on all
models, both electrically-operated and
manually-operated sunroofs being available.
Due to the complexity of the sunroof
mechanism, considerable expertise is needed
to repair or replace sunroof components
successfully. Removal of the sunroof requires
the headlining to be removed, which is a
complex and tedious operation and not a taskto be undertaken lightly. Any problems with
the sunroof should therefore be referred to a
Rover dealer.
2On models equipped with an electrically-
operated sunroof, if the sunroof motor fails to
operate, first check the relevant fuse. If the
fault cannot be traced and rectified, then the
sunroof can be opened and closed manually
by using a suitable torx wrench or Allen key.
Use a coin to unscrew the circular access
cover in the panel in the headlining, situated
between the sun visors, and insert the wrench
into the drive spindle. Rotate the key to move
the sunroof to the required position. A suitable
wrench is supplied with the vehicle and
should be in the luggage compartment where
it is stowed next to the wheel trim remover.
26 Seats- 
removal and refitting
2
Note:Before attempting any work on a model
with pretensioners, read carefully the
precautions listed at the beginning of this
Chapter.
Removal
Front seats - without pretensioners
1Slide the seat fully backwards, then slacken
and remove the two Torx bolts securing the
front of the seat slides to the floor (see
illustration).
2Slide the seat fully forwards, then undo the
two Torx bolts securing the rear of the seat
slides to the floor and remove the seat from
the vehicle.
Front seats - with pretensioners
3Slide the seat fully backwards, then slacken
and remove the two Torx bolts securing the
front of the seat slides to the floor.
4Slide the seat fully forwards and remove the
seat belt pretensioner cover retaining screw
(see illustration). Remove the pretensioner
cover. 
5Remove the red service key from the end of
the pretensioner and insert it into the
pretensioner slot, pushing it firmly into
position (see illustration). Note that the
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26.5  Remove service key from end of
pretensioner (A) and insert into
pretensioner slot (B)26.4  Seat belt pretensioner cover (A) and
retaining screw (B)26.1  Front seat slides are secured to floor
by Torx bolts
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							service key mustbe fitted to prevent
accidental firing of the pretensioner.
6Remove the two Torx bolts securing the
rear of the seat slides to the floor and remove
the seat from the vehicle. Handle the seat
gently once removed, to avoid any chance of
the service key becoming dislodged.
Rear seat cushion - 214 models
7Carefully prise off the hinge covers from the
front of the seat cushion, then undo the two
Torx bolts securing the hinges to the floor.
The cushion can then be lifted out of position
and removed from the vehicle (see
illustration).
Rear seat cushion - 414 models
8Remove the bolt securing the rear of the
cushion to the seat back then lift the rear of
the seat cushion (see illustration).
9Disengage the cushion retaining clips from
the front of the seat cushion and remove it
from the vehicle.
Rear seat back - 214 models
10Remove the rear window parcel shelf then
fold the seat backs fully forwards.
11Peel back the carpet to gain access to the
centre hinge, then remove the hinge cover
and undo the bolts securing the hinge to the
floor (see illustration).
12Disengage the rear seat back pivot pins
from the body and remove the assembly from
the vehicle.
Rear seat back - 414 models
13Remove the rear seat cushion.
14Remove the three bolts securing the
bottom of the seat back to the body, then pull
the seat back forwards to release it from its
retaining clips and remove it from the vehicle
(see illustration).
Refitting
15Refitting is the reverse of removal, noting
the following:
a) Tighten seat or hinge mounting bolts (as
applicable) to the specified torque setting.
b) Where applicable, with the front seat
secured in position, remove the red
service key from the pretensioner slot and
refit it to the end of the pretensioner, then
refit the pretensioner cover.
27 Interior trim- 
removal and refitting
5
Interior trim panels
1The interior trim panels are secured either
by screws or by various types of trim
fasteners, usually studs or clips.
2Check that there are no other panels
overlapping the one to be removed. Usually
there is a sequence that has to be followed
that will become obvious on close inspection.
3Remove all obvious fasteners, such as
screws. If the panel will not come free then it
is held by hidden clips or fasteners. These are
usually situated around the edge of the panel
and can be prised up to release them. Note,
however, that they can break quite easily so
replacements should be available. The best
way of releasing such clips in the absence of
the correct type of tool, is to use a large flat-
bladed screwdriver. Note in many cases that
the adjacent sealing strip must be prised back
to release a panel.
4When removing a panel, never use
excessive force or the panel may be
damaged. Always check carefully that all
fasteners have been removed or released
before attempting to withdraw a panel.5Refitting is the reverse of the removal
procedure. Secure the fasteners by pressing
them firmly into place and ensure that all
disturbed components are correctly secured
to prevent rattles. If adhesives were found at
any point on removal, use white spirit to
remove all traces of old adhesive, then wash
off all traces of spirit using soapy water. Use a
suitable trim adhesive (a Rover dealer should
be able to recommend a proprietary product)
on reassembly.
Carpets
6The passenger compartment floor carpet is
in one piece and is secured at its edges by
screws or clips, usually the same fasteners
used to secure the various adjoining trim
panels.
7Carpet removal and refitting is reasonably
straightforward but very time-consuming due
to the fact that all adjoining trim panels must
be removed first, as must components such
as the seats, the centre console and seat belt
lower anchorages.
Headlining
8The headlining is clipped to the roof and
can be withdrawn once all fittings such as the
grab handles, sun visors, sunroof (if fitted),
windscreen and rear quarterlights and related
trim panels have been removed and the door,
tailgate and sunroof aperture sealing strips
have been prised clear.
9Note that headlining removal requires
considerable skill and experience if it is to be
carried out without damage and is therefore
best entrusted to an expert.
28 Seat belts- 
removal and refitting
2
Removal
Front seat belt - 4 and 5-door models
1Carefully prise the lower door pillar trim
panel out of position and remove it from the
vehicle.
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26.14  Rear seat back retaining bolt - 
414 models
26.11  Rear seat back centre hinge
retaining bolts - 214 models26.8  Removing rear seat cushion retaining
bolt - 414 models26.7  Remove seat cushion hinge covers to
gain access to retaining bolts - 214 models
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							2Remove the cover from the belt upper
mounting, undo the seat belt retaining nut and
detach the belt (see illustration).
3Remove the cap from the seat belt lower
mounting bolt then undo the bolt and detach
the belt from the floor (see illustration).
4Undo the two bolts securing the inertia reel
to the door pillar and remove the reel and belt
assembly from the vehicle (see illustration).
Front seat belt - 3-door models
5Remove the rear window parcel shelf then
fold the rear seat cushion fully forwards and
remove the rear seat back. Remove the
rubber seal from the rear seat back mounting
catch.
6Prise out the seat belt lower mounting point
cover then slacken and remove the lowermounting bolt and detach the belt from the
body.
7Remove the four screws securing the rear
seat side trim lower panel to the luggage
compartment carpet and carefully peel the
front door sealing strip away from the door
pillar so that the front edge of the trim panel is
freed. The panel can then be released by
carefully prising it away from the body, using
a large flat-bladed screwdriver to release its
retaining clips.
8Prise off the cover from the seat belt upper
mounting then undo the nut securing the belt
to the inertia reel and detach the belt.
9Prise off the covers from the seat belt lower
mounting bar bolts then undo both bolts.
Disengage the mounting bar from the belt and
remove it from the vehicle.10Release the seat belt from its door pillar
guide, then slacken and remove the two
inertia reel retaining bolts and remove the belt
and inertia reel from the vehicle.
Front seat belt stalk - all models
11Remove the seat from the vehicle, undo
the seat belt stalk-to-seat mounting bolt and
remove the stalk.
Rear seat side belt - 5-door models
12Remove the rear window parcel shelf and
fold the rear seats fully forwards.
13Carefully examine the luggage
compartment side trim panel and remove all
its retaining screws. If the right-hand panel is
being removed, prise out the luggage
compartment lamp from the trim panel,
disconnect the lamp wiring and remove it
from the vehicle. Release the trim panel and
remove it from the luggage compartment.
14Remove the cover from the seat belt lower
mounting point then undo the mounting bolt
and detach the belt from the body (see
illustration).
15Prise off the cover from the seat belt
upper guide point and undo the two seat belt
guide retaining bolts (see illustrations).
16Undo the six screws securing the rear
door pillar trim panel in position and remove
the rubber seal from the rear seat back
mounting catch. Remove the trim panel to
gain access to the inertia reel (see
illustrations).
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28.4  Front seat belt inertia reel retaining
bolts (arrowed)28.3  Prise off trim cap and remove front
seat belt lower mounting bolt28.2  Removing cover to reveal front seat
belt upper mounting nut
28.16b  . . . and remove seat catch rubber
seal28.16a  Remove rear door pillar trim panel
retaining screws (arrowed) . . .
28.15a  Prise off cover . . .28.14  Remove cover to gain access to
rear seat belt lower retaining bolt
28.15b  . . . and remove seat belt guide
retaining bolts
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							17Undo the two bolts securing the inertia
reel to the body and remove the belt and reel
assembly from the vehicle.
Rear seat side belt - 4-door models
18Remove the rear seat cushion and back.
19Carefully examine the luggage
compartment side trim panel and remove all
its retaining screws. Release the trim panel
and remove it from the luggage compartment.
20Remove the seat belt lower mounting bolt
and detach the belt from the body (see
illustration).
21Prise off the cover from the seat belt
upper guide point and undo the two seat belt
guide retaining bolts.
22Undo the two bolts securing the inertia
reel to the body and remove the belt and reel
assembly from the vehicle (see illustration).
Rear seat side belt - 3-door models
23Remove the rear window parcel shelf then
fold the rear seat fully forwards and remove
the rear seat back. Remove the rubber seal
from the seat back mounting catch.
24Carry out the operations described in
paragraphs 13 to 15.
25Carefully peel the front door sealing strip
away from the door pillar so that the front
edge of the rear seat side trim panel is freed.
Release the panel by carefully prising it away
from the body, using a large flat-bladed
screwdriver, then remove it from the vehicle to
gain access to the inertia reel.
26Undo the two bolts securing the inertia
reel to the body and remove the seat bolt and
inertia reel assembly from the vehicle.
Rear seat centre belt and buckles
27On 214 models, fold the rear seat cushion
fully forwards. On 414 models, remove the
rear seat cushion.
28The centre belt and/or buckle assembly
can now be removed by freeing the buckle(s)
from the rear seat back and removing the
mounting bolt(s).
Refitting
29Refitting is the reversal of removal, noting
the following:
a) Tighten all the seat belt, seat belt guide,
seat belt stalk and inertia reel mounting
nuts and bolts (as applicable) to the
specified torque setting.
b) Where possible, renew any broken trim
panel retaining clips.
c) On completion, ensure all trim panels are
securely held by their retaining clips and,
if disturbed, the door sealing strips are
correctly located.
29 Seat belt pretensioners-
removal and refitting
2
Note:Before attempting any work on a seat
belt pretensioner, read carefully the
precautions listed at the beginning of this
Chapter.
Removal
1Remove the front seat from the vehicle, turn
it upside down and place it on a clean, level
work surface.
2Remove the Torx screw securing the seat
belt retainer to the seat frame (see
illustration).
3Release the pretensioner cable from the
clip on the seat frame.4Remove the Torx screw securing the
pretensioner to the seat frame. 
5Using both hands, carefully lift the
pretensioner assembly away from the seat
frame.
Refitting
6Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure, noting the following:
a) Tighten all retaining screws to the
specified torque settings.
b) Ensure the pretensioner cable is correctly
routed and secured in position. 
30 Centre console- 
removal and refitting
2
Removal
1Prise out the cover, situated just in 
front of the handbrake lever, from the 
rear centre console section to gain access 
to the two retaining bolts (see illus-
tration).
2Undo the two bolts, then slide the rear
console section backwards to free it from the
retaining bracket and front console section,
then remove it from the vehicle (see
illustrations).
3Unscrew the gearchange lever knob, then
prise off the reverse gear selector slide
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30.2a  . . . then undo retaining bolts . . .30.1  Prise out cover . . .
29.2  Seat belt pretensioner assembly
A Torx screw
B Cable retaining clip
C Pretensioner unit
28.22  . . . and inertia reel retaining bolts
(arrowed) - 4-door models28.20  Rear seat side belt lower mounting
bolt . . .
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							retaining clip and disengage the slide from the
gearchange lever (see illustration).
4Remove the four front console section
retaining screws and remove it from the
vehicle (see illustrations).
Refitting
5Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure.
31 Facia- 
removal and refitting
3
Warning: Read carefully the
precautions listed in Chapter 12,
appertaining to vehiclesequipped with airbags (SRS) before
disturbing the steering column.
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
From within the engine compartment,
unscrew the union nuts and separate the two
halves of the speedometer cable.
2Remove the centre console.
3Slide the front seats rearwards and remove
the radio/cassette player.
4Working on the passenger side of the facia,
remove the mat from the facia tray, then
carefully prise out the clock mounting trim
panel. Disconnect the wiring connector from
the rear of the clock and remove the trim
panel.
5Undo the five right-hand lower facia panelretaining screws and remove the panel (see
illustration).
6Remove the nuts and bolts securing the
steering column assembly to the body and
remove the lower mounting clamp. Carefully
lower the column assembly away from facia,
releasing the wiring from any necessary
retaining clips, and rest it on the driver’s seat
taking great care to ensure that no strain is
placed on any of the column wiring.
7Slacken and remove the four screws
securing the heater control panel to the facia,
then undo the four screws securing the lower
central panel to the facia. Partially withdraw the
lower central facia panel then disconnect the
wiring and remove the cigar lighter and ashtray
illumination bulbs. Remove the lower central
panel from the vehicle (see illustrations).
Bodywork and fittings  11•19
30.4a  . . . then remove front console
section retaining screws . . .30.3  Prise off reverse gear selector slide
retaining clip . . .30.2b  . . . and remove centre console rear
section (front seats removed for clarity)
31.7d  . . . and remove ashtray illumination
bulb31.7c  . . . disconnect wiring 
connectors . . .31.7b  Withdraw central facia panel . . .
31.7a  Heater control panel retaining
screws (A) and lower central facia panel
retaining screws (B)31.5  Right-hand lower facia panel
retaining screws (arrowed)30.4b  . . . and remove console section
from vehicle
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							8With the panel removed, disconnect the
two block connectors from the relay module
and release the wiring retaining clip from the
facia mounting bracket. Use a screwdriver to
release the retaining clip and remove the relay
module.
9Slacken the two bolts securing the facia to
the mounting bracket on the transmission
tunnel, then remove the bolts along with the
relay module mounting bracket (see
illustration).
10Open the glovebox and remove the door
demister duct from the left-hand end of the
facia. Slacken and remove the two left-hand
facia mounting bolts then close the glovebox.
11Remove the door demister duct from the
right-hand end of the facia and undo the two
right-hand facia mounting bolts (see
illustrations).12Slacken and remove the centre facia
mounting bolt, which is accessed through the
clock aperture. Partially withdraw the facia
until access can be gained to the wiring block
connectors (situated behind the right-hand
end of the facia) and the speedometer cable
(see illustrations). 
13Reach behind the facia and press in the
speedometer cable retaining clip, then
disconnect the cable from the instrument
panel.
14Disconnect the facia/instrument panel
wiring block connectors and carefully
manoeuvre the facia assembly out of the
vehicle.
Refitting
15Offer up the facia and reconnect the four
wiring connectors. Refit the speedometercable to the instrument panel, ensuring it is
clipped securely in position.
16Manoeuvre the panel into position,
ensuring that the heater control panel is
correctly positioned, then refit the facia
mounting bolts and tighten them to the
specified torque.
17The remainder of the refitting procedure 
is a reversal of removal, noting the 
following:
a) Tighten the steering column mounting
nuts and bolts to the specified torque,
noting that the lower clamp nut and bolt
should be tightened first.
b) On completion, reconnect the battery and
check that all electrical components and
switches function correctly.
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31.12b  Removing facia assembly31.12a  Facia centre mounting bolt is
accessed via clock aperture31.11c  . . . and lower mounting bolts
31.11b  . . . then slacken and remove facia
right-hand upper . . .31.11a  Remove door demister duct . . .31.9  Slacken two facia mounting bolts and
remove relay module mounting bracket
(arrowed)
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