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							16Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure. The rubber seal must be renewed
if damaged.
Number plate lamps
17Undo the two mounting screws and
remove the number plate lamp lens and seal.
18Withdraw the lamp unit until the wiring
connector appears then disconnect the
connector and remove the unit from the
vehicle.
19Refitting is the reverse of the removal
procedure. The rubber seal must be renewed
if damaged.
8 Headlamp beams- alignment
Refer to Chapter 1.
9 Dim-dip headlamp system-
operation
1This system comprises the dim-dip unit
(mounted behind the right-hand lower facia
panel) and a resistor (situated behind the left-
hand headlamp assembly).
2The dim-dip unit is supplied with current
from the sidelamp circuit and energised by a
feed from the ignition switch. When
energised, the unit allows battery voltage to
pass through the resistor to the headlampdipped-beam circuits. This lights the
headlamps with approximately one-sixth of
their normal power so that the vehicle cannot
be driven using sidelamps alone.
10 Instrument panel- 
removal and refitting
2
Removal
1Working in the engine compartment,
disconnect the battery negative lead, then
unscrew the union nut which secures the
upper and lower sections of the speedometer
cable together.
2Position the steering column in its lowest
possible height setting then, using a suitable
flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully prise out the
switch assembly from the left-hand side of theinstrument panel shroud. Disconnect the
switch wiring connector and remove the
switch assembly (see illustrations).
3On models equipped with an electrically-
operated sunroof, repeat the above operation
for the sunroof switch.
4On models without an electrically-operated
sunroof, carefully prise out the cover from the
right-hand lower corner of the instrument
shroud (see illustration).
5Remove the four instrument panel shroud
retaining screws and remove the shroud from
the facia (see illustrations).
6Undo the four screws securing the
instrument panel to the facia and carefully
withdraw the panel until access can be gained
to the rear of the panel. Release the
speedometer cable retaining clip then
disconnect the cable and three wiring block
connectors from the panel (see illustrations).
Body electrical systems  12•11
10.4  On models without electric sunroof,
remove cover from right-hand side of
instrument panel shroud
10.2b  . . . then withdraw assembly and
disconnect wiring connectors10.2a  Carefully prise left-hand switch
assembly out of instrument panel shroud . . .
10.6b  . . . then disconnect speedometer
cable . . .10.6a  Remove instrument panel upper
(arrowed) and lower retaining screws . . .
10.5b  Remove upper retaining screws . . .10.5a  Instrument panel shroud lower
retaining screws are accessed through
switch apertures
10.5c  . . . then withdraw instrument panel
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							7Remove the instrument panel from the facia
(see illustration).
Refitting
8Refitting is a reverse of the removal
procedure. On completion, check the
operation of all panel warning lamps and
instrument shroud switches to ensure that
they are functioning correctly.
11 Instrument panel
components- removal and
refitting
2
1Remove the instrument panel then proceed
as described under the relevant sub heading.
Instrument illumination panel
Removal
2Remove the screws securing the right and
left-hand upper mounting brackets to the
panel assembly and remove both brackets
(see illustrations).
3Release the rear illumination panel
bulbholder by twisting it in an anti-clockwise
direction, then remove the illumination panel
from the top of the instruments (see
illustration).
Refitting
4Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure.
Instruments
Removal
5Remove the instrument illumination panel.
6Release the instrument panel cover
retaining clips and lift the cover off the
instrument panel case (see illustration).
7Individual instruments can now be removed
separately by unscrewing their retaining
screws (see illustrations). When removing
the speedometer, note the foam washer
which is fitted around the base of the
instrument stalk.
Refitting
8Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure.
Printed circuit
Removal
9Remove the speedometer, tachometer, 
fuel gauge and temperature gauge from 
the meter case as described in paragraphs 5
to 7.
10Remove all bulbholders from the rear of
the case by twisting them in an anti-clockwise
direction, then release the printed circuit 
from its retaining pins and remove it from the
case.
Refitting
11Refitting is a reverse of the removal
sequence.
12•12 Body electrical systems
11.7b  . . . and remove relevant instrument
from panel case (temperature gauge shown)11.7a  Remove retaining screws (remaining
two arrowed) . . .11.6  Release retaining clips and separate
instrument panel case and cover
11.3  Removing instrument illumination
panel11.2b  . . . and remove upper mounting
brackets from instrument panel11.2a  Unscrew retaining screws . . .
10.7  . . . and withdraw instrument panel
from facia10.6c  . . . and wiring connectors . . .
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							12 Cigar lighter- 
removal and refitting
1
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Remove the lighter element, then carefully
prise out the metal surround, followed by the
plastic body. Note the wiring connections
before disconnecting them and tie a piece of
string around the connector to prevent the
wire from falling back inside the facia.
Refitting
3Refitting is the reverse of the removal
procedure.
13 Clock- 
removal and refitting
1
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Using a suitable flat-bladed instrument,
carefully prise out the clock mounting trim
strip from the facia. Withdraw the trim and
disconnect the wiring connector from the rear
of the clock. Tie a piece of string around the
connector to prevent it from falling back
inside the facia (see illustrations).
3Undo the two clock retaining screws andremove the clock from the trim strip (see
illustration).
Refitting
4Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure.
14 Multi-function unit-
operation, removal and
refitting
2
Operation
1The multi-function unit (MFU) is mounted
onto the rear of the fusebox, which is located
behind the right-hand lower facia panel. The
unit controls the following functions:
a) Front and rear wiper system delay
intervals.
b) Heated rear window timer.
c) Courtesy lamp delay.
d) Lamps-on warning bleeper.
2The MFU also has a self diagnostic mode
where it checks out all the relevant circuits it
controls.
3To start the diagnostic sequence, press the
heated rear window switch and turn on the
ignition switch on simultaneously. Release the
heated rear window switch as soon as the
ignition switch is turned on, the MFU should
then bleep to indicate it has entered its
diagnostic mode, then press the heated rear
window switch for a second time. Subsequentoperations of the interior lamp switches, wiper
switches and headlamp switch will result in a
bleep from the MFU as it receives a signal. If
the unit does not bleep, a fault is indicated in
the relevant circuit. A third press on the
heated rear window switch will enter the MFU
into the second stage of its diagnostic
sequence. The MFU will now operate each of
its functions in turn starting with the heated
rear window, followed by the front and rear
wipers and finally the courtesy lamp will
operate for approximately two seconds if
there are no faults. When all checks are
complete, turn the ignition switch off to take
the MFU out of its diagnostic sequence.
4If a fault appears in one of the circuits
controlled by the MFU, then check the
relevant relay (where fitted) and wiring. If this
fails to locate the fault, it is likely that the MFU
is at fault. The MFU is a sealed unit and must
be renewed even if only one of its control
functions is faulty.
Removal
5Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
6Undo the five retaining screws and remove
the right-hand lower facia panel (see
illustration).
7Release the left-hand fuse panel from the
side of the main fusebox and disconnect the
two wiring block connectors from the front of
the fusebox (see illustrations).
8Remove the two fusebox retaining nuts
then partially withdraw the fusebox until the
Body electrical systems  12•13
13.3  Removing clock retaining screws
(remaining one arrowed)13.2b  . . . and disconnect clock wiring
connector13.2a  Carefully prise out clock mounting
trim strip . . .
14.7b  . . . and disconnect wiring
connectors from front of fusebox14.7a  Release left-hand fuse panel . . .14.6  Remove retaining screws (arrowed)
and withdraw right-hand lower facia panel12
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							upper wiring block connector(s) can be
disconnected (see illustration).
9Carefully turn the fusebox assembly around
and disconnect the block connector from the
MFU. Release the MFU from the rear of the
fusebox and remove it from the vehicle (see
illustrations).
Refitting
10Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure. Ensure that all wiring connectors
are correctly refitted. On completion,
reconnect the battery terminal and check that
all electrical circuits function correctly.
15 Supplementary Restraint
System (SRS)- operation
1At vehicle start-up, a warning light located
in the steering wheel centre pad will illuminate
when the system electrical circuits are
activated by turning the ignition switch to
position “II” and will stay illuminated for 
3 seconds whilst the system performs a self-
diagnosis test. If this test is satisfactory, the
light will extinguish. If the test is
unsatisfactory, the light will remain on or fail to
illuminate at all, denoting that the system
must be serviced as soon as possible. System
operation is as follows:
2Upon the vehicle suffering a frontal impact
over a specified force, a sensor inside the
airbag control unit, which is located in the
steering wheel centre, activates the system. A
sensor (fitted to discriminate between actual
impact and driving on rough road surfaces,
etc.) is also activated and power is supplied to
the airbag ignitor from the battery or a backup
circuit, causing the airbag to inflate within 
30 milliseconds.
3As the driver of the vehicle is thrown foward
into the inflated airbag it immediately
discharges its contents through a vent,
thereby providing a progressive deceleration
and reducing the risk of injury from contact
with the steering wheel, facia or windscreen.
The total time taken from the start of airbag
inflation to its complete deflation is
approximately 0.1 seconds.
16 Supplementary Restraint
System (SRS)- component
removal and refitting
2
Warning: Under no
circumstances, attempt to
diagnose problems with SRS
components using standard
workshop equipment.
Note:For safety reasons, owners are strongly
advised against attempting to diagnose
problems with the SRS using standard
workshop equipment.  The information in this
Section is therefore limited to those
components in the SRS which must 
be removed to gain access to other
components on the vehicle. Read carefully the
precautions given in Section 1 of this Chapter 
before commencing work on any part of the
system.
Note:All SRS system wiring can be identified
by its yellow protective covering.
Airbag unit
Removal
1Remove the ignition key and wait at least
ten minutes to allow the system backup
circuit to fully discharge. Disconnect both
battery leads, earth lead first, to avoid
accidental detonation of the airbag.
2Remove the two airbag unit retaining
screws which are accessed from behind the
steering wheel (see illustration).
3Carefully prise the airbag unit away from
the steering wheel to gain access to its wiring
behind. Do not allow the unit to hang from its
wiring.
4Unplug the wiring connector from the 
rear of the airbag unit and carefully remove
the unit from the vehicle, placing it in safe
storage.
Refitting
5Refit the airbag unit by reversing the
removal procedure, noting the following:
a) The cable connector must face
uppermost when refitted to the airbag
unit.b) Observe the specified torque wrench
setting when tightening the airbag
retaining screws (TX30 Torx type) 
and take care not to cross-thread 
them. 
c) With the airbag unit in position, press
either side of the steering wheel to allow
the ridge on the wheel to engage in the
groove of the airbag unit.
d) Reconnect both battery leads, negative
lead last, and turn the ignition switch to
the “II” position. Check the condition of
the system by observing the SRS
warning light located in the steering
wheel centre pad. The light should stay
illuminated for 3 seconds whilst the
system performs a self-diagnosis test. If
the test is satisfactory, the light will
extinguish. If the test is unsatisfactory,
the light will remain on or fail to
illuminate at all, denoting that the 
system must be serviced as soon as
possible.
Airbag control unit
Removal
6Remove the airbag unit.
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16.2  Remove retaining screws (A) to
release airbag unit (B)
14.9b  . . . and disconnect wiring connector14.9a  Release Multi-Function Unit from
rear of fusebox . . .14.8  Fusebox retaining nuts (arrowed)
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							7Disconnect the control unit multiplug and
Lucar connection (see illustration).
8Detach the SRS warning light from the
steering wheel.
9Remove the three screws securing the
control unit to the steering wheel.
10Release the SRS warning light wiring
harness and remove the control unit.
Refitting
11Refit the control unit by reversing the
removal procedure, noting the following:
a) If the control unit is to be renewed, then
the bar code on the new item must be
recorded by your Rover dealer.
b) Take care to ensure that wiring is not
trapped between mating surfaces.
c) Observe the specified torque wrench
setting when tightening the control unit
retaining screws (TX20 Torx type) and
take care not to cross-thread them. 
d) Refit the airbag unit, carrying out the
system check.
Slip ring
Removal
12Set the steering in the straight-ahead
position.
13Remove the airbag unit.
14Refer to Chapter 10 and remove the
steering wheel, followed by the steering
column nacelle.
15Disconnect the airbag wiring harness
multiplug from the underside of the slip ring
(see illustration).
16Remove the four screws securing the ring
to the column switch assembly and remove
the ring from the vehicle.
Refitting
17Refit the slip ring by reversing the removal
procedure, noting the following:
a) If the slip ring is to be renewed, then the
bar code on the new item must be
recorded by your Rover dealer.b) Take care to ensure that wiring is not
trapped between mating surfaces.
c) Refit the airbag unit, carrying out the
system check.
Airbag link harness
Removal
18Remove the ignition key and wait at least
ten minutes to allow the SRS system backup
circuit to fully discharge. Disconnect both
battery leads, earth lead first, to avoid
accidental detonation of the airbag.
19Remove the airbag unit.
20Set the steering in the straight-ahead
position then lock the steering column in its
lowest position. 
21Remove the five fusebox cover 
securing screws and release the cover from
the facia.
22Remove the three screws securing the
lower half of the steering column shroud and
manoeuvre the lower half of the shroud clear
of the column.
23Disconnect the SRS multiplug from the
main wiring harness (see illustration).
24Release the SRS fuse from the side of the
main fusebox.
25Detach the SRS harness multiplug from
the slip ring.
26Release the cable tie securing the wiring
harness to the steering column and remove
the harness from the vehicle.
Refitting
27Refit the harness by reversing the removal
procedure, noting the following:
a) Take care to ensure that the harness is
correctly routed and not trapped between
mating surfaces.
b) Check all wiring connectors are firmly
fastened  
c) Refit the airbag unit, carrying out the
system check.
17 Speedometer drive cable-
removal and refitting
2
1The speedometer drive cable is in two
parts. The lower cable runs from the gearbox
to a point just below the fuel filter, while the
upper cable runs from that point to the rear of
the instrument panel.
Upper cable
Removal
2Remove the instrument panel and make a
note of the correct routing of the speedometer
cable.
3Working in the engine compartment,
release the cable sealing grommet from the
engine compartment bulkhead and withdraw
the cable section from the bulkhead.
Refitting
4If a new cable is being fitted, transfer the
grommet from the old cable to the new item.
5Have an assistant feed the cable in through
the engine compartment bulkhead whilst
checking from inside the vehicle that the cable
is following the correct route behind the
demister duct, over the pedal mounting
bracket and through the steering column
support bracket.
6With the cable correctly routed, refit the
sealing grommet to the bulkhead then draw
the cable through until the coloured tape 
on the outer cable abuts the sealing grommet.
7Refit the instrument panel then reconnect
the speedometer cable sections and 
tighten the union nut securely.
Lower cable
Removal
8Apply the handbrake then jack up the front
of the vehicle and support it on axle stands to
improve access to the lower end of the cable.
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16.23  Disconnect SRS multiplug from
main harness (A), SRS fuse (B), 
SRS multiplug from slip ring (C) and 
cable tie (D)16.15  Disconnect SRS wiring harness
multiplug (A), remove slip ring securing
screws (B) and remove slip ring (C)16.7  Disconnect Lucar connection and
multiplug (A), SRS warning light (B),
remove control unit securing screws (C)
and release SRS warning light wiring
harness (D)
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							9Pull out the rubber retaining pin which
secures the lower end of the cable in position
then withdraw the cable from the gearbox.
10Slacken the union nut securing the upper
and lower cable sections together, then
disconnect the two cable sections (see
illustration).
11Release the lower cable from any relevant
retaining clips or ties and remove it from the
vehicle. Remove the O-rings from the lower
end of the cable and discard them as these
should be renewed whenever disturbed (see
illustration).
Refitting
12Lubricate the cable lower end fitting O-
rings with engine oil and insert the end fitting
into the gearbox. Refit the rubber retaining pin
to secure the cable in position.
13Ensure the cable section is correctly
routed and is retained by any necessary
clamps or ties.
14Connect the upper cable to the lower
cable and tighten the union nut securely.
Lower the vehicle to the ground.
18 Horn- 
removal and refitting
4
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2Remove the front bumper.
3Disconnect the horn wiring connectors and
unbolt the horn(s) from the body (see
illustration).
Refitting
4Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure.
19 Windscreen/tailgate wiper
blades and arms- 
inspection and renewal
Refer to“Weekly Checks”.
20 Windscreen/headlamp
washer system- inspection
and adjustment
Refer to“Weekly Checks”.
21 Windscreen/tailgate washer
system components-
removal and refitting
1
1The windscreen washer reservoir is situated
in the rear left-hand corner of the enginecompartment, with the washer system pump
being mounted on the side of the reservoir.
On 214 models, the reservoir is also used to
supply the tailgate washer system via a
second pump (see illustration).
Removal
2To remove the washer reservoir and
pump(s), unscrew the mounting nut and bolts
and lift the reservoir from the left-hand corner
of the engine compartment.
3Disconnect the wiring connector(s) from the
pump(s) then disconnect the plastic tubing
from the reservoir and remove the assembly
from the vehicle.
12•16 Body electrical systems
21.1  Windscreen/tailgate washer system components
18.3  Horn wiring connectors (A) and
retaining bolt (B)17.11  Lower speedometer cable O-rings
(arrowed) must be renewed17.10  Slacken union nut and disconnect
two speedometer cable sections
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tube T-piece
connector
2 Windscreen washer
tube
3 Reservoir cap
4 Reservoir mounting
nut
5 Reservoir mounting
bolt
6 Washer pump
retaining clip
7 Reservoir mounting
bolt
8 Wiring connector
9 Windscreen washer
pump
10 Seal
11 Washer reservoir
12 Wiring connector*
13 Tailgate washer
pump*
14 Seal*
15 Tailgate washer
tube*
16 Non-return valve*
* Fitted to 214 models
only 
						

							4Empty the reservoir of any remaining fluid
then undo the retaining screws and separate
the pump(s) and reservoir.
5If necessary, the windscreen washer
nozzles can carefully be prised out of the
ventilation grille and disconnected from the
tubing. On 214 models, prise the washer jet
out and remove it from the tailgate (see
illustration).
6If trouble is experienced at any time with
the flow to the tailgate washer, check that the
non-return valve is not blocked. The valve is
fitted in the tube next to the reservoir and
should allow fluid to pass only outwards to the
jet.
Refitting
7Refitting is a reversal of removal. Ensure
that the washer tubes are not trapped when
refitting the reservoir and note that the
connectors for the pumps are colour-coded to
aid correct reconnection on reassembly.
22 Windscreen wiper motor and
linkage- removal and refitting
2
Removal
1Operate the wiper motor then switch it off
so that the wiper blades return to the rest
position.
2Stick a piece of masking tape on the
windscreen alongside the edge of each wiper
blade to use as an alignment aid on refitting,
then open the bonnet.
3Slacken and remove the wiper arm spindle
nuts and pull the arms off their spindles (see
illustrations). If necessary, the arms can be
levered off their spindles by using a large flat-
bladed screwdriver.
4Carefully prise out the seven trim caps from
the ventilation grille to gain access to the grille
retaining screws. Slacken and remove all 
the retaining screws then release the eight
retaining clips situated along the front edge of
the grille and remove the grille from the
vehicle (see illustration).
5Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver,
Body electrical systems  12•17
22.3b  . . . and remove wiper arms from
spindles22.3a  Slacken spindle nuts . . .21.5  Removing tailgate washer jet - 
214 models
22.4  Windscreen wiper motor and linkage assembly
1 Ventilation grille
2 Sealing strip
3 Trim cap
4 Screw
5 Retaining clip
6 Wiper arm spindle nut
7 Wiper arm
8 Wiper blade
9 Spindle cap
10 Dust seal
11 Right-hand spindleassembly
12 Connecting rod
13 Operating rod
14 Bolt
15 Spindle cap
16 Dust seal
17 Left-hand spindle
assembly
18 Dust seal
19 Wiper motor mounting
bolt20 Mounting rubber
21 Spacer
22 Water shield
23 Wiper motor crank arm
24 Spring washer
25 Nut
26 Dust seal
27 Wiper motor
28 Mounting rubber
29 Spacer
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							carefully lever the wiper linkage arm off the
wiper motor crank arm balljoint.
6Disconnect the wiring connector from the
wiper motor and remove the four bolts
securing the motor to the bulkhead, then
remove the motor from the engine
compartment taking care not to lose its
mounting rubbers (see illustration).
7Remove the three bolts securing the right-
hand wiper arm spindle in position then, using
a large flat-bladed screwdriver, disconnect
the linkage rod from the spindle balljoint and
remove the spindle assembly.
8Disconnect the two linkage rods from the
left-hand wiper arm spindle assembly
balljoints and remove the rods.
9Undo the three left-hand wiper arm spindle
retaining bolts and remove the spindle
assembly.
Refitting
10Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure, noting the following:
a) Examine the wiper motor mounting
rubbers for signs of damage or
deterioration and renew if necessary.
b) Tighten the wiper arm spindle assembly
and wiper motor mounting bolts to the
specified torque and ensure all linkage
balljoints are pressed firmly together.
c) Ensure the wiper arm spindles are clean
then align the wiper blades with the tape
fitted on removal and press the arms
firmly onto the spindles. Tighten the 
wiper arm spindle nuts to the specified
torque.
23 Tailgate wiper motor-
removal and refitting
2
Removal
1Operate the wiper motor, then switch it off
so that the wiper blade returns to the rest
position.
2Stick a piece of masking tape alongside the
edge of the wiper blade to use as an
alignment aid on refitting.3Prise off the wiper arm spindle nut cover
then slacken and remove the wiper arm
spindle nut and pull the arm off its spindle
(see illustration). If necessary, the arm can
be levered off using a large flat-bladed
screwdriver.
4Undo the spindle retaining nut then remove
the toothed washer and rubber seal (see
illustrations).
5Open up the tailgate and undo the two
screws securing the tailgate inner trim panel
to the tailgate. Carefully prise out the screw
retaining plugs.
6Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver, work
around the outside of the trim panel and
carefully prise it away from the tailgate to free
all its retaining clips. Once all retaining clips
have been freed, remove the trim panel.
7Disconnect the wiring connector and undo
the bolts securing the wiper motor to the
tailgate (see illustration). Remove the motor
from the tailgate, noting the motor mounting
rubbers and the washer and rubber seal fitted
to the wiper spindle.
Refitting
8Refitting is a reverse of the removal
procedure, noting the following:
a) Examine the wiper motor mounting
rubbers and spindle seals for signs of
damage and deterioration and renew if
necessary.
b) Tighten the wiper motor mounting bolts to
the specified torque.c) Ensure the wiper arm spindle is clean,
then align the wiper blade with the tape
fitted on removal and press the arm firmly
onto the spindle. Tighten the wiper arm
spindle nut to the specified torque and
refit the nut cover.
24 Radio/cassette player-
removal and refitting
1
Note:The following removal and refitting
procedure is for the range of radio/cassette
units which Rover fit as standard equipment.
Removal and refitting procedures of non-
standard units may differ slightly.
Removal
1Referring to the instructions supplied with
the radio/cassette unit, temporarily de-
activate the security code.
2Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3To remove the unit, two standard DIN
extraction tools are required. These are two
U-shaped rods which are inserted into the
four small holes in the front of the unit to
release the unit retaining clips. The tools may
possibly be obtained from a Rover dealer or
any audio accessory outlet, or can be made
out of 3.0 mm wire rod, such as welding rod.
Using the tools, push back the clamps on the
left and right-hand sides, withdraw the unit
12•18 Body electrical systems
23.7  Tailgate wiper motor mounting bolts
(arrowed)23.4b  . . . and withdraw toothed washer
and rubber seal23.4a  Unscrew wiper spindle retaining 
nut . . .
23.3  Removing cover to reveal tailgate
wiper arm spindle nut22.6  Windscreen wiper motor mounting
bolts (arrowed - lower bolt hidden)
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							and disconnect the wiring plugs and aerial
(see illustrations).
Refitting
4Refitting is the reverse of the removal
procedure. On completion, connect the
battery negative terminal and reactivate the
security code.
25 Speakers- 
removal and refitting
2
Removal
Front speaker
1Remove the front door inner trim panel.
2Undo the three speaker retaining screwsthen withdraw the speaker. Disconnect the
speaker wiring connectors and remove the
speaker from the door (see illustrations).
Rear speaker - 214 models
3Prise off the trim cap from the rear seat belt
upper mounting point, then slacken and
remove the two seat belt guide retaining bolts.
4Open up the tailgate, then remove the four
screws securing the speaker grille panel and
position the panel clear of the speaker (see
illustration).
5Undo the four speaker retaining screws
then lift out the speaker. Disconnect the
wiring connectors and remove the speaker
from the vehicle (see illustration).
Rear speaker - 414 models
6Working from inside the luggage
compartment, disconnect the speaker wiringconnections and undo the three nuts securing
the speaker to the parcel shelf (see
illustration).
7The speaker can then be lifted away from
the parcel shelf from inside the vehicle.
Refitting
8Refitting is a reverse of the removal
procedure.
26 Radio aerial- 
removal and refitting
2
Removal
1Remove the radio/cassette player.
2Undo the five screws securing the right-
hand lower facia panel and remove the panel
to gain access to the relay mounting bracket.
Remove the relay mounting bracket retaining
bolt.
3Trace the aerial lead back along its length
and free it from any retaining clips or ties. Tie
a long piece of string around the aerial end
plug.
4Undo the two screws securing the aerial to
the roof and remove the aerial and sealing
rubber. Carefully withdraw the aerial lead until
the plug comes out of the aerial aperture then
untie the string and leave it in position in the
vehicle.
Refitting
5Securely tie the string around the aerial lead
plug and fit the rubber seal to the aerial.
6From inside the vehicle, gently pull the
string through the radio aperture whilst
feeding the aerial lead in through the roof.
When the aerial lead plug emerges on the
inside of the vehicle, untie the string.
7Ensure the rubber seal is correctly located
on the base of the aerial then tighten the aerial
retaining screws securely.
8Refit the aerial lead to the necessary
retaining clips and ties then refit the relay
mounting bracket and right-hand lower facia
panel. Tighten all retaining screws and bolts
securely.
9Refit the radio/cassette unit.
Body electrical systems  12•19
25.2a  Slacken three retaining screws . . .
24.3b  . . . then withdraw radio/cassette
unit and disconnect aerial and wiring
connectors24.3a  Use DIN tools to release retaining
clips . . .
25.6  Rear speaker retaining nuts (A) and
wiring connectors (B) - 414 models
25.2b  . . . withdraw speaker from door and
disconnect wiring connectors
25.5  Rear speakers are retained by four
screws - 214 models25.4  Rear speaker grille panel retaining
screws (arrowed) - 214 models12
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							12•20 Wiring diagrams
1689 Rover 214 & 414 Updated Version 09/97
Notes, fuses and key to wiring diagrams