Choke cable (1.05 litre engine) - removal, refitting and adjustment

Fuel and exhaust systems - carburettor models / Choke cable (1.05 litre engine) - removal, refitting and adjustment

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.

2 Remove the air cleaner.

3 Using a screwdriver, loosen the inner and outer cable clamps and disconnect the cable from the carburettor.

4 Working inside the vehicle, remove the lower facia panel.

5 Pull out the clip and remove the choke knob.

6 Unscrew the ring and withdraw the cable from the facia.

7 Disconnect the wiring and withdraw the complete cable from inside the vehicle.

Refitting
8 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Make sure that the cable is correctly aligned and that the grommets are firmly fitted in the bulkhead.

Adjust it as follows before refitting the air cleaner.

Adjustment
9 Locate the outer cable in the clamp so that its end protrudes by approximately 12.0 mm.

Tighten the clamp with the outer cable in this position (see illustration).

12.9 Choke cable adjustment setting – 1.05 litre

A Outer cable projection B Cam and stop
C Choke inner cable connection

10 Push the choke knob fully in then pull it out by 3.0 mm. Switch on the ignition and check that the warning lamp is not lit.

11 Insert the inner cable into the choke lever clamp and fully open the choke lever by hand.

Tighten the inner cable clamp screw in this position.

12 Refit the air cleaner.