Reliant Kitten Estate, Workshop Manual

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Lighting system
The lighting system comprises headlamps, front indicators, rear
stop/tail/indicators, number plate lamp, battery, solenoid, light switch
and multi-switch as shown in
Figure 11 .
The condition of earth leads and earth connections is important. The
main harness earth connections are on the engine front cover, the
battery to engine earth lead and the gearbox to chassis earth strap. It
is of the utmost importance that these leads are kept clean and tight.
If any section of the lighting system fails to function the condition and
security of the earths described above should be checked. a blown
fuse could also be the cause which can be confirmed by examination
of the fuse. Before replacing a blown fuse inspect the applicable
wiring for evidence of a short circuit.
The lighting system is described in full below but for details of fuses
and lighting system components refer to the
General Electrics section
page 121.
Headlamps
The headlamps comprise of rectangular units incorporating the side
lamps, either all glass sealed beam units or conventional type with
replaceable bulbs. Should a beam fail, the sealed beam types must be
replaced complete. The side lamps are 12v 5w, cap-less for the sealed
beam assemblies, micro bayonet fitting for the conventional lamps.
(Figures 12 & 12A)
Operation 6 Renewal of sealed beam/headlamp bulb/pilot
bulb
1.
Access to the unit is gained by removing the front
grill/headlamp bezel secured by four screws in the grille and two at
either end of the bezel.
2. The light unit is held secure by the inner rim affixed with
four self tapping screws. Remove these and lift off the sealing rim.
3. The light assembly can now be withdrawn and the cable
plug disconnected. The headlamp bulb is held in to the reflector by
two captive spring clips. Release these to remove the bulb. If replacing
a halogen type bulb do not touch the glass envelope as this will lead
to reduced light output and premature failure. The pilot lamp holder is
simply unclipped from the reflector to allow bulb replacement. The
sealed beam reflector assembly needs to be replaced as a unit as the
bulb is integral to the unit. The pilot bulb on this type is a cap-less
push fit the holder being integral to the cable plug assembly. It shines
through a window in the back of the sealed beam unit.
Figure 13 Headlamp adjuster screws
1. Vertical adjuster
2. Horizontal adjuster
3. Inner rim securing screw
To replace (sealed beam)
1.
Fit the cable to the new light unit and place in to the carrier
locating the two projections on the unit in to the slots on the carrier.
2. Replace the sealing rim fixing it with the four self tapping
screws.
3. Check the beam setting and adjust if necessary.
4. refit the front grill/headlamp bezel.
To replace (conventional reflector)
1. Locate a new bulb in to the rear of the reflector, noting that
it can only fit in one orientation, then secure with the two spring clips.
2.
Fit the dust/moisture seal and plug in the cable plug
assembly.
3. Refit the pilot light holder into its hole in the back of the
reflector.
Final assembly is the same as the sealed beam type.