Reliant Kitten Estate, Workshop Manual

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Operation 7 Headlamp beam adjustment
It is recommended that beam setting equipment is used to ensure
accurate beam adjustment. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
the correct procedure. If such equipment is unavailable beam
adjustment can be obtained by the following method.
1. The vehicle should be at its kerbside weight with a person in
the drivers' seat, the fuel tank approximately half full and the tyres at
the correct pressures.
2. Position the vehicle on level ground approximately 10 m
(32.8 ft) from and square to a suitably darkened screen.
3. Measure the height from the ground to the centre of the
headlamp and adjust the screen so that the dividing line "H"
corresponds to this height
(Figure 14) .
4. Position the screen so the central dividing line corresponds
to the centre line of the vehicle.
5.
Switch the headlamps on to main beam and cover the
offside lamp.
6. The nearside lamp should be adjusted until the area of
concentrated light (hot spot) is focused just below "H" on the aiming
board on the centre line of the left-hand headlamp, as shown in
Figure 14 . Vertical adjustment is obtained with adjusting screw "1"
(Figure 13) and horizontal with adjusting screw "2".
With the main beam correctly set the dipped beam will automatically
be correct.
7.
Repeat for the offside headlamp.
Auxiliary lamps (if fitted)
The auxiliary front lamps are available as optional extras and are fitted
with Quartz Halogen bulbs. Access to the bulb is gained by removing
the cap on the rear body of the lamp. Twisting the cap by means of a
suitable tool in the slot provided releases the bulb and holder
assembly.
(Figure 15) . Tilting the light unit upwards makes this easier
to do. When replacing the bulb, the glass envelope must not be
touched with the fingers . Always hold the bulb using a piece of tissue
paper to stop the fingers actually contacting the glass envelope.
If the glass envelope is accidentally touched it must be carefully
cleaned with methylated spirit before use. Failure to do so will lead to
reduced light output and premature failure of the bulb
Front direction indicators
The front direction indicators lamps are actuated by the steering
column multi-switch and the flasher unit secured behind the dash
panel on the right-hand side. Failure of any of these components will
render the front and rear indicators inoperative.
Access to the front indicator bulb is by removing the two cross head
screws fixing the lens to the body of the lamp, removing the lens and
then the bulb can be inspected or replaced. Later cars have a rubber
seal between the lens and the lamp body and great care should be
taken not to damage this.
To remove
1.
Disconnect the indicator wire from the wiring harness.
2. Remove two nuts and lock washers securing the indicator
lamp assembly to the body. Note the position of the earth lead
(Figure 16)
3.
The indicator lamp assembly can now be withdrawn. Refit
in reverse order ensuring that the earth lead is securely fitted behind
the outside nut.
Rear stop/tail and indicator lights
Access to the bulbs of the rear lamp cluster s obtained by removing
the two cross head screws and lifting off the lens cover from the lamp
body.
To remove
1. From beneath the vehicle disconnect the rear lamp leads
from the wiring harness.
2. Remove the lens and release the bulbs to avoid damage.
3. Unscrew four "tap-it" fixings and remove the lamp back
plate assembly from the body. replace in reverse order.
Note: Before fitting the unit it will be necessary to push the nylon
inserts back in to the base of the back plate to close up the claws of
the inserts.
Number plate lamp
Access to the bulb is by removing the two cross head screws securing
the chrome bezel to the body and detaching the bezel, then releasing
the lens from the rubber flange.