Reliant Kitten Estate, Workshop Manual

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Instrument and switch removal
Access to both main instrument fixings is achieved from bemeath the
fascie. Unscrew the knurled nuts securing the instruments, remove
the clamps and push the instruments out from behind. This task is
much easier if the multi switch cover is first removed. The switches
simply clip in to the fascia so can be eased out from behind, or
carefully prised free with a wide bladed screwdriver, and
disconnecting the leads.
Multi-switch removal and replacement
1. Disconnect the battery
2. Remove two screws and the clamp, then lift the multi-
switch cover off the steering column.
3 Unscrew the two multi-switch securing screws and remove
the clamp, spacer and multi-switch, leaving the indicator cancelling
bush on the steering column.
4. Disconnect the mukti-switch wiring from the main harness
and withdraw the wires thriugh the grommet in the ignition switch
mounting bracket.
Replace in reverse order.
Operation 10 to remove ignition switch
The ignition switch assembly is integral with the steering column lock
but the switch itself can be removed as follows:
1. Disconnect the battery
2. Access to the switch unit is gained from below the fascia to
the left of the steering column.
3 . Note carefully the position of the connecting leads and
disconnect them from the switch.
4. Locate and remove the small cross head screw from the
lock casting and withdraw the switch unit.
Replace in reverse order.
Note: When refitting the switch to the steering lock assembly ensure
that the tang on the end of the lock barrel locates correctly in its
receptacle in the switch unit. Inserting and operating the ignition key
will facilitate this.