Reliant Kitten Estate, Руководство по ремонту

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Section U
Contents
Windscreen washer/rear window washer (if fitted)
Description
Operation 1
Reservoir pump - removal & replacement
Operation 2
Jet nozzle - removal & replacement
Operation 3
Estate/van rear washer nozzle - removal &
replacement
Description
An electric windscreen washer is fitted to all Kittens as standard. A
similar washer is available as an extra for the rear window of Estate
and Van models. Further pressure on the wiper switch, against spring
pressure, operated the pump. water from the reservoir is then piped
to the nozzle and then squirted onto the windscreen. The washer jet
will continue until the switch is released. The pump is built in to the
base of the screen was reservoir. Do not continue to operate the
pump after the water in the reservoir is used up as this will damage
the pump. Refilling the container will restore normal operation of the
unit
Windscreen washer
The washer reservoir should be checked regularly and topped up as
necessary. Denatured alcohol (methylated spirit) should never be
mixed with the water because whilst it will help stop the fluid freezing
in cold weather, it does tend to cause the paintwork to discolour. It is
much better to add a dedicated screen wash additive.
The washer jet can become blocked by dirt or polish residue and can
be cleaned out by inserting a fine needle into the jet orifice. If badly
blocked the jut must be removed and blown out with an air line.
Operation 1 Reservoir pump - removal & replacement
(Figure 1)
1
. Disconnect the battery.
2. Disconnect the "Lucar" terminals from the pump.
3. Remove the outlet tube from the pump.
4. Lift the reservoir assembly from its bracket and remove.
5. On early vehicles, access to the plastic nut holding the
pump to the reservoir is via the filler hole, using a suitable tool . Later
vehicles have a "one fit" clip to hold the pump into the reservoir and
these can be removed with great care. If the pump fails it is
recommended that a complete pump and reservoir assembly should
be fitted.
The rear window washer assembly (if fitted) can be similarly
dismantled after removing the cover secured by six screws from the
inside of the door..