Remove the under tray to reveal the fuel tank. This is the smaller 22 litre tank but the later model had a larger 33 litre tank. Removal is the same but there are a few more fixings to remove. Drain as much fuel from the tank as you can. If you don't, the tank could...
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450 Gear Change Motor Testing
Testing an item off of the car can prove if it is working or not.
Bench testing allows you to narrow down your searches if something is faulty as it allows the individual testing of complicated items.
450 Gearbox Fluid Change
Although smart say this is a non servicable item, it would be foolish to use the same oil year in, year out. I recommended you change it every 3rd service. People have found the gearchange is much improved after doing this.
450 Glass Sliding Roof
They are rare as Pegasus shit but someone out there might need fitting info.
450 Glass Sliding Roof Wiring
The wiring for the glass sliding roof is very simple. Actually running the cables takes the time. Both of the connections to the SAM unit are switched lives. Both connected to 15A fuses. R1 is an auxiliary fuse on the side of the SAM unit. Plug 3 pin 4 is the power...
450 Glow Plug Controller Pin Out
ZEE Unit Model Pin Number Wire Colour Connects To Task 2 Black ECU Pin 38 TN 3 Black ECU Pin 66 GZS - DL 4 Black Glow Plug Glow Plug Power 6 Black Ground Earth 8 Black Secondary Fuse Box Pin 2 Coil Pack Controller Power 9 Black Glow Plug Glow Plug Power 10 Black Glow...
450 Grill Removal
The grill is held on by 7 clips. From Mk6 onwards and cabrio there were 3 on the top and 4 along the bottom (circled in red below). On the Mk1 to 5 there were 4 clips on the top and 3 along the bottom. Looking in between the panels will make the clips obvious, you can...
450 Headlight Bulb Change
Changing the headlight bulbs.
450 Headlight Disassembly
How to completely strip your headlights to base parts.
450 Headlight Removal
Handy guide for changing bulbs, fitting HIDs or modifying the units.
450 Heated Seat Wiring
Key:
E = Earth
C4/8 = Connection plug 4, pin 8
Fuse* or F* = Direct connection fuse number
Black Yellow = Wire colour
Modules are labeled in the picture.
450 Heated Window Wiring
Key:
E = Earth
C4/8 = Connection plug 4, pin 8
Fuse* or F* = Direct connection fuse number
Black Yellow = Wire colour
Modules are labeled in the picture.
450 Heater & AC Wiring
Key:
E = Earth
C4/8 = Connection plug 4, pin 8
Fuse* or F* = Direct connection fuse number
Black Yellow = Wire colour
Modules are labeled in the picture.
450 Heater Blower Failure
A problem that seems to be cropping up more and more these days.
450 Heater Control Cables
How to check the heater control cables, make sure they are fitted correctly and not damaged.
450 Heater Fan Removal
This is an old LHD 450, before the RHD was even available. It'll be similar on a RHD 450 but without the steering column in the way. Post yourself into the nearside footwell and look up and towards the centre of the car. There's the fan unit. Disconnect the electrical...
450 Heater Knob Snapped
You don't get to see most of what is going on behind the heater knobs. Here's what you see normally. This is what is going on behind the covers. When one of your heater sliders snaps because you're a cack-handed caveman, getting the broken part out is an absolutely...
450 Heater Lighting
The heater symbols should light up, so if they don't, you need a new bulb.
450 Heater Wiring
Key:
E = Earth
C4/8 = Connection plug 4, pin 8
Fuse* or F* = Direct connection fuse number
Black Yellow = Wire colour
Modules are labeled in the picture.
450 High Level Brake Light
Changing the bulbs in the high level brake light assembly.