wiper blades FIAT TEMPRA 1988 Service And Repair Manual

Windscreen and Mirrors
O 16. In zone 'A' of your windscreen, no items of damage larger than 10 mm in diameter will be allowed. In the rest of the area swept by the windscreen wipers, no damage greater than 40 mm in diameter will be allowed, nor should windscreen stickers or other obstructions encroach on this area.
o 17. Check that the exterior mirror on the driver's side is in good condition.
o 18. There must be one other mirror in good condition, either inside the car or an external mirror on the passenger's side.
Brakes
O 19. You cannot check the brakes
properly without a rolling road brake
tester but you can carry out the
following checks:
O 20. Pull on the handbrake. It should be fully ON before the handbrake reaches the end of its travel.
O 21. Knock the handbrake from side to side and check that it does not then release itself.
O 22. Check the security of the handbrake mountings and check the floor around it for rust or splits.
o 23. Check that the brake pedal is in good condition and that, when you take hold of it and move it from side to side, there is not too much play.
o 24. Push the footbrake down hard, with your foot. If it creeps slowly down to the floor, there is probably a problem with the master cylinder. Release the pedal, and after a few seconds, press down again. If the pedal feels spongy or it travels nearly to the floor, there is air in the system or another MoT-failing fault with the brakes.
o 25. Check the servo unit (when
fitted) as follows: Pump the pedal
several times then hold it down hard.
Start the engine. As the engine starts,
the pedal should move down slightly.
If it doesn't the servo or the vacuum
hose leading to it may be faulty.
Seat Belts and Seats
O 26. Examine all of the webbing (pull out the belts from the inertia reel if necessary) for cuts, fraying or deterioration.
o 27. Check that each inertia reel belt retracts correctly.
o 28. Fasten and unfasten each belt to ensure that the buckles work correctly.
o 29. Tug hard on each belt and inspect the mountings, as far as possible, to ensure that all are okay.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Checks apply to
rear seat belts as much as front
ones.
O 30. Make sure that the seat runners and mountings are secure and that the back rest locks in the upright position.
Doors and Door Locks
O 31. Check that both front doors latch securely when closed and that both can be opened and closed from both outside and inside the car.
PART B: VEHICLE ON THE GROUND
Electrical Equipment
See Part A: INSIDE THE CAR for checks on the operation of the electrical equipment.
O 1. Examine the wiper blades and replace those that show any damage.
Vehicle Identification
Numbers (VIIU)
O 2. The VIN (or chassis number on older vehicles) must be clearly displayed and legible.
O 3. Number plates must be secure, legible and in good condition with correct spacing between letters and numbers. Any non-standard spacing will not be accepted.
Braking System
O 4. Inside the engine bay inspect the master cylinder, servo unit (if fitted), brake pipes and mountings. Look for corrosion, loose fitting or leaks.
Steering and Suspension
OS . While still in the engine bay, have your assistant turn the steering wheel lightly from side to side and look for play in steering universal joints or steering rack mountings and any other steering connections.
OE. If your vehicle is fitted with power steering, check the security and condition of the steering pump, hoses and drivebelt, in the engine bay.
O 7. Look and reach under the car while your assistant turns the steering wheel more vigorously from side to side. Place your hand over each track rod end in turn and inspect all of the steering linkages, joints and attachments for wear.
o 8. Go around the vehicle and
'bounce' each corner of the
vehicle in turn. Release at the lowest
point and the vehicle should rise and
settle in its normal position without
continuing to 'bounce' of its own
accord.

Job 6. Hatchback wiper motor -
replacement.
• Step 3: Disconnect the drive cable from the back of
speedometer.
• Step 4: From under the bonnet, uncouple the two cable

halves
from the centre connector and withdraw the
speedometer section through the bulkhead.
Q Step 5: Disconnect the lower end of the cable from the
gearbox drive and remove it.
G Step 6: Follow the reverse procedure to refit the cable,

being
careful to run the cable as straight as possible, avoiding
sharp bends.
Job 5. Windscreen wiper motor -
replacement.
Q Step 1: Disconnect the battery negative (earth) terminal.
Q Step 2: Note the position of the wiper blades on the
screen. Remove the two windscreen wiper arms and then the

grille
cover.
Q Step 3: Unplug the electrical connector and undo the
four mounting screws (arrowed). Remove the complete
assembly.
Q Step 4: Uncouple the linkage rods from the motor
(arrowed).
Q Step 5: Remove the motor by undoing the three
mounting bolts.
Q Step 6: Note the location of
-
and wiring for
-
these
components.
Q Step 7: Refitting is the reverse of removal, but take care

to position
the wiper arms as you found them after first

making
sure the motor is 'parked'.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For a view of the headlight wiper
motor (where fitted) refer to Job 7. Step 3.
PART A: TIPO MODELS
• Step A1: This
is a view of the
components for
the Tipo rear
wiper.
• Step A2:
Undo the securing
nut and remove
the wiper arm.
• Step A3: Open the tailgate and pull the weather strip
away from the top of the interior trim panel.
• Step A4: Remove the five screws holding the trim in
place
-
three of these also secure the lock.
Q Step A5: Carefully lever out the trim fixing clips freeing
the trim. Unplug the wiring to the tailgate lock motor (if fitted)
and remove the lock/trim panel assembly.
• Step A6: Unplug the wires from the wiper motor, undo
the three screws holding the motor in place and remove the
motor assembly.
• Step A7: Check that the seal in the tailgate wiper shaft
hole is in good condition and then start refitting in reverse
order. Make sure the wiper motor is 'parked' before fitting the
arm and blade.
PART B: TEMPRA MODELS
• Step B1: This shows the layout of the Tempra rear wiper.
Q Step B2: Disconnect the
battery earth lead. Undo the
securing nut and remove the
wiper arm.
Q Step B3: Remove the
motor cover shield.
Q Step B4: Disconnect the
wiring plug and washer
tubing.
• Step B5: From outside,
undo and remove the wiper
shaft nut and retrieve the spacer/seal.