length FORD SIERRA 1993 2.G Bodywork And Fittings Workshop Manual

7On models with remote control mirrors,
insert a thin screwdriver through the hole in
the bottom of the mirror assembly, and whilst
supporting the glass, release the locking ring
(see illustration).
8Refitting is a reversal of removal, but ensure
that the front edge of the mirror is correctly
located under the window surround.
Electric mirror
9Disconnect the battery negative lead.
10If working on the driver’s side of models
up to 1987, prise the mirror switch assembly
from the door trim panel and disconnect the
wiring plug.
11If working on the driver’s side of models
from 1987, prise the securing screw cover
from the mirror control panel, then remove the
screw and withdraw the control panel.
Disconnect the wiring plug.
12On models up to 1987, and when working
on the passenger side of models from 1987,
prise out the mirror trim panel.
13Remove the three mirror securing screws,
and withdraw the mirror by tilting its rear edge
outwards and disengaging its front edge from
under the window surround. Withdraw the
wiring through the door.
14To remove the mirror glass proceed as
described in paragraph 7.
15Refitting is a reversal of removal, but
ensure that the front edge of the mirror is
correctly located under the window surround.
Front bumper
Models up to 1987
1Remove the radiator grille panel.
2Disconnect the battery negative lead, then
disconnect the wiring plugs from the
indicators, and where applicable the
foglamps.
3Working under the front wing, release the
single bumper fastener from each side of the
vehicle by turning the plastic clip through 90º
(quarter of a turn).
4On Ghia models, unclip the support strap
between each front wing and the bumper.
5Unscrew the single bolt securing each
bumper fixing bracket to the body front panel,
then pull the bumper forwards away from the
body, disengaging the retaining pegs from the
clips in each wing.
6Refitting is a reversal of removal; ensure that
all fixings are correctly located and secure.
Models from 1987
7If foglamps are fitted, disconnect the
battery negative lead, then disconnect the
wiring plugs from the foglamps.
8Working under the front wings, unscrew the
single bolt from each side of the bumper.
9Release the plastic retaining screws and
pull the wheel arch liners away from the ends
of the bumper.
10Pull the bumper forwards away from the
body, releasing the front mounting spigots
from their sockets.11Refitting is a reversal of removal, but
ensure that the reinforcing plate and O-ring are
located on the right-hand mounting spigot.
12The bumper height can be adjusted by
turning the adjusters located on the front
mounting spigots using a suitable Torx
screwdriver with a length of at least 150.0 mm
(6.0 in) (see illustrations).
Rear bumper - Saloon, Hatchback
and Estate models
13Disconnect the battery negative lead, then
prise the number plate lamps from the bumper,
and disconnect the wiring plugs. Withdraw the
wiring through the bumper assembly.
14Working inside the luggage compartment,
unscrew the two bumper securing bolts.
15Working under the rear wings, release the
single bumper fastener from each side of the
vehicle by turning the plastic clip through 90º
(quarter of a turn) (see illustration).
16Pull the bumper rearwards away from the
body, disengaging the retaining pegs from the
clips in each wing.
17Refitting is a reversal of removal, but
ensure that all fixings are correctly located
and secure.
18On some later models, the bumper height
can be adjusted by means of the adjusters
located on the mounting brackets - see
paragraph 12 (see illustration).
Rear bump stop - P100 models
19Working underneath the vehicle, unscrew
the two securing nuts and washers from the
bump stop studs, and withdraw the bump
stop (see illustration).
20Refitting is a reversal of removal.
30Bumper - removal and refitting
Bodywork and fittings 12•13
12
30.15 Rear bumper plastic fastener30.19 Rear bump stop securing nut
locations (arrowed) - P100 models30.18 Adjusting the height of a rear
bumper
30.12b Front bumper height adjusting
screw - models from 198730.12a Adjusting the height of a front
bumper - models from 198729.7 Manual remote control and electric
door mirror glass removal
A Locking operation
B Unlocking
operationC Locating pegs
D Locking slots
E Locking ring

20On models with an adjustable steering
column, fully extend and lower the steering
column before attempting to remove any of
the panels on the driver’s side.
21The steering column shrouds are secured
by six screws - five through the lower shroud,
and one through the upper shroud.
22If necessary, remove the centre console.
23The driver’s side lower facia panel is
secured by five screws.
24The passenger’s side lower facia panel is
secured by eight screws.
25On models with an alarm, the alarm warning
light must be disconnected and removed before
removing the upper facia panel.
Models up to 1990
Full length console
1Where applicable, prise the electric window
switches from the front upper console panel
and disconnect the wiring.
2Remove the three securing screws from the
front upper console panel, then withdraw the
panel over the gear selector lever, at the same
time releasing the rubber gaiter where
applicable.
3On “high specification” models, where
applicable prise the electric window switches
from the rear upper console panel and
disconnect the wiring. Remove the five
securing screws and withdraw the rear upper
console panel (see illustrations).
4On “low specification” models, remove the
two securing screws and release the single
rear clip, then withdraw the rear upper
console panel.
5Where applicable, remove the two screws
securing the lower console centre bracket to
the transmission tunnel, and remove the
bracket.
6Remove the six screws securing the lower
console panel, and withdraw the panel (see
illustrations).
7Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Short console
8Prise out the blanking plug, and remove the
rear console securing screw.9On automatic transmission models, lift out
the console tray mat and remove the front two
console securing screws.
10On manual gearbox models, prise out the
blanking plugs and remove the front two
console securing screws.
11Withdraw the console over the gear
selector lever, at the same time releasing the
rubber gaiter where applicable.
Models from 1990
12Remove the switch assembly (after
disconnecting the battery negative lead), or
remove the blanking plate from the gear lever
surround, as applicable.
13Remove the securing screw from the gearlever surround, and withdraw the gear lever
surround from the console by releasing the
two securing clips.
14Remove the seven console securing
screws (see illustration).
15Chock the rear wheels, then release the
handbrake lever.
16Jack up the vehicle and support it on axle
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Disconnect the handbrake equaliser from the
linkage on the underbody.
17Raise the handbrake lever fully, and lift the
console over the handbrake lever.
18Refitting is a reversal of removal, but on
completion, check the handbrake/cable
adjustment.
44Centre console - removal and
refitting
12•18Bodywork and fittings
44.3b Rear upper console panel rear
retaining screws (arrowed)
44.6b . . . centre securing screw . . .
44.14 Centre console components - models from 1990
A Screw
B Screw coverC Gear lever surround
D Blanking plateE Centre console
44.6c . . . and rear securing screw
44.6a Removing a lower console panel
front securing screw . . .44.3a Removing a rear upper console
panel front retaining screw - “high
specification” model

7Fit a new hose clamp over the plastic hose,
and warm the end of the hose in hot water
until it is pliable. Push the metal tube into the
plastic hose, ensuring an overlap of at least
20.0 mm (0.8 in).
8Crimp the new clamp onto the hose to
ensure an airtight seal.
9Refit the two screws securing the tube to
the side of the seat.
10Refit the seat.
Front seat belt stalk
1Remove the front seat.
2Detach the seat belt stalk from the seat by
removing the two Torx screws.
3Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Front seat belt assembly
4Where applicable, prise out the cover from
the height adjuster using a small coin or
similar implement, and detach the adjuster by
removing the two screws(see illustration).
5Unscrew the seat belt upper anchor nut,
noting the fitted positions of any washers and
spacers so that they can be refitted in their
original positions.
6Remove the centre pillar trim panels.
7On 3-door models, remove the waist-level
seat belt webbing guide, and remove the bolt
securing the belt slider bar to the body.
Disengage the slider bar from the heel kick
panel, and slide off the belt webbing loop.
8Unscrew the bolt securing the inertia reel
unit to the centre pillar, noting the fitted
positions of any washers and spacers so that
they can be refitted in their original positions.9Refitting is a reversal of removal, taking
care to install the belt without twists in the
webbing, and refitting any washers and
spacers in their original positions.
Rear seat belt assembly
Saloon models
10Remove the rear seat cushion.
11Unbolt the relevant belt anchor(s) from the
floor (see illustration), noting the fitted
positions of any washers and spacers so that
they can be refitted in their original positions.
The central lap strap and buckle assemblies
can be withdrawn after unbolting the anchors.
12To remove a side belt and inertia reel
assembly, proceed as follows.
13Remove the rear pillar trim panel.
14Unscrew the upper belt anchor (see
illustration), noting the fitted positions of any
washers and spacers so that they can be
refitted in their original positions.
15Unscrew the bolt securing the inertia reel
unit to the rear pillar, again noting the
positions of any washers and spacers.
16Refitting is a reversal of removal, taking
care to install the belt(s) without twists in the
webbing, and refitting any washers and
spacers in their original positions.
Hatchback and Estate models
17Remove the rear seat cushion.
18Unbolt the relevant belt anchor(s) from the
floor (see illustration), noting the fitted
positions of any washers and spacers so that
they can be refitted in their original positions.
19To remove the central lapstrap and buckle
assemblies, disconnect the buckle(s) from the
elasticated straps by withdrawing the
retaining dowel(s). To prevent the strap(s)
from moving into the interior of the seat, inserta length of wire through the strap loop(s).
20To remove a side belt and inertia reel
assembly, proceed as follows.
21Unbolt the upper left anchor, noting the
position of any washers and spacers, and
allow the webbing to pass into the inertia reel
unit.
22On Hatchback models, pull back the
inertia reel cover in the luggage compartment,
and unbolt the inertia reel from the body,
noting the position of any washers and
spacers. Prise out the belt guide from the rear
parcel shelf support, and push the guide,
upper and lower anchors, and buckle plate
through the aperture.
23On Estate models, remove the luggage
compartment side trim panel then unbolt the
inertia reel unit, noting the position of any
washers and spacers, and withdraw the belt
assembly.
24Refitting is a reversal of removal, taking
care to install the belt(s) without twists in the
webbing, and refitting any washers and
spacers in their original positions. Ensure that
the cut-outs in the lower anchor brackets are
correctly located around the raised dimples in
the floor.
50Seat belts - removal and
refitting
Bodywork and fittings 12•21
1250.18 Rear seat belt twin buckle assembly
lower anchor bracket - Hatchback and
Estate models
A Elasticated strap retaining dowels
B Anchor belt
C Floor dimple
50.14 Rear seat belt upper anchor (A) and
inertia reel securing bolt (B) - Saloon
models50.11 Rear seat belt lower anchors
A Inertia reel belt lower anchors
B Static belt and buckle
C Twin buckle assembly50.4 Front seat belt upper anchor fixings
A Adjuster securing screws
B Anchor nut