Rover 45. Service Manual - part 11
Puncture Repair & Wheel Changing
INSTANT TYRE REPAIR (ITR)*
Keep the tyre sealant canister out of the reach of children. Store
ITR provides a temporary solution to enable you to reach a dealer
the canister in its correct location beneath the loadspace floor;
or tyre specialist, where the tyre must be repaired or replaced.
temperatures in other locations may exceed safe storage conditions.
Have the tyre repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
DO NOT puncture or incinerate the canister, or expose to
Always choose a safe place to stop, away from the main
heat, flame or direct sunlight - this may cause the canister to
thoroughfare. Always ask your passengers to get out of the car and
rupture.
wait in a safe area away from other traffic.
Under no circumstances should speeds of 45 km/h be exceeded
NOTE: Switch on the hazard warning lights to alert other road users.
when driving with a tyre repaired using ITR, until the tyre is
inflated to its correct pressure. Once the tyre is correctly inflated, the
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
car must NOT be driven at speeds exceeding 80 km/h.
Read the directions and warnings on the sealant canister
beforehand and wear the safety goggles supplied when using
Using ITR
the sealant.
1. Inspect the deflated tyre for cause of puncture. If possible,
remove foreign bodies (e.g. screws and nails) from the tread.
The tyre sealant contains fluorocarbons and solvents which are
harmful if swallowed or inhaled and are irritating to the eyes.
NOTE: The system can be used to repair small punctures in the
tread only. In the event of side wall or severe tread damage, seek
• If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting - seek medical
assistance from the breakdown services.
assistance immediately.
2. Remove the tyre sealant canister and the safety goggles from
• If inhaled, breathe fresh air. If breathing is adversely
the rear loadspace and put on the safety goggles.
affected, seek immediate medical assistance.
• If in contact with the eyes, immediately flush the eyes with
NOTE: If the ambient temperature is below 0° C, warm the canister
water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical
inside the car, using the car heating system.
assistance.
3. Remove the valve cap from the punctured tyre.
• DO NOT breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray from the
4. Vigorously shake the canister (for approximately 30 seconds),
canister. Inhalation of canister vapours may cause
then screw the filler tube clockwise onto the tyre valve.
drowsiness and dizziness.
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9. Drive immediately to a service station and inflate the tyre to
the correct pressure (see ‘TYRE PRESSURES’, page 193). If
the required pressure cannot be reached, then the tyre is too
severely damaged and you should seek assistance from the
breakdown services. DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR!
10. If the correct tyre pressure was achieved, continue driving.
Drive carefully and do not exceed 80 km/h. At the earliest
opportunity, have the tyre repaired or replaced by a dealer or
tyre specialist and replace the used canister of tyre sealant.
Always inform the tyre repairer that tyre sealant has been
used. If the tyre is to be subsequently deflated, only do so in a
well ventilated area.
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Replacing the sealant canister
5.
Hold the canister upright and flip up the protective cap.
Always replace a used or out of date tyre sealant canister with one
6.
Press the button to inflate the tyre. Hold the canister
of the same type and capacity. Where possible, return the canister
stationary to avoid straining the filler tube.
to an MG Rover dealer for safe disposal and to obtain a
7.
Empty the ENTIRE contents of the canister into the tyre.
replacement.
When the sealant stops flowing through the tube, release the
button and unscrew the tube from the valve.
NOTE: If tyre sealant comes into contact with the car's paintwork,
wash the area with water as soon as possible.
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8.
If the wheel rim is clear of the ground, drive the car
IMMEDIATELY for approximately 4 miles (6 km) to spread
the sealant evenly inside the tyre. Drive gently and DO NOT
exceed 45 km/h. If the wheel rim does not lift from the
ground, DO NOT drive the car; seek assistance from the
breakdown services.
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CHANGING A WHEEL
Removing the wheel trim (steel wheels only)
Always choose a safe place to stop away from the main
thoroughfare. Always ask your passengers to get out of the car and
wait in a safe area, away from other traffic.
NOTE: Switch on the hazard warning lights to alert other road users.
Before changing a wheel, ensure the front wheels are in the
straight ahead position, apply the handbrake and engage 1st gear
(select ‘P’ for automatic gearbox cars). Observe the following
precautions:
• Ensure the jack is positioned on firm, level ground; NEVER on
soft ground, or over metal gratings or manhole covers. DO
NOT place additional material between the jack and the
ground, this may jeopardise the safety of the jacking operation.
Slide the flat, wedge end of the wheel nut spanner behind the edge
• If jacking on a slope, place chocks at the front and rear of the
of the wheel trim. Working carefully around the wheel, apply a
wheel diagonally opposite the one to be removed.
twisting action to the tool, to prise the trim from the wheel.
• NEVER jack the car with passengers inside or with a caravan
or trailer connected!
NOTE: When refitting the wheel trim, ensure that the valve stem is
located between the valve stem guides (plastic lugs arrowed in illustration).
Important information for owner's of 180 models
equipped with a space saver spare wheel.
Because your vehicle has an uprated braking system fitted, it is not
possible to use the space saver wheel on the front hubs. In the event of
a front wheel puncture, you will be required to fit the space saver
wheel to a rear hub and use the wheel removed from the rear to
replace the punctured front wheel.
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Removing the wheel nut cover (alloy wheels)*
Positioning the jack
NEVER work beneath the car with the jack as the only means
of support. The jack is designed for wheel changing only!
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HB0223
Insert the hooked end of the removal tool into the small
Position the jack under the jacking point nearest the wheel to be
rectangular aperture in the wheel nut cover (arrowed in
removed (note that arrows pressed into the sills identify the four
illustration). Pull the wheel nut cover from the wheel to access the
jacking points). Turning the jack screw by hand, raise the jack until
wheel nuts.
the jack head fits snugly around the centre of the jacking point.
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Ensure that the base of the jack is in full contact with the road
surface.
Never jack the car using any jacking points other than the
designated points shown. Serious damage to the car could
result.
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Changing the wheel
1.
Before raising the car, use the wheel nut spanner to slacken
The following precautions must be observed when the
each of the wheel nuts half a turn anti-clockwise (refer to the
space saver spare wheel is in use:
following page for information about locking wheel nuts).
•
The space saver spare wheel is for temporary use only. It must be
2.
Attach the jack handle and turn the jack screw clockwise to
replaced by the normal sized wheel as soon as possible.
raise the car until the tyre is clear of the ground.
•
Only one space saver wheel is to be used on the car at any one
3.
Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.
time.
NOTE: Avoid placing wheels (and wheel trims) face down on the
•
A maximum speed of 80 km/h must be observed.
ground - the surface may be scratched.
•
The inflation pressure of the space saver tyre must be maintained at
4.
Fit the spare wheel and tighten the wheel nuts (domed side
4.2 bar.
towards the wheel) until the wheel is seated firmly against the
•
The use of snow chains is NOT permitted on the space saver spare
hub.
wheel.
5.
Lower the car and remove the jack, then FULLY tighten the
•
DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY; the space saver tyre is smaller in size and
wheel nuts in a diagonal sequence.
higher in pressure than a regular tyre. It will cause a harsher ride
6.
Refit the wheel trim (steel road wheels only), ensuring that
and may have less traction on some road surfaces.
the valve stem is located between the valve stem guides
(plastic lugs arrowed in wheel trim removal illustration). Use
firm pressure with the flat of the hand to press the wheel trim
into position.
NOTE: The wheel trim must not be fitted to the space saver spare
wheel.
7.
Finally, return the tools and the wheel (face down) to the
luggage compartment.
Always check the tyre pressure after changing a wheel, and
have the tightness of the wheel nuts checked by a dealer as soon
as possible!
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LOCKING WHEEL NUTS*
Removing the locking wheel nut
1. Push the plastic extractor tube firmly onto the locking wheel
nut cover (see left inset). By pulling the tube squarely away
from the wheel, the stainless steel nut cover can be pulled
from the nut (see right inset).
2. Fit the metal key socket over the wheel nut.
3. Using the wheel wrench, unscrew the wheel nut in the
normal way.
Keep the key socket and extractor with the tool kit in the space
provided.
NOTE: The socket can be conveniently retained inside the extractor tube
when not in use.
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Cars with alloy wheels are fitted with one locking wheel nut on
each wheel. These are visually very similar to standard wheel nuts,
but can only be removed using the special tools provided.
NOTE: A code number is stamped on the face of the socket. Ensure the
number is recorded on the Security Information card supplied. Quote this
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number if a replacement is required. DO NOT keep the Security
Information card in the car!
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Fuse Replacement
Fuse Replacement
FUSES
Fuse colours
Fuses are simple circuit breakers, which protect the car's electrical
In both fuse boxes, the fuses are colour coded to identify their
equipment by preventing the electrical circuits from being
amperage ratings as follows:
overloaded.
A blown fuse may be indicated when the item of electrical
ORANGE
5 amp
equipment it protects, stops working.
BROWN
7.5 amp
RED
10 amp
BLUE
15 amp
YELLOW
20 amp
CLEAR
25 amp
GREEN
30 amp
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Check a suspect fuse by removing it from the fuse box and looking
for a break in the wire inside the fuse.
Only replace a fuse with one of the same, or lower rating.
Fuse boxes
There are two fuse boxes; the main fuse box located behind the
driver's personal storage compartment inside the car and the other
in the engine compartment. The location and value of each fuse,
is shown on the charts attached to the rear of the driver's storage
compartment and the underside of the engine compartment fuse
box cover. They are also shown on the following pages.
Spare fuses are provided in the main fuse box, however these are
not numbered in the following illustration.
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MAIN FUSE BOX
• Push the storage compartment upwards (holding it against the
pressure of the two springs) while pushing the bottom into
position. Note that the storage compartment pivots near its base
and will latch into place once the two pivot pins have engaged
with the appropriate slots low down on each side of the storage
compartment.
Checking or renewing a fuse
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27
A
B
8
17
26
7
16
25
6
15
24
5
14
23
4
13
22
3
12
21
HB0292B
2
11
20
1
10
19
To access the interior fuse box, first remove the driver's personal
storage compartment as follows (see diagram 'A'):
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• Open the storage compartment, then push it upwards (against
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spring pressure) to release it from the retaining pivots (one on
Always turn off the starter switch and the appropriate electrical
each side near the bottom). At the same time, pull the storage
circuit before removing a fuse. To remove a fuse, press the
compartment out and away from the surrounding panel.
removal tweezers onto the head of the fuse and pull. Always
To replace the storage compartment (see diagram 'B'):
replace a fuse with another of the same (or lower) rating. If a
• Locate and align the indents at the top (one on each side) of the
replacement fuse blows almost immediately, this indicates a serious
storage compartment with the two retaining springs.
electrical problem and the circuit MUST be checked by an MG
Rover dealer.
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Main fuse box fuse specifications
Fuse number
Rating (AMPS)
Circuit protected
1
20A
Anti-theft alarm
2
20A
Window - RH rear
3
15A
Engine management system
4
20A
Window - LH rear, Sunroof
5
10A
Interior lights, Luggage compartment light
6
20A
Window - front passenger
7
30A
Sunroof
8
20A
Window - driver
9
20A
Heated seats*
10
10A
Headlight - RH main beam
11
10A
RH side light, RH tail light, Number plate lights
12
10A
Headlight - LH main beam
13
10A
LH side light, LH tail light, Interior illumination
14
10A
Headlight - RH dipped beam
15
10A
Daylight running lights, Interior illumination (Scandinavia only)
16
10A
Headlight - LH dipped beam
17
10A
Multi-function unit, Windows
18
20A
Headlight washers*
19
15A
Clock, Audio System, Cigar Lighter
20
10A
Engine management system
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Fuse number
Rating (AMPS)
Circuit protected
21
20A
Windscreen wipers and washers, Headlight levelling
23
15A
Engine management system, Cruise control
24
10A
Anti-lock brakes
25
10A
Anti-theft alarm, Reversing lights, Headlight levelling, Automatic gearbox selector illumination, Direction
indicators, Instruments
26
15A
Rear wiper and washer, Door mirrors, Heater blower and recirculation, Air conditioning, Daylight running
lights (Scandinavia only), Heated seats*
27
5A
Airbag SRS
5
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Spare fuses
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSES
25A
10A
5A
10A
15A
20A
30A
15A
20A
1
2
HB0677
A separate module containing spare fuses of varying values is
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attached to one side of the main fuse box. The module contains:
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• Five mini-size fuses suitable for the main fuse box.
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• Four larger fuses suitable for the engine compartment fuse box.
• A double-ended fuse extraction tool, suitable for removing
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both mini and larger-size fuses.
HB0113
The fuse box is located to the rear of the engine compartment on
the left hand side. Press the catch (arrowed in illustration) to release
the cover.
NOTE: Owners are advised against removing or replacing the fusible
links and relays identified on the underside of the fuse box lid. Failure of
any of these items should be investigated by a qualified technician.
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Engine compartment fusebox fuse specifications
Fuse number
Rating (AMPS)
Circuit protected
1
15A
Engine management system
2
20A
Engine management system
3
15A
Engine management system
4
10A
Engine management system
5
20A
Multi-function unit
6
15A
Front fog lights*
7
15A
Hazard warning lights
8
15A
Brake lights, clock
9
10A
Air conditioning*
10
20A
Fuel pump
5
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Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement
REPLACING BULBS
Halogen bulbs
Check the operation of all exterior lights before you drive the car.
Halogen bulbs are used for headlight dipped and main beams and
for front fog lights. This type of bulb may shatter in use if the glass
NOTE: Only replace bulbs with the same type and specification.
has been scratched, or contaminated with oil or perspiration. Take
Before replacing any bulb, turn off the lighting switch to avoid any
care NOT to touch the glass with your fingers; always use a cloth
possibility of a short circuit.
to handle the bulb. If necessary, clean the glass with methylated
spirits to remove fingerprints.
Replacement bulbs
Bulb
Watts
Headlight dipped beam
H7 55
Headlight main beam
H1 55
Sidelight
5
Front fog lights
H1 55
Direction indicators
21
Side repeater lights
5
Reverse lights
21
Rear fog guard lights
21
Tail lights
5
Brake lights
21
Number plate light
5
Interior light
5
Luggage compartment light
5
Glovebox light
5
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HEADLIGHTS AND SIDELIGHT
• Unhook the wire retaining clip (3), and pivot away from the
Your car is equipped with twin headlights, the inboard set being
rear of the bulb.
the dipped beam lights and the outer set are the main beam. The
• Remove the bulb (4).
bulbs can be reached from inside the engine compartment.
When replacing the bulb, ensure that the rectangular tab is
vertically aligned at the top.
Headlights - Dipped Beam
When replacing the electrical connector, check with the
illustration to ensure that it is fitted the correct way round
When replacing the plastic cover, angle the cover so that the two
hooked pegs at the base of the cover locate securely in the
corresponding sockets in the light unit (these are arrowed in the
illustration), then close the cover. Ensure that the catch is secure.
During use, Halogen headlight bulbs may shatter if the glass
has been scratched, or contaminated with oil or perspiration.
DO NOT touch the glass. If handled, clean with methylated spirits
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and a clean cloth.
Sidelight
Replacement bulb: 5 watt.
The sidelight holder is directly below the dipped beam headlight
bulb. With the cover removed, pull the bulb holder from the light
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unit and pull the bulb (5) from the holder.
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•
Press the plastic cover release catch and pivot the cover (1) away
from the rear of the light unit.
•
Pull the electrical connector (2) from the back of the headlight
bulb.
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Headlights - Main Beam
When replacing the bulb, ensure that the rectangular tab is
vertically aligned at the top.
When replacing the electrical connector, check with the
illustration to ensure that it is fitted the correct way round
When replacing the plastic cover, angle the cover so that the two
hooked pegs at the base of the cover (arrowed in illustration) locate
securely in the corresponding sockets in the light unit, then close
the cover. Ensure that the catch is secure.
During use, Halogen headlight bulbs may shatter if the glass
has been scratched, or contaminated with oil or perspiration.
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2
1
DO NOT touch the glass. If handled, clean with methylated spirits
and a clean cloth.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS*
As removal of the front bumper is necessary, we recommend that
front fog light bulb replacement should only be carried out by
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qualified personnel.
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• Press the plastic cover release catch and pivot the cover (1) away
from the rear of the light unit.
• Pull the electrical connector (2) from the back of the headlight
bulb.
• Unhook the wire retaining clip (3), and pivot away from the
rear of the bulb.
• Remove the bulb (4).
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FRONT DIRECTION INDICATORS
Use a screwdriver to remove the plastic screw-rivet securing the
wheelarch liner (see inset) and pull the wheelarch liner down until
Replacement bulb: 21 watt.
it naturally folds along the crease line. This will open up a gap,
enabling you to reach behind the liner and feel the rear of the bulb
holder.
Twist a quarter turn anti-clockwise to release the bulb holder from
the headlight unit, then push and twist to remove the bulb.
When replacing, note that the screw-rivet is made in two parts -
as it is tightened, the inner ‘screw’ progressively expands the outer
‘rivet’ thereby securing the liner to the wing panel.
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The direction indicator bulbs are accessible from behind the wheel
arch liners, as follows:
Turn the steering wheel to full left lock to access the right indicator
bulb or full right lock to access the left indicator bulb.
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