Details of Fiat Brava 16v 1599cc engines vary considerably depending on the year of manufacture and the chassis number. The following procedure applies to a year 1999 model with a Schrader valve at the end of the fuel rail to release fuel pressure. The replacement injector is a manufacturer supplied part according to Fiat and costs about £100. Once you have one and are certain of the part number, when another is required, it is worth checking other sources such as eBay, as new ones have been advertised there for £58.
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The Ford supplied Sierra 4×4 Supplementary Workshop Manual is a “must have” for any owner of one of these cars. The biggest problem can be actually finding one to purchase. I got lucky and managed to get mine direct from a Ford dealer, brand new for ?8, who was having a clearout. They do appear regularly at autojumbles and it is just a case of keep looking. The manual only covers those items unique to the 4×4 Sierra’s and are to be used in conjunction with the Ford Sierra Workshop Manual.
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Active head restraint Adjusting pedal position Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) Side and curtain (See supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag system) Air bag warning labels Air bag warning light Air cleaner housing filter Air conditioner Air conditioner operation Air conditioner service Air conditioner specification label Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations Heater and air conditioner controls Rear seat air conditioner Servicing air conditioner Air flow charts Alarm system (See vehicle security system) Anchor point locations Antenna Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Anti-lock brake warning light Audible reminders Audio system AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD) changer AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player Compact Disc (CD) changer Compact disc (CD) player Radio Rear audio controls Steering wheel audio control switch Autolight switch Automatic Automatic drive positioner Automatic power window switch Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
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A Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) Air bag warning light Air cleaner housing filter Air conditioner Air conditioner operation Air conditioner service Air conditioner specification label Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubrication recommendations Heater and air conditioner controls Air flow charts Alarm system (See theft warning) Anchor point locations Antenna Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Anti-lock brake warning light Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray) Audio system FM-AM radio with cassette player and compact disc (CD) player FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) changer Steering wheel audio control switch Auto-lock free-running hubs Automatic Automatic power window switch Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) Driving with automatic transmission Transmission selector lever lock release B Battery Battery replacement (See remote keyless entry system) Before starting the engine Belts (See drive belts) Brake Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Brake booster Brake fluid Brake pedal Brake system Brake warning light Brake wear indicators Parking brake check Parking brake operation Break-in schedule Bulb check/instrument panel C Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants Car phone or CB radio Cargo (See vehicle loading information)
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