Distributor Cap: Service and Repair
REMOVING AND INSTALLING DISTRIBUTOR CAPNote: To facilitate installation work we recommend changing a standard screwdriver into a locally made tool.
Heat screwdriver at bending point to glowing red and cool down slowly after bending.
Removing
1. Push in lower clamping hook with a suitable screwdriver and turn to the right.
2. Push in upper clamping hook and turn to the right.
3. Take off distributor cap.
Installing
1. Align distributor cap (locking boss on distributor cap must face up).
2. Align clamping hooks in distributor cap so that they are positioned horizontally and face toward left side as seen from front.
3. Guide clamping hooks into both slots and engage distributor cap by turning back and forth slightly. Watch position of dust cap.
4. Turn both clamping hooks against left stop. Press in clamping hooks far enough so that they can be turned counterclockwise further (approx. 1/4 turn) and engage when released.
5. Check that distributor cap fits tight
Clamping hooks must engage firmly.