Rolls-Royce Corniche - Access to Power-Operated Hood Components; Coachbuilt Cars M; Motor;Pump Unit Switch-To Remove; Solenoid Valves-To Remove

Rolls- Royce Silver Shadow 8 Bentley T Series
Workshop Manual
The Rolls-Royce and Bentley T Series Corniche cars
are fitted with the same major electrical components
as the standard saloon,
i.e. instruments, alternator,
dynamo, starter motor, ignition equipment, radio
receiver and electrically operated seat motors.
In this Section the overhaul, repair and
maintenance of the components special to Coachbuilt
cars are described; all other information is given in
the appropriate Sections of this Chapter.
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In the unlikely event of a Power Operated Hood
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electrical component becoming faulty, it should be
replaced with a new unit.
Access to power-operated hood
components
The electrically operated hood, solenoid valves,
motor/pump unit, switch and reservoir are located
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behind the trim pad situated at the front of the
luggage compartment.
To gain access to the components the following
procedure must be used.
1. Disconnect the battery.
2.
Remove the luggage compartment floor coverings
and stow in a safe place.
3.
Remove the trim pad situated at the front of the
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luggage compartment by removing the six screws.
Remove the two adjacent trim pads.
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4.
Unscrew and remove the four 2 B.A. setscrews
situated on each side of the assembly box.
5. Carefully withdraw the assembly box.
6.
The electrical components will now be
accessible for removal or inspection.
Note If any electrical component is found to
be faulty, it should be replaced with a
new unit.
Chapter M
Section MT7
COACHBUILT CARS
Motor/pump unit-To remove
(see Fig.
M99)
1.
Remove all hydraulic fluid from the pump
reservoir as described in Chapter
S - Body.
2.
Disconnect the electrical connections from the
motor/pump unit, noting the positions to facilitate
assembly.
3.
Disconnect the hydraulic fluid feed pipe and
the hydraulic high pressure supply hose from the
motor/pump unit.
4.
Fit suitable blanking plugs into the vacant
holes to prevent ingress of foreign matter.
5.
Remove the two motor/pump unit securing
straps secured by
four%in. A/F nuts.
6. Remove the motor/pump unit.
Solenoid valves-To remove
(see Fig.
M.99)
1. Disconnect the battery.
2.
Using a syringe, remove all hydraulic fluid
from the reservoir.
3.
Disconnect the appropriate cable at the
junction box
(see Fig. M99).
4. Disconnect the hydraulic connections.
5.
Remove the twokin. A/F nuts and bolts
securing the solenoid valve to the assembly box.
6. Remove the solenoid valve.
Motorlpump unit switch
-To remove
1. Disconnect the battery.
2.
Disconnect the electrical connections, noting
the position to facilitate assembly.
3.
Unscrew and remove the two switch securing
nuts and
bolt?.
4. Remove the switch.