Ford VV carburettor manual choke unit - removal and refitting

Removal

1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.

2 Remove the air cleaner.

3 Remove the retaining clip, slacken the clamp bolt and disconnect the choke cable from the linkage and support bracket.

4 Using a Torx type key or socket bit, undo the three screws and detach the lever housing from the choke unit.

Choke unit retaining screws - Ford VV carburettor
Choke unit retaining screws - Ford VV carburettor

5 Undo the three Torx screws and detach the choke unit from the carburettor.

Refitting

6 Refitting is the reverse sequence to removal, but use new gaskets between the choke unit and carburettor, and between the lever housing and choke unit. Ensure that the latter is positioned as shown

Choke lever housing fitting details - Ford VV carburettor
Choke lever housing fitting details - Ford VV carburettor

and make sure that the spring-loaded arm in the lever housing locates over the linkage in the choke unit.

7 Reconnect the choke cable and refit the air cleaner, then reconnect the battery.