Peugeot 205 Manual
Ignition amplifier (breakerless ignition systems) - removal and refittingIgnition system / Ignition amplifier (breakerless ignition systems) - removal and refitting
Removal
All engines except TU series
1 The ignition amplifier unit is located at the
left-hand side of the engine compartment
mounted on the side of the suspension strut
tower.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Slide the cover off the ignition HT coil and amplifier.
4 Disconnect the amplifier wiring harness.
5 Remove the screws and withdraw the amplifier from the mounting plate.
TU series engines
6 The amplifier unit is attached to the side of
the distributor.
7 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
8 Disconnect the amplifier wiring at the connector.
9 Remove the two screws and withdraw the amplifier from the distributor, taking care not to bend the terminals (see illustration).
5.9 Removing the ignition amplifier on TU series engines
10 Do not wipe away the special heat-conductive grease, as this protects the semi-conductor components within the amplifier. If necessary, obtain new grease from a Peugeot dealer.
Refitting
All engines
11 Refitting is a reversal of removal. On TU
series engines, make sure that the special
grease is spread evenly over the mating
surfaces of both the distributor and amplifier
unit.