Major body damage - repair
Where serious damage has occurred or large areas need renewal due to neglect, it means that completely new sections or panels will need welding in, and this is best left to professionals. If the damage is due to impact, it will also be necessary to completely check the alignment of the bodyshell structure. Due to the principle of construction, the strength and shape of the whole car can be affected by damage to one part. In such instances the service of a dealer with specialist checking jigs are essential. If a body is left misaligned, it is first of all dangerous, as the car will not handle properly, and secondly uneven stresses will be imposed on the steering, engine and transmission, causing abnormal wear or complete failure. Tyre wear may also be excessive.
See also:
Throttle cable - removal, refitting and adjustment
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Working inside the vehicle, remove the
lower facia panel from the driver’s side.
3 Prise off the securing clip and disconnect
the end of the thro ...
Final drive oil level check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Check the final drive oil level as follows.
2 Position the vehicle over a pit, or raise it at
front and rear on ramps or axle stands. The
vehicle must be level.
3 Wipe clean around the final dri ...
Specifications
Torque wrench setting Nm lbf ft
All seat belt anchor bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 29 to 41 21 to 30 ...
