Routine maintenance and servicing
This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.
The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.
See also:
Switches - removal and refitting
General
1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal
before removing any switches.
Pre-1986 models
Wiper delay switch
2 Remove the switch knob and the bezel nut.
3 Withdraw the switch through the ...
Handbrake cable - adjustment
Note: Where fitted, the adjuster locking pin
must be renewed on completion of
adjustment.
Conventional braking system
(except P100 models)
1 The handbrake cable is normally
self-adjusting in use ...
Door interior handle - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the door inner trim panel.
2 Where necessary for improved access, peel
back the waterproof plastic sheet from the
door.
3 Remove the two securing screws in the
case of models up ...
