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.

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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 ...

Front suspension strut - removal, overhaul and refitting
Note: A spring compressor tool will be required if the strut is to be dismantled. Removal 1 Loosen the relevant front roadwheel nuts, apply the handbrake, jack up the front of the vehicle and sup ...

Fuel tank - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1 before proceeding. 1 Run the fuel level as low as possible before removing the tank. 2 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 3 Remove the tank fill ...