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:

Bonnet lock release cable - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Working inside the vehicle, remove the three retaining screws, and withdraw the lower steering column shroud. 2 Remove the retaining screw, and withdraw the release cable bracket from t ...

Instrument panel - removal and refitting
Pre-1986 models Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal. 2 Extract the screws and pull the instrument panel bezel from the panel. The two clips at the base of the bezel will release by ...

Fuel filter renewal - fuel injection engines (Every 24 000 miles or 2 Years)
Warning: This procedure may result in some fuel spillage. Before carrying out any operation on the fuel system refer to the precautions given in Safety First! at the beginning of this manual and ...