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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Fuel system - depressurising
Warning: The fuel system will remain pressurised after the engine is switched off. Comply with relevant safety precautions during this operation and refer to the “Safety First” Section at the beg ...

Fuel pump - cleaning
Note: Refer to the warning at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. 1 On certain early models the fuel pump has a detachable cover allowing access to the internal filter for cleaning. If this ty ...

Accelerator pedal - removal and refitting
Removal 1 The pedal can be removed once the throttle cable has been disconnected from it as described in Section 7. 2 Undo the two pedal support bracket retaining bolts and remove the pedal. Ref ...