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:
Fuel injector (1.6 and 1.8 litre (R6A type) CVH) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1 before
proceeding.
1.6 litre
Note: New fuel injector seals must be used on
refitting.
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cle ...
Front brake disc - inspection, removal and refitting
Note: Before starting work, refer to the
warning at the beginning of Section 2
concerning the dangers of asbestos dust.
Inspection
1 Fully apply the handbrake then loosen the
front roadwheel bolt ...
Wash/wipe system components - removal and refitting
Windscreen washer pump
Engine compartment-mounted
reservoir
Removal
1 Drain the washer fluid container.
2 Disconnect the lead and washer pipe.
3 Ease the top of the washer pump away
from the fl ...
