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 ...

Exhaust manifold - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the air cleaner and pull the hot air pick-up pipe from the exhaust manifold hot air shroud. 3 Remove the securing screws (1 screw on DOHC ...

Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) components - removal and refitting
Electronic modules 1 Refer to Section 6. DIS coil 2 Refer to Section 4. Engine speed sensor Removal 3 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 4 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug (see illustratio ...