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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Sunroof components - removal, refitting and adjustment
Sunroof panel Removal 1 To remove this type of glass panel, pull the sun blind into the open position and have the sliding roof closed. 2 Wind the sliding roof handle in an anticlockwise directi ...

Speed sender unit - removal and refitting
The sender unit is similar to that used with the fuel computer described in Chapter 12. ...

Steering wheel - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position. 2 Prise the trim insert from the centre of the steering wheel, and where applicable, disconnect the horn electrical lead(s) (see il ...