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:

Door handle and lock components - removal and refitting
Door exterior handle Removal 1 Remove the door trim panel (Section 11). 2 Peel back the waterproof sheet as necessary to gain access (see illustration). 13.2 Peel back the waterproof sheet for ...

Road test (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
Instruments and electrical equipment 1 Check the operation of all instruments and electrical equipment. 2 Make sure that all instruments read correctly, and switch on all electrical equipment in ...

Door inner trim panel - removal and refitting
Front door Models up to 1987 1 On models with manually-operated windows, prise the cover from the window regulator handle, note the position of the handle with the window fully shut, then remove ...