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:
Tailgate - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the trim panel (Section 32).
2 Disconnect the wiring from the heated rear
window element, radio aerial, wiper motor
tailgate speakers and tailgate lock motor as
applicable (see i ...
Radiator grille - removal and refitting
Pre-1988 models
Removal
1 The grille is held in position by four spring
clips (see illustration).
10.1 Radiator grille spring clip - pre-1988 models
2 Once these clips are released, the grille ...
General description
The body is of welded steel construction
available in 3 or 5-door Hatchback, 3 or 5-
door Estate, soft-top Cabriolet, or Van
configurations.
The body is of monocoque construction
and is of energy ...
