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:
Starter motor - testing in the car
Note: Refer to the precautions given in
“Safety first!” and in Section 1 of this Chapter
before proceeding.
1 If the starter motor fails to operate when the
ignition key is turned to the appropria ...
Trip computer components - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead
Computer module
2 Remove the single screw from the top edge
of the facia panel in which the module is
housed, then withdraw the facia panel.
3 Remove the fo ...
Fuel tank - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1 before
proceeding.
1 Run the fuel level as low as possible before
removing the tank.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Remove the tank fill ...
