Hinge and lock check and lubrication (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
1 Work around the vehicle, and lubricate the bonnet, door and tailgate hinges with a light machine oil such as Duckhams Home Oil.
2 Lightly lubricate the bonnet release mechanism and exposed sections of inner cable with a smear of grease.
3 Check the security and operation of all hinges, latches and locks, adjusting them where required. Where applicable, check the operation of the central locking system.
4 Check the condition and operation of the tailgate struts, renewing them if either is leaking or is no longer able to support the tailgate securely when raised.
See also:
Steering gear - removal, overhaul and refitting
Removal
Note: New tie-rod balljoint split-pins must be
used on refitting.
1 Set the front roadwheels in the straightahead
position.
2 Raise the front of the vehicle and fit stands
(see “Jacking ...
Minor body damage - repair
Repair of minor scratches in
bodywork
If the scratch is very superficial, and does not
penetrate to the metal of the bodywork, repair is
very simple. Lightly rub the area of the scratch
with a pa ...
Exterior lamps - removal and refitting
Headlamp
Removal
1 On pre-1986 models, remove the radiator
grille as described in Chapter 11.
2 Working in the engine compartment,
disconnect the headlamp wiring multi-plug
and remove the sidela ...
