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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Carburettor overhaul - general information
Faults with the carburettor are usually associated with dirt entering the float chamber and blocking the jets, causing a weak mixture or power failure within a certain engine speed range. If this ...

Facia panel switches - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. Rocker switches and push button switches 2 Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, carefully prise the switch from the facia panel. 3 Disconnect the wiring plug a ...

Centre console - removal and refitting
Models up to 1990 Full length console 1 Where applicable, prise the electric window switches from the front upper console panel and disconnect the wiring. 2 Remove the three securing screws from ...