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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Ignition systems
The ignition system is divided into two circuits, low tension (primary) and high tension (secondary). The low tension circuit consists of the battery, ignition switch, primary coil windings and th ...

Central door locking components - operation, removal and refitting
Note: If a central locking solenoid or motor is to be renewed due to jamming or overheating, the central locking relay must be renewed at the same time even if it is believed to be working correct ...

Rear lamp unit - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. Saloon and Hatchback models 2 Working inside the luggage compartment, press the plastic retaining tab and remove the bulbholder assembly. 3 Disconnect the ...