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:
Fuel and exhaust systems - fuel injection
General information and precautions
General information
2.0 litre SOHC models
The fuel injection system fitted to these
models is of the Bosch L-Jetronic type. The
system is under the overall con ...
Engine/manual gearbox assembly - reconnection and refitting
1 Reverse the procedure described in
paragraphs 1 to 33 of Section 7, noting the
following points.
2 Before attempting to reconnect the engine
to the gearbox, check that the clutch friction
disc ...
Fuel system (1.6 and 1.8 litre (R6A type) CVH) - depressurisation
Remember to depressurise the
fuel system before loosening any
connections.
Refer to the precautions in
Section 1 before proceeding. The fuel
system will remain pressurised after the
engine is sw ...
