Seat belt check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Periodically check the belts for fraying or other damage. If evident, renew the belt.
2 If the belts become dirty, wipe them with a damp cloth using a little detergent only.
3 Check the tightness of the anchor bolts and if they are ever disconnected, make quite sure that the original sequence of fitting of washers, bushes and anchor plates is retained.
See also:
Doors - removal and refitting
Front door
Pre-1986 models
Removal
1 Open the door fully and support its lower
edge on a jack or blocks covered with a pad
of cloth to prevent scratching.
2 Unscrew the two bolts which hold the
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Cylinder head - dismantling and reassembly
Note: A valve spring compressor will be
required during this procedure. New valve
stem oil seals should be used on
reassembly.
1.8 litre (R2A type)
Dismantling
1 With the cylinder head removed, ...
Automatic transmission fluid level check (Every 12 000 miles or
12 months)
1 The automatic transmission fluid level must
be checked when the engine and
transmission are at normal operating
temperature; preferably after a short journey.
2 Park the car on level ground, the ...
