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Body - General Maintenance





MAINTENANCE: BODY: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS

(a) Tighten the bolts and nuts on the chassis parts listed below, if necessary.

* Front axle and suspension

* Drivetrain

* Rear axle and suspension

* Brake system

* Engine mounting

* Other chassis parts

(b) Tighten the bolts and nuts on the body parts listed below, if necessary.

* Seat belt system

* Seats

* Doors and hood

* Body mountings

* Fuel tank

* Exhaust pipe system

* Other body parts

2. REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING FILTER

(a) Remove the glove compartment assembly.

(b) Remove the filter case from the filter outlet.

(c) Remove the filter from the filter case.

(d) Replace the filter with a new one.

(e) Installation is in the reverse order.

3. FINAL INSPECTION

(a) Check the operation of the body parts.

(1) Hood

* Auxiliary catch operates properly.

* Hood locks securely when closed.

(2) Front and rear doors

* Door locks operate properly.

* Doors close properly.

(3) Back door

* Door lock operates properly.

(4) Seats

* Seat adjusts easily and locks securely in any position.

* Front seatback locks securely in any position.

* Folding-down rear seatbacks lock securely.

(5) Be sure to deliver a clean car. Especially check.

* Steering wheel

* Shift lever knob

* All switch knobs

* Door handles

* Seats