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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Folding roof (Cabriolet models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the rear side, wheel arch and roof
stowage compartment trim panels.
2 Disconnect the heated rear window wiring
and pull it from the weatherstrip.
3 Release the roof front locking ...
Hydraulic unit accumulator (ABS) - removal and refitting
Note: A new O-ring must be used between
the accumulator and the hydraulic unit on
refitting.
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 De ...
Disc pads - inspection and renewal
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Front disc pads
1 The disc pad friction material can be
inspected for wear without removing the
roadwheels. Working beneath the vehicle,
insert a ...
