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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Throttle housing - removal and refitting
Note: During manufacture the throttle plate is
adjusted so that it is fractionally open, to avoid
the possibility of it jamming shut, and it must
not be repositioned. Idle speed adjustment is
prov ...
Front direction indicator side repeater lamp - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Models up to 1987
2 To improve access, turn the steering onto
full lock.
3 Remove the relevant wheel arch liner.
4 Working under the wheel arch, depress 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 ...