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Body

INSPECTION

1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY

Tighten these parts:




- Front seat mount bolts
Torque: 37 Nm (375 kg.cm, 27 ft.lb)




- Front suspension member-to-body mounting bolts
Torque: 181 Nm (1,850 kg.cm, 134 ft.lb)




- Rear suspension member-to-body mounting nuts
Torque: 51 Nm (520 kg.cm, 38 ft.lb)

2. FINAL INSPECTION
a. Check the operation of the body parts:
- Hood:
- Auxiliary catch operates properly
- Hood locks securely when closed
- Front and rear doors:
- Door lock operates properly
- Doors close properly
- Luggage compartment door and back door:
- Door lock operates properly
- Seats:
- Seat adjusts easily and locks securely in any position
- Front seat back locks securely in any position

b. Road test:
- Check the engine and chassis for abnormal noises.
- Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to one side.
- Check that the brakes work properly and do not drag.
- Do setting of the parking brake shoes and drum.

c. Be sure to deliver a clean car. Especially check:
- Steering wheel
- Shift lever knob
- All switch knobs
- Door handles
- Seats