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Body - General Maintenance





MAINTENANCE: BODY: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY

(a) Where necessary, tighten all the parts of the chassis.

* Front axle and suspension

* Drivetrain

* Rear axle and suspension

* Brake system

* Engine mounting, etc.

(b) Where necessary, tighten all the parts of the body.

* Seat belt system

* Seat

* Doors and hood

* Body mountings

* Fuel tank

* Exhaust pipe system, etc.

2. REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING FILTER

(a) Remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly RH Removal.

(b) Remove the air filter cover plate.

(c) Remove the air refiner element.

(d) Replace the filter with a new one.

(e) Install the air refiner element.

(f) Install the air filter cover plate.

(g) Install the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly RH Installation.

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 vehicle. Especially check:

* Steering wheel

* Shift lever knob

* All switch knobs

* Door handles

* Seats