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Body - General Maintenance





MAINTENANCE: BODY: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY

(a) Tighten all the parts of the chassis when necessary.

Steering system

Drive train

Suspension

Brake system

Engine mounting, etc.

(b) Tighten all the parts of the body when necessary.

Seat belts

Seats

Doors and hood

Body mountings

Fuel tank

Exhaust pipe system, etc.

2. REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING FILTER

(a) Remove the glove compartment assembly.

(b) Remove the filter case by holding both sides.

(c) Remove the filter from the filter case.

(d) Replace the filter with a new one.

(e) The installation is in the reverse order of the removal.

3. ROAD TEST

(a) Check the engine and chassis for abnormal noises.

(b) Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to one side.

(c) Check that the brakes work properly and do not drag.

(d) Do setting of the parking brake shoes and drum.

4. BODY INSPECTION

(a) Check the body exterior for dents, scratches and rust.

(b) Check the underbody for rust and damage. If necessary, replace or repair.

5. 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