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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. INSPECT TIRE AND INFLATION PRESSURE (Except North America)

(a) Inspect the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

3. INSPECT LIGHTS, HORN, WIPERS AND WASHERS (Except North America)

4. REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING FILTER

(a) Remove the glove compartment assembly.

(b) Remove the filter case from the filter outlet.

(c) Remove the filter from the filter case.

(d) Replace the filter with a new one.

(e) Install the filter case to the filter outlet.

(f) Install the glove compartment assembly.

5. INSPECT REFRIGERANT AMOUNT FOR AIR CONDITIONER (Except North America)

(a) Check the sight glass on the liquid tube Refrigerant.

6. 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) Tail gate 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