Body - General Maintenance

MAINTENANCE: BODY: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY
(a) Tighten the bolts and nuts on the chassis parts listed below, if necessary.

- Front axle and suspension

- Drive train

- Rear axle and suspension

- Brake system

- Engine mounting

- Other chassis parts

(b) Tighten the bolts and nuts on the body parts listed below, if necessary.

- Seat belt system

- Seats

- Doors and hood

- Body mountings

- Fuel tank

- Exhaust pipe system

- Other body parts

2. 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) The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order.
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.
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