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Body (for Hatchback) - General Maintenance (from 07/2011)





MAINTENANCE: BODY (for Hatchback): GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS

(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. CLEAN AIR CONDITIONING FILTER

(a) Visually inspect the surface of the filter.

(b) If the filter is contaminated with foreign matter, clean or replace the filter.

3. TIRE ROTATION

Component Tests and General Diagnostics

4. FINAL INSPECTION

(a) Check the operation of the body parts.

(1) Hood

* Auxiliary catch operates properly.

* Hood locks securely when closed.

(2) Front doors

* Door locks operate properly.

* Doors close properly.

(3) Back door

* Door locks operate properly.

(4) Seats

* Seat adjusts easily and lock securely in any position.

* Front seatbacks lock securely in any position.

* Fold-down rear seatbacks lock securely.

(5) Be sure to deliver a clean car. Make sure to check the following:

* Steering wheel

* Shift lever knob

* All switches and knobs

* Door handles

* Seats