BODY GENERAL MAINTENANCE

TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY

1. Where necessary, tighten all the parts of the chassis.

   
   

   • Front axle and suspension

   • Drive train

   • Rear axle and suspension

   • Brake system

   • Engine mounting, etc.

2. Where necessary, tighten all the parts of the body.

   
   

   • Seat belt system

   • Seat

   • Doors and hood

   • Body mountings

   • Fuel tank

   • Exhaust pipe system, etc.

CLEAN OR REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING FILTER

1. Remove the glove compartment assembly Click here.

2. Remove the air conditioning filter.

3. Visually inspect the surface of the air conditioning filter.

4. If the air conditioning filter is contaminated with foreign matter, clean or replace it according to the maintenance schedule.

   Note

   Some filters are not able to be cleaned.

ROAD TEST

1. Check the engine and chassis for abnormal noises.

2. Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to one side.

3. Check that the brakes work properly and do not drag.

4. Do setting of the parking brake shoes.

BODY INSPECTION

1. Check the body exterior for dents, scratches and rust.

2. Check the underbody for rust and damage.

   If necessary, replace or repair.

FINAL INSPECTION

1. 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.

      • Door closes 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