BODY GENERAL MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURE

1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS

   
   

   1. Tighten the bolts and nuts on the chassis parts listed below, if necessary.

      
      

      • Front axle and suspension

      • Drivetrain

      • Rear axle and suspension

      • Brake system

      • Engine mounting

      • Other chassis parts

   2. 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. INSPECT TIRE AND INFLATION PRESSURE

   
   

   1. Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

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3. INSPECT LIGHTS, HORN, WIPERS AND WASHERS

4. CLEAN OR REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING FILTER

   
   

   1. Remove the air conditioning filter.

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

   3. 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.

5. INSPECT REFRIGERANT AMOUNT FOR AIR CONDITIONER

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6. CORROSION INSPECTION

7. ROAD TEST

   
   

   1. Check the engine and chassis for abnormal noises.

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

   3. Check that the parking brake operates properly.

8. FINAL INSPECTION

   
   

   1. 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. Rear doors

         
         

         • Door locks operate properly.

         • Doors close properly.

      4. Back door

         
         

         • Door lock operates properly.

         • Door closes properly.

      5. Seats

         
         

         • Seat adjusts easily and locks securely in any position.

         • Front seatbacks lock securely in any position.

         • Fold-down rear seatbacks lock securely.

      6. 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