BODY GENERAL MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT TIRE AND INFLATION PRESSURE

   
   

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

2. INSPECT LIGHTS, HORN, WIPERS AND WASHERS

3. 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.

4. REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING FILTER

   
   

   1. Remove the air conditioning filter Click here.

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

   3. If the air conditioning filter is contaminated with foreign matter, replace it.

5. INSPECT REFRIGERANT AMOUNT FOR AIR CONDITIONING

   
   

   1. Check the amount of refrigerant is correct.

      Type	See Procedure
      Automatic Air Conditioning System	Click here
      Manual Air Conditioning System	Click here

6. 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.

      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