General Maintenance [09/2014 - ]: Procedure
- TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY
- If necessary, tighten the bolts and nuts on the chassis parts listed below.
- Front axle and suspension
- Drivetrain
- Rear axle and suspension
- Brake system
- Engine mounts
- Other chassis parts
- If necessary, tighten the bolts and nuts on the body parts listed below.
- Seat belt system
- Seats
- Doors and hood
- Body mounts
- Fuel tank
- Exhaust system
- Other body parts
- If necessary, tighten the bolts and nuts on the chassis parts listed below.
- CLEAN OR REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING FILTER
- Remove the air conditioning filter.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- Visually inspect the surface of the air conditioning filter.
- 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.
- Remove the air conditioning filter.
- ROAD TEST
- Check the engine and chassis for abnormal noises.
- Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to one side.
- Check that the brakes work properly and do not drag.
- Bed-in the parking brake shoes to the drums.
- BODY INSPECTION
- Check the body exterior for dents, scratches and rust.
- Check the underbody for rust and damage.
If necessary, replace any damaged parts or repair any damaged areas.
- FINAL INSPECTION
- Check the operation of the body parts.
- Hood
- Auxiliary catch operates properly.
- Hood locks securely when closed.
- Front and rear doors
- Door locks operate properly.
- Doors close properly.
- Luggage compartment door
- Luggage compartment door opens and closes properly.
- Seats
- Seats adjust easily and lock securely in any position.
- Front seatbacks lock securely in any position.
- Fold-down rear seatbacks lock securely.
- 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
- Hood
- Check the operation of the body parts.