Even the most novice car mechanic can easily follow the step-by-step guides which are made simple by the illustrations and drawings. Add washer fluid as necessary. He made our car buying experience so wonderful that I would definitely recommend looking at his inventory before anywhere else. Inspection I service Maintenance item Tools required New parts required Warm engine required Dealer service recommended Additional repair information Under car maintenance Change engine oil and filter. The exhaust should be vented to the outside.
Brake fluid Brake fluid absorbs moisture easily, and moisture in the fluid affects brake performance and reliability. Even if you do not close the alerted area s , the remaining areas are secured, and the indicator lamp will flash continuously after 10 seconds. The more precies your question is, the higher the chances of quickly receiving an answer from another user. Place jack in lifting point nearest wheel being changed. Note: See 340 Brakes for more brake fluid information. Feeler gauges Feeler gauges are thin metal strips of precise thickness, used to measure small clearances.
The wire ends must be clean. A 1999 model may have been manufactured in late 1998, and perhaps not sold until early 2000. Snap-ring and circlip pliers with special tipped jaws are used to remove and install snap-rings or circlips. A fluorescent type light is best because it gives off less heat. These very important headings have different meanings. Most often, the parts that will be needed should be on hand before beginning the job.
See 600 Electrical System— General for more information. Torque wheel nuts when installing wheel. Wrenches come in different styles, including open-end, 12-point box-end, 6-point box-end and flare nut. Safety belts Always wear your safety belt Always fasten your safety belt before starting off. Repeat the sequence until all the bolts are evenly tightened to the proper specification. Contains information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle. The last two major sections contains detailed electrical wiring schematics and scan tool codes.
Check thickness of parking brake linings only when replacing rear brake pads. The most convenient ones have a built-in ratchet, and can be preset to indicate when a specific torque value has been reached. Non-returnable parts Some parts cannot be returned, even for credit. If frayed or otherwise damaged, cut off the end. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. When replacing or adding brake fluid, use only new fluid from previously unopened containers. Any nearby source of ignition may cause the battery to explode.
Torque wrench A torque wrench is used to precisely tighten threaded fasteners to a predetermined value. Table a is a general reference only. A repair manual comes with comprehensive details regarding technical data, diagrams, a complete list of car parts and pictures. Installation — front Slide the head restraint into the sock- ets. Pull up the head restraint, continuing until it is at maximum extension 2. This same logic applies to any part used for sealing, including rubber O-rings and copper sealing washers. Where no specific torque is listed, Table a can be used as a general guide for tightening fasteners.
As the car is raised, it may roll slightly and the jack may shift. Use only jack stands that are designed for the purpose. A caution calls attention to important precautions to be observed during the repair work that will help prevent accidentally damaging the car or its parts. Do not use these products indoors or near any source of heat, sparks or flame. Clean brake pad contact points in calipers.
Check manual transmission and clutch operation or automatic transmission operation. The fuel filler door remains unlocked. A ratchet-type bottom can be preset to indicate click when the torque value has been reached. Castrol is now the supplier of both the mineral based oil used in earlier models and the synthetic based oil used from model year 1999. Check coolant level and antifreeze protection level. Blocks of wood, concrete, bricks, etc. You can have different acknowl- edgment signals set to confirm arming and disarming.
These inspections alternate throughout a car's maintenance history. Sockets come in 6-point and 12-point styles. The next seven sections Repair Groups 1 through 7 are repair based and organized by three digit repair groups. Inspection I tasks are listed in Table b. Copyright © 2006 Robert Bentley, Inc.
Note: first remove hardtop or lower convertible top. Install wheel nuts and tighten them hand tight using lug nut wrench. For this reason, gaskets should not be reused. There are two sets of inspection requirements. Changing a tire on a busy street or highway is very dangerous.