OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
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plastic polish or Plexus
®
plastic cleaner available from
the service parts department.
Normal cleaning of vinyl seats and plastic or rubber trim
requires the use of a mild soap solution applied with a
sponge or soft brush and wipe with a damp cloth.
Removal of oil, tar, asphalt, shoe polish, etc. will require
the use of a commercially available vinyl/rubber cleaner.
The painted surfaces of the vehicle provide attractive
appearance and durable protection. Frequent washing
with lukewarm or cold water and mild detergent is
required to preserve the painted surfaces.
Occasional cleaning and waxing with non-abrasive prod-
ucts designed for ‘clear coat’ automotive finishes will
enhance the appearance and durability of the painted
surfaces.
Corrosive materials used as fertilizers or for dust control
can collect on the underbody of the vehicle. These mate-
rials will cause corrosion of underbody parts unless
flushed occasionally with plain water. Thoroughly clean
any areas where mud or other debris can collect. Sedi-
ment packed in closed areas should be loosened to ease
it’s removal, taking care not to chip or otherwise damage
paint.
If the engine does not start or runs improperly
after washing, remove the spark plug wires (by
pulling the spark plug boots, never the wires). Dry all connec-
tions with forced air. Reinstall the wires.
REPAIR
LIFTING THE VEHICLE
Tool List
Qty. Required
Floor jack .................................................................... 1
Jack stands ................................................................. 4
Chocks ........................................................................ 4
Some servicing operations may require the front wheels,
the rear wheels, or the entire vehicle be raised.
To reduce the possibility
of severe injury or death
from a vehicle falling
from a jack:
Be sure the vehicle is on a firm and level surface.
Never get under a vehicle while it is supported by
a jack.
Use jack stands and test the stability of the vehi-
cle on the stands.
Always place chocks in front and behind the
wheels not being raised.
Use extreme care since the vehicle is extremely
unstable during the lifting process.
When lifting vehicle, position jacks and
jack stands at the areas indicated only.
To raise the entire vehicle, install chocks in front and
behind each front wheel (Ref. Fig. 14 on page 11). Cen-
ter the jack under the rear frame crossmember. Raise the
vehicle enough to place a jack stand under the outer
ends of the rear axle.
Lower the jack and test the stability of the vehicle on the
two jack stands.
Place the jack at the center of the front axle. Raise the
vehicle enough to place jack stands under the frame
crossmember as indicated.
Lower the jack and test the stability of the vehicle on all
four jack stands.
If only the front or rear of the vehicle is to be raised, place
the chocks in front and behind each wheel not being
raised to stabilize the vehicle.
Lower the vehicle by reversing the lifting sequence.
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Fig. 14 Lifting the Vehicle
Ref Liv 1
View from Underside of Vehicle
Center of
Front Axle
Flat Portion
of Frame
Outside End
of Rear Axle
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