
SECTION 0A - GENERAL INFORMATION
General Repair Instruction
Illustration Arrows
Identification
Lifting Instructions
Loading & Towing
Standard Bo lts Torque Specifications
Abbreviation s Charts
GENERAL REPAIR INSTRUCTION
1. If a floor jack i s used, the following precautions are
recommended.
• Park vehicle on level ground , “block" front or rear
wheels, set jack against the recommended lifting
points (see “Lifting Instructions" in this section),
raise vehicle and support with chassis stands and
then perform the service operations.
2. Before performing service operations, disconnect
ground c able from the bat tery to reduce the chance
of cable damage and burning due to short circuiting.
3. Use a cover on body, seats and floor to protect them
against dam age and contamina tion.
4. Brake fluid and anti–freeze solution must be
handled with reasonable care, as they can cause
paint damage.
5. The use of proper t ools and recommended essential
and available tools, where specified, is important for
efficient and reliable performance of service repairs.
6. Use genuine H olden parts.
7. Used cotter pins, plastic cl ips, gaskets, O–rings, oil
seals, lock was hers and s elf–locking n uts should b e
discarded and new ones should be installed, as
normal funct ion of the parts cannot be m aintained if
these parts are reused.
8. To facilitate proper and smooth reassembly
operation, keep disassembled parts neatly in
groups. Keeping fixing bolts and nuts separate is
very important, as they v ary in ha rdnes s and desig n
depending on position of installation.
9. Clean the parts before inspection or reassembly.
Also clean oil ports, etc. using compressed air, and
make certain they are free from restrictions.
10. Lubricate rotating and sliding faces of the parts with
oil or grease before installation.
11. When necessary, use a sealer on gaskets to
prevent leakage.
12. Carefully observe all specifications for bolt and nut
torques.
13. When removing or replacing parts that require
refrigerant to be discharged from the air
conditioning system, be sure to use the Vehicle
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Equipment
(VRRRE) to recover and recycle Refrigerant–134a.
14. When a service operation is completed, make a final
check to be sure the service has been done
properly and the problem has been corrected.
15. SUPPLEMENTAL REST RAINT SYSTEM
• The vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) – Air Bags. Th is system
is not to be serviced without consulting the
appropriate service information. Consult Section
12M if work is to be done on the front of the
vehicle such as bumper, sheet metal, seats,
wiring, steering wheel or column. Also review
SRS system information if any arc welding is to
be done on the vehicle. The SRS system
equipped vehicle can be identified by:
1.“A IR BAG" warning light on the instrument
cluster.
2.“S RS” embossed on the steering wheel horn
pad.
3.SRS warning labeling on the interior sunvisor.