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Page 111

Workshop maintenance
117 SAFETY IN THE GARAGE
Whenever you carry out maintenance on
your vehicle, the following safety
precautions should be observed at all times.
·ALWAYS keep hands, tools and items of
clothing clear of all drive belts and pulleys
whilst they are in operation.
·DO NOT touch exhaust or cooling system
components until they are cool.
·DO NOT touch electrical leads or
components with the starter switch turned
on.
·NEVER leave the engine running in an
unventilated area; exhaust gases are...

Page 112

Workshop maintenance
118 Poisonous liquids
Most liquids and lubricants used in motor
vehicles are poisonous and should not be
consumed or brought into contact with open
wounds. These include; battery acid,
anti-freeze, brake, clutch and power steering
fluid, as well as petrol, diesel, engine oil and
windscreen washer additives.
For your own safety, ALWAYS read and obey
all instructions printed on labels and
containers.
Used engine oil
Prolonged contact with engine oil can cause
serious skin disorders,...

Page 113

Workshop maintenance
119 ENGINE OIL RENEWAL(all engines)
NOTE:For engine oil check & top-up see
Owner maintenance.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to drain the engine sump if
the engine has been running for some time,
the engine oil will be hot and may cause
severe scalding.
V8 engine
Tdi engineWith the vehicle resting on firm, level ground,
run the engine for a few minutes so that the
oil will drain more easily. Turn the starter
switch to position 0 and disconnect the
battery negative lead.
Remove the oil filler...

Page 114

Workshop maintenance
120
V8 engines
Tdi enginesENGINE OIL FILTER RENEWAL
To prevent any possibility of air locks in the oil
pump, it is recommended that filter renewal is
carried out AFTER the engine oil has been
changed.
NOTE:On V8 engines, to minimise the risk of
draining the oil pump, ensure that the oil is at
the correct operating level before removing
the filter.
·Turn the starter switch to position 0 and
disconnect the battery negative lead.
·Clean the area around the head of the
filter.
·Place a...

Page 115

Workshop maintenance
121 FUEL FILTER RENEWAL
Petrol engines
Before carrying out any work on the fuel
system, it is essential that you have read and
understood the precautions listed at the
beginning of the section (see Fuel system
safety).
The fuel filter is located next to the fuel pump
on the right hand side of the chassis (when
viewed from the rear).
·Turn the starter switch to position 0 and
disconnect the battery negative lead.
NOTE:On 110 models the fuel filter is located
behind a protective cover...

Page 116

Workshop maintenance
122 Tdi engine
·Turn the starter switch to position 0 and
disconnect the battery negative lead.
·Clean the area around the filter head (1)
and place a container under the filter.
·Using a strap wrench, unscrew the filter
(2) and catch the fuel released in the
container.
·Wet the seal of the new filter (3) with
diesel fuel and screw the filter into
position and tighten.
·Ensure that the drain tap (4) at the base of
the filter is closed.
·Connect the battery negative lead.
·Start the...

Page 117

Workshop maintenance
123 FUEL SEDIMENTER CLEANING
(diesel engines - if fitted)
NOTE:The fuel sedimenter should be drained
before removal; this process is covered in
Owner maintenance.
The fuel sedimenter is mounted on the
chassis rear side member, near the rear
wheel.
·Turn the starter switch to position 0 and
disconnect the battery negative lead.
·Disconnect the fuel inlet pipe from the
sedimenter and raise the pipe above the
level of the fuel tank. The pipe must be
kept at this level to prevent the...

Page 118

Workshop maintenance
124 AIR CLEANER ELEMENT RENEWAL
V8 engine
Engine performance will be seriously
affected if the air cleaner element becomes
choked with dust and other airborne
particles.
·Unscrew the two retaining nuts (1).
·Disconnect the air cleaner hose (2).
·Remove the engine breather hose (3).
·Withdraw the air cleaner canister (4).
·Unscrew the wing nut and washer (5).
·Remove the filter seal (6).
·Remove the element (7) from the canister.
·Discard the old element, DO NOT attempt
to clean it....

Page 119

Workshop maintenance
125 Tdi engine
Engine performance will be seriously
affected if the air cleaner element becomes
choked with dust and other airborne
particles.
·Release the two retaining clips (1).
·Raise the air cleaner slightly from its
cradle to improve access to the element.
·Unscrew the wing nut (2) and remove the
end cover.
·Unscrew the wing nut (3) and withdraw
the element.
·Clean the interior and exterior of the
casing and cover.
·Fit a new element, seal first, into the
casing.
·Secure the...

Page 120

Workshop maintenance
126 Air cleaner dump valve check - all engines
The dump valve (8) is situated on the
underside of the element housing.
·Squeeze open the dump valve (as
illustration) and check that the interior is
clean. Renew the valve if perished. 
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