- Lubricate the rear hatch hinges.
- Lubricate door opening limiters, door hinges, and hood lock.
- Conduct a visual inspection of the body, the condition of the anti-corrosion protection of the underbody and body cavities and eliminate damage.
- Check the condition of the seat belts.
- Replace the heater/air conditioner particulate filter element.
Seat belts - visual inspection
Considering that seat belts are an important element of passive safety, they should be replaced immediately if they do not function properly.
Warning! The noises that occur when the seat belts are retracted are caused by the automatic belt retractor mechanism. Never lubricate the mechanism to eliminate these noises. As a last resort, replace the seat belt with another one. Do not disassemble the automatic seat belt retractor mechanism, as this may cause the tensioned spring to jump out. Risk of accident!
1. Pull the seat belt completely out of the retractor. Check the belt webbing for torn fibres. Damage may occur, for example, due to the belt being pinched or from a burning cigarette. In this case, replace the belt.
If areas with abrasions are found, but the fibers are intact, then the belt does not need to be replaced.
If the belt is difficult to move, make sure that the belt is not twisted. If necessary, remove the B-pillar trim.
If the automatic retractor does not work, replace the belt.
2. Clean the belt tape only with water and soap, never use solvents or chemical cleaning agents.
Dust filter (cabin filter) — replacement of the replaceable filter element
Original source on the website [OPELBOOK.ru]
Necessary parts for replacing worn out ones:
- replaceable filter element for dust filter.
The dust filter is installed on the right side below the windshield, when looking in the direction of travel.
Removal
3. Unscrew the bolts securing the right side of the fairing cover (see arrows in illustration, part 1).
4. Remove the windshield washer nozzle and fairing grille.
5. Remove fasteners 1 and 2 and take out the replaceable filter element.
Checking the fairing
6. Check that the fairing channel is not clogged or dirty by shining a flashlight through it. If necessary, remove any dirt as water may enter the front passenger footwell.
Installation
7. Install the filter element so that the arrows II with the inscription "AIR FLOW" ("direction of air flow") on the filter was indicated in the direction of the air flow, i.e. towards the cabin.
8. Secure the replacement filter element with the clamps.
9. Reinstall the washer nozzle and fairing grille.
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