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Handbook

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TRIUMPH

MOTOR CO.

COVENTRY,

ENGLAND

by

LTD.

A

member of the

British Leyland

Motor Corporation

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this book

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List

of

Sections

Introduction

Location
Controls,
Safety Harness
Seats
Locks
Soft Top
Tonneau
Care of Bodywork
Wheels and

Cooling
Electrical
Starting the
Driving
Routine
Regular Maintenance
Petrol Injection
Lubrication
Lubrication
Recommended

General Specification
Index

of unit numbers

Instruments

and Keys

Cover and Hard Top

Tyres

System

System

Engine

from

New

Servicing

System

Chart

Summaly

Lubricants

and Indicators

Page

3
4

6
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18
20
21
22
27
30
42
43
44
45
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66

CONTROLS,

INSTRUMENTS

AND

10,...11

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li

t'

INDICATORS

(Figs.

KEY

1. Fresh-air
Turn-signal control

2.
Windscreen washer

3.

4. Overdrive
Windscreen

5.
Speedometer

6.
Horn-push

7.

8. Hazard
Brake-line

9.

Hazard

10.
Tachometer

11.
Lighting switch

12.
Ashtray

13.
Temperature

14.
Oil pressure

15.
Instrument

16.

Fuel gauge

17.

Ammeter

18.

vent

switch

warning

warning

*L.H.

2

and 3)

switch

(optional)

wiper switch

indicator

indicator

failure

switch

gauge

gauge

illumination

Steering

onlY

*

*

x

rheostat

Fig.

2

CONTROLS,

INSTRUMENTS

AND

INDICATORS

-:

Glove-box

19.

'

'

,

20. Scuttle-vent

21. Cold-start
Ignition/starter

22.

23. Heat
Blower

24.
Air

25.
Handbrake

26.

27. Gear-shift

28. Throttle

29. Brake

30. Clutch

31. Headlight
Trip

32.
High-beam

33.
Turn-signal

34.

lock

control

mixture

control

switch

distribution

lever

lever

Pedal

pedal

pedal

dipper

release control

indicator

indicator

control

switch

control

I

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35'

ffiluo,'jf"ressure

No-charge

36.

37. Odometer
Trip odometer

38.

indicator

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Fig.

1

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CONTROLSO

The

controls,
reach
the

the driver to

of

key on pages 6

Fresh-Air Vents

The swivelling vents can be

in

any chosen

incorporates a valve, operated by a knob in

To diminish

vent.
clockwise.

(See

motor

Turn

Signal

Move the control lever

turn-signal

lights.

signal

Windscreen Washer

Depress the

the windscreen

onto
mud. The washer

is

switch
8

turned'ON'.

instruments

afford

and7.

(1)

direction within

or shut off the supply of air, turn the

The

item 24).

lights

flow may

air

Control

(2)

or downwards to

Switch

upper portion of the

and switch

switch will

indicators

and

maximum

adjusted

the

be boosted by

upwards

ease

to

limits

movement. Each

of

to operate the right-hand

operate

(3)

switch to spray
the

on

wipers to disperse

operate only when

INSTRUMENTS

shown on

of

operation

admit cold

the centre

of the blower

use

left-hand

the

the

Figs.

air only

clean

ignition

2

and

vent

of the

knob

turn-

fluid

the

AND

to 7 and

minimum

described in the

distraction. The bracketed figures in the

Overdrive Switch

When

switch is mounted

Move

it. Before

Windscreen Wiper Switch

Depress
at slow
high speed. Select

will automatically return to

windshield. The wipers will operate only when the
switch is turned'ON'.

Speedometer

Additional to
miles and
indicators and

INDICATORS

overdrive

an

lever

the

speed,

up to engage the overdrive and down to release

the

using

the

upper portion

or

(6)

kilometres

warning

following

(4) (Optional)

on the

control,

depress the

mid-position

the

indicating

per hour, the instrument also combines the

pages are positioned within

fitted

is

unit

left-hand

refer to

(5)

the

devices

to the

side

page

of the switch

lower

portion to operate them at

to switch off,

parked position at

road

the

(33,

34, 37, 38.

easy

text cross-refer with

the

vehicle

of the steering column.

43.

to

operate the wipers

of

speed

operating

when

the wipers

the base

the vehicle in

Fig. 7).

See

of the

ignition

(7)

Push

Horn

to

Press

Haizard Warning

When

indicator

Brake-line

When
and
extinguished
fronC or
brightly.

A
failing to glow
englne.

Hazard

If the vehicle

vehicles,
system".
when all

Tachometer

The
minute and
The speed
"Recommended

operate

the

flash

will

Failure

ignition switch

the

oil pressure"

"low

when the

rear

broken

bulb

when

Warning

warning
To operate,
turn-signal

(ll)

tachometer

combines

range within the coloured

horns.

the

(L.H.

Indicator

'hazard

Indicator

brake

Switch

is immobilised and

may be

Speed Limits"

(8)

warning

in

filament

the ignition

lights will

indicates the

with the exterior

unison

(9) (L.H.
is

turned

indicator

is running.

engine

lines occur, the

is indicated

(10) (L.H.

given

depress the

two warning

flash intermittently.

Steering

switch'

is turned

by

lower

engine speed

mentioned

(10)

Steering

on the

lights glow

Should

indicator

by the

on, before

Steering

constitutes

the

using

Portion

indicators

segments

on page

only)

is operated

warning

"brake

only)

in revolutions

(35,

lights.

only)

line failure"

faintly

ahazard
"hazard warning
of

is subject

and

failure

(9)

will glow

warning

starting

to other

the switch

See

36,

43.

the

are
the

of

light

the

(10)

Per

Fig. 7).

the

to

CONTROLS,

(12)

Lighting
the

Move
headlights.

light

Ashtray
empty,
Temperature

slowly
reading.

registers
thE
level oT

Oil

should
tions,
drop
temperature
an

Switch

lever

the

Move

rear

Lifting

high beams.

An ashtray

When

Normal

highest

Pressure

Oil

oil

licence plate,

tail,

lever

the

(See

lever towards

the

(13)

assembly

lift the

Gauge

ignition

the

the

across

operating

central

in the

mark,

coolant

Gauge

pressure

be 45-65lbs/in'?

competition

as

such

25

below

is excessive.

may be

cooler

at

INSTRUMENTS

downwards

to

down
"Headlight

is

provided

(14)

switch
taking

dial

temperature

scctor

stop

radiator.

in the

(15)

2,000

tUlin.'

necessary.

to the

parking

the second

from

the

r.p.m.

1l'Z-+'6

1t'S

Undci

lights and

Dipper"

the steering

in the centre

the surround.

is turned

to

up

the dial.

of
engine-immediately_and

Refer

under

Kg/cm').

may cause

work,

Kg/cm),

these

AND

first

position

side

position

31).
wheel

the

of

'ON'

the pointer

minute

one

reached

is

Should.the

to page

operating

normal

Severe

the

indicating

circumstances

INDICATORS

to illuminate
marker
illuminate the

to

flashes

to

when

27.

operating

oil pressure

lights.

head-

the

facia top.

moves

reach a

the pointe-r

pointer

reach

check

conditions,

condi-

the

that

fitment

To

true

the

to

oil

of

9

CONTROLS,

INSTRUMENTS

AND

INDICATORS

I

l

l

:

Instrument

Further
operates

Fuel

fuel
moves
steady
ment,

Ammeter

The ammeter indicates
The
left-hand

Glove Box

Th9
turn

Scuttle

Fresh
scuttle
wards

closed, the heater

10

Illumination

Turn

the knob
rotation
only when

(17)

Gauge

The fuel

tank. When

charging rate

clockwise and

gauge indicates

slowly

across

reading

until the ignition

ventilator.

and closed

which

(18)

side of

Lock

g]ov9-box may

Vent Control

is

air

'Zero'and

(19)

admitted

Rheostat

clockwise

of

the knob diminishes

the lighting

the

ignition

the dial

it will

is

is indicated

be

opened

(20)

This

is

by

pushing it

unit

recirculates

(16)

to illuminate

switch

the

switch is

taking

maintain

switched'OFF'.

the

rate

when

discharge,

unlocked

by

depressing

to the

heater

opened

forwards.

the light

is'ON'.

approximate

turned

up to

one minute

regardless

of battery

by

by

air already

charge

the

pointei

by movement

turning

the-locking

duct

pulling the lcver

when

the

contents

'ON'

of

vehicle move-

or discharge.

moves

the key

through

the

in

the

instruments.

intensity

of the

the

pointer

to ieach

to

a

quarter

bariel.

the

(20)

the

right.

open
rear-

to the

ventilator is
vehicle.

Cold Start Mixture

-

from
and
use

Ignition/Starter

a

by
positions: 4,
withdrawn); 2,

switch

Control

This

cold. The

may not

are given on

The

combined ignition and starter switch,

key

the

is

control

used to enrich

control

be

necessary

page

Switch

for locking the driver's door.

used

auxiliary;

ignition; 3,

(21)

the

not be used

should

in warm climates.

42.

(22)

(in

l,

off

start.

which position

l. off

2.

3. Start

4. Auxiliary

Fig. 4

With

the key in the

the ignition

on

'off'position,

circuits.

fuel mixture

if the

Full instructions for

Fig. 4 is

The switch has four

Ignition

turn the

for

easy

is

engine

operated

the key may

kev

clockwise to

starting

warm,

be

H007

Turning
permits
ignition

Heat Control

The
flow

of

intermediate

any
when the control
the control

Blower

The blower

of air
to operate
position
when the

the key

the use of a

is

switched

(23)

heat control operates a water valve which

water through

is

pulled out.

(24)

Switch

motor,

through

the heater

the blower motor

for high speed operation. The blower will operate only

ignition switch

anti-clockwise to

radio when

off.

the

position

is

pushed in; maximum heat is

operated by a switch

the vehicle

heater

unit.

required. The water

as

Pull

unit.

at slow speed or

is

turned

the

The

the switch to

'ON'.

auxiliary

is

stationary

control

available

(24)

boosts the

its first

position

the

and

regulates the

may

be set at
is

valve

closed

when

flow

position

to its second

CONTROLS,

is distributed

air

out,

'flap'

To

valve

Lever

the

apply

release

To

button

the

is

depressed.

The

Handbrake

upwards.

depress
button

INSTRUMENTS

interior

the

to

the control

wheel

the

when

brakes

brakes,

Fig. 5) and

pull

pull

the

is closed

(26)

rear

(arrowed,

AND

to the

and

the

lever

lower the

INDICATORS

windscreen'

lever

fully in.

lever
upwards,
while the

is

pushed

handbrake

slightly

Air Distribution

distribution

air

The

from the heater

directs
windscreen
to
control

air
windscreen

the

is

and

pulled

Control

interior.

(for

halfway

(25)

control operates

to

unit

The maximum

de-misting

out. When the control is pulled

the windscreen or to the

and de-frosting)

'flap'

a

volume of air

valve which

is

when the

directed

fully

Fig. 5

ll

CONTROLS,

INSTRUMENTS

AND INDTCATORS

Gear

Shift

Moving,the

follows

are as

lst
2nd
3rd
4th
Reverse

Always

Lever

(Fig.

(top)

select neutral

(27)

gear

shift

6):

lever

from

Move

the lever left

Move

the lever left

Move

the lever
Move
Move

right

lever

the

the lever

rearward.

and

the vehicle is

before

starting

neutral,

the gear positions

forward

and

rearward

and

right

and

right

and rearward

sharply to the

Engage

stationary

the engine.

forward

only when

extreme

Throttle,

Brake

These

are conventional

and Clutch Pedals

items which

explanation

Headlight

When

page

the high

9),
switch and releasing it. To
again press the dipper
position is indicated

(31)

Dipper

the headlights

beams

by a blue

illuminated

are

may be lowered

return

and release it. The high

switch

warning

of the speedometer dial.

Trip Release

Control

The trip odometer

(32)

knob

upwards and turning clockwise.

High Beam Indicator

The indicator

selected

Turn

is

and

Signal Indicator

Should the
operated, a broken bulb filament
turn-signal

lights

(32)

(38)

may be reset to zero by

(33,

Fig.

glows blue

extinguished

(34,

Fig. 7)

light fail

at

the

to

side

7)

when the headlight high beams

when the headlights

function when the

is indicated in the front

corresponding to

the indicator, or a broken filament

(28,29

and

should

30)
require

(see'Lighting

by pressing the dipper

to the high beam

(33)

light

near

are

control

non-operation

in

indicator bulb.

the

no further

Switch'

position,

beam

the bottom

pushing

'dipped'.

lever

rear

or

on

the

are

is

of

CONTROLS,

INSTRUMENTS

INDICATORS

AND

Low

The centre

on

and
speed. Should
the engine
is satisfactory,

No-Charge

indicator

is extinguished

the

check

and

have the

Indicator

Pressure

Oil

The indicator
is extinguished
remain
charging

Odometer

The

when the engine

whilst driving, a

on

system

(37,

Fig.

within the

figures

ometer dial show

used as

a guide

Trip Odometer

The

speedometer

journey,

'Trip

Release Control',

Controls

Radio

for

(38,

figures within the aperture above

dial may be

provided that the

For operating

the

set.

Visors

Sun

Two

adjustable

injury, may be

impact

Indicator

(35,

Fig. 7)

glows green

when

light remain

the level

the engine

on at

oil in the engine

of

lubrication

(36,

Fig.

7)

red when

glows

the

is

fault is indicated

which

should

be rectified

7)
aperture

the total

periodic

mileage

lubrication

Fig. 7)

to record the distance

used

figures

32).

instructions

see the

sun visors, padded to

unclipped

from the

the ignition

when

runs in excess

running speeds,

normal

oil pan.

checked

svstem

ignition

running.

is

switched

Should the

in the battery

without delay.

below the centre

the vehicle and

of

maintenance.

and

the centre of the

initially set at

are

leaflet

radio

reduce the risk of

rear

mirror bracket

view

is switched

idling

of

stop

If

this

in-rmediately.

on and

light

red

of the speed-

may be

of

each

(See

zero.

provided with

Lamp
interior

mirror.

to eliminate

a vanity

lamp mounted on the

located

moving

and swung
incorporates

Interior

The
operated automatically
by

the switch

Rear View Mirror

The anti-glare device
is operated by
of the

side glare.

mirror.

when either

on the unit.

incorporated

downwards

Fig. 7

The

passenger's

transmission tunncl
is

door

the

opened, or

in the rear

lever located

sun

rnanually

mirror

view

on the

visor

is

rear

l3

Safety

shown

SAFETY

harness anchorage
Figs. 8 and

on

HARNESS

into the vehicle

built

points

9.

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8

(left)

Fig. 9

(upper)

Fig.

10

A

6)

(right)

Fitting the

Remove

from

collar
attachment,

refit

and

10,

eye

to the

twist

half

a

the

Using

the

Pass
shoulder
belt
the
depress

Harness

the

with

strap

by pushing

buckle.

the

Adiustment

belt

The

strap

buckle

thi

Harness

shoulder

the

wheelarchi

each

fit the crimped

the vehicle.

to

(Fig.

bolt

when

9),

fitted

Harness

buckle

the

over

the

denoted

is

This

panel.

centre

be adjusted

should

the chest.

and

resting

strap

and

to the

end

shoulder

locking

The

on

pass

washer
Fit the
note

wheelarch.

of the

plate

by a

lap strap

hip

the

anchor

the bolt

and

latched hook

the shoulder

that

belt around

adjacent

into positive
'click'.

that

so

should

nearer

crimped

bolt,

collar,

to

To

hand

the

the centre

through

shown

as

the

of

strap

hips

the

door.

the

engagement

release

will

reasonably

be

of

washer

the

on
lap strap
will

and

Fasten

the

between

pass

the

and

strap

Fig.

have

the
the

with

harness

tight

vehicle.

SAFETY

HARNESS

AND

SEATS

Adjustment

Relieve any

to lower

tension on the

roller in the buckle,

retain its

once

adjusted,

Adjustment

Pull the slide

shorten

will

to upper half

downwards to

and

on the lower part of

Cleaning

Badlv stained

should

6e

normal soiling

detergents

Adjustment

Seat

The driver's
by moving
to the desired
nearest
access
side

adjustment

to the

of the seat

safetv belts can

advised

of tire nature of stairiing.

can

dissolved

(Fig.

and passenger's seats

lever

the

position.

rear compartment,

back is

half of belt:

the roller

position.

of

belt:

lengthen.

be

cleaned

in hot water.

SEATS

11)
front of each

at the

Allow the

Both

notch.

depressed

belt and pull

has

a selfJocking

the

drv

be

with soap,

are adjustable

seat and sliding

lever

tilt

will

seats

when the

(Fig.

12).

the

belt over the

which,

action

lap

strap upwards

The

cleaned.

Belts

cleaner

subjected

or proprietary

leg

for

the seat

re-engage

to

forward to provide

lever

at the

outboard

to

brand

reach

in the

Fig.

11

(upper)

Fig. 12

(lower)

l5

ffi

vehicle

The

obtained

being

operite
trunk

Door

"Anti-burst"

by a pushbutton

lever^on

lever

turn

and
return
when

ignition

the

and

lockcr

(Fig.

Locks

inside.

thc

forwards;

it a quarter

under

may

it

the
be

LOCKS

is provided

the

frbm

and

box.

glove

1a)

locks are

the outside

on

lock the

To

lock the

to

turn

influence

withdrawn.

AND

with

selling

locks; the

door

fitted

or_ by pulling

door

away

of spring

I(EYS

two sets

dealer.

both

to

from the

door

from the

from the

loading

of

Orre

other

doors

the.remove-control

outside,

shut

to a

is used to

key

is used

and are

inside, push

insert

The key.

face.

vertical

the spare set

keys,

for the

operated

the

key

the

will

position

I

r

l6

Fig.

13

(left)

Fig.

14

(upper)

Fig.

15

(right)

Lubrication

month,

a

Once

few drops

IMPORTANT:

of

thin

Do

particularly

niachine

apply

not

into the

oil

during

grease

freezing

latch and

lock cylinders'

to the

weather, apply

key slots.

a

Bonnet
hand

G

Release

open

To

of

sidf

to

fing.tr

Eatch.

safety
vertiial
the stayirom

position,

to

Close

16)

Filler

The

to

Locker

op.t

ind

the

in

fuel

close.

Luggage
plunger

telescopic

Fie.
to"close,
clockwise.

Fuel
is opened

cap

support.

lock

by

(Fig.

13)
the control

pull

bonnet

the
the

be

The

its

the
raise

lid by

the

the

Cap

filler

depressing

The

facia.

inserted

recess

tefescopic"supp-ort,-lower,

bonnet

it will

where

before

(Fig.

17)

luggage

t'10 to

tTi"

raising

lid'by

(Fig.

18)
located

cap,

under

can

compartment

it slightly

turning

the catch

will

bonnet

rear-

the

released

be

then

be supported

the

closing

before

limit

iti

to

the

forward

the

on

situated

sufficiently

rise

edge.to

and

by

bonnet

depress

lid,

lowering

release

and

a

key

the

of.

side

below

to

give.access

raised

Disengage

u

9!r.y'

(Fig'

15)'

the

it on

(arrowed,

catch

the

down

press

turn

half

the

locker

cap.

luggage

of

left-

the

enable

the

to

near

a

to

unlocked

to the

firmly

counter-

lid,

the

Press

Fie.

16

(left)

Fig.

ir+i,iffi

(upper)

t7

LOCKS

Fig.

AND;KEYS

(right)

18

t7

7-

The
by a
car and

top is made from P.V.C. material,

soft

hinged frame. The

is

protected

by

Lowering the Soft Top

Release the soft top header
turning the catch

18

levers

Fig. 19

assembly folds down into

and

a soft top cover.

in the

rail from the
direction as

windscreen frame

shown

SOFT

is

supported

the rear of the

in Fig.

by

19.

TOP

Push the header rail, rearwards
knocking
until the assembly begins to fold. Continue lowering
and pull

ends
windows
the

Fig. 20

the soft top side support

the fabric flat

Fold the fabric forwards

frame.

of the

are

fabric inwards

free from

over the

distortion and that the fabric

and slightly

(arrowed

luggage

over the soft top frame

(Fig.

compartment

22). Ensure,

Fig.

Fig.

21

upwards,

20)

downwards,

the

lid

and

that

the Vybak

is

while

frame

(Fig.

turn the

clear of

21).

Retain

Attach

in

the

the soft top

the cover

centre. Attach

Soft Top

towards the
on the back wall

Raising

fabric
front

the Soft

Unfasten

outwards and

header rail,

and

Down

Position

in

to the

of

floor

the

Top

remove

pull rearwards

raise

position

by fitting

outer fasteners

each strap

well.

the

soft top

over

the

assemblv

the

cover

and continue

to its respective

cover. Fold

the

the trunk lid.

sufficientlv

to

follows:

as

working

fastenei

sides of the

Lifting

the

allow the

fabric

to lie

evenlr orer the soft top franrc-.

(three

each side, Fig. 23)

Secure the

turning the

Opening Rear

To
the
attaching the
wall

catch

open the rear

downwards. Retain the rolled

panel

of the rear

to the

soft top

Windon'

straps to the press

header rail

levers

inwards

(Fie.

lrindos.

compartment.

l-ll

rc'lease the ziplastener

SOFT TOP

Secure the fasteners

bod1.

on the winciscreen frame,

towards the

ibsteners located

centre of the

in

panel

position

on the back

by

car.

and roll

br'

Fig.

22

Fig. 23

Fig.

24

t9

7-

TONNEAU

Tonneau

vehicle
press-studs
permits

The

Cover

tonneau

interior

for

access to

COVER-HARD

(Optional)

cover
when the
securing

either

or both

provides

soft top is lowered. It incorporates

to the

weather protection for

car

of the

TOP

and a

front

zip fastener
seats.

the

which

Hard

Top

A hard top is

models,

and

Figs. 25

(Optional)

available

may

be removed

27

to

shon' the hard

(Figs.

25,26,27)

in kit

form for

and

top

replaced

attachments.

fitment

required.

as

to soft

top

,

ll

:l

CARE OF

BODYWORK

Washing

Avoid using a dry cloth

of running

remove

is removed,

leather.

Dust is

an abrasive and

surfaces. Wash the vehicle

water

the mud with water

sponge off and dry with

Never

wash or

plated surfaces.
will

scratch the polished

with

plenty

if

possible,

When

all dirt
chamois
sun.

Removing Grease

Remove

not

apply

Glass

Surfaces

is

Glass

damp

a

chamois

glass only.

and Tar

or tar

grease

this to rubber,

easily scratched.

leather

If

silicone polishes

by

particularly

which is

care that the polish does not

smear.

difficult to

remove

extremely
to

Chromium Plating

Frequent washing
especially
corrosion

during the
through

and thorough

winter months

contamination with road

to wipe dust

from

the paintwork and

if removed in this way it

frequently

and a clean soft sponge.

Soften

before using the sponge.

a clean

the

polish

vehicle under a

sparing use of white spirit, but do

windscreen

This

can be avoided by always using

specially reserved

have been

come in

used on the

contact with the

wiper blades.

for

use on

body,

glass.

and causes the windscreen wipers

drying

when there is

is

recommended,

likelihood

salt.

and,

damp

hot

take

It is

of

Polishing

After
the
has
may
cleaner

where these
with
quency
conditions of air

Care

polish the outside
ensure

non-caustic
cleaners as these may
with a clean damp

a

Wax or other polishes should not

a period of use, the

paintwork

been

be restored

Being the most durable,

a cleaner before further

of

Brush

Wash the

dry duster

Wipe the facia

to lose

carefully

and polish.

at which

Interior,

and clean the

complete

and

washing

after

are used regularly the old wax must first

polishing

pollution.

Soft Top

it. Use

of

removal

Upholstery

water. Do

soapy

cloth and thoroughly dry

or towel.

and

formation

some of

cause damage.

its lustre,

regularly washed. The

by using a reputable non-abrasive

wax preparations

application of new wax. The fre-

is necessary

and Tonneau Cover

inside

of your car each time
vacuum

a

of

all

(and

not

instrument

of traffic film will

though the

even

original brilliance

are preferable, but

will depend

cleaner where possible

dust from
exterior

panel with a damp

be used

detergents

use

Remove

the interior

fabric)

the upholstery with

inside

cause

vehicle

be removed

local

upon

you wash

with luke-warm

or

all traces of suds

the

car.

and
and

and trim.

household

cloth only.

2l

WHEELS AND TYRES

22

Fig. 28

(upper)

Fig. 29

(lower)

Spare

Wheel and Lifting Jack

The tools

compartment

To remove

the floorboard

The Jack

Locate

of the front wheel

Assemble

required wheel

and spare

floorboard.

the

and unscre\\'

$19.29)

the head of the

the handle

from

rvheel

wheel,

spare

forwards of the

or

the

the

jack

into

ground.

(Fig.28)

housed

are

turn the nylon fastener,

retaining

under

a chassis

jack

the

under

nut.

member

rear wheel).

and turn

luggage

the

(rearwards

lift

it to

raise

the