Regular body maintenance preserves the vehicle's appearance during the
life of the vehicle. The following steps are suggested as a guide for regular
body maintenance:
Vacuum interior thoroughly and wash vehicle.
Check all openings for water leaks and seal where necessary.
Cement all useable, loose weatherstrips, using Weatherstrip Adhesive
E8AZ-19552-A (ESB-M2G14-A) or equivalent.
Replace all door and luggage compartment deck lid weatherstrips which are
damaged or worn.
Apply Silicone Lubricant C0AZ-19553-AA (ESR-M13P4-A)or equivalent, to the
weatherstripping.
Replace all cracked, fogged or chipped glass.
Align hood, doors and deck lid if necessary.
Inspect windshield wiper blades and replace if necessary.
Tighten scuff plate and garnish moulding screws. Refer to Section 01-05.
Clean seats, door trim panels and headlining.
Apply touch-up paint to chipped or scratched areas.
Drain holes (located on the underside of each rocker panel, quarter panel
and door) should be cleared periodically.