Ford Corsar Repair Manual page 2

INTRODUCTION
USING THIS MANUAL
To provide simplicity and ease of use, this manual has been
divided into various Groups with each group representing a
major section of the vehicle.
Each Group is then broken down into "Parts" which refer to a
specific or localized part of the vehicle.
Where applicable, Parts contain a Description, Operation,
Diagnosis and Testing, Removal and Installation, Disassembly
and Assembly procedures for the component covered in the
Part. Diagnosis Charts are also included to help systematically
locate and correct problems encountered. In most cases, speci-
fications are included at the end of each Group.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Appropriate service methods and proper repair procedures
are essential for the safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles
as well as the personal safety of the individual doing the work.
This Repair Manual provides general directions for accomplish-
ing service and repair work with tested, effective techniques.
Following them will help assure reliability.
There are numerous variations in procedures, techniques,
tools, and parts for servicing vehicles, as well as in the skill of
the individual doing the work. This manual cannot possibly
ant~cipate all such variations and provide advice or cautions as
to each. Accordingly, anyone who departs from the instructions
provided in this manual must first establish that he compro-
mlses neither his personal safety, Australian Design Rules, nor
the vehicle integrity by his choice of methods, tools, or parts.
NOTICES, CAUTIONS AND WARNING
As you read through the procedures, you will come across
NOTES, CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Each one is there for a
specific purpose. NOTES give you added information that will
help you to complete a particular1 procedure. CAUTIONS are
given to prevent you from making an error that could damage
the vehicle. WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful in
those areas where carelessness can cause personal injury. The
following list contains some general WARNINGS that you
should follow when you work on a vehicle.
Always wear safety glasses for eye protection.
Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires you to be
under the vehicle.
Be sure that the ignition switch is always in the OFF position,
unless otherwise required by the procedure.
Set the parking brake and securely chock the wheels when
working on the vehicle.
Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area to avoid the
danger of carbon monoxide.
Keep yourself and your clothing away from moving parts,
when the engine is running, especially the fan and drive belts
to alternator etc.
To prevent serious burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts
such as the radiator, exhaust manifold, tail pipe, and muffler.
Do not smoke while working on a vehicle.
To avoid injury, always remove rings, watches, loose hang-
ing jewellery, and loose clothing before beginning to workon
a vehicle.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts are made to the same exacting standards
and tolerances as the original factory-fitted components. Only
genuine FORD and MOTORCRAFT replacement parts, or parts
meeting specifications of the Ford Motor Company, should be
used as service replacements.
SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Special Tools and Equipment may be required, to success-
fully complete a particular repair operation.
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