Bodies, Seats & Components; Chassis Lubricaton; Front Body Removal; Refinishing - Columbia ParCar P4G Service Manual

Chassis Lubricaton:

* Place a couple of drops of oil upon each of the rear
body hinges.
* Vehicles have seven (7) grease fittings located in the
front of the vehicle.
* Three on each A-frame assembly and one on the
brake pedal pivot, which should be greased with a
high quality chassis grease.
Note: Remove the weight from the front suspension
before lubricating to ensure proper grease distribution to
suspension components.
Electric Axle Assembly, Std. Tram and & 2400 lb.
Utility
Oil check and change intervals.
Check only if signs of leakage are detected, then, check
oil level.
Change oil every 24 months or 2000 km (1250 miles),
whichever occurs first.
Capacity - 12 ounces (354.8 ml.), SAE 30 wt.
BODIES, SEATS & COMPONENTS

Front Body Removal

Note: Do not remove ParCar or Columbia nameplate on
front body as this is not necessary and results in added
expense to repair.
1. Remove fasteners from lower edge of bumper cover
See Figure 17.
Figure 17 - Front Bumper Cover Removal
2. Reaching under body, remove (2) nuts that attach
bumper cover to top shock absorber bolts.
3. Pull bumper cover forward and away from chassis.
Note: Body uses ridged tabs, which extend
into slots in console and lock front body in place.
4. Push in on front body where first tab engages con-
sole, while lifting front edge of body with other hand.
Tab will snap out of console, Figure 18.
5. Locate next tab and repeat operation. Continue until
body is completely disengaged from console.
To install front body, perform above procedures in reverse
order. Check to ensure that body fits inside of vehicle side
trim, before locking into place.
Figure 18 - First Tab on Front Body
Figure 19 - Remove Remaining Tabs from Console

Refinishing

The Columbia ParCar front body can be refinished, using
standard automotive paints and flexible additives.
Repair of cuts, scrapes, and gouges can be accomplished
by using "flexible bumper repair" materials. Your local
body and paint supply experts will have specific recom-
mendations for materials and procedures.
For best results, follow closely all manufacturers
recommendations.
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