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1 Introduction ( December 1, 2001 )
1.1   VIN Numbers and Year of Manufacture ( December 1, 2001 )
1.2   About the Guide ( December 10, 2001 )
2 Engine ( December 1, 2001 )
2.1   Cam Cover and Gasket ( December 1, 2001 )
2.2   Valve Clearances ( December 1, 2001 )
2.3   Timing Chains ( December 1, 2001 )
2.4   Inlet Manifold Removal ( December 1, 2001 )
2.5   Exhaust Manifold ( December 1, 2001 )
2.6   Supercharger Idler Pulleys ( December 1, 2001 )
2.7   Supercharger ( December 1, 2001 )
2.8   Auxiliary Belt Tensioning ( December 1, 2001 )
2.10   Oil system
2.10.1   Oil and Filter Change ( December 10, 2001 )
2.10.2   Oil Cooler Bypass ( December 10, 2002 )
2.10.3   Oil Pressure Sender ( December 10, 2001 )
2.12   Idle Speed ( December 1, 2001 )
3 Cooling System
3.1   Thermostat Replacement
3.2   Coolant Replacement
3.3   Hose Replacement
3.4   Water Pump
3.5   Air Conditioning
3.6   Air Conditioning Condenser & Filter/Drier Repl.
3.7   Coolant Cap
4 Fuel System
4.1   Fuel Filter Replacement
4.2   Fuel Gauge Sender
4.3   Throttle Body Removal and Cleaning
4.4   Throttle Return Spring
4.5   Throttle Position Sensor Replacement
4.6   Fuel Feed Hoses
4.7   Fuel Filler Drain
5 Engine Electrical, Ignition and ECU
5.1   Spark Plug Choice
5.2   Spark Plug Replacement
5.9   Troubleshooting
6 Engine Management & Emissions Control
6.1   MAF – Mass Airflow Meter
6.3   Coolant Temperature
6.4   Throttle Position Sensor
6.5   Crank Position Sensor
6.6   Oxy (Lambda) Sensors
6.7   Speed Sensor
6.8   Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
6.9   Air Pump
6.10   Evaporative Emission Control
6.11   Traction Control
7.1   Fluid Check
7.2   Fluid Replacement
7.3   Transmission Mount Replacement
7.5   Rear Differential
7.5.1   Differential Fluid Level
7.7   Tyres
8 Brakes
8.1   Brake Pad Renewal
8.2   Brake Disc Renewal
8.3   Brake Bleeding and Fluid Replacement
8.4   Handbrake Adjustment
9 Suspension & Steering
9.1   Front Shock Absorber Replacement Bushings
9.2   Wheel Bearing Check and Adjustment
9.3   Wheel Alignment
10 Bodywork and Interior
10.1   Access to Centre-Console – Ski-Slope Removal
10.2   Doors
10.2.1   Loose Wing Mirrors
10.2.2   Changing the electronic window/mirror control ( June 11, 2005 )
10.4   Keys
10.6   Access to Boot / Trunk
10.9   Body Rust
11 Electrical
11.1   Fuses and Relays
11.2   Headlight Removal
11.3   Climate Control Test and Diagnosis
11.5   Windscreen Washer Pump and Jets
11.6   Remote Key Fob Programming
11.7   Dim-Dip Mirror
11.10   Sound System
11.10.1   Radio Wiring
11.10.2   Radio Aerial/Antenna Replacement
11.10.3   Radio Aerial/Antenna Maintenance
11.10.4   Radio Connections, CD Player and Cartridge Removal
11.11   LCD Clock
11.12   Memory Seats and Steering Wheel
11.13   External Temperature Sensors
11.14   High Level Brakelight
11.15   Front Indicator Bulb Replacement
11.16   Sports / Normal Switch Light Replacement
12 Common Problems & Fixes