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Common Specs & Procedures Index

COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION/PROCEDURE
Air Conditioning 
Service Approximate Fluid Capacities
Torque Fastener Specifications
Wheel Drive Shaft Nut 
Front or Rear First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
Second Pass: Loosen 45 degrees
Final Pass: 250 N.m (185 lb ft)
Battery  Battery Inspection/Test or Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test
Brakes 
Bleeding Sequence Right Rear, Left Rear, Right Front, Left Front, see Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications Disc Brake Component Specifications
Torque Fastener Specifications
Charging 
Generator Charging System Test
Torque Fastener Specifications
Drive Belts 
Adjustment Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
Drive Belt Routing See illustration under Drive Belt Replacement
1.2L Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement
1.3L Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement
Engine Cooling 
General Service Specifications Approximate Fluid Capacities
Radiator Cap Pressure Radiator Surge Tank Cap Testing
Thermostat R & I
1.2L Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LIH)
1.3L Thermostat Bypass Hose Replacement (L3T, Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve to Water Pump)
Water Pump R & I
1.2L Water Pump Replacement (LIH)
1.3L Water Pump Outlet Pipe Replacement (L3T, Primary)
Engine Mechanical 
1.2L
Compression Engine Compression Test
Oil Pressure 80°C - 100°C
At Idle Speed: 23.21-29.01 psi (160-200 kPa)
At 4000 RPM: 49.31-55.11 psi (340-380 kPa)
Overhaul Engine Mechanical Specifications
Torque Fastener Specifications
1.3L
Compression Engine Compression Test
Oil Pressure @ Pressure Sensor Location @1500 RPM 20°C: 18.13 - 26.83 psi (125 - 185 Kpa) Oil Pressure @ Oil Filter Adapter @1500 RPM 20°C: 19.58 - 28.28 psi (135 - 195 Kpa)
Overhaul Engine Mechanical Specifications
Torque Fastener Specifications
Fluid Specifications  See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flex Plate Torque 
1.2L First Pass: 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Second Pass: 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Final Pass: 70 Degrees
1.3 First Pass: 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Final Pass: 75 Degrees
Fuel System 
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 1.2L See Circuit/System Verification
1.3L See Circuit/System Verification
Fuel Filter Location Strainer is located at lower end of the fuel tank fuel pump module
Fuel Filter R & I
1.2L Fuel Pump Replacement
1.3L Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (AWD) or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (FWD)
Ignition 
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Coil On Plug
Ignition Wires (Routing) Coil On Plug
Spark Plug 
1.2L: Refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue
Gap 0.60 - 0.70 mm (0.024 - 0.028 in)
Torque 12 lb ft (16 N.m)
1.3L: Refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue
Gap 0.025-0.029 in (0.65-0.75 mm)
Torque 12 lb ft (16 N.m)
Starting 
Starter
Starter Replacement (LIH) or Starter Replacement (L3T)
Torque Fastener Specifications
Wheel Alignment 
Adjustment Specifications Wheel Alignment Specifications
Torque Fastener Specifications
Wheel & Tire 
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 103 lb ft (140 N.m) For Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence, see illustration under wheel and tire Installation Procedure