fuel fill door release PONTIAC FIERO 1988 Service Repair Manual

OB-4 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Tire and wheel operation - Be alert to a vibra-
tion of the steering wheel or seat at normal highway
speeds. This may mean a wheel balance is needed. Also, a
pull right or left on a straight, level road may show the
need for
a tire pressure adjustment or wheel alignment.
Steering system operation - Be alert to
changes in steering action. An inspection is needed when
the steering wheel is harder to turn or has too much free
play or if unusual sounds are noted when turning or
parking.
Headlight aim operation - Take note of light
pattern occasionally. If beam aim doesn't look right,
headlights should be adjusted.
AT EACH FUEL FILL
Engine oil level check - Check engine oil level
and add if necessary. See your Owner's
Manual for further
details.
NOTICE: A large loss in this system may indicate a
problem. Have it inspected and repaired at once.
Engine coolant level and condition - Check
engine coolant level in coolant reservoir tank and add if
necessary. Replace if dirty or rusty. See your Owner's
Manual for further details.
NOTICE: A large loss in this system may indicate a
problem. Have it inspected and repaired at once.
Windshield washer fluid level check -- Check
washer fluid level in container and add if necessary.
Hood latch operation - When opening hood on
cars equipped with hoods that open from the front, note
the operation of secondary latch. It should keep hood from
opening all the way when primary latch is released. Make
sure that hood closes firmly.
AT LEAST MONTI-ILY
Tire and wheel inspection and pressure
check--
Check tires for abnormal wear or damage. Also,
check for damaged wheels. Keep pressures as shown on
Tire Placard on the driver's door (include spare unless it is
a stowaway). Pressure should b\: checked when tires are
"cold". See "Tires" in Owner's Manual for further
infomation.
Light operation check - Check operation of
license plate light, side-marker lights, headlights includ-
ing high beams, parking lights, taillights, brake lights.
turn signals, backup lights, instrument panel and interior
lights and hazard warning flashers.
Fluid leak check - After the car has been parked
for a while, inspect the surface beneath the car for water,
oil, fuel or other fluids. Water dripping from the air
conditioning system after use is normal. If you notice fuel
leaks or fumes, the cause should be found and corrected at
once.
AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR (FOR EXAMPLE,
EVERY SPRING AND FALL)
Power steering pump fluid level check --
Check power steering pump fluid level in accordance with
Owner's Manual instructions and keep at proper level.
NOTICE: A large loss in this system may indicate a
problem. Have it inspected and repaired at once.
Brake master cylinder reservoir fluid level
check ---- Check fluid and keep at proper level. Note: It is
normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the
brake pads wear
- so be sure to keep reservoir filled.
NOTICE: A large loss in this system may indicate a
problem. Have
it inspected and repaired at once.
Clutch system service --- manual transmis-
sionltransaxle --- For cars equipped with hydraulic
clutch system, check the reservoir fluid level and add fluid
as required. All others, check clutch pedal free travel and
adjust as necessary. See your Owner's Manual for further
details.
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NOTICE: A large loss in this system may indicate a
problem. Have it inspected and repaired at once.
Weatherstrip Lubrication - Clean surface and
then apply a thin film of silicone grease with a clean cloth.
EACH TIME OIL IS CHANGED
Automatic and manual transmissionltrans-
axle fluid level check - Check transmission/transaxle
fluid level and add as required. (Corvette only) if equipped
with manual transmission
- check fluid in the overdrive
unit and add as required.
NOTICE: A large loss in this system may indicate a
problem. Have
it inspected and repaired at once.
Brake systems inspection - For convenience,
the following should be done when wheels are removed
for rotation: Inspect lines and hoses for proper hookup,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake
pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also in-
spect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect
other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, park-
ing brake, etc. at the same time. Check parking brake
adjustment.
INSPECT BRAKES MORE OFTEN IF DRIVING
HABITS OR CONDITIONS RESULT IN FREQUENT
BRAKING.
Steering, suspension and front drive axle
boot and seal inspection
- Inspect front and rear
suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or
missing parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect
power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup, bind-
ing, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. (On cars equipped with
manual steering gear, check for seal leakage.) On
front-
wheel-drive cars, clean then inspect drive axle boot seals
for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.
Exhaust system inspection - Inspect complete
system. Inspect body near the exhaust system. Look for
broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well
as open seams, holes, loose connections or other condi-
tions which could cause a heat buildup in the tloor pan or
could let exhaust fumes seep into the trunk or passenger
compartment.

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION OB-5
Throttle linkage inspection -- Inspect for inter-
ference, binding, damaged or missing parts.
Engine drive belts inspection - Inspect all
belts for cracks, fraying and wear. Adjust or replace as
needed.
Rear axle service (if equipped) - Check gear
lubricant level and add if needed. For cars equipped with a
limited slip rear axle, fluid does not require changing
(except Caprice and Corvette
- change fluid and required
additive at first
7,500 miles (12 500 km). See your
Owner's Manual or "Recommended Fluids
& Lubricants
Chart" in this section.
IF YOU USE YOUR GAR TO PULL A TRAILER,
CHANGE GEAR LUBRICANT EVERY 7,500 MILES
(12 500 KM).
NOTICE: A large loss in this system may indicate a
problem. Have it inspected and repaired at once.
Power antenna - Clean and then lubricate power
antenna mast. The proper lubricant as shown in Figure
OB-2 should be used.
AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR
Lap and shoulder belts condition and opera-
tion
- Inspect belt system, including webbing, buckles,
latch plates, retractors, guide loops and anchors.
Moveable head restraint operation - On cars
with moveable restraints, make sure restraints stay in the
desired position. (See adjustment instructions in your
Owner's Manual.)
Seatback latch and recliner operation on
cars equipped
with recliner seat --- Be sure seat-
backs latch on those cars with folding seats using mechan-
ical latches. Make sure the recliner is holding by pushing
and pulling on the top of the
seatback while it is reclined.
See your Owner's Manual for seat operating information.
Spare tire and jack storage- Be alert to rattles
in rear of car. Make sure the space tire, all jacking equip-
ment, any tire inflator and any covers or doors are securely
stowed at all times. Oil jack ratchet or screw mechanism
after each use.
Key lock service - Lubricate key lock cylinder at
least annually.
Body lubrication service - Lubricate all body
door hinges including the tailgate or hatchback lid (if
equipped). Also lubricate the body hood, fuel door and
rear compartment hinges and latches including interior
glove box and counsel doors, and any folding seat
hardware.
"Fansmissionltransaxle neutral or clutch
starl switch operation
CAUnON: Before pedorming the follow-
ing safety switch check, be sure to have
enough room around the car. Then, firmly
apply both the parking brake (see your
Owner's Manual for procedure) and the
regular brakes. Do not use the accelerator pedal.
If the engine
starls, be ready to turn
off the ignition promptly. Take these pre-
cautions because the car could move
without warning and possibly cause per-
sonal injury or properly damage. On auto-
matic transmissionltransaxle cars, try to
starl the engine in each gear. The starler
should crank only in "Park" or "Neutral."
On manual transmissionltransaxle cars,
place the
shiR lever in "Neutral," push the
clutch halfway and try to starl. The starler
should crank only when the clutch is fully
depressed.
Steering column lock operation
- While
parked, try to turn key to "Lock" in each gear range. The
key should turn to "Lock" only when gear is in "Park" on
automatic or "Reverse" on manual
transmissionltransax-
le. On cars with key release lever, try to turn key toULock"
without depressing the lever. The key should turn to
"Lock" only with the key lever depressed. On all vehicles,
the key should come out only in "Lock."
Parking brake and transmissionltransaxle
"Park" mechanism operation
CAUT1ON:Before checking the holding
ability of the parking brake and automatic
transmissionltransaxle "Park" mecha-
nism, park on a fairly steep hill with
enough room for movement in the down-
hill direction. To reduce the risk of person-
al injury or property damage, be prepared
to apply the regular brakes promptly if the
car begins to move.
To check the parking brake, with the engine running and
transmission/transaxle in "Neutral." slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake pedal (until the car is held
by only the parking brake).
To check the automatic transmissionltransaxle "Park"
mechanism holding ability, release all brakes after shift-
ing the transmissionltransaxle to "Park."
ljnderbody flushing - At least every spring,
tlush from the underbody with plain water any corrosive
materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control.
Take care to thoroughly clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Sediment packed in closed areas
of the vehicle should be loosened before being flushed.
Engine cooling system service - Inspect
coolant and freeze protection. If dirty or rusty, drain, flush
and refill with new coolant. Keep coolant
at the proper
mixture as specified in your Owner's Manual. This pro-
vides proper freeze protection. corrosion inhibitor level
and engine operating temperature. Inspect hoses and re-
place if cracked. swollen or deteriorated. Tighten hose
clamps. Clean outside of radiator and air conditioning
condensor. Wash radiator filler cap and neck.
To help
ensure proper operation. a pressure test of both the cooling
system and cap is also recommended. (See maintenance
schedule charts in Figure
OB-l for the recommended
coolant change interval.)

BODY INDEX . F STYLE 1
BODY INDEX
a
ABS and Polypropylene Plastic Test .............. 1 H- 13
Actuator. Power Door Lock
.......................... 5H-20
Adhesive-backed Moldings. Emblems. Name Plates
.................................................... 7FI-1
Adhesive Body Side Molding ............................ 1H-3
Adhesive Service
Kit . Stationary Glass ........... 2H-2
Adjuster
. Manual and Power Seats .......... 9H.12. 15
Alignment Checking
. Underbody .................... 3H-1
Anticorrosion Treatment
................................... 1H-4
Armrest
. Door ................................................. 5H-1
Assembling and Coding
Lock Cylinders ............ 1H-1
B
Body
Lock Pillar Trim Finishing Panel
................. 6H-1
Side Hinge Strap
......................................... 5H-10
I 'entilation ................................... .... ............... 4H-1
bonded
Rearview Mirror Support .................... 2H-5
Bucket Seat. High Performance
...................... 9H- 15
C
............................. Cable . Hood Latch Release 4H-1
Cargo Light
. Rear Compartment .................. 7H- 13
..................................................... Carpet 3H.2,7 H. 13
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
.................. 7H-16
Child Seat
........................................................... 9H-2
Chip Resistant Plastisol Material
...................... 1H-8
...................................... Coding Lock Cylinders 1
H- 1
Colors for Interior Plastic Parts ...................... 1H-14
............................. Compartment Lift Window 7H-2
Garnish Molding
........................................ 8H-2
Glass
Replacement/Adjustment .................... 7H-5
Release Solenoid
.......................................... 7H-9
.......................................................... Spoiler 7H- 13
.................................................. Trim Panel 7H- 1 1
................................................ Weatherstrip 7H- 1 1
Cwnecting/Locking Rods, Doors .................. 5H- 16 I . itrol Arm Knob . Manual Seat .................. 9H-10
Convertible Top
................................................ 8H-7
Cover Assembly
. Luggage Shade ..................... 6H-4
................................................... Cutting Keys 1H- 1
D
............................ Deflector. Inner Panel Water 5H-6
Defogger
. Rear Window .................................. 2H-6
Diagnosis Chart
................................... Manual Seat Adjusters 9H-8
Power Six-Way Seat Adjuster
....................... 9H-9
Dome Lamps
...................................................... 8H-1
Boor Armrest and Pull Handle
.............................. 5H-1
Bell Crank
.................................................... 5H-20
Hardware Lubrication
................................. 5H- 19
Hinges
............................................................. 5H-7
Inner Panel Water Deflector
......................... 5H-6
Inside Handles and Cover Plate
.................... 5H-1
Inside Remote Handle
................................. 5H-16
Insulator Pads
............................................. 5H-6
Jamb Switch
................................................. 5H-19
Lock
.............................................................. 5H- 19
Lock Knob
..................................................... 5H-2
................................................. Lock Striker 5H- 17
............................................ Outside Handle 5H- 16
Outside Mirror
................................... 5H- 1.5 H. 15
Trim Assemblies
............................................ 5H-2
................................................... Weatherstrip 5H-4
................................................. Wedge Plate 5H-18
....................................... Window Assembly 5H- 10
...................................... Belt Sealing Strips 5H-6
........................................ Filler Assembly 5H- 13
.......................................... Front Up Stop 5H-14
................................ Rear Guide Channel 5H- 15
Regulator/Motor .................................... 5H-11
...................................... Door Side Hinge Strap 5H-8
Emblems.
Name Plates and Moldings .
Rear Compartment ........................................ 7H-I
. ....................................... Emblems Roof Panel 8H-3
. ............................. Exterior Lamps Rear End 7H-15
Exterior Moldings
Doors
............................................................ 5H-20
............................................... Rear Quarters 6H-6
.............................................................. Roof 8W-3
Finishing Panel. Quarter Lower Trim .............. 6H-1
Flexible Exterior Plastic Parts
.......................... 1H-9 .
.................................. E/P or TPO Repair 1H-12
Floor Carpet
................................................... 3H-2
Floor Pan Insulators
............................ .. ........ 3H-1
Folding Rear
Seatback ........................ ... ...... 9H- 19
Formed Headlining
.......................................... 8H-1
........................................................ Front End 4H-1
.......................................................... Front Seat 9H-5
............ Adjuster Assembly. Manual/Power 9H- 1 1
................................................... Adjustment 9H- 10
........................... Assembly. Manual/Power 9H- 1 1
................................................................ Back 9H-7
. ................................ Belt Warning System .... 9H-1
................... High Performance Bucket Seat 9H-
15
............................... Manual Control Knob 9H- 10
................................. Manual Recliner Check 9H-7
........................................ Power Seat Switch 9H- 15
............................................. Reclining Back 9H-6
............................... Seatback Head Restraint 9H-5
.................. Seatback Lock Striker/Bar Stop 9H-15
................................. Shoulder Belt Retractor 9H-2
................................. Six-way Seat Adjuster 9H-12
................................... Torque Specifications 9H-8
Fuel Tank Filler
Door/Pocket ........................ 6H-7
Gas Support
. Compartment Lift
........................................................... Window 7H-7
............................... General Body Construction 3H-1
.......................................... General Information 1H-1
Glass Installation
........................................... Extended Method 2H-4
................................................. Short Method 2H-3
...................................... Glass Scratch Removal 2H- 1