Caution This section includes various modifications made to the Lotus Elise. Do not perform these modifications unless you know what you are doing. We accept no responsibility for damage to you or your car.
Maintenance of the Lotus Elise
This section is organized using the same contents as the service manual. Please consult the manual first before performing any of these proceedures.
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Technical Data |
Engine |
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Technical Data |
Vehicle |
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Chassis |
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Body |
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remove front clam |
how to remove the front clamshell |
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fix loose window |
how to tigten and adjust window regulator |
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squeaks |
some of the squeak, rattle, and groan sources |
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Front Suspension |
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Rear Suspension |
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Engine Management |
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throttle adjust |
adjust where full throttle is, pedal height |
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Transmission |
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Brakes |
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replace brake pads |
the brake pads are replaced, front and rear |
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bleeding the brakes |
brake fluid is replaced and the system is bled |
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adjust pedal height |
how to adjust the brake pedal height |
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adjust brake light |
adjust the brake light on activation of the brakes |
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Engine Cooling |
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coolant drain |
drain coolant |
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coolant refill |
replace coolant |
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coolant tank replacement |
replace deteriorating coolant tank |
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Fuel System |
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fuel cutoff |
In case of a sudden shock to the car, this switch cuts off the fuel. Check if your car will not re-start. |
| MN (MP?) |
Electrics |
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aiming the headlights |
The wheel well liner and head lamp cover are removed. Aligning points are positioned on a wall in front of the car and the light pattern is aimed correctly. |
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indicator lens tab |
The retaining tab on the front indicator lens can break off. A spring steel replacement can be fashioned to replace the broken part. |
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Maintenance and Lubrication |
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service intervals |
special conditions (more frequent) service intervals from the owners manual |
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PDI |
pre-delivery inspection sheet used by the dealer to examine the car prior to customer pick up |
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Owner's Manual |
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oil filters |
Possible other Toyota and aftermarket filters |
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changing your oil |
A basic tutorial on how to change your oil |
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changing transmission oil |
How to change your transmission oil, see also changing your oil |
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See also:
Body Off Survey
A survey of the Elise with the body removed can help determine where various modules and assemblies are located.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) decode
Here is how to interpret the VIN number on the Elise.
