Bodywork and fittings

The body is of welded steel construction available in 3 or 5-door Hatchback, 3 or 5- door Estate, soft-top Cabriolet, or Van configurations.

The body is of monocoque construction and is of energy-absorbing design.

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Fuel pump - cleaning
Note: Refer to the warning at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. 1 On certain early models the fuel pump has a detachable cover allowing access to the internal filter for cleaning. If this ty ...

Wash/wipe system components - removal and refitting
Windscreen washer pump Engine compartment-mounted reservoir Removal 1 Drain the washer fluid container. 2 Disconnect the lead and washer pipe. 3 Ease the top of the washer pump away from the fl ...

Inlet manifold - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1 before proceeding. Note: A tachometer and an exhaust gas analyser will be required to check the idle mixture on completion. A new gasket must be us ...