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.

See also:

Rear roadspring (Van models) - removal and refitting
Removal 1 To remove the single leaf type rear roadspring from the Van, raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely under the body members (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”). Support th ...

Rear shock absorbers (Van models) - removal, testing and refitting
Removal 1 Raise and support the rear of the vehicle on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”). Place a jack beneath the rear axle tube and just raise it slightly. 2 Disconnect the shock absor ...

Rear axle tube (Van models) - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”). Remove the rear roadwheels. 2 Support the axle tube on a jack preferably of trolley type. 3 ...