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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Integral heated rear window/radio aerial amplifier - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. Saloon models 2 Remove both rear seat side cushions. 3 Remove the securing screws and withdraw the rear parcel shelf. 4 Make a note of the wiring connectio ...

Crankcase ventilation system check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Inspect the crankcase ventilation system for blockage or damage. A blocked hose can cause a build-up of crankcase pressure, which in turn can cause oil leaks (see illustration). 35.1 Loosenin ...

Crankshaft rear oil seal - renewal
Note: New flywheel/driveplate bolts must be used on refitting. 1 Remove the flywheel/driveplate and the engine adapter plate. 2 Extract the seal using an oil seal removal tool if available. It ma ...