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 distributor - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. It is important to note that each injection supply pipe connection in the distributor head has a screw adjacent to it. The ...

Power-operated folding roof components - removal and refitting
Hydraulic rams Removal 1 Remove the rear wheelhouse covers with reference to Section 32. 2 Mark the two hoses connected to the ram as a guide to reassembly, then remove the circlips securing the ...

Spark control system components (carburettor models) - removal and refitting
Spark delay and sustain valves 1 Disconnect the vacuum pipes at the valve and withdraw the valve. 2 When refitting a spark delay valve, the valve must be positioned with the black end (marked “CA ...