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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Front suspension strut - removal, overhaul and refitting
Removal 1 Slacken the roadwheel bolts, raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”), then remove the roadwheel. 2 Support the underside of ...

Throttle valve control motor (1.6 and 1.8 litre (R6A type) CVH) - removal and refitting
1.6 litre 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the air cleaner. 3 Disconnect the wiring connectors from the throttle valve control motor, and the throttle position sensor, pulling on ...

Automatic transmission brake band adjustment (Every 24 000 miles (40 000 km) or 2 years)
Note: A brake band torque wrench - Ford tool No 17-005, or a conventional torque wrench and a splined socket of suitable size to fit the square section head of the adjuster screw(s) will be requir ...