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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Central door locking system components - removal and refitting
General 1 On pre-1986 models the locks, with the exception of the one on the driver’s door, are actuated by solenoids (see illustration). 18.1 Layout of the solenoid operated central door lockin ...

Seat belts - removal and refitting
Front seat belt stalk 1 Remove the front seat. 2 Detach the seat belt stalk from the seat by removing the two Torx screws. 3 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Front seat belt assembly 4 Where ...

Carburettor overhaul - general information
Faults with the carburettor are usually associated with dirt entering the float chamber and blocking the jets, causing a weak mixture or power failure within a certain engine speed range. If this ...