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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Air cleaner - removal and refitting
The procedure is similar to that described in Part A of this Chapter for carburettor engines. ...

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 ...

Oil pump - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Remove the sump. 2 Unscrew the bolt securing the pick-up tube and strainer to the cylinder block (see illustration). 30.2 Unscrewing the oil pick-up tube securing bolt 3 Using a suit ...