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.
See also:
Air cleaner inlet air temperature control check (Every 24 000 miles (40 000
km) or 2 years)
SOHC and DOHC carburettor
models
1 A vacuum pump will be required to test the
control components.
2 To check the operation of the air
temperature control, the engine must be cold.
First observe ...
Washer nozzles - removal and refitting
Windscreen and rear window
washers
1 To remove a nozzle, carefully prise it from
its location using a thin-bladed screwdriver.
Disconnect the washer hose and withdraw the
nozzle.
2 To refit, rec ...
Bumper - removal and refitting
Front bumper
Models up to 1987
1 Remove the radiator grille panel.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead, then
disconnect the wiring plugs from the
indicators, and where applicable the
foglamps ...
