General description

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.

Rust and corrosion protection is applied to all new vehicles and includes zinc phosphate dipping and wax injection of box sections and door interiors.

All body panels are welded, including the front wings, so it is recommended that major body damage repairs are left to your dealer.

    See also:

    Underbonnet lamp - removal, refitting and bulb renewal
    1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. Removal and refitting 2 Detach the wiring connector at the left-hand bonnet hinge, and attach a length of string to the end of the wire running from the lam ...

    Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) components - removal and refitting
    Electronic modules 1 Refer to Section 6. DIS coil 2 Refer to Section 4. Engine speed sensor Removal 3 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 4 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug (see illustratio ...

    Auxiliary air device - removal and refitting
    K-Jetronic system Removal 1 Disconnect the battery earth lead. 2 Disconnect the wiring multi-plug and the two air hoses from the device which is located beneath the cold start valve (see illustra ...