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.
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Auxiliary drivebelt check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Refer to the Specifications at the beginning
of this Chapter and check the tension of each
drivebelt at the point stated. Check the full
length of each drivebelt for cracks and
deterioration. It ...
Cylinder head - removal and refitting
Carburettor engines
Removal
Note: The cylinder head must only be
removed when the engine is cold. New
cylinder head bolts and a new gasket must be
used on refitting.
1 Disconnect the battery ear ...
Front disc pads - renewal
Warning: Renew both sets of
front brake pads at the same time
- never renew the pads on only
one wheel, as uneven braking
may result. Note that the dust created by
wear of the pads may contain as ...
