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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    Body exterior fittings - removal and refitting
    Spoilers and wheel arch deflectors Removal 1 The spoilers and wheel arch deflectors fitted to XR3, XR3i, Cabriolet and RS Turbo models are secured by screws, rivets and clips, or a combination o ...

    Seating
    Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seat ...

    Fuel pressure regulator - removal and refitting
    Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. Removal 1 The fuel pressure regulator is only used on KE-Jetronic systems and is located behind the fuel distributor (see ...