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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Major operations possible with the engine in the car
The following work can be carried out
without having to remove the engine:
a) Timing belt - renewal.
b) Camshaft oil seal - renewal.
c) Camshaft - removal and refitting.
d) Cylinder head - remova ...
Cylinder head and pistons - decarbonising
OHV engines
1 With the cylinder head removed (Section 4),
the carbon deposits should be removed from
the combustion spaces using a scraper and a
wire brush fitted into an electric drill. Take care ...
Door - removal and refitting
Front door
1 On models with electric mirrors, electric
windows, central-locking, door-mounted
speakers, or “door ajar” sensors, remove the
trim panel and disconnect the wiring inside
the door. Wi ...
