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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    Heater controls - removal and refitting
    Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the securing screws and unclip the lower and upper steering column shrouds. 3 Remove the four securing screws and withdraw the instrument ...

    Alternator brushes - removal, inspection and refitting
    1 Remove the alternator. Bosch type 2 Remove the two securing screws and withdraw the regulator/brush box assembly from the rear of the alternator (see illustration). 7.2 Withdrawing the regul ...

    Inner gutter weatherstrip (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and refitting
    Removal 1 Open both the front and rear doors to expose the relevant weatherstrip. 2 Carefully pull the weatherstrip from the base of the front pillar, taking care to release the flap which is stu ...