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:
Internal connection details, all models continued
Internal connection details, all models continued ...
Rear hub bearings - renewal
1 Raise and support the rear of the vehicle on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Remove the roadwheel and release the
handbrake.
2 On fuel-injected models and Van versions
undo the reta ...
Air cleaner - removal and refitting
The procedure is similar to that described in
Part A of this Chapter for carburettor engines. ...
