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:
Front suspension lower arm - removal, overhaul and refitting
Note: A balljoint separator tool will be
required for this operation.
Removal
1 To improve access, raise the front of the
vehicle on ramps. Do not jack the vehicle up
at this stage. Apply the han ...
Crankshaft rear oil seal - renewal
1 Remove the flywheel/driveplate.
2 Prise out the oil seal. If necessary, drill the
outer face of the oil seal and use self-tapping
screws and a pair of grips to withdraw the
seal (see illustratio ...
Interior pillar trim panels - removal and refitting
Front pillar
1 Remove the two trim panel securing screws
and withdraw the panel (see illustration)..
41.1 Interior pillar trim panel fixings - Hatchback models
A Front pillar trim panel
B1 Cent ...
