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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General information and precautions
General information
The engine electrical system includes all
charging, starting and ignition system
components and the engine oil pressure
sensor. Because of their engine-related
functions, thes ...
Carburettor fuel system
The fuel system on all models with carburettor induction is
composed of a centrally mounted fuel tank, a fuel pump, a carburettor and an air
cleaner.
The fuel tank is mounted under the floor pan ...
Tailgate/boot lid/fuel filler flap release cable - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Operate the control lever to open the
tailgate/boot lid and the fuel filler flap (see
illustration).
14.1 Tailgate/boot lid/fuel filler flap control lever assembly
2 Remove the driver ...
