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:
Battery - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding.
Removal
1 The battery is located on the left-hand side
of the engine compartment on a bulkhead
platform.
2 Disconnect th ...
Headlining - removal and refitting
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate
models
1 On Saloons, remove the rear seat back.
2 Loosen the upper screws of all the pillar
trim panels touching the headlining.
3 Prise off the covers and remove the ...
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Unclip and disconnect the sensor wiring
plug.
3 Remove the two securing screws, and
withdraw the sensor from the throttle valve
shaft (see illus ...
