Bodywork and fittings

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.

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Front suspension crossmember - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Remove the steering gear. 2 Support the engine with a jack and interposed block of wood under the sump. 3 Unscrew and remove the engine mounting nuts from the top of the mountings in th ...

General information
All models utilise a light alloy inlet manifold which on carburettor models is coolant heated to improve the atomisation of the fuel/air mixture. The exhaust manifold is of cast iron construction ...

Customer Assistance
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