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.

See also:

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 ...

Alternator - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery leads. 2 Disconnect the multi-plug, or disconnect the wires from their terminals on the rear of the alternator, noting their locations (as applicable), then slack ...

Starter motor - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Apply the handbrake, jack up the front of the vehicle and support on axle stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”). 2 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 3 Working underneath the ve ...